The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in College

From Publishers Weekly
A syndicated columnist for teens and young adults and the author of Campus Life Exposed, Cohen dishes commonsensical wisdom in "the first of what will be many editions of this book." Presumably, forthcoming editions will address the ever-evolving challenges of campus life (cyber-classrooms, perhaps?), but what's in this one will feel pretty familiar to anyone who attended college within the last 25 years. Tips include: be yourself, lock your door, set boundaries with your roommate, don't drink too much and be sensitive to others' differences. Cohen tackles the ins and outs of residence halls, student organizations, friendships, dating, drugs and money-oh, and he considers classes, too, though with perhaps with less enthusiasm (and certainly fewer pages) than he devotes to sex. Though he lists interesting statistics, additional resources and plenty of first-person letters from students seeking his advice, Cohen doesn't offer much that a reasonably intelligent college kid couldn't figure out on his or her own-but that may not be a weakness: "everything's going to be okay" could be just what a nervous first-year student needs to hear most. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Book Description
Harlan Cohen knows students. Through his syndicated column "Help Me, Harlan!" and his annual college speaking tour, Harlan has spent years helping thousands of students cope with the tough transition to college life. The Naked Roommate gives college students the 100 things they need to know to get over the speed bumps and make the most out of college. Packed with advice from Harlan's years of experience, as well as stories and tips straight from students who have lived it, this book covers all the need-to-know questions. Topics include: € Roommates: My Lying, Stealing, Klepto Roommate; Noisy, Naughty, and Nasty Roommates; and The Ultimate Roommate Rule € Greek Life: Getting In; Fraternity/Sorority Life: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly € Life inside the Classroom: To Go or Not to Go; Most Professors Don't Hate You; and How to Be More Than Just a Number € Drinking on Campus: NOT Everyone Is Doing It; Dating & Drinking; and Should You Get Busted € Money/Laundry/Cheap Eats: Paying for College; Cheaper Books; and Bad Checks, Bad Credit, and Other Bad Ideas

From the Author
Students work hard to get into college, but once on campus, few know what to expect… According to the latest research, over one-third of first year college students report getting homesick; more than 40 percent report being too afraid to approach their professors; and just over 60 percent report experiencing some sort of depression (the percentage increases by junior year). Combine these with the reality that about 1 in 4 students do not return to the same campus their sophomore year and it's clear -- the first year isn't easy. Twice a freshman (once at the University of Wisconsin Madison, and then at Indiana University), I know exactly what it's like to be in an unfamiliar place, surrounded by unfamiliar people, feeling unfamiliar feelings. It’s these feelings and my own experience that motivated me to write and research what I believe is the most complete book on college life ever presented! I asked over 1,000 students from over 100 college campuses the question, "If you could go back in time and give freshman you a tip, what would you tell you, and why?" The results are over 400 pages of stories, advice, facts, stats, and invaluable information. The Naked Roommate also includes questions and answers as published in my nationally syndicated Help Me, Harlan! advice column. This is the book I wish someone had given to me and I’m so proud of it -- enjoy the nakedness!

About the Author
Harlan Cohen is one of the most widely read and respected syndicated columnists for people in their teens and twenties. His column, "Help Me, Harlan!" is distributed by King Features Syndicate, and appears in more than 75 newspapers, including the Chicago Tribune, Dallas Morning News and Seattle Times. He is the author of Campus Life Exposed. Harlan regularly tours college campuses giving presentations to orientation groups. He lives in Chicago.


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Gr 11 Up-A hilarious and truthful book that gives high school students a look at college life, beginning with "Arriving on Campus" and ending with "It's Almost Time to Say Goodbye." In between, Cohen covers homesickness, laundry, Greek life, sex ("Having It, Not Having It, Hearing Other People Having It"), alcohol, cafeteria food, roommates, making it to class on time (and what happens if you don't). The author talks frankly about "Hook Ups," "One-Night Stands," and STDs. Each topic includes a "Harlan Tip," accompanied by a true story from a college student. The advice is sound; the tone is light.-Marianne Fitzgerald, Severna Park High School, MD Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.


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