Best First Year in College
We created this program with one thing in mind... YOUR SUCCESS!
Best First Year saves you time, money, and emotional energy. Learn how to be successful in college and beyond. This self-paced program for students and parents is here when you need it!
Includes LIVE Monthly Q&A Sessions With Harlan
REQUIRED: BEST FIRST YEAR ORIENTATION
WATCH: Getting Comfortable
DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE: Getting Comfortable
WATCH: The Big Transition
DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE: The Big Transition Worksheet
WATCH: The Three Ps
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WATCH: Risk-Taking 101
DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE: Risk-Taking 101
WATCH: Your College Plan
DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE: Your College Plan
WATCH: Making Friends
DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE: Making Friends Worksheet
WATCH: Getting Involved
DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE: Getting Involved Worksheet
WATCH: Go Go Go To Events
DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE: Go Go Go To Events
WATCH: The Fifth Wall
DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE: The Fifth Wall Worksheet
WATCH: Homesickness
DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE: Homesickness
WATCH: The Shy Student
DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE: The Shy Student Worksheet
WATCH: About Your Parents
DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE: About Your Parents Worksheet
WATCH: Commuting Commuters
DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE: Commuting Commuters Worksheet
WATCH: Residence Halls
DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE: Residence Halls Worksheet
WATCH: Roommates: The Rules
DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE: Roommates: The Rules Worksheet
WATCH: Roommates From Hell
DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE: Roommates From Hell Worksheet
WATCH: Living with a Good Friend
DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE: Living with a Good Friend Worksheet
WATCH: The Partying Roommate
DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE: The Partying Roommate Worksheet
WATCH: I'm Living with a Gay Roommate
DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE: Living with a Gay Roommate Worksheet
WATCH: The Klepto Roommate
DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE: The Klepto Roommate Worksheet
WATCH: The Stinky Roommate
DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE: The Stinky Roommate Worksheet
WATCH: The Depressed Roommate
DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE: The Depressed Roommate Worksheet
WATCH: The Moving Out Roommate
DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE: The Moving Out Roommate Worksheet
WATCH: How to Get an A
DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE: How to Get an A Worksheet
WATCH: How to NOT Get an A
DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE: How to NOT Get an A Worksheet
WATCH: How to Fail
DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE: How to Fail Worksheet
WATCH: Instructor Instructions
DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE: Instructor Instructions Worksheet
WATCH: College Majors
DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE: College Majors Worksheet
WATCH : Advisors
DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE: Advisors Worksheet
WATCH: Time Management
DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE: Time Management Worksheet
WATCH: Greek Life: The Basics
DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE: Greek Life: The Basics Worksheet
WATCH: Greek Life: The Good
DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE: Greek Life: The Good Worksheet
WATCH: Greek Life: The Not So Good
DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE: Greek Life: The Not So Good Worksheet
WATCH: Greek Life: The Ugly
DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE: Greek Life: The Ugly Worksheet
Get access to New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen during LIVE Zoom sessions throughout the year. Bring your questions. Students and parents are welcome to participate.
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BFY members get access to monthly LIVE conversations with Harlan. Dates and times will be shared with members! |
Harlan Cohen is the bestselling author of 7 books including The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in College. His titles have over 1 million copies in print. He is also a speaker who has presented at over 400 high schools and college campuses.
"High school gets you into college, but most students aren't prepared for what happens next. That's where I come in. Whether you're still in high school, getting ready for college, or already in college, Best First Year will help you prepare, plan, and navigate all the changes ahead. It's everything I wish I knew before I went to college. - Harlan Cohen
Includes LIVE monthly group ZOOM calls with Harlan Cohen for students and parents. If cost is a problem, email courses@helpmeharlan.com and let us know what you can handle paying. We NEVER want money to stand in the way of your success!
12 month subscription (30 day money-back guarantee). Institutional pricing available.