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The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in College Paperback – March 1, 2005

by Harlan Cohen (Author)

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In college, there's a surprise around every corner...

But that doesn't mean you can't be prepared! From sharing a bathroom with 40 strangers to sharing lecture notes, The Naked Roommate is your behind-the-scenes look at EVERYTHING you need to know about college (but never knew you needed to know).

This essential guide is packed with expert advice on everything from managing money to managing stress--plus hilarious, outrageous and telling stories from students on over 100 college campuses:

College Living
-Dorm do's, don'ts and dramas
-Lying, noisy, nasty roommates

Finding Friends
-Where they're hiding
-Friend today, gone tomorrow

Classes
-To go or not to go?
-How to get an A, C or F
-Classes in wine and bowling

Dating
-13 kinds of college hook ups
-Long distance = BIG concerns

The Party Scene
-The punch in the "fruit punch"
-Sex, drugs and the truth

Money
-Grants, loans and loose change
-Jobs: want one? How to get one
-Credit cards: handle with care

"If The Naked Roommate existed when I went to college, I would have devoured every page before I stepped foot on campus."
-Linda J. Sax, Associate Director of the Higher Education
Research Institute and Director of the CIRP Freshman Survey

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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.

From School Library Journal

Grade 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 © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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Product details

Paperback: 432 pages
Publisher: Sourcebooks; First Edition edition (March 1, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1402203373
ISBN-13: 978-1402203374
Product Dimensions: 5 x 1 x 7 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
Average Customer Review: 202 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #845,384 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #99 in Books > Education & Teaching > Higher & Continuing Education > Financial Aid
- #462 in Books > Education & Teaching > Higher & Continuing Education > College Guides
- #1044 in Books > Education & Teaching > Schools & Teaching > Student Life

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This book is a great, informative resource for any future college student

January 4, 2017

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This book is a great, informative resource for any future college student. The book speaks without condescension about real world problems that a college student might face. However, it is also very funny and down-to-earth. This book will make you laugh while providing great advice. My favorite parts of this book was the testimonials from real college students. This book is practical but genuinely fun at the same time. This book covers not only the usual college advice about classes and dorm living, but also issues such as money management, safety, and the party and dating scene. I highly recommend this book!

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Great Grad Gift

June 23, 2016

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Bought as a gift for my daughter who leaves for college this fall. She's not really one to read for pleasure but she said she couldn't put this book down! Lots of helpful advice and really put her fears to rest. She said she feels ready for college now and feels like she can handle anything.

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Janice Gurganus

Great information for college-bound student.

January 8, 2018

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Whole family howled when my grandson opened this gift. His dad read some of it first and said it has very good information in it. Then my grandson started reading it and was still reading it when they left my house to head home!

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This is a great book for anyone heading out for college

November 25, 2016

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This is a great book for anyone heading out for college. Especially if going far away from home. There are great tips and I especially like the testimonials. There are over 500 pages in this book. I found the writing entertaining and very appealing for the college age.

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Provocative Title with Very Good Advice

June 1, 2018

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The provocative title raises eyebrows but honestly the advice inside the cover is top notch. The author is correct, in high school we focus on the academic changes, TV focuses on all the fun and party but what happens when there is conflict, when the student is bored or has to do chores by themselves? Great advice and broken down into short chapters so not overwhelming...most importantly a great conversation starter for parents and students. Well done

This Author Gets It

December 10, 2016

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Excellent college advice book! This is a dense tome which is packed with all the college information one could need. The drug section is a bit intense and has no reduction tips, but better safe than sorry I suppose. Good map for the confusing land of college.

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Alleviated Anxiety!

March 31, 2018

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My son was very anxious about graduating in a few weeks and I purchased this for him. He read the book very quickly and love it. He said it had a lot of great tips on where to go, what to do and how to make new friends as he is shy and quiet.

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Great graduation gift!

June 27, 2016

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This has some common sense advice and addresses some very real issues. I gave a copy to each of my daughters (and some of their friends). They had a great time giggling at some of the topics, but I hope they took some of the advice to heart when "things got real" and it was time to move away. Sometimes kids just don't want to listen to "mom" or admit they are having trouble at school. (No one could possibly understand THEIR problems...)
This book helps them to understand that they are not alone, and everyone has their own adjustment issues when moving away to college.

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