U Thrive, Alan Schlechter
U Thrive, Alan Schlechter
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U Thrive
How to Succeed in College (and Life)

Author: Alan Schlechter, Dan Lerner

Narrator: Alan Schlechter, Dan Lerner

Unabridged: 8 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/18/2017

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

From the professors who teach NYU's most popular elective class, "Science of Happiness," a fun, comprehensive guide to surviving and thriving in college and beyond.

Every year, almost 4,000,000 students begin their freshman year at colleges and universities nationwide. Most of them will sleep less and stress out a whole lot more. By the end of the year, 30% of those freshmen will have dropped out. For many, the unforeseen demands of college life are so overwhelming that "the best four years of your life" can start to feel like the worst.

Enter Daniel Lerner and Dr. Alan Schlechter, ready to teach students how to not only survive college, but flourish in it. Filled with fascinating science, real-life stories, and tips for building positive lifelong habits, U Thrive addresses the opportunities and challenges every undergrad will face -- from finding a passion to dealing with nightmarish roommates and surviving finals week. Engaging and hilarious, U Thrive will help students grow into the happy, successful alums they all deserve to be.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Mel (thebookishmel) on March 27, 2019

"What will your verse be?" Daniel and Alan create a book that is geared toward 17-18 year olds about to enter their first year of college. Finishing up my sophomore year of college, I definitely have used a good chunk of the advice given in the book! I think the last section though was my favorite, t......more

Goodreads review by Zahra on March 30, 2022

The biggest idea that I got from this book was that college is scary but attitude and physical well being can improve the experience. I'm not completely sure I believe this statement because it reminds me of most "motivational" books that I have read. It explains mindset in a way that makes you thin......more

Goodreads review by Sara on October 17, 2019

(2.3/5) - I was required to read U Thrive for my Science of Happiness course at NYU. It was easy to read and at times entertaining but I didn't feel like I gained any type of earth-shattering knowledge from reading it. It was okay.......more

Goodreads review by Katherine on January 07, 2018

I read this as a senior in college, and wished I had read it sooner. I worked for several years before beginning college, and I believe this book would have benefitted me in those days too. Four stars for referring to studies, readability, and inclusion of exercises and resources for the reader/stud......more

Goodreads review by Kgk on September 13, 2024

I honestly was not sure what I would think of this book going into it. It is nonfiction, and the synopsis described it as a book about the psychology of happiness and how to thrive in the context of being a college student, and these types of books are hit or miss for me. Sometimes, I find them very......more

Quotes

"U Thrive is full of the insights and practical tips I wish I'd had as an undergraduate. It's a user's guide to the mind and body, written for young adults on the cusp of mastering both!"—Angela Duckworth, author of Grit

"This book is full of information that college students need -- not just for achieving excellence, but also for reducing stress, gaining happiness, and finding meaning."—Adam Grant, author of Originals and Give and Take

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