- Major Decisions: Taking Charge of Your College Education
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Major Decisions: Taking Charge of Your College Education Author(s) Henry J. Eyring Subject(s) Self help Genre(s) non-fiction Publisher Deseret Book Publication date 2010 ISBN 978-1-60641-636-5 Dewey Decimal 378.1/98 22 LC Classification LB2343.3.E97 2010 Major Decisions: Taking Charge of Your College Education, published in 2010, is a self-help book written by Henry J. Eyring. The intended purpose of the book is to help both current and prospective college students get the most out of their college experience. “Probably the most important thing I’ve learned about higher education is this: you can get everything you hope for—and more—if you take personal responsibility for the design and construction of your education. The key is to be your own ‘general contractor,’ the one who puts all of the pieces of a higher education together according to a careful personal plan.” [1]
Henry J. Eyring is the grandson of scientist Henry Eyring and son of Henry B. Eyring
Contents
General Contractor's Rules
The second half of the book features seven rules that each student/prospective student should follow as they seek to become the general contractor of their own education. [2]
- Rule #1: Always Have a Career Dream
- Rule #2: Always Have a Major
- Rule #3: Customize Your Degree
- Rule #4: Find the Best Teachers
- Rule #5: Do Your Best Work
- Rule #6: Connect Your Degree to What Comes Next
- Rule #7: Get All the HSJ Skills You Can
Reception
Michael K. Young, the president of the University of Utah - “Few choices are more ultimately transformative than those associated with higher education. Successfully navigating that process, however, can be a daunting experience. This book is a wonderful mix of information, insight, advice, and exploration. It helps smart students create a path that maximizes their educational experience and puts them in charge of their future. Only someone with Dr. Eyring’s educational experience and teaching abilities could craft a book this concise and yet this full of information. I am delighted to recommend it with genuine enthusiasm to friends and colleagues around the world as a valuable guidebook for anyone seeking an extraordinary and transformative education.”[3]
Steven C. Wheelwright, Bryant Ford Professor Emeritus at Harvard Business School and President of Brigham Young University–Hawaii - “Major Decisions: Taking Charge of Your College Education is about acting and not being acted upon. This is not a book of theory. It is a practical, realistic, “how to” book that addresses both the challenge of getting into a University that will bring out the best in your abilities, and once you are accepted, making the most of the educational opportunities so that you will graduate with momentum, confidence and a career. If you are a young person who believes in your future, in your personal growth, and who has the desire to learn and get the most out of education, this book is for you.”[4]
E. Gordon Gee, the president of the Ohio State University - “There is much clutter on bookstore shelves about "How To Go To College". It is refreshing to find a book that asks fundamental questions about not only how one selects a college, but what type of education is best for an individual. This book also provides the reader with a real sense of self-worth and self-analysis. I would recommend it highly.”[5]
Stephen M. R. Covey, author of The New York Times bestseller The Speed of Trust - “Henry J. Eyring has written a tremendous book that can profoundly alter the trajectory of the lives of students (and prospective students) everywhere. This is one of those rare books that is immensely practical and realistic while simultaneously being filled with wisdom and insight. I highly recommend it.”[6]
Matthew S. Holland, the president of the Utah Valley University - "Going to college and getting the most out of it has never been more important. Henry J. Eyring’s advice for doing just that is utterly engaging and extraordinarily rich with spiritual insight and practical wisdom, born of powerful personal experience and keen observation. Whether you are just starting college, preparing to go to college, or thinking you can get by without some higher education, you need to read this book!" [7]
References
- ^ Deseret Book, retrieved 26 April 2010
- ^ "Major Decisions: Taking Charge of Your College Education ". Henry J. Eyring(2010). p. vi ISBN 978-1-60641-636-5
- ^ "Major Decisions: Taking Charge of Your College Education ". Henry J. Eyring(2010). p. i ISBN 978-1-60641-636-5
- ^ "Major Decisions: Taking Charge of Your College Education ". Henry J. Eyring(2010). p. i ISBN 978-1-60641-636-5
- ^ "Major Decisions: Taking Charge of Your College Education ". Henry J. Eyring(2010). p. i ISBN 978-1-60641-636-5
- ^ "Major Decisions: Taking Charge of Your College Education ". Henry J. Eyring(2010). p. i ISBN 978-1-60641-636-5
- ^ "Major Decisions: Taking Charge of Your College Education ". Henry J. Eyring(2010). p. i ISBN 978-1-60641-636-5
External links
Categories:- 2010 books
- Self-help books
- Personal development
- Deseret Book books
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