The Complete U

Over 100 Lessons for Success in and out of the College Classroom

Deborah J. Cohan

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English

Mango Media
08 July 2025

Organisation & management of education; Students & student organisations; Advice on education

The Only College Guide You'll Ever Need

Find Meaning, Growth, and Joy in Your College Journey

The Complete U is a supportive, real-world guide to thriving in college-academically, socially, and emotionally. With warmth, humor, and deep insight, Dr. Deborah J. Cohan delivers over 100 empowering lessons to help students navigate every aspect of campus life.

The Complete U is your empowering, honest, and compassionate guide to navigating every step of the college experience. With over 100 lessons from sociologist and beloved professor Dr. Deborah J. Cohan, this transformative book offers the wisdom, support, and practical strategies every student needs to succeed in and beyond the classroom.

Whether you're a first-year student or preparing to graduate, helps you grow not only as a student-but as a person.

Inside, you'll find:

Practical advice for every aspect of college life-from homesickness and time management to healthy relationships and stress relief. Supportive lessons for mental, emotional, and academic well-being, especially tailored to modern challenges like social media burnout, identity, and uncertainty. Lively reflections and real stories from students and parents, offering encouragement and insight in equal measure.

Your College Compass and Survival Toolkit

If you liked The Anxious Generation, The Freshman Survival Guide, or The Naked Roommate, then you'll love The Complete U.

By: Deborah J. Cohan
Imprint: Mango Media
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 19mm
ISBN: 9781684818525
ISBN 10: 1684818524
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 08 July 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Deborah J. Cohan, PhD, is an award-winning public sociologist, sought-after speaker and trainer, and author of the critically acclaimed memoir Welcome to Wherever We Are: A Memoir of Family, Caregiving, and Redemption (Rutgers University Press, 2020). Cohan is Professor of Sociology at the University of South Carolina Beaufort, a regular contributor to Psychology Today, and a frequent contributor to Inside Higher Ed. Her work has appeared in The New York Times Modern Love column, Teen Vogue, Newsweek, Ms. Magazine, and others. Regularly featured as an expert for media on a range of issues, Cohan has been cited in outlets such as CNN, BuzzFeed, MSN, TIME, US News & World Report, Elite Daily, The Washington Post, Vox, Slate, Salon, Vice News, Huffington Post, The Chronicle of Higher Education, and numerous others. For more information about her, please visit www.deborahjcohan.com.

Reviews for The Complete U: Over 100 Lessons for Success in and out of the College Classroom

""The Complete U is a must-read guide packed with heart, humor, and hard-earned wisdom that will keep you engaged until the end. With over 100 life lessons, this book feels like having a trusted professor in your corner, who, in this case, is deeply passionate about mental health and personal growth. It's insightful, empowering, and perfect for students navigating the classroom and life. I can think of no one more qualified to direct such a tour than my favorite professor, Deborah Cohan. Her expertise and The Complete U were built for such a time as this!"" --Gracie Bonds Staples, former columnist at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ""Deborah Cohan offers honest, practical, and positive advice on navigating the terrain of college, urging students to savor and appreciate all the experiences--ups, downs, thrills, challenges, and rewards--that college offers them on their journey of self-discovery, knowledge, and growth. I absolutely recommend this book to any student entering or currently enrolled in college. I only wish this book had been available years ago--thank goodness it is here now!"" --Andrea Rossi-Reder, PhD, dean of sophomores and Ada Comstock Scholars at Smith College ""How to make the most of something as expansive as the college experience? Professor Cohan to the rescue! The Complete U inspires readers to plant their roots and reach for the sky, offering pragmatic and encouraging advice for prolific personal growth."" --Lisa Wade, PhD, professor of sociology at Tulane University and author of American Hookup: The New Culture of Sex on Campus