{"product_id":"smart-work-u-hona-amer-9780983716600","title":"Smart Work U: Get Your Degree the Smart Way - Save Time \u0026 Money","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking for a great book for your high school or college student? You don't need to look any further! The book, \u003cem\u003eSmart Work U, \u003c\/em\u003e details the principles, techniques, and strategies used to go to college, save money, and graduate early, debt-free! Discover the things every college student needs to know about navigating a new season in their life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is filled with real-life advice including: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollege Living: \u003c\/strong\u003eDealing with roommates, living in the dorms, overcoming obstacles, and managing stress\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClasses: \u003c\/strong\u003eHow to get good grades, schedule classes, and decide on your major\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollege Scholarships: \u003c\/strong\u003eApplication process and a debt-free college success story\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDating: \u003c\/strong\u003eHow relationships impact your college experience\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Textbooks: \u003c\/strong\u003eused textbooks vs. new textbooks\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinancial Aid: \u003c\/strong\u003eScholarships, grants, student loans, FAFSA, and CLEP tests\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManaging your Money: \u003c\/strong\u003e budgets, credit cards, and getting a job\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom scholarships, grants, study tips to CLEP tests and personal finances, you will learn the secrets to college that \u003cem\u003eno one else is talking about.\u003c\/em\u003e This book challenges \"old school thinking\" that you have to have thousands of dollars of debt to graduate and it takes 4 or more years. Be prepared for your college adventure. This book is the ideal gift for students!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Praise for \u003cem\u003eSmart Work U\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Our nation is under a mountain of debt; this book helps the next generation avoid this problem from the start of their career. Real world tips from someone who has walked her talk. \u003cem\u003eSmart Work U\u003c\/em\u003e is the \u003cstrong\u003eFIRST\u003c\/strong\u003e textbook college students should buy.\" \u003cbr\u003e- Jim Batten, Executive Vice-President, Convoy of Hope\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Hona Amer's determination and personal experience really motivate students to believe that they are able to achieve their goal of graduating from college. This book is a \"must read\" and includes excellent study habits I wish I would have known before entering college. It contains other tips that I will use as I currently complete my degree. \u003cem\u003eSmart Work U\u003c\/em\u003e also gives insight on how to balance other important aspects of life while in college; ranging from finances, to friendship, to self confidence, and finally to walking across the stage in your cap and gown. \u003cstrong\u003eThis book is a minor investment now that will potentially save you valuable time and thousands of dollars on your college journey!\u003c\/strong\u003e\" \u003cbr\u003e- Alex Garcia, college student, Missouri State University\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book is a great overview of the college experience for any student. The knowledge that is packed into this book can help a person from any background as they begin their college journey. \u003cem\u003eSmart Work U\u003c\/em\u003e is a concise book that contains all the needed information to \u003cstrong\u003eachieve your goals in college and even help you graduate early.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hona's wisdom and knowledge will help anyone achieve their goals and have a great college experience.\" \u003cbr\u003e- Dr. Dustin Cox, Physical Therapist\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eSmart Work U\u003c\/em\u003e is brilliant! A well written, insightful, highly practical guide every college student should read before wasting unnecessary time and money. It's more than theory...Hona Amer applied these secrets to her own educational journey before she wrote about them in this great book. \u003cstrong\u003eThis plan really works!\u003c\/strong\u003e\" \u003cbr\u003e- Scotty Gibbons, National Youth Speaker, Author \u003cem\u003eOverflow, Carry-On \u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFirst Things First\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Hona Amer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0983716609\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780983716600\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lifenotes Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/26\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 154\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.47lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.33d","brand":"Hona Amer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47419123859711,"sku":"9780983716600","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_91f784ea-24ed-46e9-93ce-6ce75aeea11c.jpg?v=1761509600","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/smart-work-u-hona-amer-9780983716600","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}