– Amazon Customer
“Unlike other college guides, this book is easy and fun to read (for any age). Practical, funny and inspirational.”
– Josephine Kingman
“A perfect handbook for the tumultuous bridge between youth and adulthood.”
– Jodie Rogers, Bestselling Author, and Mental Health Expert
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This book is a real-talk guide to navigating college and life. With easy-to-read and funny chapters like Ditch People that Drain You and Don’t Go Home Every Weekend, this book is a must-have for any high school graduate. It includes practical advice on everything from budgeting to befriending your advisor, told through relatable anecdotes and quotes from recent college graduates and faculty.
Divided into three practical sections: how to live on your own, tips for maximizing on-campus resources and relationships, and how to set yourself up for the future, it’s like a pep talk from a funny friend. This book gives explicit permission to “go get your life”.
“Heartwarming, hilarious, and so helpful.”
– Clara Schlemeyer
“I wish I had read this when I was a young adult instead of stumbling my way through college. The author gives you permission to have a brighter, bolder and more adventurous life.”
– Karen Robbins
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“What Kate captures best in this collection of lessons is an important message: college is not about getting a job after you graduate; instead it’s a place to learn about yourself, and how to navigate the relationships and potential distractions that will undoubtedly impact your college experience.”
– Matthew McConn, Associate Professor Binghamton University
“This book should be required reading for all high schoolers.”
– Maria Hidalgo Matteos
“I was fortunate enough to receive the gift of inspiration from Kate Hickey in high school. Now my kids are fortunate enough to receive that same gift from her.”
– Trevor Denton
Kate Hickey holds a Master’s in Education and taught high school for ten years before moving to Spain in 2018. Hickey currently works as a facilitator for Fortune 500 companies and her writing has been featured in Glamour, Forbes, Nashville Voyageur Magazine, and Yahoo News. She is the owner of HickeysEverywhere.com.
This book is the result of her passion to help students understand and manage their emotions, realize their potential, and fearlessly create their future.
She currently resides in Valencia, Spain with her husband, two children, and rescue dog Pancha.
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