Dorothy Ward

Destined for Greatness: a Young Woman's Guide to College Success Dorothy Ward

Publisher Marketing: Dorothy Ward, best-selling author of Restoration: A Transformational Journey after Heartbreak offers another life-changing book. Destined for Greatness: A Young Woman's Guide to College Success Each year millions of high school graduates descend onto college campuses throughout the country. However, more recent studies are showing a steady decrease in the amount of students successfully obtaining their degrees. 'Destined for Greatness' explores a variety of issues young collegiate women face while traveling the often "bumpy" road to success. This isn't another book about how to study. True college success will require much more than a solid grade point average. Today's young women are bombarded with real-life situations that range from self-esteem/body image, mental health, finances, sex, drugs/alcohol, and the ever present social media. Young college bound women will discover this book to be an authentic and empowering guide that provides the necessary tools for effective decision making. This book will help the reader to: Cultivate and maintain healthy, mutually beneficial relationships (professors, friends, mentors, significant others) Identify the value in diversity Practice fiscal responsibility; create new financial "norms" Build a solid network of support Understand both the benefits and drawbacks of social media Ensure personal health of mind, body, and soul"