The Adult Student's Guide gives you practical guidelines on how to study efficiently, get financial help, gain family support, study at home, increase your self-confidence, create a support group, write papers and pass tests, use Internet resources, get excellent grades, work in learning teams, improve communication skills, hold up under pressure, succeed in a new career, create an "Accomplishments Portfolio," and be resilient in a world of nonstop change. Plus, we've created the Adult Student Success website to supplement the book and provide updated information valuable to adult students. Book jacket.