
A Girl's Student Days and After - By - JEANNETTE MARKS, M. A. - (Wellesley)
Inscribed - to - MARY EMMA WOOLLEY, LL. D.
Introduction
A Word to the Wise
I. THE IDEAL FRESHMAN
II. THE GIRL AND THE SCHOOL
III. FRIENDSHIPS
IV. THE STUDENT'S ROOM
V. THE TOOLS OF STUDY AND THEIR USE
VI. THE JOY OF WORK
A practical handbook for young women stepping into the world of school and college, this guide blends seasoned advice with a gentle reminder that much of a student’s success rests in her own hands. It walks readers through the basics of finding balance—how to turn a bustling campus into a supportive community, choose friends who lift rather than drain, and create a study space that fuels focus without feeling confining.
Beyond the classroom, the book highlights the link between physical well‑being and academic achievement, offering tips on healthy leisure, fair play in sports, and the kind of recreation that sharpens rather than tires the mind. Readers also discover strategies for managing time, using study tools efficiently, and shaping a school experience that prepares them for life after graduation. The tone is encouraging and down‑to‑earth, making it a comforting companion for any girl eager to make her school years both enjoyable and purposeful.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (114K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project)
Release date
2006-04-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1875–1964
A lively early-20th-century writer and teacher, she moved easily between children’s stories, plays, poetry, and historical fiction while helping shape campus literary life at Mount Holyoke.
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