U Thrive: How to Succeed in College (and Life)

U Thrive: How to Succeed in College (and Life)

by Daniel Lerner & Alan Schlechter

Many students have participated in the “Science of Happiness” class at NYU.  It was the brain child of star faculty member and NYU Child Study Center doctor/professor, Jess Shatkin.  It is the most popular NYU elective offered and now a great book for all college students (and I would say all people) to read to be more successful in this very challenging world.  Daniel Lerner’s and Alan Schlecter’s book U Thrive: How to Succeed in College (and Life) is the course in book format.  They draw much of their work from positive psychologist Dr. Marty Seligman from U Penn.  The book is broken into four parts: Strive to Thrive; Opportunities (and barriers) to Change; Student Bodies; and Positively Excellent. This ‘how to’ book, full of exercises and resources, tells stories from NYU students about how they embark on infusing these tips into their lives.  The tips include finding friends who are positive, taking care of your body, nutritional habits, sleeping trends, and understanding what makes a life worth living.  This is a must read for anyone who really wants to be accountable for their life and find ways to get through the challenges that face us.  Simple hints explained with clarity and direction.  Get this book for anyone who is planning on going to college next year (or already is there).