Whether you're headed to college or are already there, one thing is certain: college is the time to expand your horizons! It's about experiencing college in your own way, and U Chic is here to help the ten million American college women thrive.

Sourcebooks College is proud to present U Chic: The College Girl's Guide to Everything by Christie Garton, the essential reference for girls on how to survive and succeed in college from a source they can trust — fellow college students.

 
$14.99
368 pages
978-1-4022-1508-7

Written by a talented group of over 30 young journalists and all-star students from Ivy League to large state schools, the book is filled with insider perspective and insight on all the topics young women want, including:

  • Getting Started: First week advice and tuning out the homesick blues
  • Head of the Class: Picking the right major, getting ready for finals, studying tips and tricks
  • Love Life: Love vs. hook-ups and long distance love
  • Surviving Temptation Island: Ways to deal with over-the-top party pals and staying safe on campus

With U Chic, the conversation doesn't stop at the last page. Readers can sign into the online chat area at UniversityChic.com and comment on topics in the guide, seek further advice or even contact the contributors.

Christie Garton, founder of UniversityChic.com, the go-to resource and community network for college women across the country, created the ultimate instruction manual for crafting a fabulous four years. Garton, a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Law, is an award-winning social entrepreneur. Leaving the legal profession to pursue her dream, she launched UniversityChic.com to provide college women with an online destination created just for them. She has served as a college advice columnist for several websites, and has been published in the Wall Street Journal.

See what college girls have to say about U Chic:

ADVANCE PRAISE FOR U CHIC:

"From the sisterhood of girlfriends who've been there, U Chic answers everything a college girl really wants to know."
Tracey Wong Briggs, former coordinator of USA TODAY's All-USA Academic and Teacher Teams

"Lots of clever strategies on how to have a fabulous time at college, combined with wise advice on how to avoid all too common mistakes. A great resource for anyone who wants to be a chic college coed."
Kim Clark, Senior Writer, U.S. News & World Report

"Get ready to be empowered. This isn't just a manual to college but to life!"
Stephanie Elizondo Griest, author of 100 Places Every Woman Should Go

"Full of fun, sassy advice on how to make the most of a great time of life, U Chic makes me yearn for my college days!"
Marcy McGinnis, Associate Dean, School of Journalism, Stony Brook University