Christopher Sumlin knew he was destined for greatness as he headed off to a historically black college hundreds of miles from home, but that didn't help him thrive in his new independence.

Dealing with This Thing Called College is a heartfelt, sincere introduction to college for the nervous high school graduate. Chris artfully navigates the pitfalls of college life--from campus food to new friendships and even credit cards--with tested advice, earnest humor and straightforward wisdom.

This easy-to-read, concise guide is written from the perspective of a recent college graduate. The information is relatable, relevant and up to date.