Recommended Books for Freshmen

The transition period from high school to college is different. Starting in terms of how to learn, how to adapt, and how to find more things as preparation for entering real life. Therefore, you need to acquire more knowledge so that your college years are more focused. Knowledge does not only cover what is learned in college but also mental preparation and interpersonal skills to further develop oneself.

Below are some reading recommendations for freshmen. These books not only provide new knowledge and insights but can change your perspective as a student. Students cannot give an opinion without literacy. So, some of these books can be your reading.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Steven Covey 

The first recommended reading book for students is a book entitled The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Yes, this book by Steven Covey was written in 1989. According to Steven Covey, 7 effective habits can change a person’s life.

And those 7 habits are developing, being future-oriented, being proactive, thinking about winning, working together or synergizing, understanding than being understood, and being able to set priorities. And included in the recommended reading books for students.

In the book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Steven Covey wants to convey ways to get rid of bad habits and help readers to build good habits.

1984 – George Orwell

The recommended reading book for the next student is a book entitled 1884 by George Orwell. The 1984 book is a novel that can give you an insight into the world, KLovers. Yup! This 1984 book is a satire of the ideology of communism which dominated almost all countries at that time. George Orwell tells what effect that has on a country that implements the ideology of communism. While reading this book, you will know how freedom has become extinct and all social orders have been regulated by party people who always monitor their society in the ideology of communism.

Bumi Manusia – Pramoedya Ananta Toer

Bumi manusia book is a recommended reading book for students that is no less important for you to read. This novel by Pramoedya Ananta Toer is about a smart young man named Minke. He is a native who studied at a European Nation school.

When you read this Earth of Mankind book, you will be treated to the story of his meeting with Annelies Mellema, a woman who later became his wife. Not only a love story, but you will also see how brave Minke is in fighting injustice. There is also a female character who is equally intelligent and strong, namely Nyai Ontosoroh. In this novel, you can follow the story of Indonesian history which is wrapped in love that flows so well, and of course, it is emotionally draining.

Filosofi Teras – Dr. Setyo Wibowo

The Terrace Philosophy book is a recommended reading book for students who are interested in philosophy. This book contains a sect that has been known for a long time. The school of philosophy for finding the root of problems as well as solutions to many of these negative emotions is called Stoicism or Core Philosophy. If you imagine that philosophy is heavy and floating, this book is not like that. The Teras Philosophy book is practical and relevant to the lives of today’s Millennial Generation and Gen-Z. And included in the list of recommended reading books for students that you can read.

The Tipping Point – Malcolm Gladwell

The Tipping Point book is also a recommended reading book for other students, The Tipping Point book is a book by Gladwell. Where the author tries to tell an important period of social epidemics that exist in various aspects of life. Including social change today. This book is highly recommended to read because it alludes to how people exchange ideas and information without a time limit. And become a book that can give you insight and a different perspective.

Kerja Nggak Sesuai Jurusan: Future of Work in Industry 4.0 – Dessy & Vika

The phenomenon of feeling in the wrong major never goes away every year. Surely there will always be someone who feels this way. Whatever the job you want, here are the following things that you must master so that you can be sought after by many companies. From creativity, emotional intelligence, communication skills, and so on that you can learn in this book. So, instead of mostly complaining about the wrong major, take advantage of your lectures to hone those skills!

Hidup Antigalau: Menata Karier dan Masa Depan di Umur 20-an – Juhyung Kim

As the lecture progresses, you will find two types of students. He already knows what to do to achieve his dreams and goals in life, and secondly, he doesn’t know what he wants next, he just keeps going through his college routine while looking for what he wants to do (or even forgets to think about it). Youth is only once in a lifetime, so it’s time for you to determine the direction of living forever. You don’t have to worry about where to start, with this book you can build the foundation of your life. From identifying life dreams, forming new habits, improving skills, expanding relationships, etc.

Wild – Cheryl Strayed

This book by Cheryl Strayed is about loss, disappointment, and ultimately the ability to forgive and heal yourself. This wild story of self-discovery when he hiked alone as far as 1,100 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail. It also mentions a flashback to Strayed’s life before he started the journey. This book is perfect for those of you who require alone time to recover from problems or trying to find out which version of yourself makes you most comfortable. Traveling alone does help, and Wild can give you that extra boost and motivation.

Starter for Ten – David Nicholls

With a little drama, some hope, and a lot of confusion. This book entitled “Starten for Ten” explores all the uncertainties we will face, whether it’s unrequited love or the fear that you don’t feel as good as you think. This book shows the struggles to reshape yourself. Starter for Ten is highly recommended for students so they can fully understand and overcome their uncertainties.

A Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck – Mark Manson

Maybe you’re tired of constantly being told that the key to happiness is to think positively and be around people with positive energy. In this book, Manson gives you a different perspective: not everything has to be taken positively. This book A Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck will make you realize that you can be healthier and happier by not wasting your energy, including positive energy. Reading this book also allows you to look back on life’s experiences so far and sometimes even, makes you feel slapped by the author’s argument.

hose are a series of books that students must read to add insight, don’t hesitate to buy the book above because it will be comparable to what you will get after reading the book. People, who want to move forward and want to be successful, of course, have to be diligent in reading books, right?

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