By Joua Xiong
Cardinal Staff
A Saint Mary’s University senior published his first book, The College
Life Guide 101, to provide helpful tips and resources for students who are
heading off to college.
SMU senior Brian Thomas published his book in March 2012. His book
offers tips on handling student loans and the process of the financial aid
application. The book also gives advice on how to manage and balance a college
schedule as well as choosing the right major.
“The College Life Guide 101 is the perfect preparation tool for college,”
said Thomas, who hopes to guide future college students. “I wanted to help
future students with the same kind of struggles that I had coming to college.”
Thomas enrolled as a freshman at SMU in 2009 with some of his
difficulties adjusting to college life. “College has a lot more
responsibilities,” said Thomas. “It was a major transition from being a high
school student.” He said his struggles motivated him to start the book in 2010.
According to Thomas, his goal is to have the book translated into other
languages. In the future, Thomas hopes to create a new edition that features
additional series of the college life guide.
Thomas, from Chicago, Ill., is majoring in English and minoring in art.
He is the Student Senate’s vice president for public affairs and a member of
the men’s varsity basketball team. He writes for the Cardinal newspaper and
enjoys creating poetry.
The College Life Guide 101 is now available and can be purchased at
www.collegelifeguide101.com and Amazon.com.
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