How to Survive (and Even Succeed) in a College Classroom is a heartfelt and highly practical guide for college students navigating the challenges of academic life. Drawing from real-life classroom experiences, Dr. Zaitseva offers students a warm, encouraging voice in a sea of pressure, confusion, and change.

This book doesn’t just teach you how to take notes or pass exams—it teaches you how to show up, advocate for yourself, stay engaged, and build resilience. From managing course expectations to understanding what professors really value, every chapter is filled with tools, wisdom, and affirmations designed to help students not just survive college—but succeed with confidence.