The chapters in The Companion are organized to help students navigate the first year at City Tech. Chapter 1 provides information that is useful at any time but ideal to read before the first semester starts: From registering for classes, to finding their way around campus, to understanding the college grading system and figuring out how to pay for college, this chapter helps students hit the ground running. Chapter 2 offers practical advice about setting up a productive college routine, beginning with the very first week of classes. Chapter 3 takes a deeper dive into effective learning strategies. Chapter 4 explores college life beyond the classroom, encouraging students to take advantage of opportunities on campus. Finally, Chapter 5 offers a roadmap to the second half of the semester, discussing what to expect from midterms to registration for next semester’s classes to final exams.