Super Short Summary

Ken Bain’s What the Best College Students Do explores how students can maximize their college experience by focusing on deep learning in areas they are passionate about, rather than solely aiming for good grades. The book includes examples of students whose love for knowledge led to successful careers, and it discusses ideas such as intrinsic motivation, the workings of the brain, and the educational value of failure, while providing strategies for effective studying and self-compassion. Sensitive topics include the pressures of financial stress associated with higher education.