Introductory remarks-Importance of a right course in the first stage of study-Importance of a high standard of attainment-Decision of character-Self-control- Diligence and perseverance essential to high mental cul- ture-Mental symmetry-The habit of accurate and profound investigation-Due self-confidence-Attend- ing to every thing in its proper season-Order in study-Neatness and regularity in the studying apart- ment-Success in study dependent more on the prepa- ration of the mind for it, and the mode of study, ing proud of intellectual attainments-Courtesy-Cau- LETTER VII. COLLEGE LIFE. Caution against too great haste to enter college-Day of 137-163 164-174 ADVERTISEMENT. THE history of this volume may be briefly told. Considerable acquaintance with young students led the author to believe, that such a book was greatly needed. As he knew of no person who had a work of this kind in view, he resolved to undertake one himself. He would barely remark, in regard to the letters which make up this volume, that although they are addressed to a pious student who has just commenced an academical course, with the Christian ministry in view, they contain many suggestions which, he hopes, will not be found unprofitable to young students of any description. |