College Norms

A comical essay on the realities of college life
- Written by Norman L.Barber, Craig Rousseau, Jamie Quinn & Jon Maxwell

Original Artwork: Craig Rousseau
Publication Design: Craig Rousseau and Jamie Quinn
Original Concept: Norman L. Barber and Jon Maxwell
Published in July 1993

The comic strip were created and written by Norman L. Barber, Director of New Student Programs at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. The strip appears weekly in the UMass Dartmouth student newspaper the Torch.

With years of experience in financial aid administration, admissions counseling and academic advising, Norm uses humor to probe the realities of college life on a level students can understand, appreciate and enjoy.

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Arrival on campus New roommate Change in parent's behavior? Trouble in class? Choosing a major and class registration The party scene Year end, summer is here!

 Last Updated On: 12/11/06