From the back cover: 

Whether you are reading between classes, during Bible study, or at two o'clock in the morning, the NIV Student Bible will bridge the culture gap between you and Moses. 

The combination of scholarship and simplicity will help you overcome common obstacles to reading and understanding the Bible, allowing you to absorb, comprehend, and remember.  While enjoying the best days of your life, learning about anything and everything, figuring out who you are, and making big choices, let Philip Yancey and Tim Stafford guide you through lessons for godly living and help you build a strong habit of reading your Bible.