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6 Benefits of Study Groups
When learning in college, many students join study groups.
Depending on the members and atmosphere, study groups can be either help a student grow or can pull a student down.
In today’s post, I discuss the potential advantages of joining a study group. Remember, though, that these advantages are only present in good study groups.
1. Procrastination Solution
Because study groups meet at [...]
6 Tips For Budgeting in College
As a student trying to be a “debt-free scholar”, one of your biggest financial friends should be your budget.
Unfortunately, many college students view budgets just as they do taxes – as financial nuisances to be avoided if possible. If you truly want to become financially free, however, you need to learn to budget successfully.
Follow the six [...]
5 Networking Tips For College Students
Networking is an increasingly important skill in the Information Age, and it can often help you get a job after college.
Because college students are meeting so many new people, college can be an excellent time for networking. However, a distracted student can also successfully complete all of college without building a strong network.
To make the most [...]
8 Tips For An Interview-Winning Resume
As you finish college, and quite possibly even during college, you will need to apply for a job… and write a resume.
Since your resume will be a representative of you – often to people who have never met you personally – you need to design your resume to create a good first impression and interest your [...]
10 Tips for Time Management
Rich or poor, young or old, every human has the same amount of available time – 24 hours per day. Different people, however, accomplish different amounts of useful activities during this limited time.
What makes the difference between and ultra-producer and an under-producer?
The answer is simple: time management.
Learning how to effectively manage your time will help you accomplish [...]
25 Things Every College Student Should Do Before Graduation
The college years are a busy time, and, without planning, it can be easy to graduate without completing without doing everything there is to do.
To help you set your priorities and decide what to spend your time on, I have compiled this list of 25 things every college student should do.
Financial
1. Keep a Budget – Design your [...]
8 College Essay Writing Tips
At first, writing an essay can be a challenging and difficult task. However, it is an unavoidable part of college.
Students who are able to write a strong, persuasive essay will do much better than students who never learn to write well.
By applying the eight tips outlined below, you can do much to improve your writing… and [...]
Six Month Review: BTS Giveaway Package
Last August, I participated in the Back To School: Better Together computer promotion sponsored by HP, Microsoft, Timbuk2, and Syncables which include two reviews and giveaway of four products: the HP Pavilion Dv6 with Windows Vista, the HP Mini 110 with Windows XP, a Timbuk2 computer bag, and Syncables computer synchronizing software. Today’s post [...]
Recovering From College Burnout: 10 Tips
This is part two of my series on college burnout. In part one, I examined some of the symptoms burnout victims experience. In part two, I explained some of the causes of burnout. Today, in part three, I will mention some ways to recover from burnout.
College burnout is similar to normal burnout. In fact, [...]
Reader Question: What Is Your Best Scholarship Tip?
Occasionally, I write reader question posts. In this type of post I ask a question, give a short explanation, and give you the opportunity to answer the question in the comments section.
Entering scholarship competitions is a difficult and nervous process – especially the first time. If you have entered any scholarship competitions in the past, you probably have some good [...]
