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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 [...]
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.
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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 [...]
5 Steps To Successful Note Taking
One very important skill all college students should learn is good note taking. Surprisingly, a large number of students never do learn effective note taking skills.
While this sets them at a disadvantage, it also provides an excellent opportunity for you to excel.
The ability to write organized and targeted notes will serve you well through college and [...]
10 College Tips for the New Year: Best of Debt-free Scholar
The year 2009 has flown past, and the first semester of 2010 is quickly approaching.
As your Christmas break draws to a close, try to find some time to read these ten posts and become a more effective student.
Based on popularity and usability, I have compiled this list of the top ten posts of 2009:
9 Essential Free Programs Every [...]
8 Frequently Asked Questions About CLEP Results
CLEP tests, one of the best known credit-by-examination methods, offer a number of benefits to college students. Because testers are not required to take a class, they can save time and money by studying on their own. In addition, exam takers can use these tests to “CLEP out” of their college’s general education [...]
20 Tips For Mastering Public Speaking
Many people claim to fear public speaking more than death. Unfortunately, most people will have to speak in public many times throughout their lives.
Rather than living in fear of your next speech, use these twenty tips to master the art of persuasive speaking.
#1 Watch The Experts
The best way to start learning good speaking methods is by watching good speakers. [...]
