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Do You Fall For These 7 Popular College Myths?
Most new college students have developed their own ideas of what college will be like. Often, however, these assumptions – based primarily on hearsay – are found to be incorrect when examined closely. By learning the truth about what to expect, you will be better able to adjust to this new and exciting period of your life.
The Five Secrets of Meeting College Deadlines
Juggling exams, assignments, and classes, not to mention any extracurriculars, can be a daunting task for even the brightest student. For the rest of us, we spend much of our college careers worrying about missing a deadline or – if the nightmare comes to life – trying to recover from a missed deadline. Thankfully, with a [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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… [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
