Tuesday, August 23, 2016

29 Life-Saving Tips They Didn’t Teach You At College Orientation 

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Anna BorgesBuzzFeed Staff

Campus life can be stressful sometimes. Here’s how to look after your mental health the right way. We recently asked members of the BuzzFeed Community and a few mental health experts to share the best ways to take care of yourself in college.

Whether you’re dealing with issues like depression or anxiety or just want to protect yourself against the overwhelming thing that is college life, here is everything you need to know about taking care of your mental health on campus.

And quick heads-up: These tips are great places to start thinking about and taking care of your mental health. But they are by no means an all-encompassing guide to handling depression, anxiety, or other disorders in college. We’ll be tackling each of those in more detail in the future and will update this post with the links when they’re up.

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Thursday, August 4, 2016

4 Reasons Why Networking is Difficult, and Solutions for Making it Easier

BOB MCINTOSH  |  July 21, 2016 
It never fails: When I mention that networking is the most effective way to look for work, my workshop attendees’ faces go blank. Their eyes are suddenly glued to the tables. Their bodies slump back in their chairs.
In other words: They don’t like hearing what I have to say. But the fact remains that networking is the most effective way to find a job, and it’s how you get referred for a job that isn’t advertised.
So why do my workshop attendees see networking as a painful act? What’s with the resistance?
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Friday, July 29, 2016

21 Most Useful Websites Every College Student Needs To Know

21 Most Useful Websites Every College Student Needs To KnowBy: Paula Mooney
Originally appeared here.

Around 2004, I sat in on a meeting of reporters at the Akron Beacon Journal, wherein one of them asked a college student what were the hot new websites that younger people liked at the moment. “We’re all on this thing called Facebook,” she said, and it was the first time I remember hearing about the website, which – at that point in time – you needed an EDU email address to enter. Alas, college students are generally good at spotting web trends. It’s also important for them to know how to use the web effectively and to their advantage, especially as a college student who might need to ace an exam and perfect their study habits in order to gain passing grades for expensive courses.

Therefore, give these 21 websites that are either growing in popularity or already well known and highly useful a try..
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Tuesday, July 26, 2016

HOW TO PASS AN ONLINE SUMMER CLASS + BONUS CHECKLIST

HOW TO PASS AN ONLINE SUMMER CLASS + BONUS CHECKLIST
By: Samantha, As Life Grows Blog
Originally appeared here.

Are you planning on taking a summer class?
Hoping to graduate early or needing to take a few extra classes so you can graduate on time?

No matter what your reason is, summer classes are a great option! However, how are you supposed to do well if the class only meets for a few weeks? Isn’t the teacher going to be rushing to get through the material? How are you supposed to grasp all of these important concepts in such a short time? I’ve been there. I understand how nerve-racking taking a summer class can be.

So, here are a few tips to help you pass your online summer classes! Plus, make sure you grab your how to pass a summer class checklist at the end of this post!

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Monday, July 25, 2016

6 ways to be more productive today

6 ways to be more productive today

By: Khaleelah Jones
Originally appeared here.

I’m no Bill Gates or Richard Branson, but I still manage to get everything done (usually within a reasonable amount of time) and still have time to play hard, too. That being said, between organizing a charity fundraiser, managing my client load, training for a half marathon, editing my book, and completing my research, sometimes I feel a little overwhelmed.

I’m probably not the only one who feels like this when there’s a lot going on.

Instead of freaking out, which is usually my first inclination, I do the following to keep my day on track and my mind ready for what’s next.

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Thursday, July 21, 2016

52 MORE Things You Can Score With Your Student ID

52 MORE Things You Can Score With Your Student IDBy: Cynthia Dite SirniOriginally appeared here.
It’s awesome the way that you all sent suggestions and ideas to add to the list of discounts for student ID’s.
There was such a response that it prompted a second list of even more savings, (and an update the Ralph Lauren Rugby is now defunct.)
Thank you for the tips! Keep them coming!!
  1. Goodwill: Offers 20% discounts. (This is also valid with militaryIDs so spread the word.)
  2. AMC theaters: Student Specials on Thursdays
  3. Cinemark: Specials varies by location
  4. Student Rate : Offers daily deals, specials and discounts on everything from travel and fashion to technology and textbooks
  5. Pottery Barn Teen: 10% off with an .edu email or a valid ID
  6. Museum of Modern Art: Offers one free ticket to students enrolled at the following: Columbia University in the City of New York, Cooper Union,CUNY/SUNY Schools, Parsons The New School for Design, Pratt Institute, School of Visual Arts, TheJuilliard School, The New School and New York University
  7. Washington Post FREE digital access with an .edu email
  8. Audio Desk offers free software
  9. Sumpto: Offers discounts and deals, but only with a valid .edu email when you register. 
  10. New Jersey Transit: varies by school
  11. Eurail: offers discounts for ANYONE under the age of 26.
  12. Ski Colorado College Pass
  13. Washington Nationals: 25% off tickets that are $25 or less. Must be purchased game day.
  14. NYMets: $10 for students with valid ID (select seats)
  15. Levi’s Jeans: 15% off (Must be registered with UNiDAYS) 
  16. Unidays: Offers college discounts across the globe 
  17. New York Islanders: 20% off face value at the box office
  18. Dockers: 20% off throughUNiDAYS
  19. Karma Loop: 20% off throughUNiDAYS
  20. Moe’s Southwest Grill: varies by store
  21. Student Universe: Offers flights, hotels, tours..
  22. 55 Fulton Market:Offes 10% student discount 
  23. Student Rush: NYC locals or visitors can benefit from their student discounts on Broadway & Off-Broadway Theater Productions, Museums, Dance & Theater Companies, and much more
  24. Best Buy offers special discounts and exclusive offers with your .edu email
  25. Taco Bell: Varies by location and store, but usually 10% off
  26. KFC  Exclusive deals for students only. Simply present your Student ID
  27. Sun Devils 
  28. Ugg (throughUNiDAYS) 
  29. Dunkin Donuts offers a scholarshipprogram…
  30. Sephora offers cashback… 
  31. West Elm Décor Only good until 12/2014 
  32. Forever 21 5% cash back through Student Rate 
  33. Student Rate’s Ipad minidrawing…
  34. Hot Topic  5% cash back from  (are you seeing a pattern here?)
  35. Taco Cabana: 20% off (may vary by store)
  36. Burger King: 10% off
  37. Steve Madden: 10% off 
  38. ModCloth 15% off
  39. Esurance Under 25 with aGPA of 3.00 or better they reduce rates by 10% 
  40. Geico offers a student program 
  41. Travelers Insurance has a student program as well. 
  42. Houston Ballet: $10 tickets available 90 minutes before curtain 
  43. General Motors 
  44. College Budget: Deals galore!
  45. Survey Monkey offers discounts for those pesky thesis projects  
  46. Academic Super Store offers lots of deals
  47. Lenovo offers all kinds of computer discounts on laptops, desktops and tablets. 
  48. Apple Store: Shop the Apple Store for Education, save up to $200 on a new Mac, and up to $30 on a newiPad. 
  49. ManyYMCA branches offer reduced joiner fees and monthly membership fees for full-time students. 
  50. Staples: 50% off your shipping box purchase when you present your student ID.
  51. Verizon Depending on what school you attend, you may be eligible for a discount on your monthly bill
  52. AT&T offers a discount for students at participating schools. 
  53. Check out 70 MORE things you can score with your student ID 
Note: These offers are updated frequently. Prices, promotions and availability may vary, so check offer provider for updates. 
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Tuesday, July 12, 2016

How to plan for a busy week {college students}

The past few weeks, and this week, of grad school are what I call ridiculously busy. You know those weeks when you have something to do, some assignment due, some meeting scheduled, some obligation on every single day of the week?! That's how it's been recently. In undergrad, I had to learn how to handle these weeks in order to survive and be successful in school and other areas of my life.

Currently, I'm taking 12 hours, working part-time off campus, involved in a nonprofit organization, lightly involved in a few campus organizations, working for my own company, blogging, and maintaining a healthy social and eating lifestyle.

This is how I handle busy weeks during school.

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