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..

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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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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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.)

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2. AMC theaters: Student Specials on Thursdays

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3. Cinemark: Specials varies by location

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4. Student Rate : Offers daily deals, specials and discounts on everything from travel and fashion to technology and textbooks

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5. Pottery Barn Teen: 10% off with an .edu email or a valid ID

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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

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7. Washington Post FREE digital access with an .edu email

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8. Audio Desk offers free software

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9. Sumpto: Offers discounts and deals, but only with a valid .edu email when you register. 

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10. New Jersey Transit: varies by school

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11. Eurail: offers discounts for ANYONE under the age of 26.

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12. Ski Colorado College Pass

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13. Washington Nationals: 25% off tickets that are $25 or less. Must be purchased game day.

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14. NYMets: $10 for students with valid ID (select seats)

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15. Levi’s Jeans: 15% off (Must be registered with UNiDAYS) 

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16. Unidays: Offers college discounts across the globe 

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17. New York Islanders: 20% off face value at the box office

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18. Dockers: 20% off throughUNiDAYS

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19. Karma Loop: 20% off throughUNiDAYS

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20. Moe’s Southwest Grill: varies by store

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21. Student Universe: Offers flights, hotels, tours..

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22. 55 Fulton Market:Offes 10% student discount 

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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

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24. Best Buy offers special discounts and exclusive offers with your .edu email

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25. Taco Bell: Varies by location and store, but usually 10% off

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26. KFC  Exclusive deals for students only. Simply present your Student ID

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27. Sun Devils 

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28. Ugg (throughUNiDAYS) 

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29. Dunkin Donuts offers a scholarshipprogram…

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30. Sephora offers cashback… 

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31. West Elm Décor Only good until 12/2014 

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32. Forever 21 5% cash back through Student Rate 

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33. Student Rate’s Ipad minidrawing…

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34. Hot Topic  5% cash back from  (are you seeing a pattern here?)

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35. Taco Cabana: 20% off (may vary by store)

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36. Burger King: 10% off

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37. Steve Madden: 10% off 

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38. ModCloth 15% off

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39. Esurance Under 25 with aGPA of 3.00 or better they reduce rates by 10% 

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40. Geico offers a student program 

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41. Travelers Insurance has a student program as well. 

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42. Houston Ballet: $10 tickets available 90 minutes before curtain 

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43. General Motors 

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44. College Budget: Deals galore!

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45. Survey Monkey offers discounts for those pesky thesis projects  

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46. Academic Super Store offers lots of deals

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47. Lenovo offers all kinds of computer discounts on laptops, desktops and tablets. 

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48. Apple Store: Shop the Apple Store for Education, save up to $200 on a new Mac, and up to $30 on a newiPad. 

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49. ManyYMCA branches offer reduced joiner fees and monthly membership fees for full-time students. 

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50. Staples: 50% off your shipping box purchase when you present your student ID.

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51. Verizon Depending on what school you attend, you may be eligible for a discount on your monthly bill

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52. AT&T offers a discount for students at participating schools. 

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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. 

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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