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  • Film Friday: Beat the Devil

    Dan Colman
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:32 am
    This one comes straight from our collection of Free Online Movies. Beat the Devil is a 1953 classic directed by the great John Huston and co-written by Truman Capote, which stars Humphrey Bogart, Jennifer Jones, and Gina Lollobrigida. Not a bad lineup. It’s technically a noir film. But it’s really a dramatic comedy (or comic drama?) that spoofs the noir genre and particularly Huston’s earlier film, The Maltese Falcon. A little something to enjoy this weekend, or during the holidays to come. You can find this film permanently hosted over at the Internet Archive. Another…

  • Jimi Hendrix Breaks Out in America, Covers Bob Dylan

    Dan Colman
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:20 am
    We take you back to 1967, to the three-day Monterey Pop Festival in California, which was kind of a precursor to the Woodstock Festival held in 1969. Monterey marked, among other things, the first major American appearances by Jimi Hendrix and The Who. Above, we give you Hendrix covering Bob Dylan’s anthem Like a Rolling Stone. And here, we have Wild Thing, which ends famously in Hendrix adding fire to his best imitation of Pete Townshend. Great vintage clips which you’ll find in our YouTube favorites.

  • Free, Rare, Early Shakespeare Digital Archive

    Dan Colman
    19 Nov 2009 | 10:19 am
    Newly launched: The Shakespeare Quartos Archive is a new digital collection that features pre-1642 editions of William Shakespeare’s plays. Here, for example, you will find rare early editions of Hamlet, including all 32 existing quarto copies of the play in one place. An online first. Thanks Jeremy for the tip… Related Content: Plagiarism Software Discovers New Shakespeare Play Free Shakespeare on the iPhone Goethe and Shakespeare on Google What Did Shakespeare Really Look Like

  • I Met the Walrus: An Animated Short Film with John Lennon

    Dan Colman
    19 Nov 2009 | 12:16 am
    It happened 40 years ago. A 14-year-old Beatles fan named Jerry Levitan managed to sneak into John Lennon’s Toronto hotel room and asked for an interview. And he got one. Now, there’s a short animated film that brings that encounter back to life. I Met the Walrus was nominated for the 2008 Academy Award for Animated Short. You’ll know why when you watch it. Another excellent find by Vickie. Find this video added to our YouTube Favorites.

  • Remix Manifesto: A True Movie for the Digital Age

    Dan Colman
    18 Nov 2009 | 11:40 am
    It’s nice to see cultural anthropology professor Michael Wesch getting featured right now on YouTube’s homepage. (A professor getting featured on YouTube? That has to be a first.) Anyway, Wesch is directing viewers to a film called RIP: A Remix Manifesto, a prize winning film that offers a “probing investigation into how culture builds upon culture [think mashup] in the information age.” I have posted the trailer above. You can also watch the complete movie in multiple parts on YouTube (Part 1 is here), or directly download the entire film and name your price. If you…
 
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  • A Study Hacks Primer

    Study Hacks
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:10 am
    Fixed-Schedule Redux My friend Ramit, from the exceptional I Will Teach You To Be Rich blog, just published a guest post I wrote about fixed-schedule productivity (the idea that you should fix your ideal schedule, and then work backwards to meet it). If you’re a fan of this philosophy,  you’ll love the guest post, which extends my original article with a series of in-depth profiles. If you’ve found Study Hacks through Ramit’s blog,  here are some canonical posts to introduce you to our quirky little world here… Thoughts on living a remarkable life… Does…

  • How to Study for Non-Technical Science Courses

    Study Hacks
    17 Nov 2009 | 12:32 pm
    A Sinful Omission The red book splits academic subjects into two groups: technical and non-technical. The former covers any course with problems to be solved. The latter describes subjects that have you express your knowledge with essay questions and papers. This taxonomy, however, has a gaping hole: non-technical science courses. These include biology, psychology, or any other subject that requires you to learn lots of technical information, but tests you predominantly with multiple-choice and short-answer questions. I thought it was time to put together a short, canonical guide to tackling…

  • The Grade Whisperer: How Jay Became a Living Incarnation of the Study Hacks Canon

    Study Hacks
    5 Nov 2009 | 1:31 pm
    The Grade Whisperer is an occasional feature in which I use the Study Hacks philosophy of do less, do better, and know why, to help students overcome their academic problems. The 25 Year-Old Freshman When Jay graduated high school in 2002, he bypassed college to compete with a professional drum and bugle corps, eventually becoming head of percussion and winning a regional championship. Over time, Jay sagely realized that “this was not heading toward a long-term career.” So in the fall of 2008, he enrolled in college as a 25 year-old freshman. Like many new students, he allowed his…

  • The Fitness Guru: Focus on How Fast You Recover, Not How Much You Do

    Study Hacks
    3 Nov 2009 | 11:20 am
    The Fitness Guru Speaks I’ve seen a recent uptick in e-mails asking how my strategic approach to academic advice might apply to health goals; most notably, avoiding those inevitable college pounds. As always when it comes to such issues, I turned for guidance to Study Hack’s resident fitness guru, Adam Gilbert of the exceptional My Body Tutor service. Adam, there’s no real “secret” to staying fit, you need to eat well and exercise. Yet I keep getting e-mails from students who struggle. What’s the issue lurking behind the scenes here? We turn exercise into…

  • Double Majors Don’t Publish Novels

    Study Hacks
    27 Oct 2009 | 8:29 am
    Notes from a Novelist’s Life Justine Musk is the author of three novels with a fourth on its way. She specializes in dark fantasy and the supernatural, and has written for both adult and young adult audiences. She lives the standard writer-fantasy: making a living crafting titles dealing with subjects that fascinate her. I’m bringing Justine to your attention because she recently published a pair of insightful blog posts that dissect her journey into professional writing. This story is relevant to our mission here, as the goal of becoming a popular writer can be a stand-in for…
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  • Lincoln U. Requires Its Students to Step on the Scale

    11-19-2009 At Lincoln University, in Pennsylvania, students who are deemed too heavy must pass a physical-fitness course. As part of the university's core curriculum, campus health educators weigh and measure all freshmen during the fall semester, and later calculate each student's body-mass index, or BMI. Those with a BMI above 30, which suggests obesity, must enroll in a one-credit course called "Fitness for Life" before they graduate. Students can satisfy that requirement if they "test... ...

  • Friends and Colleagues Search for a Missing Scholar, Philip Agre

    11-19-2009 Philip Agre was an associate professor of information sciences at the University of California at Los Angeles, and for years he ran a popular technology e-mail list with thousands of subscribers. But one day the 49-year-old scholar just stopped showing up on the campus, and now colleagues have deployed Twitter, Facebook, and the Web to try to find him. Last month the university police department put out a missing-person alert for... ...

  • Video: At UCLA, Tuition-Hike Protests Turn Raucous

    11-19-2009 Tempers flared and Taser guns came out when students at UCLA protested a decision to raise tuition throughout the University of California. Josh Keller, The Chronicle's California correspondent, explains what happened in Los Angeles.... ...

  • Report Highlights Characteristics of Colleges With High Transfer-Success Rates

    11-19-2009 A new report by the Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Higher Education may provide clues on how best to shepherd students from two-year to four-year institutions. The findings come at a time when the Obama administration has put out a clarion call to community colleges to educate an additional five million students by... ...

  • Professors of the Year Are Celebrated for Innovative Teaching

    11-19-2009 One professor of geology drove his students into the wilderness of Montana so they could put lessons from textbooks to work evaluating government policy. A psychologist encouraged students to generate their own ideas for research, even if that meant he had to investigate pick-up lines to vet one of the projects. Those professors and two others are being recognized for excellent teaching by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and... ...
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  • 7 Money Saving Questions to Ask Your College [College and Finance]

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    College and Finance is proud to present Part II of “How to Save Thousands of Dollars on the Cost of College,” written by Todd Johnson of College Admissions Partners. In “7 Money Saving Questions to Ask Colleges,” Todd goes through the finer p

  • OH EM GEEE [Darny's Daily]

    CollegeBlender - College Social Media
    Oh Em Geeee!  I have seriously neglected my baby of a blog.  How can I make it up to you?  I’ve just been so busy with school and work I totally forgot about your happiness and your smiles created by my daily post.  Don’t you worry, next week

  • The New Thursday Night at Outback [JMU Eats]

    CollegeBlender - College Social Media
    Everyone is always looking for a new place to go on Thursday nights, so why not try the new deals at Outback Steakhouse? Outback is now doing 4 drinks and 4 appetizers for $4 for happy hour until 7:00.  Some of these include the new Alice Springs Q

  • Loussier Album Art [Rosano]

    CollegeBlender - College Social Media
    I was trying to understand the method behind this artwork, because it seems to have been created as an image, then split up in a grid pattern, re-arranged, and then further split throughout the artwork. So I broke up the main piece into it’s 36 sq

  • New Hot Stock [Where Is Wall St]

    CollegeBlender - College Social Media
    I have been looking at other stocks, incase our plans with AKRX do not follow through. I have found a new promising stock, SYNM.SYNM is a reliable and good preforming stock. It has been acting favorably in this market, especially with its pattern. SY
 
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  • 7 Money Saving Questions to Ask Your College [College and Finance]

    CollegeBlender - College Social Media
    College and Finance is proud to present Part II of “How to Save Thousands of Dollars on the Cost of College,” written by Todd Johnson of College Admissions Partners. In “7 Money Saving Questions to Ask Colleges,” Todd goes through the finer p

  • OH EM GEEE [Darny's Daily]

    CollegeBlender - College Social Media
    Oh Em Geeee!  I have seriously neglected my baby of a blog.  How can I make it up to you?  I’ve just been so busy with school and work I totally forgot about your happiness and your smiles created by my daily post.  Don’t you worry, next week

  • The New Thursday Night at Outback [JMU Eats]

    CollegeBlender - College Social Media
    Everyone is always looking for a new place to go on Thursday nights, so why not try the new deals at Outback Steakhouse? Outback is now doing 4 drinks and 4 appetizers for $4 for happy hour until 7:00.  Some of these include the new Alice Springs Q

  • Loussier Album Art [Rosano]

    CollegeBlender - College Social Media
    I was trying to understand the method behind this artwork, because it seems to have been created as an image, then split up in a grid pattern, re-arranged, and then further split throughout the artwork. So I broke up the main piece into it’s 36 sq

  • New Hot Stock [Where Is Wall St]

    CollegeBlender - College Social Media
    I have been looking at other stocks, incase our plans with AKRX do not follow through. I have found a new promising stock, SYNM.SYNM is a reliable and good preforming stock. It has been acting favorably in this market, especially with its pattern. SY
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  • Quiz: Is It Time For a New Career?

    3 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    Even if you have the slightest doubt about your job, this quiz will give you insight on whether or not you need to invest in a new career.

  • 30 Things You Need to Know About Going Back to School at 30

    24 Oct 2009 | 5:00 am
    Going back to school at 30 is not the same as going back to school at 20. Here are 30 things you need to know to succeed in your education endeavor.

  • Education Degrees Essential for a Bright Future

    23 Oct 2009 | 5:00 am
    According to the First Lady, Michelle Obama says that teachers are among the most important careers in the nation. And, due to a currently employed baby boomer population, the demand for teachers in the coming few years will definitely be high. PErhaps it's time to explore that career change, after all.

  • Recession Goes to College: The State of the Financial Aid Union

    17 Oct 2009 | 5:00 am
    Who can afford school when their primary source of income has been drastically downsized and they need to secure full-time work just to make ends meet? Nevertheless, it's still a good time -- maybe even the best time -- to commit to college education. Read on and find out why.

  • Operations Management Schools

    6 Oct 2009 | 5:00 am
    Learn more about careers and degrees in operations management and browse through operations management schools. Find an operations management school & get info about locations, degrees, financial aid, etc.
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  • Holiday Menus and Celeb Chefs Spark a Craving for Culinary School

    lori
    18 Nov 2009 | 6:07 am
    My white-chocolate pumpkin cheesecake recipe is ready to be whipped out and put the sweet finishing note on holiday diners. That’s what I’ve been talking about in conversations with my family and friends since the Halloween costumes were put away –  Thanksgiving potlucks and holiday dinners and parties. One of my 30-something friends would love to [...]

  • College Is Cool Again

    CollegeSurfing Insider
    17 Nov 2009 | 6:55 am
    OK, maybe college was never uncool. But in this recession, college attendance among young adults is the highest it’s ever been. Ever. Here’s proof: In October 2008, close to 40 percent of 18- to 24-year-olds were enrolled in college, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of newly released data from the Census Bureau. That translates [...]

  • Retired and Not Loving It: Think About This When Re-Entering the Job Market

    lori
    10 Nov 2009 | 6:05 am
    My mom is in her early 60s and doesn’t intend to stop working as a middle school teacher anytime soon. That’s partly because she hasn’t been in the school system for that long. It’s a profession she’s wanted to do for years, but more than two decades after earning her bachelor’s in education and after [...]

  • Technical Schools Welcoming More Students

    lori
    3 Nov 2009 | 9:41 am
    Here’s some encouraging news out of my home state of Georgia: Record numbers of students are enrolling in technical colleges, inspired to try new career fields and seeking to quickly gain the knowledge needed to land those jobs. Data from the Technical College System of Georgia shows a 24 percent increase in 2009 enrollment compared to [...]

  • Horror Movie Masters: 20 Who Got Their Start In College

    CollegeSurfing Insider
    30 Oct 2009 | 9:21 am
    Whether or not you enjoy a good scare, have [...]
 
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  • 12 Financial Aid Secrets You Need to Land Some Cash for College

    11 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    Pssst! I've got a secret. A financial aid one. And I want to share it with you. In fact, I've got 12 financial aid secrets that might take the stress off your mind and put some cash in your pocket. Read on for some great financial aid tips from the pros that really make cents.

  • Getting into Harvard

    25 Oct 2009 | 5:00 am
    While exceptional qualities can certainly boost your chances of getting into Harvard, even regular Joes can make it to the top of the Ivy Tower. Read on to unravel the mysteries of Harvard admission.

  • What Is Dorm Life Like?

    24 Oct 2009 | 5:00 am
    If you're planning on going away to college, you're probably psyched about living in a dorm. And maybe you're a bit apprehensive because you don't know what to expect. One way to get an idea what dorm life is like is to find out what dorm life is NOT like...

  • Stressed Out at College? Dream On!

    13 Oct 2009 | 5:00 am
    Are you a college student who has wacky dreams at night? Read on to see what your subconscious might be trying to tell you.

  • 13 Celebs Who Earned Their GED

    6 Oct 2009 | 5:00 am
    Check out this honor roll of celebs who took time out to earn their GED.
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  • Errors in SAT Math Workbook Could Cost Students Their Scores

    barb
    19 Nov 2009 | 2:45 pm
    Let’s play a new game called “Are You Smarter Than an SAT Workbook?” Okay, so it’s not really a game, but it is a real scenario for students who bought Mastering the SAT Math. According to Jeffrey Newman, a math tutor, there are around 36 errors in the book that is published by Wiley—a company that [...]

  • More Colleges Considering the Whole You

    lori
    18 Nov 2009 | 6:54 am
    Don’t be stressed if the college to which you’ve applied uses what’s called a “holistic” admissions process. Confused? Well, at these schools, grades and test scores alone won’t guarantee your spot. Admissions folks are factoring in how they think you could help create a diverse and multi-talented student body–which is very good news for [...]

  • Pricey Private College Perception Fades for Some

    lori
    17 Nov 2009 | 8:41 am
    You may think that the private college or university on your list (or maybe in the back of your mind as a dream school) is too expensive. But that may no longer be the case, as some private schools are cutting tuition and offering more financial aid to entice students. This move is having an [...]

  • Dancing with the . . . College Students?

    barb
    16 Nov 2009 | 8:43 am
    This week, “Dancing with the Stars” heads into the semifinals, with Kelly Osbourne, Donnie Osmond, Mya, and Joanna Krupa remaining to duke it out on the dance floor with their partners. Of course, I’ll have to be content with watching it all from my couch, since my invitation to dance on the show must have [...]

  • Getting into College Is Like Auditioning for “American Idol”

    lori
    12 Nov 2009 | 7:08 am
    Sometimes I get so frustrated at Simon, Paula, and Randy on “American Idol.” I think the singer sounds great, but the judges say he or she lacks the “it” factor. Or they let singers through who don’t fit with what I think reflects an “American Idol.” Regardless of your taste in music, you can learn a [...]
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  • A Fountain of Words: CUP’s Dirty Hands

    Anish
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:33 am
    Every play ever produced has been showing this weekend and last.  Bwog’s Anish Bramhandkar checks out the latest offering from the CU Players, Dirty Hands. There’s no way around it.  Dirty Hands, Jean-Paul Sartre’s post-war political drama, is very long.  At the end of the two-and-a-half hour play, you’ve enjoyed yourself but find yourself wishing that translator Lionel Abel had the foresight to write an abbreviated version. In a fictional country allied with Nazi Germany, Hugo (Sam Johnson, CC ‘11), a young Communist, is reluctantly chosen by the party to…

  • Broadway Gets Legal

    Dan
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:28 am
    Damages, the acclaimed FX drama, will be squatting on Broadway between 113th and 114th (give or take) until around 10pm this evening.  Liz Naiden, Chief of all things “Revered and Reviled,” managed to sneak a glimpse of the production trailers, and found labels including “The Clown Room” and “Future Boss Players.”  Plot guesses, anyone?

  • Spotting Trends

    Dan
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:18 am
    Apparently Clark Kent's been having trouble since Ma Bell withdrew all their phone booths.

  • Bwoglines: Thinking Outrageously

    Dan
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:11 am
    Break out the cheap wine and hors d’oeuvres: there’s an art installation on your Metrocard. (NY Times) Mayor Bloomberg makes a $125 million impulse buy. (NY Daily News) Hipsters are arrested in Williamsburg for their overzealous labeling (and drug possession). (The Brooklyn Paper) The Department of Transportation says it’s “Gridlock Alert” Day; thanks, but we already had a reason to celebrate. (1010 Wins, Spec) Times Square buzzes with the thrill of creation. (LoHud)

  • Why, Low! You’re Glowing!

    Anish
    19 Nov 2009 | 4:35 pm
    If you happened to take your eyes off your iPhone as you were trotting down College Walk this evening, you may have noticed an ominous orange glow emanating from Low: Fear not — Low has not become a factory for Fear and Strange Smoke (at least, not any more than usual).  It’s the annual Alexander Hamilton Dinner.  Read more about this year’s honoree, Conrad H. Lung ‘72, here.
 
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  • On Vacation. Happy Thanksgiving!

    Kim
    19 Nov 2009 | 8:33 am
    We have next week off for Thanksgiving and I'll be traveling starting tomorrow. Wishing everyone a very happy Thanksgiving and see you when I get back!

  • Hapa Chinese idol sparks national debate

    Kim
    16 Nov 2009 | 8:42 am
    If you were born and raised in Hawaii, but don't look like you're from Hawaii, can you still be "local"? If you were born and raised in Shanghai and speak fluent Mandarin, but don't look Chinese, can you still be "Chinese"? That question was thrown rather rudely in front of 20-year-old Lou Jing, whose mother is Chinese and whose father is African American, when she appeared on a Shanghai American Idol-type TV show recently. In ethnically homogeneous China -- 90 percent of people are Han Chinese -- her dark skin and unique looks drew national attention. While much of it was probably just…

  • All the Single Ladies

    Kim
    11 Nov 2009 | 2:45 am
    It's Chinese Singles' Day, a sort of anti-Valentine's Day where single people in China celebrate being free and eligible -- OR up the ante to find a mate. Word has it that the unofficial yearly celebration started in the 1990s with Nanjing University students who organized festivals and match-making events on campus. Nov. 11 was chosen because 11/11 looks like four single people standing together. Sometimes Jan. 11 and Nov. 1 are also celebrated as days for singles. The Chinese name for Singles' Day, Guāng Gùn Jié (光棍节) literally means "single stick festival." A sign was posted this…

  • Walls That Haven't Fallen - a view from China

    Kim
    9 Nov 2009 | 2:45 am
    Today is the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, one of the most memorable events of the 20th century that signaled the retreat of communism and the thawing of the Cold War. I was 5 years old in 1989. Later, I remember my teacher explaining that although our maps and textbooks labeled that giant, sprawling northern country the "Soviet Union," we had to call it "Russia." Memorizing all those former Soviet states made geography quizzes a lot harder. My view of the world might have been totally different had I been born 10 or 15 years earlier. I think my generation appreciates how…

  • Romance and Text Messages

    Kim
    3 Nov 2009 | 8:56 am
    David Brooks's Monday column was about how cell phones are changing the nature of courtship. Essentially, the column says, texting makes it easy for a person to keep multiple prospects on the line at once in search of the "best arrangement" at the end of the night. Brooks is obviously concerned about this Gen Y phenomenon. He compares the game of texting different potential partners to "an eBay auction" and writes: Once upon a time — in what we might think of as the “Happy Days” era — courtship was governed by a set of guardrails. Potential partners generally met within the context of…
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    North by Northwestern

  • SHIFT paints the Rock: Nov. 19

    Dan Hill
    19 Nov 2009 | 7:52 pm
    Photo by the author. Members of the Secular Humanists for Inquiry & Freethought brought the Darwin fish to the Rock Thursday. SHIFT is a newly founded student group that advocates “religious freedom and freedom from religion.”

  • The Weekender: Nov. 20 – 22

    Abby Shure
    19 Nov 2009 | 7:45 pm
    Magnificent Mile photo by Marit & Toomas Hinnosaur on Flickr, licensed under the Creative Commons. Welding class photo by steevithak on Flickr, licensed under the Creative Commons. Pixies photo by ravellers on Flickr, licensed under the Creative Commons. Select Media Festival photo by by E. Bartholomew on Flickr, licensed under the Creative Commons. Glamour Kills photo by by Victoria Morse on Flickr, licensed under the Creative Commons. Addams Family photo Photo by Kirinqueen on Flickr, licensed under the Creative Commons. Production by Josh Freund / North by Northwestern.

  • From Northwestern to the NFL

    Christian West
    19 Nov 2009 | 7:44 pm
    Amid the confetti and jubilation on the field after Super Bowl XLII in Arizona, two friends and Northwestern alums met at the 50-yard line, experiencing all that a Super Bowl celebration had to offer, talking about what they had just seen. The same two friends met again on Nov. 8 after the New York Giants and San Diego Chargers played each other, catching up on all that had transpired since they last saw each other. No, this story does not end with a pair of Medill grads talking about their time covering NFL. Instead, it’s Barry Cofield (’06), defensive tackle for the Giants, and Luis…

  • NUMB’s “SpiriTeam”: the real driving force behind the ‘Cats

    Hallie Busta
    19 Nov 2009 | 7:32 pm
    The team meeting room at Trienens Hall isn’t only a place for the Northwestern Wildcat Football team to get their pre-game adrenaline pumping. On the otherwise quiet Thursday evenings during fall quarter, you can expect to find an entirely different group of students at work inside. And although this group may not be donning helmets and shoulder pads on Saturday afternoons, their mission isn’t too far from that of their fellow ball-carrying Wildcats. They claim to love bacon, the numbers four and nine, and know that the answer to the trivia questions during games is always “C.” Their…

  • The NCAA tournament could be in sight for the ‘Cats

    Kevin Echavarria
    19 Nov 2009 | 7:06 pm
    There’s good reason that the NCAA tournament is commonly known as the Big Dance. After all, every team wants to get an invite, just like every kid wanted an invite to those oh-so-important high school dances. Unfortunately for Northwestern, the Wildcats have been that one outcast, that somewhat odd guy that just couldn’t get a date. Since the team’s inception in 1939, Northwestern has never made the postseason tournament. After 70 years though, the ‘Cats seem poised to finally land that date. Ask anyone on campus who follows Northwestern basketball, and most will tell you that if…
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  • Stuff I’ve been reading

    Bryan
    19 Nov 2009 | 7:02 am
    Photo by GoodImages via Flickr I'll be traveling for a few days, so likely won't be updating much over the Thanksgiving holiday. In the meantime, here are some things I've been reading that you might find interesting. I usually do these with a social bookmarking service (Publish2), but this is a little more personal, so here goes: Post a vulgar comment at work, lose your job: Stltoday social media director Kurt Greenbaum turned over an IP address to a school after a commenter posted a vulgar comment. The reaction has been mostly negative. This is one of those ethical dilemmas you can use as a…

  • InsideVandy basketball previews

    Bryan
    17 Nov 2009 | 10:27 am
    via Twitter, @katherinemiller points to a couple of basketball season previews from InsideVandy that are worth noting for their multimedia prowess. Check out the men's and women's previews. If you click on a player's photo, you get an audio breakdown of the player's strengths, along with a breakout box of pertinent stats. The design is clean, the navigation simple, and the topic worth the effort. A couple of minor issues: if you click on the players, you get audio that starts automatically, which is kind of annoying. Better to let the user decide to click the play button and hear the audio…

  • Future of News grapples with journalism’s future

    Bryan
    16 Nov 2009 | 7:27 am
    American Public Media and Minnesota Public Radio are sponsoring a meeting focused on the Future of News. You can watch a live stream here. From the intro: The decline of journalism in America is reaching the point of crisis. Newsrooms around the nation are shrinking while the need for high-quality, objective news, information, analysis and insight has never been greater. The Future of News summit is an interactive day-long discussion that will define the role regional organizations play in the solution to the news crisis. Local, regional and national leaders—in journalism, commercial and…

  • Summer multimedia travel opportunity

    Bryan
    16 Nov 2009 | 5:51 am
    Rachele Kanigel at San Francisco State U. passes along the following multimedia opportunity. See details below the fold. Learn more about SFSU's summer multimedia study-abroad programs in Urbino, Italy (June 3-July 2, 2010) and Perpignan, France (June 24-July 23, 2010) at http://ieimedia.com. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Summer Multimedia Programs in France and Italy Now Accepting Applications Applications are now available for the summer multimedia programs in Perpignan, France and Urbino, Italy co-sponsored by San Francisco State University and the…

  • STLToday looking for spring, summer interns

    Bryan
    10 Nov 2009 | 11:19 am
    Via Will Sullivan, STLToday/St. Louis Post-Dispatch is looking for PAID spring and summer interns. The description is below the fold. NOTE: The Journerdist wants you to be sure to understand that all print resumes and clips will be recycled, so show your multimedia/online skills for this one. Deadline is Nov. 28. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch and STLToday.com is looking for Multimedia Interns for the Spring and Summer of 2010. This evolving, 15th-largest newspaper in the United States was a Pulitzer finalist this year for Breaking News as well as the winner of two ONA Online Journalism Awards…
 
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  • Uncle Sam plans to be sole student lender

    Reecy
    6 Nov 2009 | 8:40 am
    Congress has passed the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act спалниand is awaiting passage by the Senate so the feds can be the sole student lender for Stafford and Perkins Loans.  Hopefully by cutting out the banks, the Pell Grant will be able to be increased, and possibly the 3.4% repayment rate on Stafford Loans by 2012 will be kept, rather having the rate revert back to 6.8%.  This will not reduce borrowing rates, but it will ensure that necessary funds will be there, as the gov’t has no shortage of money – now or in the future.

  • Paying for college in this economy can be painless if you know how!

    Reecy
    9 Sep 2009 | 4:56 am
    It’s that time of year when students (freshmen) get settled in to a new lifestyle and upperclassmen renew friendships and prepare for another glorious year of the college experience.  Parents on the other hand are wondering how they’re ever going to pay for all this!  If you’ve read other posts, you know that paying for college is the easy part, and the tough part was getting in.  There are still legal ways to get more aid for the second semester and beyond even if a parent didn’t lose their job, or your family just had a new addition!  Send us an email to learn…

  • Today 5-30-09, hear Reecy Aresty live on WDEL 1150AM, 11:00-12:00 EST

    Reecy
    30 May 2009 | 4:13 am
    If you have a student in college or one who’s college-bound and you’re wondering how you’re going to pay that bill, now’s your chance to hear the creator of this blog, Reecy Aresty, live on WDEL 1150AM, Saturday, May 30th from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm.  Join Spencer Graves as he interviews Reecy and call 478-9335 or toll free downstate and out of Delaware 800-544-1150.лаптоп For the past three decades Reecy has helped thousands of families send their kids to the college of their choice for less than they ever dreamed possible.If you have a question on…

  • College Presidents Earning More While Students Pay The Price!

    Reecy
    17 Nov 2008 | 10:56 am
    In these trying economic times, the latest buzz on campuses is about college presidents earning outrageous salaries while students’ financial aid packages are dwindling!  If your president got a big raise, and you had a reduction in financial aid, then band together and PROTEST!  I remember the 60’s when there was campus unrest because of Vietnam.  It’s now time to relive those turbulent days, but with non-violence, and simply ask to take over the administration building, and boycott classes. Don’t let this issue go unanswered!

  • Where have you gone John Mc Cain, Arizona colleges need you?

    Reecy
    7 Nov 2008 | 6:42 am
    Title is a sing-a-long to, Where have you gone Joe DiMaggio? Arizona colleges plan to raise tuition by double digits!  Reported by Anne Ryman in The Arizona Republic Double-digit tuition increases could be in store for all undergraduate students at the University of Arizona and for new students starting in fall 2009 at Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University. But students at two of the three state universities, ASU and NAU, would get a bit of a break in future years as they would be part of a guaranteed-tuition program designed to give them more predictability over future…
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  • How to Find Test Optional Colleges

    Todd Johnson
    19 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
    Many students have recently received their SAT and ACT test scores and for many of you these are your final scores. If you did well, congratulations. If not, all is not lost. Not everyone is aware that there are over 800 colleges in the US that are test optional. In other words, you don’t need to submit either the SAT or ACT for admissions.  And if you think only non competitive colleges don’t require test scores, think again. There are some great colleges that don’t require tests. Bowdoin, Bates, Mt. Holyoke and just three examples of very strong, competitive colleges that…

  • Why 2 Year Colleges May Not Be the Best Option

    Todd Johnson
    17 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
    Inside Higher Ed recently reported on the National Survey of Student Engagement. This survey of college students measures various qualitites involving students that may result in better learning outcomes.  These qualities include such things as the rigor of student assignments and faculty student interactions. One of the interesting things that the survey examined was the experience of students transferring from 2 year colleges compared to students who began at a college and stayed.  In particular they looked at certain “high impact” experiences that are likely to make a student…

  • New Website Provides Detailed Information to Find the Right College

    Todd Johnson
    12 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
    There is a new website available from the Institute for College Access and Success. The site, called CollegeInSight,  allows students to search for information on a variety of topics including Affordability, Economic Diversity, Student Success, Racial and Ethnic Diversity and Enrollment. The Affordability section allows you to see a number of statistics related to financial aid such as the average debt of graduates,the average percent of need met, the average need based grants and the costs of attendance for each college. The Student Success section allows you to see the total number of…

  • 100 Best Values in Private Colleges

    Todd Johnson
    5 Nov 2009 | 5:25 pm
    Kiplinger has recently announced the 2009-2010 version of their 100 Best Values in Private Colleges. The list is broken down into the 50 Best Value Private Universities and the 50 Best Value Liberal Arts Colleges. You can sort the colleges on the list by overall rank, cost, quality measures or financial aid measures.  You can also search by state to see which colleges near you made the list. This list is a great way to find a private college that has strong academics and strong financial aid. Share on FacebookRSS Feed Content © Todd Johnson and College Admissions Partners100 Best Values…

  • Insider’s Guide to Financial Aid

    Todd Johnson
    5 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
    Vanderbilt University has released a video entitled the “Insider’s Guide to Financial Aid“. This financial aid video is presented by Vanderbilt’s Dean of Admissions, Doug Christiansen, and is a follow up to his previous video “Insider’s Guide to Admissions“. I thought Dean Christiansen’s “Insider’s Guide to Admissions” was wonderful and have recommended it in the past. Unfortunately, I don’t think the the “Insider’s Guide to Financial Aid” is as strong a video. The video asks some good questions which…
 
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  • "Grab a Mop!"

    23 Oct 2009 | 3:40 pm
    On Tuesday, October 20th I attended an event with President Obama in New York City held by the Democratic National Committee and Organizing for America. At the event each attendee made five phone calls to fellow New Yorkers, asking them to call their members of Congress in support of health insurance reform. After the thousands of calls were made, President Obama delivered a speech on the urgency for Americans to mobilize in support of reform.Recognizing that we are all in this together the President has been hard at work to create jobs, ensure stable and affordable insurance, and better…

  • President Obama Announces Plan to Remake Student Loan System

    19 May 2009 | 2:12 pm
    Earlier this week, Organizing For America sent out the email below, highlighting President Obama's plan to remake the student loan system by eliminating wasteful subsidies to banks and investing the savings in America's young people. Check it, and the video from President Obama, out:---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Addisu Demissie, BarackObama.com <info@barackobama.com>Date: Tue, May 5, 2009 at 8:32 AMSubject: VIDEO: Students deserve betterYou know how important financial assistance is for students across America who dream of a brighter future. That's why we need your help…

  • Student Loan Abuses Mirror Predatory Credit Card Industry Practices

    19 May 2009 | 2:04 pm
    Earlier this week, the Times published a great piece on predatory lending practices in the private student loan industry. It reveals an industry rife with tricks designed to maximize profit by withholding critical information from student borrowers.As Gretchen Morgensen outlines, private student lenders are:1)     Advertising loans as having terms that don’t end up in the final agreement.2)     Hiding fees associated with servicing and collecting (until it’s time to pay, of course).3)     And…

  • No Desk Left Open: My Story of the Economic Recession's Impact on My Education (Video)

    16 Apr 2009 | 3:23 pm
    by Aarti Sheth National Programs Director, College Democrats of America As college students are coming back to their campuses for the spring semester, many of us are noticing that far too many of our peers' desks are empty. Their families can no longer afford to pay for college or loans are not available. The recession is forcing many colleges and universities to dramatically raise the cost of tuition in order to cover budget shortfalls while the credit crunch is making it nearly impossible for many students to obtain academic loans at a reasonable rate. Students who need to work part-time…

  • College Democrats Statement on the Passing of Senator Claiborne Pell

    12 Jan 2009 | 8:14 am
    Washington, DC  - The College Democrats of America (CDA) recognize the lifelong work of former Senator Claiborne Pell who passed away last week at the age of 90.  Pell was the leading force behind legislation that created "Basic Educational Opportunity Grants" in 1972 and provided direct aid to college students.  In 1980, these awards were renamed "Pell Grants."  Over the past three decades, the Pell Grant program has given $250 billion in over 108 million grants to students in need.  "College students and graduates in America will long remember Senator Pell and his…
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  • Free Dumpster Water: Source Discovered!

    Elaine
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:30 am
    According to a representative from Student Housing: "The emergency water and food ration bars in the dumpster are Student Housing emergency supplies that have in fact expired. I did consult with Julie Muir our fantastic Recycling Program Manager at Peninsula Sanitary Service, and the University’s Surplus Property program to see if there was some way we could donate the supplies. However, we determined that because they are expired we could not risk human consumption, and the person-power it would take to open the individual containers to use the water for other purposes made that…

  • Free water in the dumpster between Bob and Theta Delt

    Elaine
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:14 am
    According to an anonymous source, word on the street is that at this very moment "there's an entire enormous dumpster full of packaged water that was thrown out earlier this week between bob and theta Delt...The water seems to be past it's expiration date (whatever that means for water)...At the very least it may be worth salvaging some" My gut environmentalist's first question is of course, "WHY WOULD YOU EVER BUY BOTTLED WATER??" My second, more reasonable question is, "Wait, water can expire?" Obviously to attempt to solve the mystery of this supposed 'expiration' I jump to my BFF,…

  • Stanford in the NYTimes: Heisman, Handlebars, and Hard Times

    Josh
    19 Nov 2009 | 4:45 pm
    The New York Times has been giving a whole slew of attention to Stanford recently--and for those who have given up reading newspapers in favor of problem sets and papers, here's a recap: The Times profiled Stanford running back Toby Gerhart, who has been instrumental all season (and particularly helpful in obliterating highly-ranked Pac-10 foes Oregon and USC), as he becomes a likely contender for the Heisman trophy. The Times' editorial observer writes about the diversity of bicyclists and their equally varied transportation devices on Stanford's campus. As mentioned earlier on TUSB,…

  • BEAT CAL - International Style

    Nicole
    19 Nov 2009 | 7:58 am
    Following in the great footsteps of overseas trips before us... including this awesome trick that apparently got students in trouble with the Italian police several years ago: ...A couple of Overseas Programs decided to celebrate Big Game week with a little international flavour: Florence: Ponte Vecchio Oxford: Radcliffe Camera Stanford House Australia: GO CARD! Props to Alexis Arnold, Shruti Tibrewala and Joyce Truong for the pictures!

  • The Best Big Game Competition In Existence

    Josh
    19 Nov 2009 | 2:28 am
    Big Game week at Stanford (and Cal) features plenty of Cardinal-Golden Bear showdowns, even outside of the football game itself. There is the Big Game Blood Drive (who can donate more), the Big Drive (canned food collecting), and there is the most unique--and by far the most interesting--Stanford-Cal competition of all: The Big Wheel, a 5v5 unicycle basketball game. That's right--during halftime of the Stanford women's basketball game today (11/19 vs. Pepperdine), rival unheralded unicycle basketball players will face off to determine who gets to hold the bragging rights as the better…
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    Not Your Average Admissions Blog

  • Twihards, Gleesters, and Senior Stress

    deanflagel
    19 Nov 2009 | 12:20 pm
    you are all but required to agonize over where you will apply. Unfortunately getting your applications submitted doesn’t usually ease your burden in the least. Apart from the stress about whether or not you’ll get admitted (more on that soon) you have the awful, gut-wrenching torture of messages from colleges about your applications - messages seemingly designed for the express purpose of driving you into therapy (or possibly a relationship with the undead).

  • Parent involvement: a fowl affair

    deanflagel
    12 Nov 2009 | 7:18 am
    We've been trained by the schools to BE INVOLVED. Not surpsingly, this leads to repeated questions wondering just how involved parents should be in the admissions process. Very.

  • Essay advice from a high profile guest

    deanflagel
    3 Nov 2009 | 7:32 pm
    So bottom line - predicting what any reader may like in an essay is like trying to guess who will like a particular movie or flavor of ice cream.

  • Early admission…trick or treat?

    deanflagel
    29 Oct 2009 | 7:41 am
    I think that many of you underestimate the potential of actually ENJOYING picking a school – of getting more than one admission and being able to take some time, compare your choices, and make an informed decision, rather than rushing the process.

  • Who gets the worm?

    deanflagel
    21 Oct 2009 | 10:21 am
    As in life, being early has plusses and minuses in the admissions process. Fortunately the colleges and universities all got together many years ago to create a series of terms and policies to clarify all of these issues. When that got too confusing, we came together again and re-clarified, adding new and more wonderful terminology. As with most of college admissions, this has left the process clear as mud.
 
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  • What's good...

    Collegiate Kate
    19 Nov 2009 | 8:23 am
    You know what's great. When a class is canceled unexpectedly. I'll give you a mental image: you roll out of bed and you realize you have 10 minutes before class starts, so you throw on some clothes check yourself in the mirror and stumble out the door, only to realize you forgot your books. So you go back to get them and begin your sprint to class. You get there 10 minutes late dreading the looks you'll get from fellow students who didn't forget to set their alarms....and lo and behold: SIGN ON THE DOOR!!!! You feel a weight lifted and you sigh aloud a sigh of relief and…

  • I'm Back

    Collegiate Kate
    18 Nov 2009 | 12:36 pm
    Hey everyone...with Thanksgiving on the horizon teachers have been eagerly  handing out extra work, or at least it seems that way. So I've been busy busy this past week. In fact the whole past weekend was practically spent inside my dorm room either at my desk working or in my bed sleeping. Sounds pretty sad, I know. But the point is, everything is winding down in anticipation of next week, so the prospects for this weekend look far more exciting than the last, unless, of course, you find Early Modern English History more exciting than a night on the town. Anyway, back to the point…

  • Sick...AGAIN

    Collegiate Kate
    6 Nov 2009 | 5:31 am
    So, ok we've all heard that you get sick a lot as a freshman. But this is just ridiculous. I have a sore throat like every two weeks that lasts for about a week. And it's not just me, my friends are on the same sick cycle. It's really not fun. I'm trying to take my vitamins and eat lots of oranges and stuff, but nothing really works. I think a big contributor is the dining hall. I mean I don't want to be gross but, I feel like a lot of people touch or at least get close to what I eat from the dining hall and I'm sure a lot of them are sick soooo that doesn't help…

  • Who knew...

    Collegiate Kate
    30 Oct 2009 | 6:02 am
    Something I never thought of was the change in how I'd be doing homework. Pretty much everyone has the same amount of homework in high school, due at the same times and about the same stuff. Here, the logistics of the thing are completely different. My friends are taking very different classes than mine, and they don't have papers due at the same time and their tests are on different days. So it makes it interesting when they have absolutely nothing due for the next week while I have a research paper impending....and they are BEGGING me to go out with them because they have NOTHING to…

  • The Three Options

    Collegiate Kate
    27 Oct 2009 | 11:16 am
    So I remember people telling me about the three options you have when you get to college. Either you can have a social life, get sleep, or actually do assigned homework. People said that out of those three its only really possible to do two. In some ways that's so true. Either you skimp on homework and get sleep or you hang out with friends. The tipping point on that scale is really the fact that there is so much to be done extracurricularly in college, aside from homework and friends and sleep. Like, being a member of a club that meets for two hours on Tuesday nights or having weekends…
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  • Our Deepest Fear

    14 Jul 2012 | 3:32 pm
    Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous?Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other

  • It is Never Too Late

    20 Jul 2011 | 2:33 pm
    I wanted to send out a note to the "Class of 2010" and past classes or anyone that need to know that it is never too late to go for your goal(s) in life. Many times we have our eyes toward getting the students graduated, but not looking beyond at those who felt that they can't go to college or get a decent job, or those who didn't make the requirements to graduate, but just dropped out.I am told

  • Featured Article in FedEx's Diversity Appeal

    12 Nov 2010 | 7:59 pm
    Guys, this month, I was featured in FedEx's Diversity Appeal and wanted to share the article with you . The article is listed in the link below, please click to retreive:http://ctherd.typepad.com/A%20Passion%20for%20Volunteering.pdf

  • Notes on Reading the Blog

    17 Jul 2010 | 6:29 am
    Please note that the Blog is a college resource infrastructure and is to viewed ongoing or various times for valuable information.The blog structure is as follows:The left side displays the current posting for scholarships,internships, fellowships and job opportunities. In many cases the deadlines for the opportunities will be displayed in the title or within the posting.The right side has links

  • Class of 2010 -- Start Applying Now

    30 Jun 2010 | 10:11 pm
    Class of 2010Start Applying for Colleges/Universities,Scholarships, ACT/SAT, CSS Profiles and much more nowThe Clock is Ticking, so don't get left behindCurrent College students, you can now start applying for Fellowships,Internships and additional scholarships as well.There are many opportunities listed in this blog, Planning and Preparing for College (Scholarships, Internships, Etc)As Always
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    Surviving College Life

  • 10 Cheap Date Ideas for Fall

    Jamie
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am
    The weather may be getting chilly, but that’s no reason you can’t heat up your love life as autumn turns into winter. Here are 10 cheap-or-free ideas to spice up your dating life. The Great Pumpkin. Hit a pumpkin patch (it’s getting late in the season, so better go soon!) and find your pumpkin-soul-mate. Carve it up (it’s never too late to do some pumpkin art) or try your hand at some pumpkin recipes. . Warm Up. Grab some coffee or cider at a cafe and work through some questions in the IF… book. Or do it for free by perusing it at a bookstore coffee shop. . Cool…

  • Cheap + Easy College Recipes: Butternut Squash Soup

    Jamie
    16 Nov 2009 | 12:23 pm
    I have a confession to make. Before my sweetie started med school, I didn’t cook. I can cook (sort of), I just… didn’t. He was happy to do it, and I was happy not to. But as we’ve worked through the new dynamics of our relationship-in-med-school (he studies, I cook) I’ve discovered that I actually like it! And trying to eat well on a student’s budget makes it almost like a game; I have to find good new fresh foods for super cheap. And butternut squash, right now, is about $0.99/lb at my grocery store, which is why I searched out a recipe for some yummy (and…

  • Help Make SCL Better: Site Updates

    Jamie
    12 Nov 2009 | 8:16 am
    The site is growing, and that means it’s time we do some spring cleaning around here. I’m looking for ways to make SCL more of what YOU want because without you, dear reader, what am I writing this for anyway? Party in the Front I’ve already received some great suggestions about building a better SCL, but I need to hear from you if I want to make your reader experience more personalized! I’m counting on you to help out, so jump on the bandwagon! Survey Says. Help make SCL a better place by filling out a quick 10 question survey. This survey will only be available for a…

  • Prioritizing & Balance: Defining Core Values

    Jamie
    9 Nov 2009 | 2:38 pm
    It’s about time to wrap up my thoughts on how to find balance (and move on to something new) but I have one more thought to share. Since I moved to the east coast, I’ve found living in a new place (far, far away from my family and friends) has been both challenging and liberating. I love the sense that this new home–and the new school year–are opportunities to start fresh and really get my life in order. On Finding Balance For the past couple weeks I’ve been sharing some thoughts on how to balance your life, and I’m actually enjoying working on this right…

  • Brain Break: How to Put a Stapler in Jello

    Jamie
    6 Nov 2009 | 8:39 am
    We’re big Office fans at my place, which of course meant we were pretty excited about the premiere episode in September. To celebrate, I surprised my sweetie with the smashing dessert you see above–office supplies (including a small stapler because my big one wouldn’t fit in the bowl) suspended in Jello. And because you’re in college and need to know this kind of thing, I thought I would pass the how-to on to you. So without further adieu… How to Suspend a Stapler (and other things) in Jello (Please forgive the bad lighting in my pics–this was my first try…
 
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  • This Week's Best Questions on Discuss Campus - Nov. 19, 2009

    Kelly Sutton
    19 Nov 2009 | 3:58 pm
    What's your question? Photo by flickr user Margaret Anne Clarke It's been a busy week for the HackCollege crew. We all met up on Tuesday in New York City for the live taping of the Diggnation. It was the first time that either I or @lesinski had met Mike Bertolino, our writer from West Chester University, in the flesh. We had a blast! Needless to say, Discuss Campus hasn't even begun to slow down. Here are this week's hottest questions: What are some Must-Have programs for your computer during college? What are some really useful programs and/or unique program uses you would recommend for a…

  • Find Your College on Twitter

    David Pierce
    17 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am
    It seems these days that everyone’s jumping with both feet onto the Twitter bandwagon – and that includes colleges. Employees, departments, school teams, and even college presidents are getting onto Twitter, and engaging with students and the public in cool new ways. One of the best ways to see how colleges are using Twitter is GlobalQuad, a site tracking the tweets and twitters of some of the best colleges around the United States. A lot of schools now have Twitter accounts for things like alerts and news, as well as reporting sports scores and the like. But some schools are…

  • Friday Fun - Revision3's New Show: INST MSG

    Chris Lesinski
    13 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm
    We're pals with Revision3, and they just launched a new show called INST MSG. It does funny internet things IRL. How cool is that?  The first episode decodes Craigslist personal ads and even reenacts one in-depth. Craigslist might be your thing, but we prefer to pick up our sweethearts with drinking game prowess. Or by just being our geeky selves.  And once we land the date, we like to keep it cheap. 

  • This Week's Best Questions on Discuss Campus - Nov. 12, 2009

    Kelly Sutton
    12 Nov 2009 | 11:45 am
    Got a question? Head on over to Discuss Campus and ask it! Photo by flickr user Marco Bellucci Just a week after its launch, Discuss Campus is alive and very healthy. There are a bunch of great questions being asked and answered on the site. Thanks everyone for participating! Here are this week's best questions: How can I avoid getting my party rolled by the police? What are some good, innovative ways (other than just keeping the noise down) to prevent my party from getting rolled by the police? Is Verizon's Droid a good phone for a student? The new Verizon Droid dropped last week.

  • Guest Post: Avoiding Parking Headaches on Campus

    Kelly Sutton
    11 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am
    Noooooooooo. Photo from flickr user alicegop Today's guest post comes from Jake Holmes, a senior at the University of Michigan where he's studying French. If you would like to write a guest post, shoot an email to dear@hackcollege.com Having a car while in college can provide some serious mobility—the ability to shop off-campus, visit friends at other schools, and to cruise around American Graffiti style. But at some point you have to stop driving and start parking, which is where the problems begin. Parking tickets are annoying and can cut into your beer fund, having your car towed is…
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  • College Admissions Essays: Wacky Prompts

    Mark
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:27 am
    High school seniors are now in the final stretch of cranking out their college admissions essays. Pity them. In an effort to keep students entertained during the admissions process, some colleges ask students to respond to some pretty wacky prompts. Why? Well, the cynic in me wants to say that these essays are a way to separate those who are really interested in a particular college, and those who are not. Those applicants who spend the time and energy to address these prompts are perceived by the admissions office to have at least “run the gauntlet,” and are therefore more worthy…

  • Did You Apply Early Decision or Early Action? Watch This!

    Mark
    17 Nov 2009 | 8:04 am
    If you are wondering whether the college of your choice has received your application and your transcript and all your other supporting documents, you’re not alone. Take a look at this video from Chapman University that illustrates how long it takes to ensure that all documents are filed in the right place. Mark Montgomery College Counselor

  • Best MBA, or EMBA Programs for Women

    Katherine
    13 Nov 2009 | 7:59 am
    Pinkmagazine.com, a professional resource site for women, posted a list of their favorite business schools for women.  While the article focuses on MBA or EMBA programs, it is an important read for any female student thinking about an undergraduate business degree.  Business schools that have targeted programs for female graduate students often have similar programs for undergraduates as well.  These programs can lead to opportunities for networking, finding mentors and access to majors that women tend to find more interesting.  The bottom line is that business schools are definitely…

  • $cholarship $cams — You Have Been Warned

    Mark
    12 Nov 2009 | 10:43 am
    It’s that time of year again, when students and parents are being solicited by all sorts of organizations who promise to find you a scholarship. Before you lunge at that offer that seems to be good to be true, make sure you check out the Federal Trade Commission’s $cholarship $cams website. Mark Montgomery Educational Consultant

  • Land-Grant Universities Consider Restructuring to Cope Budget Crisis

    Mark
    12 Nov 2009 | 10:06 am
    Public universities, including the land grant universities, are being hard hit by the economic downturn. An article in the Chronicle of Higher Education today (registration required) reports on a survey of the members of the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities. Sixty of the 87 responding institutions say that they have experienced cuts to their state appropriations for the 2010 fiscal year, ranging from 5 to 20 percent. How are the universities responding? Laying off tenured or tenure-track faculty members was one of the least-common cost-cutting measures taken by responding…
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  • City proposes Student Privilege Tax on Students

    19 Nov 2009 | 11:51 pm
    Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl wants to tax college students to fill financial gaps in the city’s budget. The proposed tax would charge between $27 and $400 per student for the “privilege” of studying at a Pittsburgh institution. When the recently re-elected Mayor released his budget to the City Council, in it he chose to include a Post-Secondary Education Privilege tax, which he calls a "Fair Share Tax". In his proposal, it imposes a 1% tax on the tuition paid by students attending colleges and universities in the City of Pittsburgh. The mayor is looking to tax students to solve the…

  • Most Expensive College Dorms for 2009-2010

    2 Nov 2009 | 4:40 am
    Room and board can be a big expense on top of tuition and is a price that often gets overshadowed by high tuition prices. Take NYU for example, who has the 36th highest tuition, but factor in the cost of room and board and it becomes the 2nd most expensive college in the nation. For the 2009-2010 school year, room and board increased 5.4% at public colleges and 4.2% at private colleges to an average price of $8,193 and $9,363, respectively. These are prices a typical freshman will pay for room and board for the 2009-2010 school year. Prices are for a standard double room. 1. Eugene Lang…

  • Colleges with the Largest Endowments

    29 Oct 2009 | 7:12 am
    After looking at the nation’s most expensive colleges, we thought it would be interesting to look at the colleges that have the largest endowments. To our surprise, none of the top 25 most expensive colleges made it into the top 25 largest endowments. It is also interesting to note that all of the colleges in the Top 25 of the US News Best Colleges for 2010 (with the exception of Carnegie Mellon and Georgetown) are in the top 33 for highest endowments. During fiscal year 2008, college and university endowments had an average return of -3 percent. Still, 77 institutions have endowments over…

  • The 10 Biggest College Scams of All-Time

    26 Oct 2009 | 6:00 pm
    {mosimage} Some people will go through great lengths to get ahead, even if it means crossing the ethical line. Unfortunately, these scandalous actions also take place at Institutions of Higher Education. Here are some of the biggest college-related scams, scandals, and controversies over the recent years. Quick List: 10. University of Missouri Email Harvesting Scam 9. Rio Salado Community College Financial Aid Scam 8. Las Vegas Woman Scams Nearly $1 Million in Student Aid 7. Purdue Student Textbook Scam 6. Princeton Officials Hack into Yale Admissions Website 5. Clemson Manipulates US News…

  • Top Cities for Finding a Job After College

    20 Oct 2009 | 8:03 am
    While many college grads tend to focus on applying to certain companies within their field, perhaps shifting the job search to focusing on location can lead to success in finding a job after college. There are certain cities out there that are known to offer certain majors more career options, such as tech cities or financial capitals. Looking at growth rates, average salaries, and cost of living, here are the top cities for college grads to find a job. Top 25 Cities to Start a Career (Click on City to browse jobs in that area) Austin, TX San Antonio, TX Salt Lake City, UT Oklahoma City, OK…
 
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  • College News Network: The New UWIRE?

    Dan
    19 Nov 2009 | 3:38 am
    It is the story of the student press so far in fall 2009: UWIRE’s vanishing act.  It happened without warning- and lots of questions remain.  What happened (and is happening) behind the scenes?  Is its MIA status temporary or long-term?  What does it mean for oft-shared-never-shy student press content previously featured and available for poaching on the site? – In a new MediaShift piece, Center for Innovation in College Media director Bryan Murley provides a nice summary of the stoppage situation, including pulling together all the scattered quotes and posts (even one of…

  • Northern Kentucky Student Newspaper Drops Resistance Ad

    Dan
    18 Nov 2009 | 4:48 am
    The Northerner has apologized for running the Resistance. The Northern Kentucky University student newspaper issued a mea culpa for featuring an advertisement in two recent issues for Resistance Records, which sells “white supremacist music” (I’m putting that in quotes because I do not know and do not even want to know what that might entail). – The Louisville Courier-Journal: The paper’s editor “found out there was a problem with the advertisement . . . when he got a voice mail from a reporter at a local television station. He quickly researched the…

  • “University-Based Reporting Could Keep Journalism Alive”

    Dan
    17 Nov 2009 | 4:02 am
    As the professional press compresses and its original content wanes, student journalism will rise to a place of uber-importance, a new Chronicle of Higher Education report confirms.  As the piece quotes a professor recently telling his journalism students, “We are surrounded by people who say that the world is coming to an end, but it is just beginning for you.” – The article- co-written by former Washington Post executive editor Leonard Downie Jr. (now at Arizona State) and Columbia University Grad. School communication professor Michael Schudson- outlines a few of the…

  • Fairfield Student Newspaper Faces Harassment Charge

    Dan
    16 Nov 2009 | 3:35 am
    The student newspaper at Fairfield University is being charged with harassment by the school’s student conduct board for a satirical sex column published in late September- the first time this charge has been levied against an organization instead of an individual at FU. – A Boston Herald report: “The controversy erupted over a satirical column in the Sept. 30 edition of The Mirror that poked fun at female students who agree to one-night stands. The ‘He Said’ column described a female’s ‘walk of shame’ leaving a male’s dorm, and used words…

  • Memphis Student Newspaper Copies “Absolutely” Trashed

    Dan
    14 Nov 2009 | 4:20 am
    Well, I will give her credit for clarity.  The sister of a University of Memphis student suspected of burning the rainbow flag outside the Memphis Gay and Lesbian Community Center said she “absolutely” trashed hundreds- possibly thousands- of copies of the The Daily Helmsman that featured a story on her brother’s misdeeds. – But of course, alas, that is the last thing clear-cut about the incident.  Since the student newspapers are free, it is “legal gray area” time!  As one report noted, “The woman didn’t litter with the newspapers . . . and…
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  • Squamish, British Columbia New York Times Budget Travel Article

    Geoff
    12 Nov 2009 | 12:55 pm
    I was surfing around and came across this article from the New York Times... I never thought I'd see Squamish on the New York Times but apparently more and more people are finding that it's an inexpensive, beautiful travel destination. Enough of me...here's the New York Times' take on Squamish. (I'm surprised to not see this article even referred to on the Squamish Tourism Website...):OCTOBER 6, 2009, 11:00 PMNear Whistler, a Place to Play for LessBy MATT GROSSMatt Gross for the New York Times Hikers reach the top of Stawamus Chief, a 2,303-foot tall mountain overlooking Howe Sound in the…

  • "There will be no single rooms in Campbell Hall at Mount Allison University next year!" : a reasonable assumption.

    Geoff
    12 Nov 2009 | 12:26 pm
    The somehow ever increasing hoards of frosh that come to meal hall every night coupled with new staff training on remembrance day (where dining hours were drastically cut) resulted in a wait of almost half an hour. During this time baseless rumors were hurled about in the residence situation. Judging from the sudden and unannounced transforming of dozens of rooms all over campus to above original capacity due to higher than expected enrollment it is reasonable to not immediately disbelieve rumours the school may turn the formerly single-room Campbell Hall into all double rooms. It seems…

  • "What does Mount Allison University have in common with Barack Obama, Diana Krall, and Bill Gates?" Or how Peter Mansbridge being the next Chancellor of Mount Allion University makes up for poor marketing.

    Geoff
    12 Nov 2009 | 12:05 pm
    The e-mail below was sent to students this week along with posters advertising the only major announcement of this apparent magnitude since I've been here. First off...Diana Krall? Who? Clearly they were going for name and face recognition to get students interested...so why have a relatively obscure Canadian artists next in between two of the most universally well known people in the world? It makes no sense and detracts from the interest. It reminds me of Canadian content laws that ensure that mediocre talent nobody would normally listen to is forced down our eardrums. Secondly, the fact…

  • Academic Update: B.A. Honours in International Relations at Mount Allison University

    Geoff
    20 Oct 2009 | 4:48 pm
    The first round of midterms are coming to an end this week. By now students (even first year students) have an idea of how well or badly they are doing in a class. It's far too late to switch classes but unless I fail at basic counting, you should be able to drop a class without penalty until the end of next week if you so choose.I am doing fairly well considering my heavy course load and more intense 2nd and 3rd year courses...but as many others have found out there's really never enough time for everything you want. For example: there's a North Side Rez Crawl on Saturday, but I'm so cool I…

  • Polaris Prize and Pat LePoidevin Concert Reviews

    Geoff
    17 Oct 2009 | 4:01 pm
    The first couple article I wrote as a Staff Writer for the Argosy are below. Being on the Arogsy has been a great opportunity to write about the variety of local music in Sackville.Polaris Prize A-Go-GoThe Argosy's entertainment crew examines the 10 finalists for the 2009 Polaris PrizeBy Neil Bonner and Geoffrey CampbellNeil's Reviews:Malajube – Labyrinthes (Dare to Care)I don't know what it is about this record. In the last twelve hours I've listened to it three times, straight through. Objectively I can say that it is a fine record: the band has a good grasp on dynamics,…
 
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  • Difference Between Necessary & Sufficient Assumption Questions

    Steve Schwartz
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:00 am
    Both Necessary Assumption and Sufficient Assumption questions contain the word "assumption" within the question stem. However, they ask for very different things.This is why it's misleading (and often confusing) to simply refer to both types under the catch-all category of "Assumption" questions (as Kaplan does, for example).PowerScore refers to Necessary Assumption questions as "Assumption" questions, and it refers to Sufficient Assumption questions as "Justify" questions. However, referring to Sufficient Assumption questions as "Justify" questions is often confusing for test-takers for two…

  • LSAC and LSAT Fee Waiver Score Report Delays

    Steve Schwartz
    13 Nov 2009 | 6:00 am
    Quick note #1: The deadline to postpone registration for the December 2009 LSAT is 11/15. If you miss the deadline, please check out Cancel, Postpone, or Absence - it includes direct quotes from admission officers about what to do if you don't want to take the December LSAT but miss the deadline.Quick note #2: Last week, one commenter wrote some great tips about Test Day Stress and anxiety. Be sure to check them out!***I've shown LSAC some tough love in the past. I've even accused them of being (gasp) illogical, so I gave them a rest for a while.However, several blog readers who requested…

  • LSAT Words: "Except" "unless" "until" and "without" mean...

    Steve Schwartz
    13 Nov 2009 | 5:59 am
    I talked about Sufficient and Necessary Condition indicator words a few weeks ago.However, I left out a couple of important words (except, unless, until, and without) that factor into conditional reasoning.These special words don't *quite* fit the mold that the others do, so I decided to give them their own blog post.The words "except," "unless," "until," and "without" frequently appear in the Logical Reasoning section of the LSAT. Their presence often trips up test-takers who have difficulty deciding whether to associate them with the sufficient condition or the necessary condition. The…

  • Test Day Stress and Anxiety? | Tips, Links, and mp3

    Steve Schwartz
    6 Nov 2009 | 6:00 am
    Note: If you're taking the December LSAT, please check out 5 Signs of LSAT Burnout, and How to Recover From It if you haven't already.***I recently wrote a bit on preparing for Test Day in LSAT Test Center Problems | How To Prepare For The Worst, and I've written several other blog posts with Test Day Tips in the past.However, blog reader Wei W. requested some tips on dealing with Test Day stress. The fact that she posted her comment at 3AM Eastern time indicates that she might already be losing sleep over this - or just that she lives in another part of the world.Just in case it's the…

  • Creating an LSAT Test Day Playlist | Songs and mp3

    Steve Schwartz
    6 Nov 2009 | 5:59 am
    One tip for reducing Test Day stress (not mentioned in any of the links I provided today, as far as I saw) is listening to music that will PUMP. YOU. UP.Listen to these before taking a practice test, and listen to them on the way to your test center, if you like.Besides, creating a playlist isn't procrastinating if it helps you do well on the LSAT, right?If you're too lazy to create your own playlist, or you don't know what an mp3 is, Jock Jams works well. If you're really short on time, I highly recommend the 3-minute Jock Jam Megamix (wiki). I guess you could always just listen to that on…
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  • Kissing Up to Your Professor: Are You a Pet or Pest?

    Giving your teacher an apple used to be considered polite–a form of recognizing the hard work and guidance that teachers give to their pupils. Today, the apple has been dropped and most students would now recognize similar behavior as a form of kissing-up. Though most students seem to know better, ...

  • GlobalShift.Org: Student Riots at UCLA

    The college world has certainly been atwitter this week with the announcement of a thirty-two percent tuition increase at the University of California. Needless to say, student reactions were less than jovial. Check out the coverage of the riots at GlobalShift.org, StudentStuff's sister site devoted exclusively to activism and social change. ...

  • Mammogram Controversy – Does More Harm Than Good Mean We Ignore the Good?

    [caption id="attachment_5110" align="alignleft" width="133" caption="Listen to your gut and get tested for you, not for anyone else. "][/caption] There's all this hub-bub about the US Preventative Services Task Force making a new recommendation on when women should start having regular mammograms, and it may not seem like the most important news ...

  • Student Entrepreneurs: Eat Cupcakes and Make Millions In College

    [caption id="attachment_5078" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="Tastes like success!"][/caption] Working nine to five? Making minimum or damn near close to it? Time to get off your keesters and march right down to the local patent office and trademark an awesome and original idea. The college student who hatches into a second year entrepreneur seems ...

  • Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Hire Most College Graduates

    I found two articles reporting on the dismal prospects for college graduates in this economy. The Chicago Tribune and The Daily Texan point to a recent study done by the Collegiate Employment Research Institute at Michigan State University. According to their findings, there was a 40 percent drop in the ...
 
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  • How to Review Your College Essay and Application

    Steve Schwartz
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:00 am
    After last week's post on writer's block in the college essay process, you now know how to inspire creativity. Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind during the next steps:Go through the process several times. The old saying goes “don’t put all your eggs in one basket,” and it is very applicable in this situation. Don’t settle on the first idea that comes to mind. The more you have the better the chances of discovering something truly excellent.Take special note of your more unusual ideas. A student of mine wrote an essay titled “I am an Artichoke.” She got into MIT. Remember,…

  • College Essay Writers Block Advice

    Steve Schwartz
    13 Nov 2009 | 6:00 am
    Overcoming writers block is all about that single moment of inspiration. The difficulty is making that moment happen sooner rather than later. This jolt of creativity seemingly arises from the unknown regions of our subconscious. However, you can take some steps to nudge this process along:1. Don’t sit and stare at a blank page.Whether you are writing your essay by hand or on the computer, sitting and staring at a blank page or computer screen will do nothing for your subconscious. All that will happen is that you will feel an impending sense of doom. Your blank canvas will make you feel…

  • College Application Resume Dos and Don’ts

    Steve Schwartz
    6 Nov 2009 | 6:00 am
    The resume is an important part of your application. It is kind of like a Cliff’s Note’s guide to your application—it lists all of your accomplishments and activities on a single page. The way in which you design, word, and organize your resume can dramatically impact its effectiveness. Since most of you have never made a resume before, I've decided to put together a list of major dos and don’ts to help you with the resume-making process.DO pay attention to how it looks. A neat, organized, professional-looking resume will make you seem like you have these qualities. A sloppy,…

  • How to Start Your College Essay | Tips and Outline

    Steve Schwartz
    30 Oct 2009 | 6:00 am
    or...The Start-To-Finish Guide to Overcoming Writer’s BlockWriter’s Block can strike the best of us, particularly when it comes to the college essay. Many of my students (who will remain nameless!) have sat by their computers for hours, “writing their college essays,” without writing a single word. If you are like these students, know, first, that you are in good company, and second, that it is really not that hard once you have a plan of action. Here are some tips for those students with writer’s block, that will take you from staring at a blank document to the clicking "send" on…

  • College Application Supplemental Material | What to Include, What to Leave Out

    Steve Schwartz
    23 Oct 2009 | 6:00 am
    Aside from all the required parts of the college application, there are the supplemental / optional parts. One of these is the option to include something extra that will give the admissions committee added insight into who you are, beyond the main parts of the application. Examples of extra material that you might include: poems, pictures, stories, tapes, and articles you've written — the sky really is the limit. But, how do you decide what, if anything, to include?First of all, remember that less is more. I know that this can be frustrating — you are a complex person, and a few pieces…
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  • Top 5 Jobs for Students

    ann
    15 Nov 2009 | 7:29 am
    Countless of students are having a hard time paying for college or simply want extra spending money.  Have no fear, you’re not alone. First off, you must visit our website for daily posts of scholarships waiting for you to apply for and claim. It’s free money! Secondly, here’s a list of top 5 jobs that will allow you to be flexible enough to balance work and school. 1.  Retail stores.  These jobs are easy to get since they often hire part-time employees. A nice discount doesn’t hurt either! 2.  Restaurants. At most restaurants, you will find yourself around plenty…

  • Build Skills

    ann
    19 Oct 2009 | 5:12 pm
    In this time of economic hardship, it is more important than ever to build your skills and make yourself valuable. Spending just a few extra hours late at night building basic skills will eventually become worthwhile. Let’s say you find the extra free time to build skills, how do you go about finding resources and ways to build skills? Here is our suggestion- turn on that computer and start with these three simple methods. 1. Start a blog As basic and simple this may sound, blogging is essentially another method of communication- particularly, writing.  What better way to improve your…

  • 10 Questions to Ask Your School Counselor

    ann
    27 Sep 2009 | 6:56 pm
    Your school counselor is a key resource for college preparation.  They are hired to HELP YOU so take advantage of it! If you are stuck and don’t know what to ask him/her, start with this simple list. What high school elective courses do you recommend in my path to become a _________? Which AP courses are available and which do you recommend me taking based on my strengths? When do I prepare and take the PSATs, SATs, and/or ACTs? Can you please assist me with a college application timeline? What books do you recommend me reading in preparation for college and high school graduation?

  • Your weaknesses: How to turn them in to something positive

    Mike
    18 Sep 2009 | 11:49 am
    When filling out applications and doing entrance essays, you tend to want to downplay or simply ignore you weaknesses, any negative moments, or drawbacks in our past in the hopes that the college entrance executives will see what superstars you are and provide you with the ticket to join the educational establishment. However, I would like to challenge you not to leave those weaknesses behind but instead use them to your advantage. How you ask? Think about it this way, there are millions of students applying to a lot of the same colleges every year. All of these students will give their SAT I…

  • College Prep Timeline

    ann
    7 Sep 2009 | 3:59 pm
    College Prep is a crucial and overwhelming time in a high school student’s life. Students already juggle with classes, sports, clubs, homework, and family life.  Preparing for college and working on applications is a whole other juggling act. We have proposed a timeline just for you to help ease your worries and assist you in your college prep juggling act: FOR SENIORS- SEPTEMBER Visit and do research about your schools of choice. Write a list of colleges that you want to apply to. Don’t forget to include schools that are “possible” schools (ones that are challenging…
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  • Top 5 Jobs for Students

    ann
    15 Nov 2009 | 7:29 am
    Countless of students are having a hard time paying for college or simply want extra spending money.  Have no fear, you’re not alone. First off, you must visit our website for daily posts of scholarships waiting for you to apply for and claim. It’s free money! Secondly, here’s a list of top 5 jobs that will allow you to be flexible enough to balance work and school. 1.  Retail stores.  These jobs are easy to get since they often hire part-time employees. A nice discount doesn’t hurt either! 2.  Restaurants. At most restaurants, you will find yourself around plenty…

  • Build Skills

    ann
    19 Oct 2009 | 5:12 pm
    In this time of economic hardship, it is more important than ever to build your skills and make yourself valuable. Spending just a few extra hours late at night building basic skills will eventually become worthwhile. Let’s say you find the extra free time to build skills, how do you go about finding resources and ways to build skills? Here is our suggestion- turn on that computer and start with these three simple methods. 1. Start a blog As basic and simple this may sound, blogging is essentially another method of communication- particularly, writing.  What better way to improve your…

  • 10 Questions to Ask Your School Counselor

    ann
    27 Sep 2009 | 6:56 pm
    Your school counselor is a key resource for college preparation.  They are hired to HELP YOU so take advantage of it! If you are stuck and don’t know what to ask him/her, start with this simple list. What high school elective courses do you recommend in my path to become a _________? Which AP courses are available and which do you recommend me taking based on my strengths? When do I prepare and take the PSATs, SATs, and/or ACTs? Can you please assist me with a college application timeline? What books do you recommend me reading in preparation for college and high school graduation?

  • Your weaknesses: How to turn them in to something positive

    Mike
    18 Sep 2009 | 11:49 am
    When filling out applications and doing entrance essays, you tend to want to downplay or simply ignore you weaknesses, any negative moments, or drawbacks in our past in the hopes that the college entrance executives will see what superstars you are and provide you with the ticket to join the educational establishment. However, I would like to challenge you not to leave those weaknesses behind but instead use them to your advantage. How you ask? Think about it this way, there are millions of students applying to a lot of the same colleges every year. All of these students will give their SAT I…

  • College Prep Timeline

    ann
    7 Sep 2009 | 3:59 pm
    College Prep is a crucial and overwhelming time in a high school student’s life. Students already juggle with classes, sports, clubs, homework, and family life.  Preparing for college and working on applications is a whole other juggling act. We have proposed a timeline just for you to help ease your worries and assist you in your college prep juggling act: FOR SENIORS- SEPTEMBER Visit and do research about your schools of choice. Write a list of colleges that you want to apply to. Don’t forget to include schools that are “possible” schools (ones that are challenging…
 
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  • Class Discussion: Is it OK to Require University Students to Weigh In Before they Get Out?

    SDurning
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:18 am
    Today’s topic for class discussion is whether or not it is reasonable for a university to require students to pass a physical fitness course in order to graduate. The inspiration for today’s class discussion was the shock I felt when I read in today’s Chronicle of Higher Education that Lincoln University in Pennsylvania has a requirement that all students take a test measuring their body mass index (BMI) in order to determine whether they are obese or not. Apparently, 30 is the magic number: if your BMI is over 30, you must take a class called “Fitness for Life”…

  • Fake Degrees Online: Don’t Get Fooled

    SDurning
    18 Nov 2009 | 10:56 am
    I happened upon an interesting story about some state troopers and the trouble they got into because they bought fake degrees online. Here’s the scoop: around a year ago, eight Washington state troopers submitted fake degrees online to their administration in order to receive promotions involving an increase in salary. The troopers suffered the consequences of their actions with a suspension without pay, a worthless piece of paper, a dent in their bank account, and, perhaps worst of all, deep embarrassment. How did they get themselves into this mess? Simple: fake degrees online are big…

  • Veterans and Online Degree Programs

    TheEditor
    16 Nov 2009 | 12:58 pm
    Few people understand the meaning of lifelong learning better than a veteran does. I can’t speak from experience, but I wonder if it often feels to a soldier as though one’s real education begins not on the first day of basic training, but somewhere in the first tour of duty. It must seem trite to say it, but maybe this is one reason why military veterans often become higher education’s most motivated students. Few people understand the value of the future better than a veteran does. Maybe this is also why online degree programs are often a good education match for veterans.

  • Tips on Technology “Must-Haves” for College Students

    SDurning
    13 Nov 2009 | 12:14 pm
    Having the right technology is an essential part of your success as a  student, whether you’re pursuing a degree online or on-campus. While browsing on the Internet, I came across the incredibly informative blog entry “10  Technology Must-Haves for College“ by Lynn F. Jacobs and Jeremy F. Hyman of U.S. News & World Report. This blog entry is jam-packed with excellent and specific suggestions and tips on the technology every college student should have. From “a good computer” to an MP3 player, this article gives examples of the best products, where you can…

  • How Online Classmates Can Enrich Your Online Education Experience

    SDurning
    11 Nov 2009 | 8:41 am
    You can’t see your online classmates, but they’re out there. They’re comfortably dressed, hair tousled, snacks at hand, with their feet on the desk, just like you. However, because you can’t see them doesn’t mean you guys aren’t a real class. In fact your online classmates can be highly valuable to your overall online education experience. Here’s how: 1. Mental Support Succeeding in an online course takes some serious dedication and time management skills, especially for students who have jobs and/or families. To sit down at the end of the day or…
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  • Going to College With Young Children

    Whether you were already attending college before you had children, or you want to go to college after already having children, it can be difficult.  Your schedule will change a little bit, the stress might be a little more, but it is definitely capable!  Don’t let children be your excuse for not finishing or never [...] Related posts:Tips for Young Parents Going to College When we have children, we want to spend every minute...Going to College When You Have Children Many parents often debate whether they should go to school...Credit Cards – What the Young Generation Should Know…

  • Going Back to College Tips

    Making the decision that you want to go back to college isn’t easy.  No one really likes college because it just means a lot of homework and money spent.  Although, if you have a good attitude and you can see past that you will see how much your future can benefit from it.  You may feel [...] Related posts:Tips for Going Back to College Have you gone to college in the past but stopped...Tips for Parents with Kids in College Do you have a child/young adult that is college?  If...College Admission Tips When you’re ready to start filling out college applications, there...

  • Good Christmas Gifts for College Students

    Once we know someone that is now in their college years, the birthday and Christmas presents get much harder to shop for.  They don’t like the latest toys, the clothes we buy them or the things we think are “cool”.  Instead they have a whole different taste as to what they like now.  If you’re having [...] Related posts:How to Get Christmas Present Ideas If you’re a college student that has a large list...Preparing for Christmas Early There are several of us that wait until the week...Affordable Christmas Present Ideas from College Students It’s almost…

  • How to Find Affordable Christmas Presents

    When we’re in college we’re not exactly made of money.  Instead we’re spending money like crazy on college, don’t have time to work a full-time job like we wish we could, and look for more ways to save money than ever.  When the Christmas holidays come up, we shouldn’t dread them simply because of coming up [...] Related posts:How to Save Money on Christmas Presents Time always seems to fly by, one day it’s summer...How to get Christmas Presents for a Cheap Price The holidays are supposed to be a relaxing and enjoyable...Preparing for Christmas Early…

  • Preparing for Christmas Early

    There are several of us that wait until the week of Christmas to start our shopping.  This works for some people, but those who start earlier can find much better deals, and be prepared way beforehand.  If you’re a college student that is looking to prepare for Christmas ahead of time, you want to prepare [...] Related posts:How to get Christmas Presents for a Cheap Price The holidays are supposed to be a relaxing and enjoyable...How to Save Money on Christmas Presents Time always seems to fly by, one day it’s summer...How to Find Affordable Christmas Presents When we’re…
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  • College Media Beat Temporarily On Hold- Check Out College Media Matters

    Dan
    27 Oct 2009 | 3:30 pm
    College Media Beat is temporarily on hold. Check out the latest news from Dan about all-things college media at College Media Matters.

  • Editor Reflects on Recent Battles with Student Government

    Dan
    19 Oct 2009 | 2:57 am
    In a reflective new post on her personal blog, Whit editor in chief Emily Kostic at Rowan University outlines her seesaw mentality toward the paper’s recent gung-ho coverage and editorializing about the school’s student government. – In her words: Over the past month, The Whit . . . has published several controversial stories about our Student Government Association. It got heated. The Montclarion (the college newspaper at Montclair State University who has been in legal battles with their SGA over similar issues as ours) published an editorial supporting us.

  • Daily Californian: “Let’s Talk About Sex”

    Dan
    19 Oct 2009 | 2:40 am
    In a recent editorial, the senior editorial board of The Daily Californian, the independent student newspaper at UC-Berkeley, tsk-tsked both parties involved in Towson University’s Towerlight sex column controversy. According to the write-up, student press freedom, not sex, was the real issue at stake in the “Bed Post” dispute- and the Towerlight editor’s resignation and the Towson president’s financial threats undercut that freedom dramatically for the entire country to see. – One portion of the editorial stated: – Though the pressure on [the former…

  • Pulitzer Winner: Michigan Daily is the Best Journalism Education Anyone Can Have

    Dan
    11 Oct 2009 | 12:32 pm
    In a new video clip, Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson, the 2009 Pulitzer Prize winner for commentary, reflects on his Michigan Daily days.  According to Robinson, who served as a co-editor in chief of the paper 35 years ago: “I’ve always said The Michigan Daily is the best journalism education that anyone could ever have.  It was the certainly the best I could ever have.  I learned about the craft of journalism, but I also learned about the passion and the commitment and the sense of a mission that ultimately drew a lot of us into journalism and sustained us throughout…

  • College Media Links: Anger Over Sex and Call for Equality

    Dan
    8 Oct 2009 | 11:49 am
    Student editor resigns over sex column: The Towerlight at Towson University is in serious flux because of Lux, the pseudonymous writer behind the sex column “The Bed Post.” Recent columns have divided the editorial team, incensed the  university president, and is causing a media ruckus now that the editor in chief has quit (?!) in the wake of increasing administrative anger.  This Baltimore Sun editorial especially says it all: “There may indeed be little journalistic value in “The Bed Post” . . . Aside from its questionable taste, it violated many of the…
 
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  • The Greatest Cover Letter Ever!

    Jonathan Hilley
    19 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am
    Note: This post comes directly from this site. It’s so funny that I had to repost it here. Enjoy! __________________________________________________________________ Us Recruiter types get unintended cover letters and resumes all too often. This, however, was an outright attempt to be funny and succeeded. This was a response to an ad posting for a job at a university.  I’ve been told that they were laughing so much they actually contacted him for an interview! His degree: creative writing. Enjoy this very real cover letter. Subject: Campus Representative / Financial Aid Counselor…

  • Your College Career Center Can’t Help You

    Jonathan Hilley
    16 Nov 2009 | 7:23 am
    There’s no easy way to put this, so I’m just going to go right out and say it: Your college career center can’t help you. It’s not that career center employees don’t want to help you. Most do. But the truth is, they can’t help you. You see, college career centers operate within a very flawed system – a system so poorly designed that it makes the guy that built this gem look like a genius. And until the system is fixed – until key structural issues get resolved (which I explain in detail below) - your career center will continue to be…

  • TAG = Pay For My Rolodex?!?

    Jonathan Hilley
    11 Nov 2009 | 11:42 am
    Today, I was alerted to this tweet. After seeing it, I felt compelled to reply for two key reasons: I enjoy making new connections: You never really know where friendships or opportunities will come from in life. So why not take the “more is more” approach and connect with as many people as you can? I care deeply about TAG: I want to make sure that people fully understand the company I’ve been building. “Paid mentorship” is an entirely new concept within the Educational Services sector. It’s important that I communicate exactly what TAG is, and exactly what…

  • What do Colleges and Drug Companies Have in Common?

    Jonathan Hilley
    3 Nov 2009 | 7:52 am
    Q: What will colleges and drug companies soon have in common? A: Regulatory reform that puts the consumer first. As Obama so powerfully says, “Change is coming to America.” And higher education institutions across the U.S. should be paying serious attention. Today, Louis Soares and the Center for American Progress released a groundbreaking white paper on higher education. The idea: Put the Student first in College. Make no mistake: This is not a small change. This is a fundamentally new approach to the higher education market – a market plagued by 4,900 different suppliers,…

  • An Explosion of Networking Noise

    Jonathan Hilley
    30 Oct 2009 | 3:16 pm
    Never in the history of the world has it been easier to reach out and connect with others. We have more tools than we could ever use – and VCs continue to fund more communication platforms every day! With so many platforms, you’d think everyone would have huge, important personal networks filled with vested interest connections.  With a huge network of “vested interest” connections, everyone should be working in their dream job, with their dream company, and be getting paid their dream salary. But alas, this is not the case. Why? I’ve thought a lot about this…
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