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  • Sodexo Joins First Lady Michelle Obama in National Fight Against Childhood Obesity

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    9 Feb 2010 | 6:52 am
    CONTACT: Jaya Bohlmann 301 346 1239 jaya.bohlmann@sodexo.com Sodexo Joins First Lady Michelle Obama in National Fight Against Childhood Obesity Company Supports First Lady’s Initiative; 135,000 students to be positively impacted in next school year alone GAITHERSBURG, Md., February 9, 2010 — Sodexo, Inc., world leader in Quality of Daily Life solutions, serving more than 2.8 million school meals daily to students in more than 470 school districts nationwide, announced today its participation in First Lady Michelle Obama’s campaign to eliminate childhood obesity within a generation.

  • College students can save $$$ and still be pampered at nation’s top hostels

    uwirepr
    3 Feb 2010 | 4:33 am
    SAN DIEGO, February 3, 2010– American college students dreaming of a California holiday but low on cash and leery of budget accommodation, can still make their dreams come true and save $$$ by staying at USA Hostels’ award winning locations. The independent hostel chain’s San Diego, San Francisco and Hollywood locations were named the nation’s #1, #2 and #4 hostels, respectively, for 2009 at Hostelworld.com’s annual HOSCAR awards held on January 23. Additionally, the company was recognized as the sixth highest rated hostel chain worldwide. Hostelworld.com’s HOSCAR annual awards…

  • GOT VIDEO? ENTER THE FLEAPORT NATIONAL CONTEST TO WIN A $1000 CASH PRIZE!

    uwirepr
    2 Feb 2010 | 8:30 am
    LOS ANGELES, CA; February 2, 2010 — The creator of the original screenplay FLEAPORT invites filmmakers, students (and all creative types who enjoy winning cold-hard cash) to help spread the word about FLEAPORT. All contestants must enter their version of one of two scene choices from the screenplay. Content can be found by visiting http://Fleaport.webs.com. The FLEAPORT national film contest is accepting submissions until Monday, March 1, 2010. To enter, simply create your video, post it on YouTube.com and friend “ALEXANDER’S AND FLEAPORT” on Facebook with your video attached. The…

  • READY FOR TAKEOFF! RED BULL FLUGTAG RETURNS TO THE U.S. THIS SUMMER

    uwirepr
    19 Jan 2010 | 1:20 pm
    APPLY NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT IN MIAMI, TWIN CITIES, LONG BEACH, DENVER AND PHILADELPHIA LOS ANGELES – January 19, 2010 – Red Bull Flugtag is flying across the U.S. this summer with five events from coast to coast! This outrageous flying competition will kick off the year in Miami on July 10th, followed by a debut in Minnesota’s Twin Cities on July 24th, a flight into Southern California’s Long Beach Harbor on August 7th, and a mile-high trip to Denver on August 28th. Philadelphia will host the final U.S. Red Bull Flugtag of 2010 along the banks of the Delaware River on September…

  • Sodexo Foundation Accepting Applications for STOP Hunger Scholarships that Recognize and Reward Young People Who Are Helping Fight Hunger

    uwirepr
    5 Jan 2010 | 2:13 pm
    Up to five $5,000 winners to be named; Application period runs January 1 – February 26, 2010 GAITHERSBURG, Md., January 5, 2009 – The Sodexo Foundation is accepting applications for its national STOP Hunger Scholarship program on January 1, 2010. The scholarships were first introduced in 2007 in order to support the education of young people who are working to end hunger in communities across the country – and to draw attention to the innovative and effective solutions that they are implementing toward ending hunger in their lifetime. “The problem of hunger in America is getting…
 
 
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  • U-Va. students protest lack of credits for IB courses

    Jay Mathews
    7 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pm
    On some days when Alexis Robertson was in the heavy-duty International Baccalaureate program at South Lakes High School in Fairfax County, she arrived at 7 a.m. and didn't leave until 8 p.m.

  • D.C. effort to assess teachers falls short, educator says

    Jay Mathews
    3 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pm
    Marni Barron, an innovative educator, shares my discomfort with many Washington area school districts that rate nearly 100 percent of their teachers as satisfactory. (I'm not kidding: Alexandria says 99 percent, Fairfax County, 99.1 percent, Montgomery County, 95, Loudoun County, 99, Prince George's County, 95.6, and so on.)

  • The Challenge Index: Compare incomes, college-level tests

    Jay Mathews
    31 Jan 2010 | 9:00 pm
    On this page, you see the results of the 12th annual Washington Post survey of high school student participation in college-level tests, what I call the Challenge Index. The ranked list of public schools -- both the Washington area version in The Post and the national version in Newsweek each June -- gets lots of attention, but the outrage and acclaim usually swirl around the issue of whether ranking schools is good for us.

  • Revised AP courses will emphasize concepts, not memorization

    Jay Mathews
    27 Jan 2010 | 9:00 pm
    If someone told you the College Board was about to rip apart the SAT and rebuild it, would that excite/surprise/aggravate/frighten you? Me too. It's about to happen, not to the SAT, but to our nation's second-most influential test, Advanced Placement, with large consequences for our high schools and colleges.

  • Class Struggle: Fix schools with ideas, not money

    washingtonpost.com
    27 Jan 2010 | 2:56 pm
    President Obama is apparently about to tell the nation he wants to freeze federal spending for three years in several areas, including education. I like the idea. I would also support cutting back entitlement payments for financially secure geezers like me, and find ways for everyone to make some sacrifices for our country.
 
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  • Time Travel with Google Earth

    Wes Alwan
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:31 pm
    Google Earth’s historical imagery feature now includes aerial footage of the aftermath of World War II, allowing users to comprehend the extent of post-war destruction by comparing photos of cities as they are today to those of bombed out cities immediately after the war. Here’s Warsaw in 1935, devastated in 1943, and restored today. You can click here to see the pictures in a bigger size. For more imagery, including pictures of Stuttgart, Naples and Lyon, see the Google Earth blog. Wes Alwan lives in Boston, Massachusetts, where he works as a writer and researcher and attends the…

  • What Are You Staring At?

    Dan Colman
    8 Feb 2010 | 8:29 pm
    You stare. You get stared at. It happens countless times every day. But have you ever pondered what’s really happening here? Rosemarie Garland-Thomson, a professor at Emory University, has been giving it some thought. You can get a quick introduction above, and more extensive thinking in her new book, Staring: How We Look. Thanks Nicole for sending this along… What Are You Staring At? is a post from: Open Culture, the home of Free Audio Books, Free Courses, Free Movies, Free Foreign Language Lessons, a Free iPhone App and other intelligent media! Related posts:Prague’s Franz…

  • F. Scott Fitzgerald Reads Shakespeare

    Dan Colman
    7 Feb 2010 | 11:20 pm
    The University of South Carolina hosts a few gems, including F. Scott Fitzgerald (The Great Gatsby) reading lines from Shakespeare’s Othello. Or, more specifically, Othellos oration to Venetian senators. You can access the sound file in two formats here (aiff) and here (real audio). This comes to us via Mike. Thanks to all who started sending good links our way. Whenever you see something good, please fire us a quick email. It will take one minute out of your day and make the day for many others. F. Scott Fitzgerald Reads Shakespeare is a post from: Open Culture, the home of Free Audio…

  • British Library to Offer 65,000 Free eBooks

    Dan Colman
    7 Feb 2010 | 8:40 am
    From the TIMES ONLINE: More than 65,000 19th-century works of fiction from the British Library’s collection are to be made available for free downloads by the public from this spring. Owners of the Amazon Kindle, an ebook reader device, will be able to view well known works by writers such as Charles Dickens, Jane Austen and Thomas Hardy, as well as works by thousands of less famous authors. You can read the rest about this Microsoft funded initiative here. In the meantime, we’ve made it relatively easy to download major classics to your Kindle, iPhone, smartphone or computer. See our…

  • The Physics of a Quarterback’s Pass

    Dan Colman
    7 Feb 2010 | 12:22 am
    A lighter piece for Super Bowl Sunday. Yes, this clip isn’t exactly heady. And, yes, it botches some facts (archers apparently shoot from 70 meters, not 20 yards). But, nonetheless, it gives you the basic physics of Drew Brees’ passing game. Brees will be playing QB for the New Orleans Saints tonight, and, as you’ll see, his accuracy is remarkable. Hat tip to Mike. via Discover Magazine’s Cosmic Variance blog The Physics of a Quarterback’s Pass is a post from: Open Culture, the home of Free Audio Books, Free Courses, Free Movies, Free Foreign Language Lessons, a…
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  • Sodexo Joins First Lady Michelle Obama in National Fight Against Childhood Obesity

    uwirepr
    9 Feb 2010 | 6:52 am
    CONTACT: Jaya Bohlmann 301 346 1239 jaya.bohlmann@sodexo.com Sodexo Joins First Lady Michelle Obama in National Fight Against Childhood Obesity Company Supports First Lady’s Initiative; 135,000 students to be positively impacted in next school year alone GAITHERSBURG, Md., February 9, 2010 — Sodexo, Inc., world leader in Quality of Daily Life solutions, serving more than 2.8 million school meals daily to students in more than 470 school districts nationwide, announced today its participation in First Lady Michelle Obama’s campaign to eliminate childhood obesity within a generation.

  • College students can save $$$ and still be pampered at nation’s top hostels

    uwirepr
    3 Feb 2010 | 4:33 am
    SAN DIEGO, February 3, 2010– American college students dreaming of a California holiday but low on cash and leery of budget accommodation, can still make their dreams come true and save $$$ by staying at USA Hostels’ award winning locations. The independent hostel chain’s San Diego, San Francisco and Hollywood locations were named the nation’s #1, #2 and #4 hostels, respectively, for 2009 at Hostelworld.com’s annual HOSCAR awards held on January 23. Additionally, the company was recognized as the sixth highest rated hostel chain worldwide. Hostelworld.com’s HOSCAR annual awards…

  • GOT VIDEO? ENTER THE FLEAPORT NATIONAL CONTEST TO WIN A $1000 CASH PRIZE!

    uwirepr
    2 Feb 2010 | 8:30 am
    LOS ANGELES, CA; February 2, 2010 — The creator of the original screenplay FLEAPORT invites filmmakers, students (and all creative types who enjoy winning cold-hard cash) to help spread the word about FLEAPORT. All contestants must enter their version of one of two scene choices from the screenplay. Content can be found by visiting http://Fleaport.webs.com. The FLEAPORT national film contest is accepting submissions until Monday, March 1, 2010. To enter, simply create your video, post it on YouTube.com and friend “ALEXANDER’S AND FLEAPORT” on Facebook with your video attached. The…

  • READY FOR TAKEOFF! RED BULL FLUGTAG RETURNS TO THE U.S. THIS SUMMER

    uwirepr
    19 Jan 2010 | 1:20 pm
    APPLY NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT IN MIAMI, TWIN CITIES, LONG BEACH, DENVER AND PHILADELPHIA LOS ANGELES – January 19, 2010 – Red Bull Flugtag is flying across the U.S. this summer with five events from coast to coast! This outrageous flying competition will kick off the year in Miami on July 10th, followed by a debut in Minnesota’s Twin Cities on July 24th, a flight into Southern California’s Long Beach Harbor on August 7th, and a mile-high trip to Denver on August 28th. Philadelphia will host the final U.S. Red Bull Flugtag of 2010 along the banks of the Delaware River on September…

  • Sodexo Foundation Accepting Applications for STOP Hunger Scholarships that Recognize and Reward Young People Who Are Helping Fight Hunger

    uwirepr
    5 Jan 2010 | 2:13 pm
    Up to five $5,000 winners to be named; Application period runs January 1 – February 26, 2010 GAITHERSBURG, Md., January 5, 2009 – The Sodexo Foundation is accepting applications for its national STOP Hunger Scholarship program on January 1, 2010. The scholarships were first introduced in 2007 in order to support the education of young people who are working to end hunger in communities across the country – and to draw attention to the innovative and effective solutions that they are implementing toward ending hunger in their lifetime. “The problem of hunger in America is getting…
 
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  • Who Are You? Inquiring Minds Want to Know…

    Study Hacks
    8 Feb 2010 | 4:45 pm
    A brief interruption… Study Hacks is switching to an advertising firm that specializes in my type of audience. They want you to consider filling out this short survey to develop a better idea of who you are. Here are two reasons why you should fill out the survey: I’ll give away a free signed book to a randomly selected respondent (the survey asks for your e-mail address expressly and only for the purpose of this drawing).  I give 50% of my ad revenue to charity, and this survey will increase the quality of my ads. Ergo, you’ll be helping charity. That’s it. Back to…

  • On Great Teachers and the Remarkable Life: A Deliberate Practice Case Study

    Study Hacks
    8 Feb 2010 | 7:55 am
    Predicting Greatness The impact of teachers is profound. If you rank the world’s countries by their students’ academic performance, the US is somewhere in the middle. In a 2009 New Yorker article, Malcolm Gladwell notes that replacing “the bottom six percent to ten percent of public-school teachers with teachers of average quality” could be enough to close the gap between our current position and the top ranked countries. “[Y]our child is actually better off in a ‘bad’ school with an excellent teacher than in an excellent school with a bad…

  • Quick Hits: Deliberate Practice for Writers, Entrepreneurs, and Hollywood Superstars

    Study Hacks
    30 Jan 2010 | 9:47 am
    Quick hits is an occasional feature where I take a breather between my epic big idea posts to share ideas, ask questions, and in general provide a catch-all place for me to catch up with you.  Deliberate Practice in Unconventional Places I’m not the only one with deliberate practice on my mind. A variety of bloggers have been exploring this powerful idea… Justine Musk published a fascinating two-part series on deliberate practice and the art of fiction writing. (If you’re one of the millions who dream of writing a novel one day, you must subscribe to Justine’s Tribal…

  • An Argument for Quitting Facebook

    Study Hacks
    29 Jan 2010 | 12:42 pm
    A Bold Decision At the end of his first semester at Penn, a student whom I’ll call Daniel was disappointed to learn that his GPA was a lackluster 2.95. Following the Study Hacks orthodoxy that study habits should be based on evidence — not random decisions or peer pressure — Daniel asked himself a crucial question: What are the better students doing that I’m not? When he surveyed his classmates, he noted something interesting: “the high-scoring kids weren’t on Facebook.” Emboldened by this observation, Daniel decided to do the unthinkable: he…

  • Beyond Passion: The Science of Loving What You Do

    Study Hacks
    23 Jan 2010 | 11:12 am
    The Great Career Laura loves what she does. To many people, myself included (I’ve known her for the past five years), she represents the Platonic ideal of  a great career. Laura  is a database whiz. Companies hire her to wrangle their most gnarly data into streamlined structures. If you’re lucky enough to engage Laura, she’ll assemble a handpicked team of programmers and descend on your office for up to six months. She’ll then take your generous check back to her charming Jamaica Plain bungalow and set about finding novel ways to spend it. She allows months to pass…
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  • Sodexo Joins First Lady Michelle Obama in National Fight Against Childhood Obesity

    uwirepr
    9 Feb 2010 | 6:52 am
    CONTACT: Jaya Bohlmann 301 346 1239 jaya.bohlmann@sodexo.com Sodexo Joins First Lady Michelle Obama in National Fight Against Childhood Obesity Company Supports First Lady’s Initiative; 135,000 students to be positively impacted in next school year alone GAITHERSBURG, Md., February 9, 2010 — Sodexo, Inc., world leader in Quality of Daily Life solutions, serving more than 2.8 million school meals daily to students in more than 470 school districts nationwide, announced today its participation in First Lady Michelle Obama’s campaign to eliminate childhood obesity within a generation.

  • College students can save $$$ and still be pampered at nation’s top hostels

    uwirepr
    3 Feb 2010 | 4:33 am
    SAN DIEGO, February 3, 2010– American college students dreaming of a California holiday but low on cash and leery of budget accommodation, can still make their dreams come true and save $$$ by staying at USA Hostels’ award winning locations. The independent hostel chain’s San Diego, San Francisco and Hollywood locations were named the nation’s #1, #2 and #4 hostels, respectively, for 2009 at Hostelworld.com’s annual HOSCAR awards held on January 23. Additionally, the company was recognized as the sixth highest rated hostel chain worldwide. Hostelworld.com’s HOSCAR annual awards…

  • GOT VIDEO? ENTER THE FLEAPORT NATIONAL CONTEST TO WIN A $1000 CASH PRIZE!

    uwirepr
    2 Feb 2010 | 8:30 am
    LOS ANGELES, CA; February 2, 2010 — The creator of the original screenplay FLEAPORT invites filmmakers, students (and all creative types who enjoy winning cold-hard cash) to help spread the word about FLEAPORT. All contestants must enter their version of one of two scene choices from the screenplay. Content can be found by visiting http://Fleaport.webs.com. The FLEAPORT national film contest is accepting submissions until Monday, March 1, 2010. To enter, simply create your video, post it on YouTube.com and friend “ALEXANDER’S AND FLEAPORT” on Facebook with your video attached. The…

  • READY FOR TAKEOFF! RED BULL FLUGTAG RETURNS TO THE U.S. THIS SUMMER

    uwirepr
    19 Jan 2010 | 1:20 pm
    APPLY NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT IN MIAMI, TWIN CITIES, LONG BEACH, DENVER AND PHILADELPHIA LOS ANGELES – January 19, 2010 – Red Bull Flugtag is flying across the U.S. this summer with five events from coast to coast! This outrageous flying competition will kick off the year in Miami on July 10th, followed by a debut in Minnesota’s Twin Cities on July 24th, a flight into Southern California’s Long Beach Harbor on August 7th, and a mile-high trip to Denver on August 28th. Philadelphia will host the final U.S. Red Bull Flugtag of 2010 along the banks of the Delaware River on September…

  • Sodexo Foundation Accepting Applications for STOP Hunger Scholarships that Recognize and Reward Young People Who Are Helping Fight Hunger

    uwirepr
    5 Jan 2010 | 2:13 pm
    Up to five $5,000 winners to be named; Application period runs January 1 – February 26, 2010 GAITHERSBURG, Md., January 5, 2009 – The Sodexo Foundation is accepting applications for its national STOP Hunger Scholarship program on January 1, 2010. The scholarships were first introduced in 2007 in order to support the education of young people who are working to end hunger in communities across the country – and to draw attention to the innovative and effective solutions that they are implementing toward ending hunger in their lifetime. “The problem of hunger in America is getting…
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  • A photo-montage to illustrate my day... [RAND-O-MANIA!!]

    CollegeBlender - College Social Media
    Sleepin' in.Not feelin' great a work.Gettin' a sandwich at the local bakery.Accidentally washin' laundry with a Chap Stick... cool greasy marks ensued.Frantically writin' assignment for class.Parkin' on campus.Cold while walkin' to the library for cl

  • Family Meals, Adequate Sleep And Limited TV May Lower Childhood Obesity [Undergraduate, Shmundergraduate]

    CollegeBlender - College Social Media
    {{desc}}via Family Meals, Adequate Sleep And Limited TV May Lower Childhood Obesity.Thank you, OSU, for using tons of money to research what WE ALL ALREADY KNOW.As the future of psychology, I would like to take the time to mention how stupid it is th

  • A taste of what I'm doing.... [Fixin's for the future]

    CollegeBlender - College Social Media
    Here's an what I have been working on. Sorry for the low quality... keep it easy.

  • Time capsule 2000 [The World of Stuff]

    CollegeBlender - College Social Media
    My weekend was pretty good. On Saturday, my sister and I went to visit our friend Kevin in Miami, which was overrun with New Orleans Saints fans who had come for the Super Bowl. We had a semi-fancy lunch at Perricone's and went to some less touristy

  • Insanely Great [Open Mode]

    CollegeBlender - College Social Media
    Set standards for yourself, and make them as Steve Jobs said, “Insanely great”.Effective listening: Strategic advantage number 1! – Tom PetersA beautiful time to reemphasize the point that all the internal lessons that the pages of What Matters
 
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  • Sodexo Joins First Lady Michelle Obama in National Fight Against Childhood Obesity

    uwirepr
    9 Feb 2010 | 6:52 am
    CONTACT: Jaya Bohlmann 301 346 1239 jaya.bohlmann@sodexo.com Sodexo Joins First Lady Michelle Obama in National Fight Against Childhood Obesity Company Supports First Lady’s Initiative; 135,000 students to be positively impacted in next school year alone GAITHERSBURG, Md., February 9, 2010 — Sodexo, Inc., world leader in Quality of Daily Life solutions, serving more than 2.8 million school meals daily to students in more than 470 school districts nationwide, announced today its participation in First Lady Michelle Obama’s campaign to eliminate childhood obesity within a generation.

  • College students can save $$$ and still be pampered at nation’s top hostels

    uwirepr
    3 Feb 2010 | 4:33 am
    SAN DIEGO, February 3, 2010– American college students dreaming of a California holiday but low on cash and leery of budget accommodation, can still make their dreams come true and save $$$ by staying at USA Hostels’ award winning locations. The independent hostel chain’s San Diego, San Francisco and Hollywood locations were named the nation’s #1, #2 and #4 hostels, respectively, for 2009 at Hostelworld.com’s annual HOSCAR awards held on January 23. Additionally, the company was recognized as the sixth highest rated hostel chain worldwide. Hostelworld.com’s HOSCAR annual awards…

  • GOT VIDEO? ENTER THE FLEAPORT NATIONAL CONTEST TO WIN A $1000 CASH PRIZE!

    uwirepr
    2 Feb 2010 | 8:30 am
    LOS ANGELES, CA; February 2, 2010 — The creator of the original screenplay FLEAPORT invites filmmakers, students (and all creative types who enjoy winning cold-hard cash) to help spread the word about FLEAPORT. All contestants must enter their version of one of two scene choices from the screenplay. Content can be found by visiting http://Fleaport.webs.com. The FLEAPORT national film contest is accepting submissions until Monday, March 1, 2010. To enter, simply create your video, post it on YouTube.com and friend “ALEXANDER’S AND FLEAPORT” on Facebook with your video attached. The…

  • READY FOR TAKEOFF! RED BULL FLUGTAG RETURNS TO THE U.S. THIS SUMMER

    uwirepr
    19 Jan 2010 | 1:20 pm
    APPLY NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT IN MIAMI, TWIN CITIES, LONG BEACH, DENVER AND PHILADELPHIA LOS ANGELES – January 19, 2010 – Red Bull Flugtag is flying across the U.S. this summer with five events from coast to coast! This outrageous flying competition will kick off the year in Miami on July 10th, followed by a debut in Minnesota’s Twin Cities on July 24th, a flight into Southern California’s Long Beach Harbor on August 7th, and a mile-high trip to Denver on August 28th. Philadelphia will host the final U.S. Red Bull Flugtag of 2010 along the banks of the Delaware River on September…

  • Sodexo Foundation Accepting Applications for STOP Hunger Scholarships that Recognize and Reward Young People Who Are Helping Fight Hunger

    uwirepr
    5 Jan 2010 | 2:13 pm
    Up to five $5,000 winners to be named; Application period runs January 1 – February 26, 2010 GAITHERSBURG, Md., January 5, 2009 – The Sodexo Foundation is accepting applications for its national STOP Hunger Scholarship program on January 1, 2010. The scholarships were first introduced in 2007 in order to support the education of young people who are working to end hunger in communities across the country – and to draw attention to the innovative and effective solutions that they are implementing toward ending hunger in their lifetime. “The problem of hunger in America is getting…
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  • A photo-montage to illustrate my day... [RAND-O-MANIA!!]

    CollegeBlender - College Social Media
    Sleepin' in.Not feelin' great a work.Gettin' a sandwich at the local bakery.Accidentally washin' laundry with a Chap Stick... cool greasy marks ensued.Frantically writin' assignment for class.Parkin' on campus.Cold while walkin' to the library for cl

  • Family Meals, Adequate Sleep And Limited TV May Lower Childhood Obesity [Undergraduate, Shmundergraduate]

    CollegeBlender - College Social Media
    {{desc}}via Family Meals, Adequate Sleep And Limited TV May Lower Childhood Obesity.Thank you, OSU, for using tons of money to research what WE ALL ALREADY KNOW.As the future of psychology, I would like to take the time to mention how stupid it is th

  • A taste of what I'm doing.... [Fixin's for the future]

    CollegeBlender - College Social Media
    Here's an what I have been working on. Sorry for the low quality... keep it easy.

  • Time capsule 2000 [The World of Stuff]

    CollegeBlender - College Social Media
    My weekend was pretty good. On Saturday, my sister and I went to visit our friend Kevin in Miami, which was overrun with New Orleans Saints fans who had come for the Super Bowl. We had a semi-fancy lunch at Perricone's and went to some less touristy

  • Insanely Great [Open Mode]

    CollegeBlender - College Social Media
    Set standards for yourself, and make them as Steve Jobs said, “Insanely great”.Effective listening: Strategic advantage number 1! – Tom PetersA beautiful time to reemphasize the point that all the internal lessons that the pages of What Matters
 
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  • Super Bowl Ads Put the Spotlight on Careers

    lori
    9 Feb 2010 | 5:57 am
    My friends and I acted like unofficial advertising experts on Sunday night, immediately commenting in between bites of chips and salsa about which Super Bowl ads were funny (Betty White in the Snickers ad), poignant (Google’s Parisian romance ad) or a waste of time (the ad that seemed to be for the U.S. Census Bureau). Did [...]

  • Tuition-Free Classes for Boomers

    lori
    2 Feb 2010 | 5:41 am
    Deciding to go to college later in life can be a little bit easier, if you live in a place where the state or university may waive your tuition. The American Council of Education found that about 60 percent of accredited degree-granting educational institutions offer tuition waivers for older adults, according to its November 2008 survey. For [...]

  • A Powerful Push for Students to Earn a Degree

    lori
    27 Jan 2010 | 6:47 am
    We’re hearing about so many great things people are doing to raise and give money to the relief efforts in Haiti, even on college campuses. It’s a tragic situation and major organizations like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation are among those giving millions to the effort. It makes you stop and take notice of all [...]

  • Laid-Off Single Mom of Four Gets Her Turn at College

    CollegeSurfing Insider
    25 Jan 2010 | 7:05 am
    It’s Monday, which means it’s time for another installment of CollegeSurfing’s blog series, From Laid Off to Learning. This week, we profile a woman making the transition from Super Mom to Super Student. For other inspiring stories, be sure to subscribe to our blog. Sometimes life can get in the way of learning, like it [...]

  • From Laid Off to Learning: Money Matters & Insurance Qs

    CollegeSurfing Insider
    19 Jan 2010 | 5:50 am
    Welcome back to CollegeSurfing.com Insider’s series, From Laid Off to Learning series.  This week, we focus on how to handle money matters and health insurance questions in the wake of a layoff. Be sure to check in each Monday for some additional expert tips and inspiring stories of layoff survivors heading back to the classroom. Even [...]
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  • A Treasury of Financial Aid Terms

    26 Jan 2010 | 4:00 am
    Take a look at the following terms that will help you understand loans a little bit better.

  • 5 College Ranking Categories We Would Like to See

    8 Jan 2010 | 4:00 am
    A college's acceptance and graduation rates may be worth knowing, but there are some other college ranking categories we'd really like to see. You probably won't make your college decision based on these rankings, but they'd sure be fun to know, wouldn't they?

  • Playing the Waiting Game

    8 Jan 2010 | 4:00 am
    What do you do when you've been wait-listed at your first-choice school? Consider these waiting list words of wisdom, straight from college admissions officers and experts.

  • How Twitter and Facebook Are Fueling Classroom Learning

    8 Jan 2010 | 4:00 am
    It's no surprise that high school and college students spend a bulk of their time texting and tweeting. But who would have thought that social media like Twitter and Facebook would make its way into the classroom -- as an invited guest, no less?

  • The Boarding School Advantage

    7 Jan 2010 | 4:00 am
    You've played a major role in each step of your child's education journey, from preschool all the way through middle school. Now that your child is a teenager learning to make his or her own choices, your role is no less critical. You want the best for your teen, which is why you're considering boarding school. Here's why choosing boarding school is a smart move.
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  • New Orleans Saints Win Super Bowl in Super College Town

    barb
    8 Feb 2010 | 8:40 am
    Another Super Bowl is in the record books, this time it being a 30-17 upset by the underdog New Orleans Saints over the Indianapolis Colts. Can you say WHO DAT? Granted, New Orleans is a pretty exciting city on any given Sunday, but with the win last night and Mardi Gras just around the corner, we’re [...]

  • College Endowments Are Down…Wait, What IS a College Endowment?

    barb
    4 Feb 2010 | 9:26 am
    During your college search or perhaps even during a campus visit, you might have heard the term “college endowment” come up in conversation. And since it is often mentioned as a point of pride for a college or university, you might have wondered, “What is a college endowment?” A college endowment is a sum of money [...]

  • L.A. Is Not the Only Option for TV Production Degree Programs

    barb
    3 Feb 2010 | 11:20 am
    Last night’s premiere of “Lost” was  a bittersweet event for fans of the ABC series. Yes, there was plenty of excitement in the air as the show FINALLY returned after a long hiatus, but knowing that this is the final season for the show has got to hurt a bit for those whose Tuesday nights [...]

  • How ‘Lost’ Is Like College Admissions Process

    lori
    2 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am
    As we’re counting down the hours until the final season premiere of “Lost” tonight, we can’t help but notice some connections between the confusing plots and intense storylines of the ABC drama and the college admissions process. Since we can’t wait to see what happened to Kate, Sawyer, Jack, Locke, Jin, and Sun (and oh, poor [...]

  • Union College Senior Recalls Service Trip to Haiti

    cbnetwork
    1 Feb 2010 | 8:54 am
    The January 12 earthquake in Haiti has killed close to 200,000 people, and the utter devastation in this country has encouraged people all throughout the world to donate money to the relief efforts. Some people, like the group of Union College students that we wrote about last month, have actually visited Haiti to assist in [...]
 
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  • Slowly Creating the Best Botany Ph.D. Schools in the Country

    Site Administrator
    26 Jan 2010 | 8:46 am
    Botany is a pretty specialized degree choice that many students do not consider as a viable future career choice.  However, this realm of science has produced much advancement in the structure of plant life and has helped research into little known species of plants, as well as has revealed insight into the development of so many different types of plants.  While many Ph.D. students go on to become professors, there are many other students who contribute to the ever-increasing advancements in their research of the plant world, devoting their life to the study of this…

  • 10 Beautiful, Smart Celebrities Who Got a Scholarship to College

    Site Administrator
    2 Apr 2009 | 3:45 am
    Most people don’t think of celebrities as academics, but the fact is that there are a number of well educated celebrities out there. Some of them were even promising enough to be given scholarships to pursue degrees in language, dance, acting, music, and even political science. Read on, and you’ll learn about ten celebrities who were smart and lucky enough to take advantage of scholarships. Hugh Grant: This British actor received scholarships for two different schools. First, the Latymer Upper School where he participated in academic competition and sports including cricket,…

  • Benefits of Earning an Online BA at Ivy League Universities

    Site Administrator
    20 Mar 2009 | 9:47 am
    We all know the high levels of acclaim that are given to graduates of Ivy League universities, so it is no surprise that students are now vying for the chance to enroll in online degree programs at these very same institutions.  While this is an ongoing process (many Ivy League schools only offer limited courses rather than full degree programs online), students have remained enthusiastic about the prospect of earning an online BA from Harvard or Yale without relocating to New England.  The benefits are nearly endless for this type of degree which is so close in our future! Columbia…

  • 100+ Recommendation Engines for Great Discoveries and Saving Time

    Site Administrator
    17 Mar 2009 | 4:01 am
    By Amber Hensley Just about everyone loves the convenience of having their own personalized interests delivered to them without much work. That’s exactly what recommendation engines do for Internet users. When you browse websites or make purchases, these engines remember your preferences and make suggestions for you based on your history. The following list offers over 100 recommendation engines to help you discover new possibilities or save you time when planning or browsing. With recommendations in movies, music, books, news, and many other great categories as well, you will find…

  • School Spirit: 50 Awesome iPhone Apps for College Sports Fanatics

    Site Administrator
    10 Mar 2009 | 3:55 am
    By Amber Hensley College sports fanatics are a special breed known to go to extraordinary lengths to show their school spirit. Now college sports fans can use their iPhones to have some fun as well. The following apps will keep you in the loop when it comes to news, scores, stats, schedules, and more or provide you with school songs, help you make sound predictions, test your knowledge, and even play tailgate games while you warm up during the pre-game. Football and Basketball Whether you love football, basketball, or both, these apps will help you learn the latest scores, connect with other…
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  • Sodexo Joins First Lady Michelle Obama in National Fight Against Childhood Obesity

    uwirepr
    9 Feb 2010 | 6:52 am
    CONTACT: Jaya Bohlmann 301 346 1239 jaya.bohlmann@sodexo.com Sodexo Joins First Lady Michelle Obama in National Fight Against Childhood Obesity Company Supports First Lady’s Initiative; 135,000 students to be positively impacted in next school year alone GAITHERSBURG, Md., February 9, 2010 — Sodexo, Inc., world leader in Quality of Daily Life solutions, serving more than 2.8 million school meals daily to students in more than 470 school districts nationwide, announced today its participation in First Lady Michelle Obama’s campaign to eliminate childhood obesity within a generation.

  • College students can save $$$ and still be pampered at nation’s top hostels

    uwirepr
    3 Feb 2010 | 4:33 am
    SAN DIEGO, February 3, 2010– American college students dreaming of a California holiday but low on cash and leery of budget accommodation, can still make their dreams come true and save $$$ by staying at USA Hostels’ award winning locations. The independent hostel chain’s San Diego, San Francisco and Hollywood locations were named the nation’s #1, #2 and #4 hostels, respectively, for 2009 at Hostelworld.com’s annual HOSCAR awards held on January 23. Additionally, the company was recognized as the sixth highest rated hostel chain worldwide. Hostelworld.com’s HOSCAR annual awards…

  • GOT VIDEO? ENTER THE FLEAPORT NATIONAL CONTEST TO WIN A $1000 CASH PRIZE!

    uwirepr
    2 Feb 2010 | 8:30 am
    LOS ANGELES, CA; February 2, 2010 — The creator of the original screenplay FLEAPORT invites filmmakers, students (and all creative types who enjoy winning cold-hard cash) to help spread the word about FLEAPORT. All contestants must enter their version of one of two scene choices from the screenplay. Content can be found by visiting http://Fleaport.webs.com. The FLEAPORT national film contest is accepting submissions until Monday, March 1, 2010. To enter, simply create your video, post it on YouTube.com and friend “ALEXANDER’S AND FLEAPORT” on Facebook with your video attached. The…

  • READY FOR TAKEOFF! RED BULL FLUGTAG RETURNS TO THE U.S. THIS SUMMER

    uwirepr
    19 Jan 2010 | 1:20 pm
    APPLY NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT IN MIAMI, TWIN CITIES, LONG BEACH, DENVER AND PHILADELPHIA LOS ANGELES – January 19, 2010 – Red Bull Flugtag is flying across the U.S. this summer with five events from coast to coast! This outrageous flying competition will kick off the year in Miami on July 10th, followed by a debut in Minnesota’s Twin Cities on July 24th, a flight into Southern California’s Long Beach Harbor on August 7th, and a mile-high trip to Denver on August 28th. Philadelphia will host the final U.S. Red Bull Flugtag of 2010 along the banks of the Delaware River on September…

  • Sodexo Foundation Accepting Applications for STOP Hunger Scholarships that Recognize and Reward Young People Who Are Helping Fight Hunger

    uwirepr
    5 Jan 2010 | 2:13 pm
    Up to five $5,000 winners to be named; Application period runs January 1 – February 26, 2010 GAITHERSBURG, Md., January 5, 2009 – The Sodexo Foundation is accepting applications for its national STOP Hunger Scholarship program on January 1, 2010. The scholarships were first introduced in 2007 in order to support the education of young people who are working to end hunger in communities across the country – and to draw attention to the innovative and effective solutions that they are implementing toward ending hunger in their lifetime. “The problem of hunger in America is getting…
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  • Bwoglines: In Which Wile E. Sees the Sights

    Sam
    9 Feb 2010 | 7:00 am
    Photo from http://urbanhawks.blogs.com Our four-legged friends took a field trip to Central Park yesterday, and wound up all over the internet. (Urban Hawks) The Royal Shakespeare Company will ply the bard’s trade during a month-long residency at Lincoln Center in the summer of 2011. (NYT) The MTA figured out that the F train was slow, so, naturally, it will be miserably shut down in parts of Brooklyn for seven weekends this year. (Daily Intel) New York isn’t quite as romantic as all those movies led us to believe, huh? (Gothamist) It’ll definitely (probably/maybe/perhaps)…

  • Yes, the World Does Revolve Around Columbia

    David
    8 Feb 2010 | 3:00 pm
    Evidence: (1) There was actually a giant Earth on Low Plaza today, brought to you by Global Brigades, which will be holding information sessions with free food tonight in Earl Hall at 7:30pm and 9:00pm. (2) Gossip Girl is set up at on Claremont Ave. near 120th St., perhaps poised to shoot on campus. (3) A line of police cars showed up near 122th St. today for no explicable reason, perhaps looking for coyotes. Free food, Gossip Girl, a spot on World’s Wildest Police Videos–what else is there to life?

  • Back From Sensitivity Training

    Anish
    8 Feb 2010 | 1:00 pm
    Found on Craigslist between “Skiing near Columbia and want to get plowed” and “Hot hole for dick”: Cook Poo Please Come Back! – m4w – 30 (Harlem / Morningside) Your seat has been so empty since you left. Oh, how I miss you so. Baby come back, any kind of fool could see There was something in everything about you Baby come back, you can blame it all on me I was wrong, and I just can’t live without you But seriously, I need more students in my class in order to keep my job at Columbia. -Ted Mosby Bwog wishes him the best of luck.

  • AskBwog: Why Are the Steps Un-Runnable?

    Megan
    8 Feb 2010 | 11:09 am
    Anyone who has ever been late for a class knows that running up the uneven Steps of Low is basically impossible, even for the athletically inclined among us (i.e., not the Bwog staff). Many Columbians and pedestrians alike have puzzled over why the Steps’ spacing is so adverse towards mobility. Bwog’s Megan McGregor reports with answers: Photo via CU Archives Some tour guides have been heard telling prospies that the Steps were rebuilt after the ’68 riots to make storming Low a lengthy and difficult process.   WikiCU also states that the stairs “[serve] as a physical barrier…

  • The Diana Center Café Opens

    David
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:25 am
    Photo by HSG There was no ribbon-cutting and you won’t get any berets, but the Diana Center Café officially opens today, and people are trying their best not to accidentally make double entendres. The new cafeteria features a macaroni and cheese bar, a handful of different paninis, and a salad bar. It’s open from 11:30 to 3; students use either Barnard meal points or Dining Dollars.
 
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  • The Future of Work...Homework!

    Kim
    8 Feb 2010 | 2:34 am
    When was the last time you sent a work-related email from your iPhone or home computer OUTSIDE of work? Did you record the minutes you spent writing it, then send that info to your boss? Did you get paid overtime? The line between work and home is fading, writes former Financial Times columnist Richard Donkin in his new book called The Future of Work. USA Today ran a review of the book yesterday. Donkin's observations about how technology is merging work and home life aren't new. But his book calls attention to questions that concern just about every working professional I know who carries a…

  • Visiting a community library

    Kim
    1 Feb 2010 | 2:36 am
    In addition to setting up schools for migrant children, the New Citizen Schools Development Program also coordinates with and gives support to smaller non-profit organizations which share its goals. Last week, I got to visit one of these NGOs, called the Workers' Children Cultural Development Center (nongminzhizi wenhua fazhan zhongxin). The organization's coordinator, Teacher Zhang, met us close to a bus station in the far north of Beijing. The neighborhood is called Bantu Village and is home to many families who have come to the city to find work. According to Teacher Zhang, more than…

  • Social work gains popularity among China's 'After-80s'

    Kim
    25 Jan 2010 | 11:57 pm
    One of the most interesting parts of my internship has been getting to know the staff of the New Citizen School Development Center. They're mostly women in their twenties, fresh out of college and passionate about working for an NGO. Because NGOs are a relatively new concept in China, these women are exploring a field that their parents and many of their peers know very little about. The staff proudly call themselves "social workers" (shegong) and hold degrees in social work, education and human resources management. They come from places across China, including Sichuan, Liaoning and Qinghai.

  • New Citizen Schools get by with little

    Kim
    21 Jan 2010 | 5:35 am
    Almost an hour from Xinyuan, another New Citizen School is also trying to educate China's future citizens -- although with even fewer resources. Located out towards the Beijing airport, the New Citizen School in Ma Ge Zhuang is a collection of low concrete buildings surrounding two wide courtyards covered in soot-caked snow. The surrounding area is pretty run-down, with a market or two, and stray dogs and cats vying for food. When we visited on Tuesday, school had finished and the students had all gone home for the Spring Festival holiday. Two young co-workers from the New Citizen School…

  • 'WELCOME TO OUR SCHOOL!'

    Kim
    19 Jan 2010 | 6:33 am
    Principal Li reminds me a bit of my grandfather. His tough, brown face is creased by deep lines, which almost hide the youthful playfulness and optimism of his eyes. He sits across from me at the enormous conference table drinking tea and talks at length about a subject he knows very well: education. The Narada Foundation has set up three New Citizen Schools in Beijing. One is about to be "relocated" (chaiqian), which often happens to structures in China's hurricane of development. The schools are specifically for rural migrant children, many of whom wouldn't be able to attend public schools…
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  • College ACB’s founders claims the site goes beyond just gossip, but some don’t see how.

    Heather Devane
    8 Feb 2010 | 7:43 pm
    February 5, 2009. It will go down in history as the day that JuicyCampus.com shut down operations, sending college students nationwide into an era void of campus gossip. Or so we thought. Riding on the coattails of JuicyCampus’s success, College ACB, which stands for Anonymous Confession Board, has become the new hub for all juicy college gossip. Started by two Wesleyan University students, CollegeACB.com’s Northwestern page features posts about everything from “Biggest Guidos on Campus” to “NU’s Mole Epidemic”. It’s not exactly the typical school discussion board, and…

  • Sunday morning

    Rachel Hoffman
    8 Feb 2010 | 6:56 pm
    Click the pictures to hear each side of the story: Illustrations by Rachel Hoffman / North by Northwestern. Production by Ryan Reid / North by Northwestern. By Rachel Hoffman I just didn’t have those good dreams anymore. The brief ones; sharp, simmering sparks off a hot greased pan. Like where she’s round about 22, rushing home from the telegraph company, bursting through the door on a velvet curtain of summer wind to collapse in my arms. And her cheeks were flushed the color of cranberries. And she’d coo with laughing eyes in her best impression of a Hollywood starlet, “Darling,…

  • Homesweet hometown: Boulder, Colo.

    Mia Warren
    8 Feb 2010 | 6:43 pm
    Photo by the author. Even before Bill O’Reilly dubbed Boulder something along the lines of “a cesspool of immoral hippies engaging in group sex,” I knew my hometown was special. What prompted Mr. O’Reilly to such slander was a panel on “STDs: Sex, Teenagers and Drugs” at Boulder High School, the subject of much contention in April of 2007. But the last thing I’m trying to do is defame the name of the greatest city in Colorado. It remains a fact that most people are divided in their opinions of the place. To some, Boulder is the only worthwhile place to visit in Colorado. To…

  • Davis Street Fishmarket: Not worth the price

    Amber Gibson
    8 Feb 2010 | 6:36 pm
    Davis Street Fishmarket 501 Davis Street Evanston, IL 60201-4619 (847) 869-3474 A kitschy seafood restaurant, Davis Street Fishmarket is known for its fresh fish. The restaurant seemed very empty for Saturday lunchtime, and we had our choice of booths and tables. We chose a roomy booth by the window, but our tabletop had clearly not been wiped down. Crumbs and grease streaked the table. Not a good first impression. I was famished when we arrived and disappointed that bread was not brought until ten minutes after we were seated. The bread did finally arrive, though, and it was worth the wait.

  • Leveling up with Dynasty Warriors 3

    Max Brawer
    8 Feb 2010 | 5:50 pm
    Previously Pwn’d is our brand-new column about retro video games. You’ll see old favorites and unappreciated classics. Get your button mashing fingers ready. Personally, I did not have a lot of fun studying Chinese history in high school. I did, however, have the adventure of a lifetime playing Dynasty Warriors 3 for Playstation 2. DW3 is a Japanese game about ancient Chinese royal families and the war to rule the country. Set in the era of the Three Kingdoms, you control various generals from the time period (many of whom are non-fictional) and hack and slash your way to greatness. This…
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    Innovation in College Media

  • Xtranormal: in ur text, making it video

    Bryan
    6 Feb 2010 | 6:17 am
    I linked to this site almost a year ago when I first discovered it, but I thought it was worth looking at again: xtranormal.com. The site allows you to produce an animated movie based upon the text you type into a script. It allows for various camera angles, characters, and actions. And, as with most online software, it's free to sign up and use. Here's a movie I produced in about 30 minutes: How is this helpful for journalists? I can think of a couple of uses for this. Suppose you are covering a court case where cameras aren't allowed in the courtroom. You could produce a "dramatic reading"…

  • Video camera guidelines: how much money?

    Bryan
    4 Feb 2010 | 7:41 am
    The Canon Vixia HF200 A couple of weeks ago,  I wrote a post about video cameras. In the comments to that post, Kathleen Flores, adviser at UT-El Paso, wrote: I'm considering the Sanyo Xacti. It is only $160 but has no microphone/headphone inputs. I want to get something inexpensive so that I can purchase at least four or five cameras and equipment (I could make a mojo kit for $250) to make them accessible for our students. Has anyone used these or have any other suggestions. I would rather get more students doing some basic multimedia than just one or two using the more expensive equipment.

  • RTNDA’s social media guidelines

    Bryan
    4 Feb 2010 | 7:31 am
    Via Al Tompkins at Poynter, here are the guidelines for social media as proposed by the Radio and Television News Director's Association. College journalists should perhaps pay special attention to this one: • Avoid posting photos or any other content on any website, blog, social network or video/photo sharing website that might embarrass you or undermine your journalistic credibility. Keep this in mind, even if you are posting on what you believe to be a “private” or password-protected site. Consider this when allowing others to take pictures of you at social gatherings. When you work…

  • Frontline’s very serious Digital_Nation

    Bryan
    3 Feb 2010 | 6:19 am
    I like most everything Frontline puts out. Digital_Nation is worth watching, just to be reminded how much of our lives are surrounded by, and wrapped up in, technology. Obviously, this has tremendous implications for student media. The first clip is embedded below. You can see the whole series, and associated content, here.

  • PBS’s MediaShift blog offers advice to student newspapers

    JennaStaul
    31 Jan 2010 | 7:38 pm
    PBS's MediaShift blog had some interesting insight to offer college newspapers in the wake of the New York Times' predicted move to install a paywall on their site. Specifically, the site urged student newspapers not to be lured into the promise of a paywall. While I'd say that's sound advice, I'm not sure there is much legitimate discussion amongst college newspapers to install paywalls while they're still offering their print product for free. Nevertheless, the blog offered some tips about how college newspapers can keep afloat in uncertain times. According to MediaShift: 1. Beef up…
 
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  • You can’t win any scholarships unless you apply!

    John
    9 Feb 2010 | 3:45 am
    The odds of winning a scholarship might not seem good, but you won't win unless you at least try to apply!

  • Avoid Expensive FAFSA “Services”

    John
    7 Feb 2010 | 12:19 pm
    Every year, some individuals and businesses try to profit from uninformed students who don't know how to get started with their Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Fortunately, you don't need to spend a penny in order to apply for this financial assistance program.

  • 10% off College Textbook Rentals

    John
    28 Jan 2010 | 11:02 am
    There's a great discount available for students who still need textbooks. You can rent them online and have them delivered in a few days, all at 10% off the normal prices!

  • Obama Calls for more Pell Grants

    John
    28 Jan 2010 | 9:09 am
    Obama took time in his State of the Union Speech to outline his vision for the future of Pell Grants. Unfortunately, the president's spoken ideals may not match the political reality in Congress.

  • Walmart and Hispanic Scholarship Fund – Scholarships for Seniors Deadline Upcoming

    John
    26 Jan 2010 | 5:14 pm
    Walmart and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund are teaming up for another scholarship with an approaching deadline. Act fast, because applications will only be accepted for a few more days!
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  • Best Activities for a Gap Year from College

    Todd Johnson
    9 Feb 2010 | 5:00 am
    You have decided that taking a gap year from college is your best option.  In my last posting I said that colleges will let you take a gap year if you are doing something productive. What do colleges consider productive? Colleges don’t want to see you sitting around during the gap year. Want to work to raise money for college or broaden your horizons? That is fine. Want to volunteer for your favorite charity? That’s fine too.  But is there a “best” activity? There is no one “best” activity for a gap year. But some activities are better than others…

  • How Does a Gap Year Work?

    Todd Johnson
    4 Feb 2010 | 5:00 am
    Last week I talked about what students might want to consider a gap year. But how does a gap year work? There are two possible approaches to a gap year and the approach you use depends in part on why you are taking the gap year. The first option is to apply to a college as if you planned on attending in the fall.  Once accepted you can contact the college you have chosen and ask to take a gap year. Almost all colleges will agree to a student taking a year off as long as the student plans on using the time productively.  This is the best approach for those students who know what they want…

  • New Website for International Students

    Todd Johnson
    2 Feb 2010 | 5:00 am
    I just came across a website that I think may be helpful for those international students looking to attend college in the US.  The website is EducationUSA and is from the US Department of Education. College and University education is different in the US than in many other countries and this is a good basic resource to provide information to international students.  There are also a number of offices of EducationUSA around the world where students can get even more information. The site provides a search engine so students can find an EducationUSA office near where they live. I do work…

  • Should You Consider a Gap Year?

    Todd Johnson
    28 Jan 2010 | 5:00 am
    I have received a number of phone calls this month from parents of seniors wondering about finding the right college for their student. I always tell them that a gap year should be seriously considered at this point so late in the admissions season. For those of you not familiar with a gap year, it is an increasingly popular option for students to take a year off between graduating from high school and starting college.  There are several groups of students for whom a gap year makes sense. Students who had problems early in high school and haven’t lived up to their potential are often…

  • The 3 Best College Search Sites

    Todd Johnson
    26 Jan 2010 | 5:00 am
    Now is the time that juniors should start the process of finding which colleges they will apply to. But with over 3,000 colleges in the country, where do you get started? Here are my 3 favorite college search sites. Each of these website has its advantages so checking more than one is a good idea. 1. College Navigator- I recommend that students start at this site more than any other. This is the official college search site of the US Department of Education. You can search for colleges by a number of different criteria but I particularly like the ability to look at the retention and…
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  • The Hitchhiker's Guide . . . to Special Fees!

    Rachel
    9 Feb 2010 | 2:55 am
    A public service announcement for all you student group leaders applying, considering applying, or dreading applying for Special Fees . . . run like hell! Haha, just kidding! Special Fees may seem like a complicated, mind-numbing process, but it's really easy and fun, if you use . . . the Hitchhiker's Guide! Just clean off your computer screen, practice your political smile, and remember: always know where your towel is. Some notes: Budgets are due February 19. Appropriations Committee hearings are February 13, 20, and 21 (21 is for joint Special Fees Groups only.) There are 6875 undergrads,…

  • TUSGraph: Do Grades Matter?

    Charlie
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:40 pm
    Lab classes have made me realize that the more effort I put in to a class, the less I care about the grade. This obviously has some pros and cons. For one, it's not that I won't be hugely disappointed putting a lot of time in to a class and not getting the grade I was expecting, but I think at some point we all have to realize that we gave it our best shot, and putting in even more time wouldn't have helped very much. Also, I've found that when it comes to 'easy' classes at Stanford, what drives me to do well is the fear of embarrassment over a subpar grade. I guess this goes against the…

  • Study...like a Champion

    Ben
    8 Feb 2010 | 7:25 pm
    Ever wondered when performance apparel would hit the library? It has. A new company, "Study Like A Champion," has begun producing sweatshirts, t-shirts and sweatbands designed to amp up your study experience. SLAC aims to be the "Nike of study apparel," worn by the best students in the country (and, of course, all the wanna-be's). Photos are available at studylikeachampion.com. How much the hoodie will actually boost your grade isn't clear. But it sure as hell will do its best. The sweatshirt features a red "DO NOT DISTURB" planted across the back of the hood. It unzips for heat control and…

  • Stanford like you've never seen it before.

    MikeL
    8 Feb 2010 | 5:02 pm
    Check out these awe-inspiring photos taken by HDR-photography guru Trey Ratcliff and a group of talented Stanford photographers. I can't believe I've been rushing through the quad each week without stopping to appreciate how gorgeous our campus truly is. EDIT: Some of the photos were taken by Ralph Nguyen, who has graciously contributed his artistic vision to TUSB with galleries for Snowchella and the WBC protests. Dude, your stuff is amazing.

  • Dance Marathon LIVE FEED

    MikeL
    6 Feb 2010 | 5:26 pm
    The Stanford Dance Marathon is now LIVE online. For the first time ever, your parents will gasp in confusion when they realize that grinding is a perfectly acceptable way to save the world. The first dance marathons originated in the 1920s as endurance competitions. Participants shuffled and jived until they could shuffle and jive no more, with a winner crowned at the end. Since then, they've evolved into charitable traditions, with colleges nationwide hosting dance marathons in order to raise money for noble causes. Stanford Dance Marathon, organized by a local chapter of FACE AIDS (link),…
 
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    Year One: A College Blog

  • GO DJ

    Collegiate Kate
    1 Feb 2010 | 9:50 am
    I'm thinking about becoming a radio DJ apprentice at my college. It's different from a regular station in that the only music that is off limits is that which is played on the other radio stations. It's mostly progressive rock but there are jazz shows and local music shows. I think it would be really fun to be an apprentice first, and then after the apprenticeship it would be cool to have my own show. They give you lots of liberty to play what you like to hear, especially if you have your own show. Lots of my friends did it last semester and now have their own show and love it.

  • Working for the man

    Collegiate Kate
    22 Jan 2010 | 8:56 am
    Finally I found a job, even if its only temporary. I was recruited on campus to be a canvasser for the mayoral race going on in the city. If you don't know, canvassing is basically carrying around a clipboard and going door to door figuring out if people are going to vote for your candidate. My first day of work was this past Tuesday. It's a five hour mandatory shift, so if you go in for the day you're going to be working for 5 hours. It doesn't sound like much but walking around a neighborhood talking to people you've never seen before and reciting the same speech up to a…

  • The Mad Rush

    Collegiate Kate
    18 Jan 2010 | 5:46 pm
    Hey guys. Its rush time and that's all everyone is talking about...Sig Delt, Pi Phi and all the rest are all the rage. I'm not rushing, but lots of my friends are and so is my roommate, so I have the inside scoop. Here, it goes on for two weekends and there are 7 sororities. Basically the first day is an information session. They give you the info you'll need to get through it without breaking any of the unspoken rules of dress and communication etiquette. Then starts the real fun. You go from house to house where you'll be the only one to walk into a room full of sorority…

  • Back in the Saddle

    Collegiate Kate
    13 Jan 2010 | 11:56 am
    Hey everyone! The holidays are over and the new year has begun...new classes, new professors, hopefully some new friends and guess what...NEW SCHEDULING ISSUES! Haahha. Well it's really no big deal. The fact is that I cant decide whether to take a fun class that requires lots of reading that I wont mind doing, OR a class that is closer to my interests for my major that also requires reading, but of a more intense sort. What to do, what to do? Before I got back to campus and I was making my schedule, I was leaning towards the fun class...because it's also an honors class and we need 4…

  • 29 Dec 2009 | 7:49 am

    Collegiate Kate
    29 Dec 2009 | 7:49 am
    Home for the holidays has been nice. And also kind of boring. That's why I like living in a college in a city. It never fails that there is something new and interesting to do. At home its same old same old. People sitting around looking at each other with questioning glances that seem to say "What now?" I mean it's really not all that bad. It is chill, and I am glad to see a lot of my friends, but this town turns in around 9 whereas the city never sleeps! I'm still working on my schedule from home, though. I keep trying to rework it to get the best classes at the best…
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    Planning and Preparing for College

  • Upromise Scholarship -- Deadline: February 15, 2010

    8 Feb 2010 | 9:21 pm
    Everyone knows college costs are on the rise. And while you're doing your best to save, you're probably going to need some help.This year, the Upromise scholarship will award $2,500 to 100 exceptional students for the 2010-2011 academic year. Since 2007, we've given $750,000 to hundreds of dedicated students. Now you, or someone you care about, could be one of them. You must be a

  • Jack & Jill of America Foundation 2009-2010 - Deadline: March 14, 2010

    7 Feb 2010 | 8:57 pm
     Application Deadline : Sunday, March 14, 2010 Scholarship Detail: The Jack and Jill of America Foundation is committed to the ongoing positive development of African American youth and the development of future leaders. In addition, the Foundation provides personal, professional and financial support to children in the areas of leadership skills training and development. Further, we are

  • SEC Summer Honors College Program -- Deadline: March 15, 2010

    7 Feb 2010 | 8:46 pm
    Securities & Exchange Commission The SEC's mission is to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation. The agency seeks high-caliber professionals who share the same values of integrity, fairness, accountability, resourcefulness, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. The SEC's Summer Honors College Program gives undergraduate students an

  • Memphis Chapter - TAI Scholarship Assistances -- Deadline: March 15, 2010

    4 Feb 2010 | 7:29 am
    2010 TAI ACADEMIC AND AVIATION ASSISTANCE/SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS REGISTRATIONClick below to select the appropriate Instructions or Application (Microsoft Word format) Print the form on your printer Complete and mail with postmark not later than the “submit by” date listed on application Academic Assistance Fund (Scholarship) Instructions & Application! 2010 Memphis Chapter-Academic Assistance Fund

  • 2010 Outstanding African American Students™ Awards Program for Birmingham and Memphis -- Deadline: March 15, 2010

    3 Feb 2010 | 9:50 pm
    The Talented Tenth Foundation announces the 2010 OUTSTANDING AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDENTS™ Awards Program which honors stellar black youth from grades one through twelve based on their activities and accomplishments in their schools, churches and communities. The Awards Program for this year will be hosted in Birmingham, Alabama and in Memphis Tennessee.   A total of 100 students will be honored
 
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  • Drab to Fab: Dorm Decor Basics

    Jamie
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:44 am
    Cinderblock getting you down? I can’t say I miss the prison-style walls of my old dorm room, but I did have a great time dressing them up on the cheap, and I’ve still got the room-design bug… I scan the aisles of stores like Ross, TJ Maxx, Home Goods, and Marshall’s (the “Big Four” of bargain shopping!) every week scouting out deals (I usually don’t buy anything but I get tons of ideas for DIY projects). If your dorm room needs some kick and you don’t know where to start, check out these design basics to get you started. And don’t think…

  • Cheap and Easy College Recipes: Cranberry Apple Chicken

    Jamie
    1 Feb 2010 | 10:45 am
    I love eating, but cooking new, flavorful foods (with their tons of crazy and expensive ingredients) intimidates me. In fact, I whipped up some sweet and sour sauce the other day, but I was so nervous about getting all the food on the table at the same time that I freaked out and burned the chicken I was cooking at the same time. The fire alarm even went off. So this month, let’s take it nice and easy: here’s my favorite last-minute recipe, and you only need three ingredients. Cranberry Apple Chicken 2 chicken breasts (defrosted if frozen) 1 Granny Smith apple 1 can whole…

  • Five Cheap or Free Dates for Snow Days!

    Jamie
    29 Jan 2010 | 10:49 am
    A blanket of snow isn’t a sentence to stay indoors! Get some warm (and water proof!) clothes on, and venture out for a snow-date with your honey (and then warm each other up afterward!). Let it snow! 1. Eskimo Kisses. Whether you have fond childhood memories of snow-fort building or you’re a complete newbie to the winter wonderland gig (like me!), I definitely recommend you get out there and build an igloo out of snow! (For faster work, make it a group-date, or just enjoy the time alone with your crush.) Be sure you pack your snow tightly before you hollow out a little room, and…

  • It’s FAFSA Time Again…

    Jamie
    15 Jan 2010 | 1:50 pm
    I’m not going to lie, I hate filling out the FAFSA (a.k.a. Free Application for Federal Student Aid). It feels a lot like just another tax form. BUT, higher education financial aid gurus (including my boss, nationally recognized college funding expert Deborah Fox) recommend that you do it anyway, so let me break it down for you: Why Should I Apply for the FAFSA? According to Ms. Fox, every student–even students who probably won’t qualify for need-based aid–should fill out the FAFSA. If you come from a family on the lower-end of the income scale, you could potentially…

  • Goal Time: Making Your “I’m Going to Work Out” Goal Stick

    Jamie
    11 Jan 2010 | 10:29 am
    Every year when I make my list of New Years Resolutions, the work-out goal pops up. I want to banish the extra holiday season flub. I want to run faster, jump higher, and yes, do some push ups. But mid-way through the year (or, ahem, sometime in February) a lot of our goals seem to go out the window. This was my first year of really sticking to (at least some) of my goals. Here’s what I’ve learned about making sure you meet that work-out-this-year(!!!) goal: 1. Be Realistic. In every way. Understand your limitations (you probably can’t fit in a work-out every night, but I…
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  • Super Bowl Ad-Mania!

    9 Feb 2010 | 6:47 am
    Lately, every Super Bowl brings waves of excitement for the commercial offerings. Sadly, this year was the perennial disappointment that we've come to expect. It seems that for the most part, the companies advertising during the big game just wasted 2.5 to 3 million dollars per 30 second spot.   Yet, in the darkness of largely unentertaining advertisements, the headlights from a number of car commercials shown through brightly. There were 10 automotive related ads shown during this year's big show:   Audi:   The ad featured a re-recorded version of Cheap Trick's Dream Police,…

  • Volkswagen to Overtake Toyota by 2018

    8 Feb 2010 | 11:31 am
      Volkswagen, currently the third largest automaker in the world, plans to eclipse Toyota for total production and sales by 2018. This announcement could not have come at a worse time for Toyota, which is still reeling from an eight model recall and temporary production shutdown as a result of recent uncontrolled acceleration issues. There’s nothing like kicking someone when they’re down. This ambitious plan, recently approved by VW’s management board, includes boosting group sales by 60% and drastically improving profit margins in the coming years. The…

  • What I'm Driving: 2005 CVPI

    7 Feb 2010 | 2:14 pm
    Yes that's right, I drive a police car... sort of. More specifically it is a campus security car that was used at Syracuse University. The full name of the car is quite a mouthful, but here we go: Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor with Civilian Appearance Package (whew). Don't let its unmolested chrome-trimmed good looks fool you though, underneath it all there is a very unique car. These cars are widely available, as they have been the car of choice for law enforcement departments around North America for over a decade. Used CVPIs can be a great deal and are available from some dealers,…

  • GM Incentive Bites Toyota's Nipples

    4 Feb 2010 | 10:43 am
    The overwhelming recall issue for Toyota vehicles has caused Toyota owners to look at other automakers for a reliable car. GM has noticed this, and is taking action to give possible customers more incentive to deviate from Toyota.   To lure them, GM has created an incentive program that will hopefully bring a lot of buyers that currently own Toyota vehicles.  Some of these Toyota owners have owned GM vehicles in the past, so this incentive program may bring back some lost souls.   "It's very difficult to pry someone away from Toyota," said Jake Fisher, Senior Engineer at…

  • Toytoa Prius Brake Design Problems

    4 Feb 2010 | 4:32 am
    Several owners of the 2010 Prius have complained about inconsistent brake feel when the vehicle is driven over potholes, bumps or slippery road surfaces. Toyota says that there were design problems with the anti-lock braking system of the Prius.   "Toyota Motor Corporation spokeswoman Ririko Takeuchi said that Toyota found out there were design problems and corrected the design for Prius models sold since late January. It was still investigating how to inform people who had bought them earlier though."   This is SEPARATE from the issue that Steve Wozniak, Co-Founder of Apple, had…
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  • Don't You Wish You Went to Kansas State?

    Kelly Sutton
    8 Feb 2010 | 12:00 pm
    While reading Michael Wesch's blog this morning (the bomb professor who made the "A Vision of Students Today" video), he talked about the K-State Proud in a post. Some students at Kansas State documented their "Flash Mob of Kindness" in video form and Dr. Wesch shared it on his blog. The video is a good example of what a few hundred bucks, some good ideas and a little bit of free time can result in. Take a look: The Kansas State Proud is an organization that's raised over $250,000 from students for other struggling students. (That is nuts!) I'll definitely be keeping an eye on this…

  • TVGorge Streams TV to International Students

    Mike Bertolino
    8 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am
    Image: TVGorge.comThis one is just for our international readers because as students in America, Hulu has spoiled us with it's free on-demand television shows. Students outside of the United States don't have that luxury. TVGorge wants to help you out by showing the shows that stream on Hulu and other sites anywhere in the world. Yes, this is an epic win for those of us who don't live in the U.S. of A. but, there are still benefits for American students also. The site offers shows from networks that might not be on your school's cable plan. For instance, there's Dexter which airs on Showtime…

  • Win a Free Netbook! Announcing the Discuss Campus Race to 5,000

    Kelly Sutton
    1 Feb 2010 | 12:00 pm
    Last week, Chris and I attended the Intel Youth Rockstars Summit in Santa Clara, California. It was a great time and we hung out with some other established student (or just young) bloggers like Teresa Wu, Nicole Ross, Serena Wu (not related), Fred Zaw, Daniel Brusilovsky and Corvida Raven, to name a few. One of the things we got for attending was a Dell Mini 10 netbook. I don't need the netbook, so why not give it away? That's where you guys come in. Last November, we launched a site called Discuss Campus. You've probably seen the roundups from time to time on HackCollege. The site has a…

  • Guest Post: The Best iPhone Apps for Students

    Kelly Sutton
    1 Feb 2010 | 12:00 pm
    Who can afford a dock? Not me. Photo by flickr user William Hook, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 Today's guest post is from Shep McAllister, a sophomore at Trinity University. His post last week, "Dealing with a Car Accident in College," generated some healthy and not-so-healthy discussion about handling the logistics of a terrible situation. He's back again to discuss his favorite iPhone apps. Enjoy! It’s a well established fact that iPhones and iPod Touches now outnumber male students on most college campuses. If you have one of these devices, be sure to keep these apps in your regular…

  • 3 Small Dorm or Apartment Worthy Kitchen Tools

    Mike Bertolino
    1 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am
    Image via Flickr user: kamath_lnThere comes a time in nearly every college student's life to stretch their culinary wings, and fly away to a place where there is no cafeterias. Here are some small (and cheap) tools to help you get settled after you come in for a landing. (I apologize for the terrible metaphor) Rice Cooker Rice  has two qualities that are hard to find together, at least when it comes to food.  It's cheap and healthy.  Unfortunately, to cook it you need a stove. Even if you have stove it's still hard to cook. There is a solution that solves both of the…
 
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  • More on Application Numbers

    Katherine
    9 Feb 2010 | 7:33 am
    Yesterday’s post focused on articles commenting on the increase in application numbers at top-ranked institutions.  The Philadelphia Inquirer also published an article on application increases at colleges and universities in the area.  One interesting note with this article is that the University of Pennsylvania saw a 22 percent increase in applications from California.  While Swathmore saw a 16 percent increase, Villanova was up 34 percent and University of Delware was up a staggering 36 percent.  These numbers are an interesting reflection of the California higher education…

  • Application Numbers at Top-Ranked Schools

    Katherine
    8 Feb 2010 | 7:40 am
    An article in Business Week published last month compared the application numbers from several top-ranked institutions.  The majority of the institutions have seen an increase in applications this year, making admission more selective than ever.  Several experts quoted in the article sight the increase in application numbers as a direct result of the economic downturn.  Students are seeking admission to top-ranked universities because they (or their parents) believe that they will be more likely to obtain a job after graduation.  Some schools have also increased the amount of financial…

  • Value of a College Degree

    Katherine
    5 Feb 2010 | 7:38 am
    The value of a college degree may not be what it used to be.  Tuition hikes, increasing loan debt, extended graduation timelines, and uncertain employment opportunities due to the economic downturn all have led some to question the value of a college degree.  The Wall Street Journal recently published an article where experts debate the real value of lifetime earnings of a college graduates over high-school graduates.  While all the experts agree that college grads still do make more money than those that earn a high school diploma, some point out that the overall number may be less than…

  • The New Freshman Perspective

    Katherine
    4 Feb 2010 | 7:15 am
    Last month, the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA released the results of their annual “Freshman Survey.”  The survey is distributed to freshmen students all over the country and this year’s results show that the economy has “deeply impacted” freshmen students.  Not only are more students going to be dependent on loans, but they are also placing more emphasis on obtaining financially stable jobs after graduation. InsideHigherEd.com also published a summary of the results.  The summary points out that students are turning away from business as a…

  • Announcing New Resources for International Students

    Katherine
    2 Feb 2010 | 3:57 pm
    Montgomery Educational Consulting is proud to introduce a new section of our website, especially for international students.  Since Mark and I have both worked with international students on the college search and admission processes we felt it is important to provide international students with additional resources. The new international section of our website includes information on the higher education system in the US, what to expect from the application process and information on financial aid.  We hope you find the new page helpful.  Please feel free to post comments with feedback.
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  • Negativity: Your Best Sales Tactic

    Info@soapboxincluded.com (Brandon Mendelson)
    7 Feb 2010 | 10:05 am
    I’m a fan of Chris Brogan. I found “Trust Agents” to be infinitely better than Gary Vaynerchuck’s “Crush It”, and recommend you purchase it. But because I like Chris doesn’t mean I’m not going to disagree with him. In fact, I disagree with what he has to say often. Today’s example , “Your Blog From the Prospect’s Point Of View“. Chris’s point is that negativity for negativity’s sake doesn’t get you anywhere with a potential customer. He’s right. It has been proven, using politcal campaigns as an…

  • Boys Won’t Be Boys

    Info@soapboxincluded.com (Brandon Mendelson)
    5 Feb 2010 | 8:20 am
    If there ever was a bullshit excuse, especially today considering the accelerated maturity of our young friends, its this: “Boys will be boys”. So when TechCrunch unloaded their empire-building seventeen-year-old intern, I was a little tweaked about the “Boys will be boys” attitude by some. TechCrunch, for it’s part, said something was wrong, apologized, and took action. I applaud Michael Arrington today, and that’s something I don’t often do. But I don’t applaud Loic Le Meur. He wrote a post essentially saying, “Boys will be boys”…

  • Embrace The Pay-Walls

    Info@soapboxincluded.com (Brandon Mendelson)
    3 Feb 2010 | 6:56 am
    In a few years, we’ll mourn the loss of the free web. There is simply not enough advertising revenue to support all the content creators. The fact is, most of these content creators lack the friction needed to attract advertisers. How else will they provide you with quality if they can’t afford to make it? The resistance doesn’t want to believe that. They want the web to be open and free. That’s a noble quest, but as the way we consume information on the web splinters, this quest is doomed. And these people might tell you newspaper subscriptions and website…

  • I Don’t Want To Look At Your Website

    Info@soapboxincluded.com (Brandon Mendelson)
    23 Jan 2010 | 10:30 am
    I started working for Wounded Warrior Family Support this week. I’m pretty much the “Social Media Guy”, but I know that title doesn’t describe what I do, just a small part. More on that in another post. Part of the job means making sure potential partners are going to do what they say they’re going to do, and will provide us with the attention and care the organization deserves. This should be your attitude: If we’re going to give you money, you need to make us the priority. What disappointed  me in a few cases was when I would call, and the person on…

  • No One Owes You Anything On The Web

    Info@soapboxincluded.com (Brandon Mendelson)
    8 Jan 2010 | 9:10 am
    No one owes you a response. Not to your tweets. Not to your blogs. Not to anything you say or do online. Get over yourself. I just read a blog post about Mashable, which I’m usually critical of despite contributing guest posts. The blogger goes on to create a list of companies and bloggers he has criticized, and which one of them has responded to his criticism. Pete Cashmore, who owns Mashable, monitors his brand like a hawk. He jumped right in with this blogger and replied, asking  how Mashable could improve. That’s fine. But it’s up to the brand owner to decide whether or…
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  • Who Hires the Most College Grads?

    13 Jan 2010 | 12:48 am
    While Obama's stimulus plan has failed to reduce the unemployment rate as it promised it would (Link: See Graph), many recent college graduates are struggling to begin their careers. The current unemployment rate has easily exceeded the 8.8% at which the administration said unemployment would peak in 2010 without an economic stimulus. The current unemployment rate stands at 10%. Employers are looking for those with experience, and because of the high demand for jobs, people with years of experience are taking jobs they are over-qualified for, jobs that would traditionally go to a recent…

  • 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…
 
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  • In the Spotlight: Cameron Henderson, Publisher, Northwestern Art Review

    Dan
    7 Feb 2010 | 11:43 pm
    Eight Northwestern University students. A “cheap pizza joint.” Spirited conversation about a shared love of art and architecture. An idea for a publication whose aim would be nothing less than to “provide a forum for greater exchange among an expanding community of students who devote their time to studying, thinking and writing about art.”  The Northwestern Art Review was born. – Cut to three years later.  2010.  NAR 3.0.  Two words on the cover of the current issue say it all, talking about both the art world and the publication’s future, “Now…

  • College Publisher Suffers from Malicious Hack Attack

    Dan
    7 Feb 2010 | 3:09 am
    As undoubtedly many student newspaper staffers now already know, the main servers for the uber-influential and widely-used College Publisher online hosting service suffered a major security breach in the middle of last week. – As a trusted source confirmed to me, “The site was hacked Wednesday night and people started deleting database and archive files for lots of student publications. It was a huge attack that caused many problems for student publications. . . . The site is back up, their Web site redesign is back, but a lot of their recent improvements were wiped out…

  • Optimist Student Newspaper First to be iPad-Friendly: Huge Step or So What?

    Dan
    5 Feb 2010 | 4:09 am
    The Optimist student newspaper at Abilene Christian University is promoting itself as the first campus publication worldwide that will be iPad-friendly. – As the U.S. News & World Report’s fantastic Paper Trail blog noted in the post that broke this story: “The gadget will be available in 60 days, and a team of faculty and student researchers is planning for the Optimist to be ready by then. The Optimist wants to expand its reach on campus, where it already publishes a print and an online product in addition to making content available via an iPhone application.”…

  • Huffington Post College News Section, Behind the Scenes, Part 2: A Chat with Jose Antonio Vargas

    Dan
    2 Feb 2010 | 11:32 am
    Jose Antonio Vargas can claim one slice of a team reporting Pulitzer Prize. His j-work is credited with inspiring a documentary film on HIV/AIDS in DC. He has taught a university j-class called Storytelling 2.0.  And as The Huffington Post’s technology and innovations editor he writes a blog on Technology as Anthropology.  Simply put, this is a man who knows journalism and newmediatopia- cold. – In a seminal post on his blog last October, titled “Young Voices in The Future of News,” Vargas writes, “We are at a critical, all-hands-on-deck moment in the history…

  • Huffington Post College News Section, Behind the Scenes, Part 1: A Chat with Leah Finnegan

    Dan
    31 Jan 2010 | 11:22 pm
    Leah Finnegan’s motto about the glasses she sports daily: Go big or go home. The former Daily Texan editor in chief has similarly large ambitions about impacting the college journalism scene nationwide.  She has taken a leave of absence from j-grad school at Columbia University to spearhead the launch of a College News section for The Huffington Post. – As previously reported, the section aims to be a high-profile, one-stop site promoting student newswork and providing readers with a glimpse of what’s going down in the current campus zeitgeist. It will aggregate and promote…
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  • Important Credit Card Law Changes Parents & College Students Need to Know

    CollegeTipsForParents
    18 Jan 2010 | 7:22 am
    College Students and Parents Affected by New Federal (Credit Card) Laws Most American college students use credit cards. However, many young people don’t always handle them properly, and often face late fees, increased rates, and high balances. Many of the problems are due to a lack of knowledge, or simply not handling cards responsibly. Although many of these problems are the result of bad habits of young adults, consumer groups believe many of these issues are the result of practices of credit card companies. To help address this issue, Congress passed new laws to restrict the ways card…

  • Prior Posts Lost

    CollegeTipsForParents
    18 Jan 2010 | 7:11 am
    Many of our posts over the past few months have mysteriously disappeared. We will work on recovering them, and reposting.

  • Student Gambling at College Campuses

    CollegeTipsForParents
    6 Oct 2009 | 6:42 am
    Gambling on college campuses is becoming a serious problem. With so many online gambling sites, as well as the proliferation of casinos around the country, it is fairly easy for a student to get in trouble. Poker competitions are popular on television and have likely generated an increased interest in poker playing among young people. There is an excellent article by Steven Friess in the NYTimes about what college are (and are not) doing about this problem. College parents definitely need to be aware of the topic of student gambling problems.

  • Borrowing for College Impacting Students Futures

    CollegeTipsForParents
    6 Sep 2009 | 5:12 am
    As a result of the increasing debt levels, college students are having to delay many life events. The level of borrowing grew dramatically last year. The U.S. Education Department reports that student-loan disbursements—the amount borrowed by students and received by schools in the 2008/09 school year jumped by about 25%. These higher borrowing levels are likely due to the poor economic climate combined with the increasing costs of college. Estimates vary, however approximately two-thirds of students borrow to cover the costs of college. This percentage is significants higher than it was…

  • Getting Ready for College

    CollegeTipsForParents
    13 Aug 2009 | 6:18 pm
    College Parents and Students are now getting ready to start the new fall semester. Please review the many articles and tips on our mainsite: CollegeTipsForParents.org We feature a number of articles for parents who are adjusting to having their child move away from the first time. Also, there are plenty of tips and suggestions for college freshmen.
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  • The Importance of an Online Presence/Online Reputation Management or "How the Internet Can Help or Hurt Your Job Prospects"

    Geoff Campbell
    4 Feb 2010 | 11:48 am
    With the omnipresence of social networking sites in today's world you need to stay connected for most things. I know one person out of hundreds of friends and acquaintances who doesn't have Facebook. He says that he is sometimes left out of events because people assume everybody has Facebook so that becomes the sole form of communication about the event. But besides connecting with friends about a party or concert this weekend Facebook and other social networking sites have important implications for your professional life. A recent careerbuilder.com survey found that forty-five percent of…

  • Studying International Relations at Mount Allison: Degree Audit and Preparing for Graduate School and Beyond.

    Geoff Campbell
    28 Jan 2010 | 12:00 pm
    “Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so.” ~ Douglas AdamsIt's already been almost a month since second semester began and this is only my first post of the new year. I've been busy organizing everything and have finally gotten used to my class schedule after moving my classes around. This semester I've started taking International Relations courses starting with an intro class. Our first essay assignment is focused on judging the legitimacy of different theories which is fairly interesting but I'm anxious to move onto the Global Governance module that is the foundation for my upper year…

  • Semester's End

    Geoff Campbell
    27 Dec 2009 | 5:20 pm
    So I realize that it has been a tremendously long time since I wrote a good length post but, as you may have guessed I just finished the juggernaut that is exam period at Mount Allison. Thankfully this time I had 4 exams (40%+35%+25%+40%= earning 1.4 classes worth of graded material tested over just over a week's time.). It turns out that I did fairly well. Now I'm finally done all of my distribution requirements and can move onto classes for my major. Next semester is French, Canadian Studies, International Relations, and two History Courses. They all seem pretty interesting and I'm excited…

  • Shrimp Market Competition and Slave Labour in Southeast Asia

    Geoff Campbell
    3 Dec 2009 | 11:29 am
    We just finished our commodity chain term projects in GENV 2201: Geography of Economic Activity. Groups documents the different stages of each chain from the beginning to end use. It was an interesting project and in the video below it is clear that knowing the source and steps of commodity chains does have practical and moral implications.

  • A view of Convocation Hall, downtown Sackville and the Radio Canada International Shortwave Towers on the horizon

    Geoff Campbell
    21 Nov 2009 | 12:53 pm
    ...is not what you'll see here...because I don't have a camera with me. I'm in the library writing an essay and so one of the best images of Sackville is one I won't be able to share with you here. The setting sun created a beautiful image of the town that was a welcome relief while I'm in the midst of so much of the everyday. Looking up to see where I'll be two and a half years from now graduating gives more meaning to the essay I'm writing, final lab report I have to finish, and my last live music review for the campus paper this year. In less than a month I'll have finished all my…
 
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  • Important Credit Card Law Changes Parents & College Students Need to Know

    CollegeTipsForParents
    18 Jan 2010 | 7:22 am
    College Students and Parents Affected by New Federal (Credit Card) Laws Most American college students use credit cards. However, many young people don’t always handle them properly, and often face late fees, increased rates, and high balances. Many of the problems are due to a lack of knowledge, or simply not handling cards responsibly. Although many of these problems are the result of bad habits of young adults, consumer groups believe many of these issues are the result of practices of credit card companies. To help address this issue, Congress passed new laws to restrict the ways card…

  • Prior Posts Lost

    CollegeTipsForParents
    18 Jan 2010 | 7:11 am
    Many of our posts over the past few months have mysteriously disappeared. We will work on recovering them, and reposting.

  • Student Gambling at College Campuses

    CollegeTipsForParents
    6 Oct 2009 | 6:42 am
    Gambling on college campuses is becoming a serious problem. With so many online gambling sites, as well as the proliferation of casinos around the country, it is fairly easy for a student to get in trouble. Poker competitions are popular on television and have likely generated an increased interest in poker playing among young people. There is an excellent article by Steven Friess in the NYTimes about what college are (and are not) doing about this problem. College parents definitely need to be aware of the topic of student gambling problems.

  • Borrowing for College Impacting Students Futures

    CollegeTipsForParents
    6 Sep 2009 | 5:12 am
    As a result of the increasing debt levels, college students are having to delay many life events. The level of borrowing grew dramatically last year. The U.S. Education Department reports that student-loan disbursements—the amount borrowed by students and received by schools in the 2008/09 school year jumped by about 25%. These higher borrowing levels are likely due to the poor economic climate combined with the increasing costs of college. Estimates vary, however approximately two-thirds of students borrow to cover the costs of college. This percentage is significants higher than it was…

  • Getting Ready for College

    CollegeTipsForParents
    13 Aug 2009 | 6:18 pm
    College Parents and Students are now getting ready to start the new fall semester. Please review the many articles and tips on our mainsite: CollegeTipsForParents.org We feature a number of articles for parents who are adjusting to having their child move away from the first time. Also, there are plenty of tips and suggestions for college freshmen.
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  • Call for Action: Haiti Earthquake

    admin
    16 Jan 2010 | 2:03 pm
    If you are wondering what to do in response to the recent earthquake in Haiti, please consider donating to International Medical Corps. It is an organization providing medical assistance and supplies on the ground in Haiti. You can be confident that your donations are going directly to aid a country in crisis. Use the tool below to donate or learn more about what's happening right now in Haiti. If you are a blogger or have a website, consider grabbing the widget and putting it on your site to help spread the word! Don't Show Ads [ Continue reading Call for Action: Haiti Earthquake → ]

  • Keep Textbook Costs Down This Semester with TextbookRenter

    admin
    3 Jan 2010 | 1:07 pm
    Tuition costs have been going up. This is a sad reality that faces college students at the beginning of each semester. To add insult to injury, textbook costs are still obscenely high. Enter TextbookRenter.com. More and more students have been relying on renting their textbooks to cut down their costs. There are a lot of sites out there, but TextbookRenter puts them all together and compares their prices and terms. It also shows best purchase prices online and the average resale value of the book, which is surprisingly effective. For instance, "Gardner's Art Through the Ages", the de facto…

  • Home For The Holidays? Time To Stock Up On Some Dorm Essentials

    admin
    23 Dec 2009 | 9:56 pm
    We all once lived in a simpler time. A time where we wouldn't spend our pennies on floss and Charmin. The holidays are here, classes aren't yet and you're most likely at home now. While you might think this is a time to completely forget about school (which honestly isn't all that bad of an idea), it's also a perfect time to prepare for when you come back. Not for classes. Think "supplies". If you just grab stuff and bail from the supermarket, it's called "shoplifting". If you shoplift from home though, that's just "love". You obviously can't go overboard, but there are a few places that can…

  • Review: Sungale LED Desk Lamp And Digital Photo Frame (you can WIN ONE!)

    admin
    21 Oct 2009 | 2:26 pm
    I've been interested in digital picture frames ever since I built my own out of an old Apple Powerbook 3400. At that time, I decided to do it myself because a legit digital photo frame was prohibitively expensive. Well, times have changed, prices have dropped (dramatically) and when Sungale came to us and offered to let us review a combination digital photo frame and desk lamp I couldn't resist. We are holding a contest to give away this Sungale lamp to one lucky reader. Learn how to win at the end of this review! off [ Continue reading Review: Sungale LED Desk Lamp And Digital Photo Frame…

  • The Greek Life: Should You Join a Fraternity/Sorority?

    admin
    15 Sep 2009 | 3:35 pm
    Design Your Dorm presents a series of back to school blogs. Check out our 3-D dorm room designer, to see and design your dorm. Joining a fraternity or sorority is not right for everyone, and Greek life varies from school to school, house to house. Before you decide to take the plunge, make sure you are willing to make the commitment. Greek organizations can take a up a lot of time, and membership dues can be pricey. Figuring it out First off you need to figure out why you are joining a fraternity or sorority. This helps because it gives you an idea of what kind of fraternity you want to join.
 
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  • 4 Month LSAT Study Plan / Schedule

    Steve Schwartz
    5 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am
    Good luck to everyone taking the February 2010 LSAT! Check out my LSAT Test Day Tips if you haven't already.***4 months is PLENTY of time if you stick with a regular, but moderate, schedule. I've reviewed all books and PrepTests mentioned below in my LSAT prep book recommendations post. Order the individual PrepTests now because they tend to run out in the weeks before test dates.This schedule is intense. Follow it only if you're studying for the LSAT full-time, or if you're able to study for several hours each weekend. You might have work/school/life obligations that make this impossible. If…

  • LSAT Grouped by Logic Game Type Book

    Steve Schwartz
    5 Feb 2010 | 5:59 am
    For those of you who intend to complete every LSAT Logic Game ever published, there's a new book out for you. It's called:Grouped by Game Type: LSAT Analytical Reasoning: The Complete Collection of Actual, Official Logic Games from PrepTests 1-20This book is incredibly useful for two major reasons (which the title makes obvious):Reason #1: Grouped by Game Type compiles all the games from PrepTests 1-20 for you in one book, saving you the trouble of getting all the separate books you'd need if you wanted every Logic Game from these exams.10 Actual, Official, LSAT PrepTests only contains 7,…

  • LSAT Grouped by Question Type Book

    Steve Schwartz
    5 Feb 2010 | 5:58 am
    For those of you who intend to complete every LSAT Logical Reasoning question ever published, there's a new book out for you. It's called:Grouped by Question Type: LSAT Logical Reasoning: The Complete Collection of Actual, Official Logical Reasoning Questions from PrepTests 1-20This book is useful for two major reasons (which the title makes obvious):Reason #1: Grouped by Question Type compiles all the Logical Reasoning questions from PrepTests 1-20 for you in one book, saving you the trouble of getting all the separate books you'd need if you wanted every Logical Reasoning Question from…

  • Kaplan LSAT Mastery Practice Book

    Steve Schwartz
    5 Feb 2010 | 5:57 am
    The Kaplan LSAT Mastery Practice Book is one of several books that Kaplan provides only to students who take its courses. This book is not available in bookstores.While I'm not a fan of Kaplan's retail books, the Mastery Practice book is pretty useful. Like Grouped by Game Type (review) and Grouped by Question Type (review), it takes hundreds of questions from the majority of LSAT PrepTests and organizes them by question-type rather than by PrepTest number. Since I've just published reviews of those books, it makes sense to compare them to Mastery Practice, which has been around longer.The…

  • LSAT Test Center Inclement Weather Closings Due To Snow

    Steve Schwartz
    5 Feb 2010 | 5:56 am
    The blog post applies to some test-takers taking the February 6, 2010 LSAT. If you're in an area potentially affected by snow or other "inclement weather", keep an eye on LSAC's website and check your email regularly.As of Saturday 9:00AM EST, the following test centers were closed according to LSAC's website:IMPORTANT! Inclement Weather ClosingsThe following LSAT centers are closed for the February 6, 2010 exam due to inclement weather:Delaware * Center 1330 - University of Delaware, Newark, DE * Center 1331 - Delaware State University, Dover DEIndiana * Center 4761 - Indiana University -…
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  • 15 Worst College Crime Areas

    1 Feb 2010 | 7:55 am
    NeighborhoodScout has identified the Top 15 College Neighborhoods for Property Crime in America. These neighborhoods have the highest estimated rates of property crime per 1,000 residents of any college neighborhoods in America. These neighborhoods do not necessarily have high rates of violent crime, which is not included in the analysis.

  • Best Place for Your 529 Funds

    21 Sep 2009 | 7:36 am
    More than 11 million families are saving for college using a 529 savings plan. Those plans have suffered big losses along with the rest of the stock market, creating a dilemma for parents whose kids are headed to college in the next five years. How do you invest your 529 funds today to make up for recent losses, yet not put yourself at risk of losing even more as college fast approaches?

  • We're Losing Sleep Over Credit-Card Bills

    20 Jul 2009 | 6:40 am
    More than two thirds of Americans are literally tossing and turning at night, worrying about high credit-card bills, mortgages, retirement, education and other costs, a new study shows. And insomnia only compounds their problems. Here, we explore some of the common causes -- and what even someone with high bills can do to get better rest.

  • Graduates, Beware of the Feds!

    25 Jun 2009 | 1:16 pm
    With student lending volume growing at an unprecedented clip, many families are taking some comfort in the numerous repayment assistance programs that can come as a perk with some jobs. Most of which require government work.

  • Bills First, College Savings Much Later

    22 May 2009 | 9:45 am
    Parents put less money into college savings plans during the past year, according to new data released this week, perhaps learning the lesson that it's best to take care of yourself first before saving for your child's college expenses.
 
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  • The Marriage Gap for College Women Shrinks

    When my mother went to college in the 80s, many of the women in her class were looking for husbands. She was looking for a degree, and was able to complete it and get married. According to a new survey reported by Newsweek, women who obtain a degree are more ...

  • Why it is Still Important to Always Dress for Success

    A little effort in your outfits can go a long way in impressing others. Simply said, if you want respect and possible admiration from your co-workers and manager, dress professionally to work. Now I know your knowledge and skills are an important part of gaining your colleagues' praise, the fact ...

  • Sometimes the Ideal Pet is the Inanimate Kind

    As mentioned previously on Student Stuff, the dorms are not entirely welcoming of pets. And although there are some limited pet options for college-living situations, I'm a pretty big fan of the inanimate companion – they are easy to care for, make ways less noise than your electric ...

  • Has College Football Recruitment Gone too Far?

    Imagine being a middle-schooler. You’re only thirteen and not even sure which high-school you’re going to apply to, when all of a sudden the college of your dreams asks you to verbally commit to play football there. David Sills, a seventh grader from Bear, Delaware is the youngest person to ...

  • Taking a Gamble with Chat Roulette

    The Internet's newest pastime falls somewhere between strange live performance art,  unfiltered exhibition and video chat slot machine. Chat Roulette brings you face to face with an instant stranger, which you may click away at anytime with the "next" button, pairing you with another random video chat partner. The Chat Roulette pool ...
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  • 5 Reasons Not to be Discouraged by a Low SAT Score

    Steve Schwartz
    5 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am
    Every time SAT scores are sent out, I hear from many of you. Many of you will do great (congrats in advance!), but others might not do so great (congrats on having a few more months of SAT fun!).Enough doom and gloom, right? You want to hear the good news. Here are 5 reasons that a low SAT score on can actually be a good thing.Reason #1: You have at least a few months to study for an SAT retake.The SAT's given several times each year: October, November, December, January, March, May and June. You'll have plenty of time to prepare, especially since you're already familiar with the exam.Reason…

  • 5 Steps to Starting Your College Essay

    Steve Schwartz
    29 Jan 2010 | 6:00 am
    "Where do I start?!" is probably the most common question students have about the college essay. It's not like anything you've written before. It's not a MySpace blog post, and it's not an essay about "Great Expectations" or "Romeo and Juliet." It's something in-between: personal AND professional. How do you toe the line? I'll cover that combination in future blog posts. For now, here are 5 tips to help you start writing the dreaded college essay.1. Don't start at the beginning.Write any random potential anecdotes, details, or ideas as they come to you. You can work on connecting them later.

  • 5 Ways to Win the Hearts of College Admissions Deans

    Steve Schwartz
    22 Jan 2010 | 6:00 am
    Sometimes it can feel like the college admissions deans are the popular kids everyone wants to date. Here are 5 strategies to help you win the affections of your favorite admissions dean.1. Get a well-regarded alumnus to send a letter on your behalf.It's like having their closest friends vouch for you.2. Apply on the day the college begins taking applications.Be the first one to ask them to the prom and beat the competition.3. Win the hearts of teachers and employers to get killer rec letters.It'll make them jealous and wonder what their college is missing.4. If they "play hard to get" and…

  • Why the SAT is Like Monopoly

    Steve Schwartz
    15 Jan 2010 | 6:00 am
    Think board games and the SAT have nothing in common? At first glance, sure. However, some of the strategies that can help you win in Monopoly can also help you beat the SAT. Good luck to everyone taking it tomorrow!1. Mediterranean and Baltic almost aren't even worth buying.It takes money to make money. It's great to study for the SAT, but only studying a few minutes each day is barely even worth your time. The SAT's an all-or-nothing deal. Go for the most expensive properties possible (spend as much time studying as possible) in order to reap the biggest reward (a high SAT score).Similarly,…

  • How NOT to Write a College Essay

    Steve Schwartz
    8 Jan 2010 | 6:00 am
    Here are some of the most common mistakes students make, and why you should avoid them:Repeat info covered in another part of the application.Students often repeat themselves in the college essay "just to be safe." However, admissions officers have already read, or will read, the rest of your application. Reading the same thing twice is boring. Trust them to do their job and read the application as thoroughly as necessary. Give them some insight into your motivations and how they indicate your abilities. If you mentioned something briefly on the application, you can go into it in more detail…
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  • Student Loan Debt- HELP is here!

    ann
    8 Feb 2010 | 3:44 pm
    AidScholar is not only concerned about students paying for college, we are also here as a resource for those who have graduated. For those struggling to pay off student loans, check out this site http://www.ibrinfo.org/ to learn about Income Based Repayment plans and click to view the video below. Income Based Repayment Information

  • FAFSA Tips: Filling Out the FAFSA

    Mike
    26 Jan 2010 | 10:27 am

  • Partnership with the American Lung Association

    ann
    11 Jan 2010 | 5:11 pm
    To enhance our branding, PR, image, and most importantly, to give back to the community, AidScholar has partnered with the American Lung Association. We are proudly supporting and sponsoring the 2010 Cars for the Cure in Lake Mary, Florida on Saturday, February 6th 2010. Check out the website and the sponsor page for our logo listing at: Cars for the Cure

  • New Year Resolutions for the Student

    ann
    3 Jan 2010 | 10:46 am
    Here are a few suggested ad-tos for your New Year Resolutions list. 1.  I will study smarter, not harder. Students are often caught up with the frenzy of technology.  Make an effort to turn off that iPhone, iPod, TV, laptop, blackberry, blackjack, etc. and study more efficiently by avoiding distractions. 2.  I will pay attention in class. The more you pay attention in class, the less studying you will have to do later. It is so easy to dose off and get distracted, but at the end of the day, your professor is teaching you all you need to know.  The more you absorb, the less memorizing you…

  • Ways to make school work for you

    Mike
    23 Nov 2009 | 6:42 pm
    There are many benefits that students get while they are enrolled in school that every student should be aware of. Here are some recommendations from AidScholar to make school work for you in the long run: 1) Student credit cards- of course we do not recommend you load up on credit cards especially if you have loans to pay, but some credit card companies will offer credit cards with 0 % or no APR/interest so if you can be responsible and pay off the balance every month, a student credit card can be a great way to build your credit before going out in to the working world. 2) Discounts-…
 
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  • Student Loan Debt- HELP is here!

    ann
    8 Feb 2010 | 3:44 pm
    AidScholar is not only concerned about students paying for college, we are also here as a resource for those who have graduated. For those struggling to pay off student loans, check out this site http://www.ibrinfo.org/ to learn about Income Based Repayment plans and click to view the video below. Income Based Repayment Information

  • FAFSA Tips: Filling Out the FAFSA

    Mike
    26 Jan 2010 | 10:27 am

  • Partnership with the American Lung Association

    ann
    11 Jan 2010 | 5:11 pm
    To enhance our branding, PR, image, and most importantly, to give back to the community, AidScholar has partnered with the American Lung Association. We are proudly supporting and sponsoring the 2010 Cars for the Cure in Lake Mary, Florida on Saturday, February 6th 2010. Check out the website and the sponsor page for our logo listing at: Cars for the Cure

  • New Year Resolutions for the Student

    ann
    3 Jan 2010 | 10:46 am
    Here are a few suggested ad-tos for your New Year Resolutions list. 1.  I will study smarter, not harder. Students are often caught up with the frenzy of technology.  Make an effort to turn off that iPhone, iPod, TV, laptop, blackberry, blackjack, etc. and study more efficiently by avoiding distractions. 2.  I will pay attention in class. The more you pay attention in class, the less studying you will have to do later. It is so easy to dose off and get distracted, but at the end of the day, your professor is teaching you all you need to know.  The more you absorb, the less memorizing you…

  • Ways to make school work for you

    Mike
    23 Nov 2009 | 6:42 pm
    There are many benefits that students get while they are enrolled in school that every student should be aware of. Here are some recommendations from AidScholar to make school work for you in the long run: 1) Student credit cards- of course we do not recommend you load up on credit cards especially if you have loans to pay, but some credit card companies will offer credit cards with 0 % or no APR/interest so if you can be responsible and pay off the balance every month, a student credit card can be a great way to build your credit before going out in to the working world. 2) Discounts-…
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  • Bill Gates Praises Online Learning

    ttopor
    4 Feb 2010 | 8:46 am
    Bill Gates Praises Online Learning In Bill Gates’ recent 2010 annual letter, he states that many different elements of the Internet, including online video and interactive lessons, should be integrated into the curriculum of K-12 and higher education courses. Gates says that there needs to be a way to organize and rate all the educational content online, so that it’s specific to the student’s needs. If students are having trouble understanding certain material in the classroom, additional information and tutorials online can be assigned to help them with their studies. And if a student…

  • What Exactly is an Online Nursing Program?

    Sandra Proulx
    3 Feb 2010 | 5:41 am
    It’s no surprise that colleges are racing to offer more online programs to keep up with demand, but a recent study (which recommended that all nurses hold a bachelor of science in order to practice) is putting online nursing programs into high gear. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the number of online RN to BSN programs in the United States has grown by more than a third in the last two years. In 2007, there were 96 programs, and in 2009, that number jumped to 129. This news got me thinking. What exactly does an online nursing program entail? I took a look…

  • Study: Online Education in High Demand

    Sandra Proulx
    28 Jan 2010 | 8:06 am
    If I asked you to guess the top two factors that drove the growth of online education in the last couple years, what would you say? Surely the recession would be one. Bad economic times mean higher campus and online education enrollments - the lack of good jobs encourages more people to seek education and those currently employed want to improve their chances for advancement by advancing their education. The Sloan Consortium even has the data to back this up: 54% of colleges and universities reported that the economic downturn has increased demand for existing face-to-face courses. 66% of…

  • Online Life Balance Without Tears

    Sandra Proulx
    26 Jan 2010 | 8:30 am
    Below is a guest blog post from Tim Serey, Ph.D., Ashford University College students who enroll in online courses are often confronted with a number of time management issues that can affect their work-school-life balance. Here are seven specific tips that will help. Read everywhere. Take your books everywhere to catch 10 to 30 minutes here and there. Waiting to have the car oil changed? Read. Sitting in a doctor’s office? Read. Standing in a long line? Read. These seemingly small time increments mount up. Don’t procrastinate with deadlines. Successful online students learn not…

  • The Fastest Growing Jobs Requiring an Associates Degree

    Sandra Proulx
    21 Jan 2010 | 11:56 am
    With most unemployment rates up and few unemployment rates down, many workers are toying with the idea of pursuing a degree to make themselves more attractive to potential employers. The problem is, going back to school can be overwhelming and sometimes time-consuming, and if you need to care for your family or work a part- or full-time job in tandem, you may not have the bandwidth to commit to a bachelor’s or master’s degree program. The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently updated their list of fastest growing career opportunities over the next six years. It turns out that many…
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  • Top Electronic Essentials for Dorm

    This is part 4 of 6 on the dorm room essentials No dorm room isn’t complete without electronics.  In order to keep yourself entertained, as well as keep you going during the day, there are some electronics that you’re going to absolutely need. I made a small, yet simple list of items that you should consider for [...] Related posts:Dorm Room Bathroom Essentials This is part 1 of 6 on the dorm room... Clothing Essentials for College This is part 2 of 6 on the dorm room... Best Dorm Room Alarm Clocks Every once in a while, I like to point out...

  • Laundry Checklist for College

    This is part 3 of 6 on the dorm room essentials Sadly, you’re going to have to do laundry in college.  No longer can you rely on Mom, and Dad.  Now that you’ve become an adult, and you’re ready to live on your own, it’s absolutely essential that you bring even item necessary, when it comes [...] Related posts:Irons and Ironing Boards for a Dorm Whether you like it or not, you may find that... Making Laundry Easy for College Students As a college student or future college student, you may... Best College Laundry Bags When I was a college student, I found myself…

  • Clothing Essentials for College

    This is part 2 of 6 on the dorm room essentials When you’re ready to head off to college, you really don’t think about your clothes.  You’re probably just going to pack up a few shirts, and pants, acting like you’re going on a very long, extended vacation. While most students treat it this way, they [...] Related posts:Top Electronic Essentials for Dorm This is part 4 of 6 on the dorm room... Dorm Room Bathroom Essentials This is part 1 of 6 on the dorm room... What you need in your College Dorm Room Going off to college is both a very exciting and...

  • Dorm Room Bathroom Essentials

    This is part 1 of 6 on the dorm room essentials This summer, or any season really, it’s going to be time for you college students to head down to your dorm, and start unpacking.  If you were like me, you’re going to miss out on a lot of items, because you’re just not going to [...] Related posts:What you need in your College Dorm Room Going off to college is both a very exciting and... Bathroom Supplies for College Dorm No matter where you go to college, you’re going to... Dorm Room Storage Items You’re going to find that when you head to your...

  • Top 6 Computer Desk Chairs

    You’re going to soon find out that ever dorm room is going to need an office chair for your either your computer desk, or maybe you want one to watch the TV.  No matter what you’re going to use it for, you don’t want to purchase something cheap.  Instead, go out there, and find one [...] Related posts:Bean Bag Chairs for College If you haven’t been to college yet, or even you... Top 3 Educational Computer Games As a college student, you may find yourself with a... 3 Ways to Speed up your Computer Every college student is most likely going to have a...
 
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  • Are You Developing Meaningful Relationships?

    Jonathan Hilley
    14 Jan 2010 | 10:43 pm
    Are you developing meaningful relationships? A few months ago, I wrote a post titled “An Explosion of Networking Noise“. The crux of my argument was this: we don’t need any more communication platforms – plenty already exist. What we need is to learn how to use existing platforms to build and develop valuable relationships. This is something I’ve been thinking a lot about recently. Especially with the rise of personal branding, social networking, and most especially in this economic environment, where a powerful network can mean the difference between moving up…

  • Going to a Career Fair is Like…

    Jonathan Hilley
    12 Jan 2010 | 6:21 am
    “Going to a career fair is like looking for a soulmate at a singles bar.” ~ Seth Godin Seth’s writing is 100% brilliance. Today’s post is no exception… ______________________________________________________________________ Career fairs… are neither. Of course they don’t exist to help you plan or execute a career. Most of the organizations with booths are bottom fishing, looking for enough willing and able employees to fill established gaps in their companies. This is hiring on the hoof, wholesale filling of average jobs with people trying to be…

  • Can IQ Predict Career Success?

    Jonathan Hilley
    11 Jan 2010 | 6:37 am
    According to the latest research, IQ accounts for what portion of career success? A. 50 to 60 percent B. 35 to 45 percent C. 23 to 29 percent D. 15 to 20 percent E. Less than 10 percent The answer may shock you. The answer: between 4 and 10 percent. According to Daniel Goleman, IQ can influence the profession one enters. My IQ, for instance, is way too low for a career in astrophysics. But within a profession, IQ matters relatively little. So, what does matter when it comes to predicting career success? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

  • Failing a class? Write this letter to Mom and Dad.

    Jonathan Hilley
    8 Jan 2010 | 1:58 pm
    I wish I could take credit for what you are about to read, but I can’t. It comes from Robert Cialdini’s brilliant book, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion. If you are ever failing a class and need to break the bad news to Mom and Dad, send them this letter (if you’re a guy, you’re going to have to modify it just a bit): Dear Mother and Dad: Since I left for college I have been remiss in writing and I am sorry for my thoughtlessness in not having written before.  I will bring you up to date now, but before you read on, please sit down.  You are not to read any…

  • Essential Skills You’ll Never Learn in School

    Jonathan Hilley
    5 Jan 2010 | 5:10 pm
    When you make the jump from college to career, one thing becomes blatantly obvious: the skills that are vital to your success in the real world are not the skills you learned in school. In fact, these “success skills” are so different that it actually makes you angry to think about what else you could have done with that $100,000 you spent on college – like taking that 12 month world tour you’ve always dreamed about. Think about it…was Advanced English useful? No, not if you’re a copywriter. In fact, many writers have to be re-trained to write at an 8th grade level. That’s…
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  • Student Loan Consolidation - Will It Lower My Mthly Payment?

    Studenthere
    8 Feb 2010 | 6:49 am
    By the time I finish school next year, I figure I will owe the following in sub/unsub student loans: $12,990.02 2.875% (Student loan deferred from last time I was in school, 82 mths (of the 120) left in payment term.) $10,884.10 6.80% $13,000.00 6.80% I used the payment estimator and it said my monthly payment will [...]

  • Student Loan Consolidation? What Advice Do U Have?

    Studenthere
    6 Feb 2010 | 6:59 am
    What can you tell me about student loan consolidation? any advice? I have about $22, 000 so far but will probably be going back to school still. If I get any other loans how will that affect my consolidation?? HELP!!

  • Question About Student Loan Consolidation…?

    Studenthere
    27 Jan 2010 | 6:59 am
    What loan consolidation companies have you had really good or really bad experiences with? Do you have any suggestions for consolidating student loans?

  • Looking For Private Student Loan Consolidation?

    Studenthere
    25 Jan 2010 | 6:54 am
    Having trouble finding companies to consolidate private student loans.

  • Student Loan Consolidation Vs. Rehabiliation?

    Studenthere
    21 Jan 2010 | 7:06 am
    My student loan is currently in consolidation. I hadn’t realized that I could’ve rehab’d it and eventually it would come off of my credit report after 9 months of on time payments. Now I don’t qualify for rehab b/c its not in default anymore since I consolidated it. Is there any way I can [...]
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  • University vs. College: Is there a difference?

    Natalie Hikel
    5 Feb 2010 | 10:24 am
    Are you like me, lying awake at night, pondering the great questions of the universe, wondering what is the difference between a university and a college? (Or, is there a difference?) If so, then fret no more, you will rest easy tonight! I have used the terms “college” and “university” interchangeably on this blog and I figured I owed it to you to research the differences and share what I learned. I learned that I was right all along… well, kind of. I always thought the differences between the two was that a university is made up of various colleges (College of Arts and Humanities,…

  • It’s not over ‘till it’s over – no time for senioritis

    Natalie Hikel
    4 Feb 2010 | 12:56 pm
    It’s February. That means less than four months of high school left for most seniors. College applications are in, standardized testing is over, and the last semester is breezing by. Naturally that means time to slack off and screw around, right?! Wrong. So wrong. Be afraid, be very afraid of a potentially dangerous and extremely contagious condition going around – SENIORITIS. I get it. It’s your last semester ever of high school. You probably filled your schedule with as many PE and art credits as allowed (I seem to recall taking Ceramics II and Country Line Dancing) and you…

  • The Importance of Extracurricular Activities

    Whitney Green
    3 Feb 2010 | 10:35 am
    True, good grades and high test scores will help you get into college.  But there is another component to having an attractive college application—extracurricular activities.  So what is an extracurricular activity?  It is simply any activity outside of your academic work.  Many assume that extracurricular activities are limited to school clubs.  Wrong! Extracurriculars include anything from volunteering to athletics, from a part time job to internships or to playing in a band. Extracurricular activities help reveal who you are as a person.  They highlight your non-academic interests…

  • Private Loans for College – Borrow Cautiously

    Natalie Hikel
    1 Feb 2010 | 10:55 am
    Jump ahead to May. You’re all set for college.  You got in to your dream school, you filled out your FAFSA long ago, and now you’re ready to get your financing in order.  Except that your tuition and room and board and other costs add up to more than the amount of federal loans you are eligible for… Wait, what?!  There are maximum limits placed on federal loans (generally, $5,500 as a freshman, $6,500 as a sophomore, and $7,500 as a junior and senior).  So what are you supposed to do to cover the rest of your costs?  Enter private loans. Private loans are student loans but the…

  • Federal loans for college

    Natalie Hikel
    29 Jan 2010 | 8:01 am
    Alright folks, it’s more student loan talk today.  Don’t be intimidated, whether it’s a DVD, a sweater, lunch money, or a library book, we’ve all borrowed something, ergo* we have all had loans.  The main catch of a loan is that you have to return what you borrow, and unlike a library book, which you return all in one piece, with student loans you return what you borrow bit by bit.  But because student loan lenders allow you to return what you borrow at a slow pace, they charge you interest.   Instead of borrowing a private or personal loan directly from a bank,…
 
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  • Obama’s Student Loan Reform Plan Unveiled at His State of Union Address

    admin
    1 Feb 2010 | 7:54 pm
    President Obama had a lot to say during his recent state of union address, and whether you thought his ideas were good or bad, his student loan reform plans are very good news for college students with seemingly endless amounts of student debt. Whether you fall in the category of having multiple student loans to payback, or you’re repaying a student loan consolidation, it seems that you may soon have legislation in place that may actually save you some money over the life of your loans. Obama’s student loan reform plan boils down to several key points which I’ve summarized below:…

  • Student Loans are in Demand like Never Before in 2010

    admin
    22 Jan 2010 | 9:56 am
    As most other types of lending have virtually dried up in the past two years, student loans are on the rise at a record pace. This almost ensures that student loan consolidations will be up in the coming years as these student loans become eligible for repayment. Mortgages, auto loans, credit cards and other lines of credit are tougher to get than ever. Banks are still a bit cautious in terms of lending to consumers in this down economy, but the same can’t be said for the student loan lending market. Student loans are more popular than ever as laid off workers return to school to further…

  • Start of a New Year–Once Again it’s FAFSA Time

    admin
    8 Jan 2010 | 7:31 pm
    If you are a college student or will be one in 2010, now is the time to begin thinking about completing your FAFSA, or your Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This form must be completed by any student who plans on using federal student loans or receiving federal grants from the U.S. government. Even if you do not plan to use federal student loans to cover some, or all, of your college expenses this year, it’s still a good idea to submit a FAFSA because you may qualify for free grant money. A common mistake made by many college students is waiting until the last minute to file…

  • New Loan Forgiveness Program for Law School Students

    admin
    1 Dec 2009 | 11:34 am
    Have you ever thought about going back to school to get your law degree? Well now is the perfect time thanks to two colleges that have introduced brand new loan forgiveness programs to law students. Essentially what this means is that your student loans will be forgiven simply by obtaining your law degree and finding a job in the public service sector. Public interest lawyers may earn less than those working for private law firms, but the amount of student loan savings is significant enough in most cases to make it all worth it. The two participating universities are the University of…

  • Easy Guide to Paying Off Student Loans: 7 Tips

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    24 Nov 2009 | 4:06 am
    At present, debt is a common problem for almost everyone. People are looking for ways to get an answer to the most frequently asked question “how to pay off bills?”. A recent survey conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics demonstrates that 50% of existing college graduates carry student loans and the average amount of student loan debt is $10,000. The average cost of college education rises at two times the inflation rate, which is really a matter of concern. With the hike in college education expenses, it is tough for college aspirants to obtain sufficient grants and…
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