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Late night studies, dorm rooms, pizzas… all this is a given in college life, so are the use of credit cards in college. Swiping off plastic money for a purchase doesn’t completely let you realize how much you are spending and by the time you finish college, you are left with huge debts from your [...]
Nature Hike with a Picnic
If you are running low on cash and your significant other does not mind going outdoors then a nature hike is a great idea. You will spend quality time with one another because it will give you plenty of time to have discussions and witness the beauty that nature has [...]
Gold and silver have maintained their appeal throughout time due to their rarity, beauty, and as mediums to receive goods and services. As a college student you should consider buying gold and silver bullion as both an investment and as a hedge against economic turmoil and inflation. As students we do not usually have the [...]
Keep it Simple
Remember that your resume is not a term paper for your English class so keep it simple. Flowery use of words can send a sign to your potential employer that you are trying to compensate for a lack of meaningful activities by adding filler to your resume. Also, employers have thousands of [...]
You Could Learn a Second Language
When you go to study abroad, you will most likely end up in nation where most of the citizens do not speak English as their first language. This is the perfect opportunity to focus on learning a new language that will make you extremely marketable when you apply for [...]
If you are interested in making money in college then fiverr.com and goferr.com might be for you. Fiverr.com allows individuals to provide a variety of services such as writing, graphic design, advertising, technology, and much more. Fiverr.com allows users to pay you five dollars for services while
After searching for some easy ways to make money online I stumbled across surveyspaid.com and was a bit skeptical at first. I really could not believe that a company would pay me to sit at home and fill out surveys in my boxers but in the end I was pleasantly surprised.
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The cost of a college education has been increasing at an alarming rate over the past two decades. College tuition has risen 8% each year since the early 1980s and the average debt of a graduate of a four year university was $25,250 in 2010. These numbers are staggering and may be some students are [...]
Are You Actually Studying?
I remember during my freshman year of college I would spend hours with my book open and my laptop on. Needless to say, my laptop got more attention than my textbook and the two hours that I thought I spent studying actually equated to about 15 minutes of true study time. [...]
This past week I was sitting in my molecular biology class and we were asked what profession we wanted to enter upon graduating from college. Many students in the class stated that they wanted to be physicians, only to hear chuckles coming from their fellow classmates. Although it was rude to laugh at the goals [...]
It is always harder to repay back your loan, if you have not planned from beforehand. The situation is more difficult for the fresh graduates, since many of them take out student loans to continue their education. You may not have considered about your repayment options, while you still had to cope with your studies. [...]
While students across the US are getting back into the swing of things of their semesters, there are a number of other things that are keeping the young students in the news. Their worries and stress factors include a lot of things other than their studies and semesters. The US students are borrowing dramatically to [...]
The new budget deal between Obama and Congress may have disastrous consequences for lower income students. Funding for the Pell grant has been cut and will result in 100,000 students who were previously able to receive the Pell grant becoming ineligible. Students who were able to receive the Pell grant for 18 semesters can now [...]
I remember when I was in high school searching the internet for any scholarships that did not require me to write an essay. When I actually did find one that did not require an essay, I had to make a video, sing a song or do something [...]
Do you still use that ipod from 2006 or old smartphone that you have tucked away in your dresser? If you answered no to either of these questions then you may want sell these items on glyde.com. Glyde.com is an online marketplace that focuses on electronics, books, and dvds The [...]
What is Direct Loans Consolidation?
I know that you have probably heard of people refinancing their mortgage. Consolidation is like refinancing your mortgage, but with student loan debt instead. Consolidation combines multiple student loan monthly payments into one monthly payment and often lowers the interest rate. Consolidating student loans is a great strategy [...]
Transportation is very important for college students because many of us have work and extracurricular activities that we must attend. For students who attend colleges in smaller cities, a car is a must have for transportation. To make your search for finding an affordable car [...]
Student debt is on the rise and is expected to top 1 trillion dollars this year. The average college graduate has $25,000 in debt and many students who go to the most expensive colleges have over $100,00 in debt when they walk across the stage at graduation. Many colleges and universities are charging [...]
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Internships are important and it is imperative that you choose the right ones for you. I did not pick the correct one my freshman year and I was miserable. Thank God that it paid really well. So that you do not make the same mistake that I did, here are a few tips [...]
I recently went to the thrift store to look for ties for my upcoming interviews. While on my hunt, I found a regimental tie that was green, yellow, and blue striped. The tie was also 100% silk and made by the vintage designer Jack Krawcheck. I was able to buy this tie for [...]
If you are interested in making some extra money while in college then you may find working as a virtual assistant enticing. Virtual assistants can handle specialized daily tasks and administrative support tasks. They do it from their own office or dorm room. [...]
Time management is challenging for college students because we have so many tasks to do at once. These tasks include but are not limited to classes, sports, clubs, and work. There are many
If you are a student looking to make some money in college then you should try flipping websites. Flipping websites is starting a website, improving it, and selling it at a higher price. You can also buy existing websites and sell them at a higher [...]
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I recently came across the concept of binary options trading. It is extremely easy for college students to learn and the money needed to open a binary options account is usually $100 to $200. If you want to make money in college then this is an option for you because you do [...]
You Need an Idea and Keyword Research
You may have just read the title and though to yourself that there is no way that you will be able to make your own website. However, it is very possible and if I was able to do it then so can you. When I [...]
Include Your Contact Information
Your Contact information for your college resume should include your name, preferably in bold. You should make sure to add your phone number and email address as well. Remember to use a business appropriate email address. Employers will not want to hire you if they see hotmama@yahoo.com(I hope [...]
Internships are a way to make money in college while learning valuable skills that will help you when you leave college and join the workforce. You are essentially killing two birds with one stone. Internships are one of the best jobs for college students to have because your performance during [...]
A college degree is a great investment, as long as you are spending a reasonable amount of money to attain it. Paying off student loans becomes difficult when you are $200,000 in debt as soon as you walk across the graduation stage. This is why you should never [...]
Make Money in College by Doing Laundry for Other Students
We all know that college classes and extracurricular activities can be demanding. So demanding in fact that many students do not have the time to take care of the simple things such as doing laundry. You can take advantage of this situation [...]
Are you interested in finding ways to make money in college? A few months ago I came across caschcrate.com, a site that allows anyone to fill out surveys and offers for free. You receive money for each survey that you fill out. Cashcrate.com adds up the money from [...]
We all know that the United States economy has been rocky since 2007 and it has taken a heavy toll on recent college graduate’s chances for employment. To help increase your competitiveness in the job market, a few basic things can be done while you are [...]
Buy Older Editions of Textbooks
College textbooks are notorious for being expensive and depending on your major, they could end up costing you over $1000 per academic year. The newer editions of text books seem to come out yearly and usually only differ from the older editions in some menial aspect [...]
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