This is Seth Godin’s new phenomenal ebook, “What Matters Now” Seth Godin brought together 70 visionaries (anywone from bestselling writer Elizabeth Gilbert to technology mastermind Gina Trapani), to come up with ideas for where we’re heading to 2010. This is a really knockout book, and obviously it’s for free. It’s for you to spread, if you find it useful.
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Looking for Online Scholarship Money?
College Advice: For those looking for online scholarship money?
Safety Tips for College Students
Safety Tips for College Students: your physical safety and security, at college, is essential. Remember to protect your digital identity as well.
College Life Tip: Know Your College Portal System
Your college will have some type of Online Portal System. These are used, campus-wise, to access: courses, financial aid information, student accounts, tuition bills and payment records, account holds, course calendars, research, library databases, career services, student organizations information, athletic info and schedules, residential life essentials, public safety notices, and much more. Not to mention, courses you take online.
Study Plan: Does NOT Include Computer Games
Sure, at college, they will tell you to manage your time, be careful to make a balanced class schedule, and warn you not to take too many credits at once. What they might not tell you is: do not install ANY games on your computer!
College Life Tips: Driving and Cellphone Use
College Life Tips suggests you DO NOT use your cellphone while driving-ever! Pull over, put the car in park, then use your phone. According to The New York Times, extensive research shows the dangers of distracted driving. Studies say that drivers using phones are 4 times as likely to cause a crash as other drivers, and the likelihood that they will crash is equal to that of someone with a .08% blood alcohol level, the point at which drivers are generally considered intoxicated.
Dorm Essentials: Noise Canceling Headphones
Noise canceling headphones, a dorm essential, will be well worth the investment, when you are trying to study, while your roommate has friends over. Check out a full range of prices and styles. Oh, and these types of headphones, also work great on long air flights.
College Life Tips: iPhone Apps
Scouting around the iTunes App Store, I found a couple of interesting apps. This one is great for the Education Major: Voice Toddler Cards is a collection of flashcards for your child or student to study. The picture flashcards ‘talk’ in English or Spanish AND you can even add your own voice to any flashcard.
College Essential:Printer cartridges vs. quick print shops
The other day, right when I needed my printer for an urgent print, the black cartridge went dry. I dashed to the local drug store and paid $30.78 including state tax for a black printer cartridge.
