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So You Think You’re a Journalist? Check Out These FREE Online Courses From Renowned Universities!
Courses from Michigan State University (All FREE): I. What is news? This course will guide you through the basic elements of professional journalism and the news values and ethics of covering real-world issues and events. The overview and examples of the types of news coverage helps introduce the different types of journalism, such as social… Read More
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Learn the Soft Skills That Employers Look for in Any Job!
A. PRESENTATION & PUBLIC SPEAKING Introduction to Public Speaking — University of Washington — Enroll for FREE! In this course, students will learn how to organize talks clearly, write them memorably, and deliver them confidently. By the end of the course, you should be able to significantly reduce your fear of public speaking, use rehearsal… Read More
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Want to Start Your Own Business? Here Are Online Classes to Take Before Launching Your Startup
Starting a business is not easy, but it’s not impossible! Do you have a vision that you’re passionate about, or an idea that you’ve kept dormant for years despite it coming back to you year after year? Why not create a business around it? It’s time to conquer your fear and expand your dreams! Here… Read More
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Want to Improve Your Writing? Take These FREE Online Courses From Renowned Universities!
Courses From BerkeleyX: Effective Business Writing – FREE to Audit! This course will help you learn to organize your writing so the process of composing a business letter, email, or report is smoother and faster. Learn how to choose the best format for your message, organize the information so it’s easy to read, and condense… Read More
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Resources for College Students | Academics, Campus Life, Health & Wellness, Money & Finances
Academics 3 Fun and Creative Ways to Study for Exams 6 Note-Taking Skills You Need to Master in College 6 Simple but Proven Study Tips 8 Note-Taking Tips for College Students Best Ways to Boost Your Grade after Failing an Exam How to Ace Multiple Choice Tests How to Ace Take-Home Exams Study Tips: 7… Read More
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Say Hello to Tello Mobile — First Month FREE, Then Crazy Low Rates!
Are you tired of paying for unused minutes and rates increasing without your consent? Are you constantly checking to see if you went “over” the limits when you’re already limited by your coverage? With Tello, what you see is what you get — there are no surprises (except good ones!). Tello offers new, unbeatable prices… Read More
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How I Paid Off $27,000 in Student Loans in 3 Years (And How You Can Do Better!)
*Updated January 31, 2020 In May of 2015, I graduated from college with $27,000 in loans — not terrible, but much more than I would have liked. When I stepped into the “real world,” paying off the loans was the last thing on my mind. In fact, it didn’t hit me until I got a… Read More
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Zipcar and Ford’s ‘Students with Drive’ Program Helps Student Organizations Fuel Positive Change
Over the past six years, Zipcar and Ford Motor Company have driven the “Students with Drive” grant program to success, donating more than $1 million and helping more than 400 student organizations across the U.S. The program seeks to further the efforts of – and reward – student organizations that are making positive impacts both… Read More
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The Top 100 Universities in the U.S. Based on Post-Graduation Earnings to Tuition Ratio
How much money can I make 10 years from now, and how much would I have to spend on tuition to make that amount? These are important questions that prospective college students should keep in mind when choosing a school. Unfortunately, while students have many ways to compare prospective higher education choices, few tools focus… Read More
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The Top 100 Universities in the U.S. Based on Post-Graduation Liquidity
How much money will I have in my wallet 10 years from now? That is a question prospective college students should keep in mind when choosing a school. Unfortunately, while students have many ways to compare prospective higher education choices, few tools focus on the numbers that matter most, as in, how different a college… Read More
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The Ultimate Guide to Finding Cheap College Textbooks
*Updated February 3, 2020 Here’s the scenario that plays out all too often: Incoming freshmen and their parents focus on what to bring to college, where to get the best deals on laptops and dorm-room essentials, and whether to rent or buy their dorm room refrigerator. Students head off to college, get settled in, start… Read More
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Salary Negotiation Tips: From a Dreaded Confrontation to a Doable Conversation
Salary negotiation (or asking for a raise) can be scary, but what needs to be done must be done. You shouldn’t settle for less than you deserve, and you shouldn’t fear asking for more if you truly believe that you deserve it. Remember, your salary is a compensation for your work, a reflection of your… Read More
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Reviewing Applications: How to Spot the Right Candidates
So you are hiring for a position and have completed the first step of creating a job posting (the right way). Now that you’ve received hundreds of applications, how do you sort through them all? Moreover, how do you ensure that you pick the right candidates? REVIEWING APPLICATIONS Before you start reviewing the applications, you… Read More
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Create a Job Posting the Right Way: Finding the Perfect Interns for Your Internship
It takes talent to find the right talents for a position you want to fill. Do you have a position for which you need to hire interns? The first thing you need to do, obviously, is to sit with your team and discuss the game plan. What kind of interns are you looking for? How… Read More
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Everything You Need to Know About the Dean’s List
If you’re in college or will be, you’ve likely heard of the Dean’s List. What is it, why should students care, and how do you get your name on the list? Keep reading to find out! What is the Dean’s List? (n) a list of students recognized for academic achievement during a semester by the… Read More
