Sometimes I get a little disappointed with my life. I start to look at all the work I have on my plate and it gets overwhelming. I see so many important things that need to get done and I dread
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How To Make College Into Big Money After You Graduate
You can turn college into a huge money maker. Here is the thing that most college sales folks (teacher, counselors, etc.) won’t tell you: big money is not a given. These folks will tell you that “college is an investment”
The Ultimate Guide To Build A Personal Website
What is the most important personal advertising tool you have as a student? I know you’ve probably heard you need a good resume. That’s what everyone is telling you, right? That’s wrong. Sure… it can help to have a
How To Save Tens Of Thousands of Dollars On College
There was a time when virtually any college education you could get was a good investment. College degrees were so unpopular that just having a college degree put you in a great position to get a good job. These days
Minimalist Back To School Ritual
A new backpack is not going to decide your academic success. Duh. Right? You already know this but I feel the need to say it. A new backpack will not improve your social life. It will not improve your grades.
5 Random Things You Should Think About Before Going To College
College can be awesome. It can be inspiring. It can be fun. High school may have sucked but college is different. You’re given the opportunity to make decisions for yourself and the result can be extraordinary. It can be a
The Bare Minimum College Supplies
Here at Smart Student Secrets we’re all about getting the most out of the least. When most students shop for college they get a bit over enthusiastic. They end up with piles of stuff that never gets used. Despite that,
Shopping For College Doesn’t Have To Suck
I’m writing this article in response to a question a reader sent me. He was responding to my article on keeping a budget in college. The reader is a high school student concerned about all the costs of college. He
Freshman Cliches Don’t Have To Be Your College Reality
Do what everyone else does if you want to end up where everyone else ends up. This applies particularly well to freshman year in college. The biggest difference between college and high school is your own choices. You suddenly have
A College Degree Is Worthless Without This…
A college degree is worthless?!?? Am I crazy? A study blogger suggesting that a college degree isn’t everything and a can of Red Bull probably sounds a bit strange. Forgive me but I am a bit strange. I consider that