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Don't Go to College to Learn

Posted October 6, 2009 - 05:00 by Philip Brewer

Life Hacks, Career Building

Socrates

There are good reasons to go to college. And, if you do go to college, you will no doubt learn a lot. But you can learn anywhere — and probably learn more, better, and faster if you do so on your own. If you choose to go to college, make sure you know what you're paying for.

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Can You Save Money by Renting Textbooks?

Posted September 4, 2009 - 17:10 by Xin Lu

Budgeting

Chegg

When I went to college it was unheard of to rent textbooks, but a number of outfits such as Chegg, Campus Book Rentals, and BookRenter.com have sprung up in the last few years that allow students to rent good quality textbooks at a fraction of the purchase price. As an experiment, I checked out these sites to see if it is really worthwhile to rent a textbook and here are my findings with real examples.

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How to find the cheapest college textbooks

Posted March 5, 2009 - 08:50 by Paul Michael

Frugal Living, Shopping

College books

I’m not in college any more, thank goodness, but I remember every penny-pinching moment. Some days I hardly had enough money for food, mainly because the materials and textbooks I had to buy ripped a hole in my pocket the size of the Grand Canyon. And so I’m always on the lookout for ways to help out college students. Today, I found two.

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Back to School: The Case for majoring in English

Posted August 22, 2008 - 15:46 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Career Building

This time of year college recruiters and counselors at both traditional and online colleges are selling students on the 'majors come lately': Criminal Justice, Business, Child Development, Information Technology, etc. But these majors are a one way ticket to a very specific job market that might not be there when you graduate and some are expensive to get into. Enter the tried and true English major. More bang for your buck. More options later.

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Welcome to the Real World - My Best Advice for New Graduates

Posted June 16, 2008 - 01:20 by Xin Lu

Personal Finance, Career and Income, General Tips

I graduated from college just three years ago, so the confusion and anxiety I felt after graduating college is still quite fresh in my mind. I moved out of my parents' house a week after graduation and started at my new job, and since then I have learned a lot of things about the "real world". Here are some of my best advice for you new graduates who are transitioning from the safe structured environment of school to a seemingly infinitely larger world.

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Timeless Tips For College Students

Posted May 16, 2008 - 10:55 by Julie Rains

Life Hacks

Want to get good grades in college or help your favorite student thrive? My older sister gave me what I still consider the single best piece of advice on how to do well in college. Struggling College Student of College Survival Tools agrees, and has more timeless and contemporary tips.

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Book Review: The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Financial Aid for College (Second Edition)

Posted May 8, 2008 - 07:11 by Linsey Knerl

Personal Finance, Career and Income, Consumer Affairs

You don’t have to be a complete idiot to need a little guidance in matters of finding and securing money for college. But just in case you are, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Financial Aid for College is the perfect roadmap to the financial aid process. (And it works pretty well for the rest of us, too!)

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6 Ways to Pay Less Money For A College Degree

Posted March 5, 2008 - 11:42 by Linsey Knerl

Personal Finance, Career and Income

A four-year college degree can be one of the most expensive purchases in a person’s lifetime. In fact, many hard-working professionals continue to pay for their college education long after graduation. Here are six ways you can expect to pay less money for a traditional four-year college degree.

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School Bookstores Can't Afford Cheap Textbooks

Posted January 31, 2008 - 11:11 by Thursday Bram

Shopping

Textbooks

I'm taking just one course this semester, with just one reasonably priced textbook. According to the back cover, the price was $29.95, but that isn't the price I paid. I purchased a brand new copy at Amazon.com for $19.77. I could have bought it for $15.89 but I would have lost out on free shipping.

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Sit in on a Class at MIT for Free!

Posted January 30, 2008 - 19:37 by Linsey Knerl

Frugal Living, Lifestyle, Career Building, Technology

What do John Hopkins, the University of Notre Dame, and Osaka University of Japan have in common? They all offer free access to their online instruction, along with course outlines, notes, and video classes. Assuming that you just want the knowledge and could care less about the official college credit, you might enjoy this resource to get some of the best online instruction for absolutely no money.

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