Archive for January, 2008

How to Conclude an Essay Exam in 5 Minutes

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008 Posted in Writing, Essay Help, English | 1 Comment »

As an English major in college, I had my share of essay exams. I usually kept an eye on the clock when writing, but I’ve definitely had moments when I ran ... Read more..

10 Foods to Sneak into the Library to Improve Your Productivity

Monday, January 28th, 2008 Posted in Productivity, Study Help | 1 Comment »

When I visit the library for research, I’m most efficient if I plan on staying there for as long as I can. I don’t want to leave until I accomplish certain ... Read more..

Link Friday - January 25, 2008

Friday, January 25th, 2008 Posted in Links | No Comments »

Okay, it's time to bring Link Friday back! These are some of my favorite links this week: The Ultimate Student Resource List Lifehack.org compiles a huge list of great online resources for students. How ... Read more..

Where to Buy Cheap College Textbooks - 29 Nifty Websites

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008 Posted in Books, Online Resources | 8 Comments »

Classes are starting up for me this week, so that means I need to start ordering my textbooks. Buying textbooks is always a pain because of the inflated costs involved. Last ... Read more..

Learn Researching Skills with Carnegie Mellon Library Arcade

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008 Posted in Online Resources | 1 Comment »

Carnegie Mellon Libraries launched a Library Arcade to help students learn basic researching strategies. These games are still in development, so they're looking for some comments and suggestions. ... Read more..

The Best Fiction and Nonfiction Books of 2007

Monday, January 21st, 2008 Posted in Books, Book Report, Brain Hacks | 3 Comments »

If you're a book lover like me, you're going to want to check out these lists of best fiction and nonfiction books published in 2007. I've also included some book titles ... Read more..

Don’t Spend a Dime on Textbooks with TextSwap.com

Monday, January 14th, 2008 Posted in Online Resources | 3 Comments »

I usually buy my textbooks used to save money, but I recently found out about TextSwap.com: a website that connects students together so they can trade their textbooks – instead ... Read more..

How to Save Time in School

Thursday, January 10th, 2008 Posted in Productivity | 2 Comments »

Here are some easy ways to help you save time – and stay more productive when the Spring semester begins: Get up 30 minutes early. By simply waking up 30 minutes earlier, ... Read more..

8 Google Gadgets to Keep You Organized in 2008

Monday, January 7th, 2008 Posted in Online Resources | 1 Comment »

I use my Google personalized page to help me stay organized on a daily basis.  Here are my 8 favorite gadgets that I use regularly: Google Calendar Google Calendar is one of ... Read more..

3 Breathing Exercises to Help You Reduce Stress

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008 Posted in Relax | No Comments »

While on Winter break, I’ve been spending a lot of time with my family. I’ve also been trying to catch up on some reading. Lately, I’ve been reading Dr. Weil’s ... Read more..