Archive for August, 2008

Paul Fang Interview – Successful Student Series

Friday, August 29th, 2008 Posted in Interviews | Comments Off

The Successful Student Series is an assortment of interviews with students who have worked hard and earned degrees from top universities. The purpose of this series is to learn about ... Read more..

Cal Newport Interview – Student Success Series

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 Posted in Interviews | Comments Off

The Successful Student Series is an assortment of interviews with students who have worked hard and earned degrees from top universities. The purpose of this series is to learn ... Read more..

Back-to-School Hacks

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008 Posted in Productivity | 1 Comment »

Here are some popular student hacks to help you get ready for the Fall semester: How to Choose a Professor Learn tips on how to choose classes and professors this semester. Where to ... Read more..

8 Unconventional Student Research Projects

Monday, August 18th, 2008 Posted in Fun, Research | Comments Off

As the Fall semester approaches, it's time to start thinking of potential research projects to focus on this year. Here are some unconventional student research projects to get your creative ... Read more..

David Rakoff: On College and Writing

Thursday, August 14th, 2008 Posted in Interviews | Comments Off

I was very honored this week to interview one of my favorite writers - David Rakoff. Rakoff is a regular contributor to NPR's This American Life, and writes for New York ... Read more..

The Pros and Cons of Recording Your Class Lectures

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008 Posted in Study Help | 2 Comments »

I've only used an MP3 recorder a couple times in my college career, and these were for classes where my professor would spit out tons of information in a brief ... Read more..

Application Timetable for Graduate School

Monday, August 11th, 2008 Posted in College | 1 Comment »

If you're thinking about going to graduate school, you should begin planning at least 15 months before the program starts. Here is a typical application timetable: June to August Think about what type ... Read more..

How to Add RAM to Your Brain – 8 Memory Hacks

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008 Posted in Brain Hacks, Memorization, Study Help | 2 Comments »

You can instantly retrieve more information faster and easier by memorizing data in organized patterns. Here are 8 ways to make information cement in your mind: 1. Acronyms I’ve used acronyms throughout ... Read more..

How to Start Remembering Everything You Read

Friday, August 1st, 2008 Posted in Book Report, Books, Reading | 1 Comment »

Here are some various strategies to help you start remembering what you're reading: Write Summaries in Your Textbook Summarizing your reading causes your mind to comprehend, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information better. ... Read more..