Category: Finances
21st Century 21-Year Old or: How I Learned to Embrace $7.75 Beers
“I find I’m so excited, I can barely sit still or hold a thought in my head. I think it’s the excitement only a free man can feel, a free man at the start of a long journey whose conclusion is uncertain.” – Red, “The Shawshank Redemption” (The following diary takes creative license in formulating [...]
The Four Awful Jobs You’ll Have in College
No matter what soulless job you choose, you’ll undoubtedly learn timeless lessons: the value of an honest day’s work, the real worth of a dollar, and how incredibly rude people are to each other. And maybe it’ll teach you to be nicer to your server.
The Truth About E-textbooks
The widespread use of e-readers and tablet computers has revolutionized the way we consume media. Newspapers, magazines, journals, and books are getting swept up in the tidal wave of digitalization. Seemingly the one section of the market that’s lagging behind is textbooks. It seems strange, since college students are the ones who would most benefit from cheaper books that take up less space.
There are many questions to consider before you buy your first e-textbook. I’m going to break them down into a couple categories, so that you can decide for yourself whether or not ebooks are the right choice for you.
Keep Your Sanity When Apartment Hunting With Friends
The truth is, apartment hunting with potential roommates is a fine art, and there are definitely some things you learn along the way that would’ve been incredibly useful if you had known beforehand. Be sure to have a maximum rent before hand, stick to your list, agree on a minimum list of requirements, and constantly re-evaluate what you are looking for and you should be ok.
Put Your Student ID To Work: 35 Student Discounts To Take Advantage Of
When it comes to advertising, college students are some of the most sought-after customers. Yet most students fail to realize how that little strip of plastic they carry around every day can save them hundreds of dollars over the course of their college career. There are countless food, entertainment, and apparel retailers that provide discounts [...]
Understanding The Higher Education Bubble [Infographic}
At the simplest level, a college degree costs more every year, yet is worth progressively less. And like any speculative boom, there’s always a bust that follows. After that, things get a little more complicated. Thankfully, Education News has put together an incredible two-part infographic series which explains the facts surrounding the speculative bubble.
