by K- | Sep 15, 2014 | College Students, High School Students, Life Skills, Study Skills
I thought today I’d post a quick, simple and green tutorial for creating a desk organizer from an old iPhone box. My family upgraded our iPhones recently, leaving several of these boxes laying around. They are such nice boxes that I had to come up with some...
by K- | Sep 1, 2014 | College Students, Study Abroad, Technology, Travel
Welcome to Part I of my series, Studying and Living Abroad, where I’ll be highlighting all of my tips and tricks that my experience living (and studying) overseas has taught me. Check out the whole series here. Moving abroad is a big step, only made harder if...
by K- | Aug 12, 2014 | College Students, High School Students, Job Search, Money Matters, Study Skills
I’ve never met anyone who didn’t like free stuff. So here’s a list of some things that you may not have known you have access to – for free! Local Libraries: Not only do most localities offer free access to books, but many now offer physical...
by K- | Jul 23, 2014 | College Students, Study Skills
Congrats! You got into a great school and are ready to hit the books. I know you knew how to study in high school (you got into college didn’t you?), but studying in college is a bit different. You have a lot more independence, and with that independence comes...
by K- | Jul 10, 2014 | Applying to College, College Students, High School Students, Loans & Funding, Testing
Yes, you read that correctly. I did graduate with my undergraduate degree in two years. While I always thought of it as an accomplishment, its real significance was lost on me – until I started talking about it. Not everyone can get a big scholarship, but...
by K- | Jun 23, 2014 | Applying to College, College Resumes, College Students, High School Students, Jobs & Internships, Resumes & Cover Letters
Asking for a recommendation can be tricky and intimidating – but it doesn’t have to be. The best advice I can give about asking for a recommendation is this: make doing so as easy as possible for the recommender. This means: 1. Asking for a...