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Monthly Archives: July 2008

The Right Ways to Hold Down a Job in College

Posted on Wednesday July 16, 2008

It’s a place no college student wants to be, but a place nearly every college student finds him or herself at one point or another: strapped for cash and at the most inopportune time possible. It is precisely at these moments that college students begin entertaining the idea of obtaining a job to help fund [...]

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Public vs. Private Colleges

Posted on Wednesday July 16, 2008

Selecting a college is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in life. It’ll most likely affect the type of person you’ll become, the amount of income you’ll earn during your lifetime and how you’ll spend the remainder of your youth. Several different factors must be taken into consideration: cost, class size, environment and [...]

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Making Moving Day a Hassle-Free Experience

Posted on Monday July 14, 2008

After the giddy "I can’t believe I’m going to college" feeling has worn off (or at least died down), the reality of the situation begins to sink in. You have a lot of things to take care of before you can begin your new educational journey as a university student. For those who are attending [...]

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100 Ways to Improve Usability in Your Library

Posted on Monday July 14, 2008

With the popularity of Library 2.0, libraries are getting more complicated these days, and it’s becoming harder to make sure that everyone is happy. Read on to find out how you can make these and other components of your library better, and make life easier for yourself and the people that visit your library.

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Learning the Ropes of Public Transportation in College

Posted on Monday July 14, 2008

If you are attending a big city school far from home, you may be in luck. Most big cities have excellent public transportation systems in place, which means that you can save hundreds of dollars in gas money by leaving your car at home. However, if you’ve been brought up behind the wheel as a [...]

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Graduating During the Down Economy

Posted on Friday July 4, 2008

It might be the worst time ever for college graduates. With the recent economic downturn, employers everywhere are cutting down on jobs and entry-level positions are becoming harder to find. The result is many young people are forced to move back home with their parents and take part-time jobs at their local chain restaurant, while [...]

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Eliminating Distractions for At-Home Students

Posted on Thursday July 3, 2008

Online education has long used the convenience of learning from home as a big selling point for students looking for more ease in earning a college education. Some people, such as working adults or parents of young children, simply do not have the time to trek to a college campus several times a week to [...]

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The 25 Most Modern Libraries in the World

Posted on Wednesday July 2, 2008

Libraries aren’t just musty places to store books with librarians shushing anyone who makes a peep. They’ve become much more than that and the modern library is often home to sleek architecture and the latest technology.

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