College Relationship Mistakes

1.  Don’t date somebody a friend is interested in or was once with. It still makes it awkward, even if you ask their permission first.
2. Don’t be scared to ask somebody out if you really like them.
3. Don’t date somebody who doesn’t obey your own dating rules. Set rules for yourself and stick to them.
4. Don’t get classes together just because you are dating. It’s not worth it if there’s a chance you’ll break up.

 

Where to find cheap books

Start with your basics - Barnes and Noble, Borders, and Amazon – shop online or in the store

Bookswaps 

Bookmooch – You give away books to earn credits. Free, but pay to ship the books you give away.
PaperBackSwap – Same as above.
ReadersUnited – Same as above.
FrugalReader – Same as above, but this one has a premium feature that you can pay for.
TitleTrader – Same as above, but also has CDs and DVDs
Bookins – This one requires a $3.99 fee for each book you receive. You don’t pay for shipping though.
WhatsOnMyBookshelf – Same as the first few.
NovelAction – Membership fee of $25 a month, and you pay $4.80 for shipping up to 6 pounds of books.
BookSwapTextbooks
CampusBookSwap
BookHopper
SwapThing
BookCrossing
America’s Book Shelf
Free e-books

1. Project Gutenberg
   
2. Free-ebooks
3. Download free e books
4. Many Books
5. EBookLobby

Other ways to get cheap books

Booksfree – Looks to me like Netflix, same type of payment plan as well.

Flea markets / Swap meets

Thrift stores

Yard Sales

 

How to choose a major in college

It can be tough to find your “place” in the world, or even just in college. It can be hard to try and figure out what exactly you want to do with the rest of your life, but it can also be a rewarding experience if you figure out something that is right for you.

One thing to keep in mind is that any courses you have succeeded in already may be a clue as to what you should continue doing. Have you been getting excellent grades in certain classes, and finding those courses interesting?

Look into your school’s programs and professors. Look into their quality. You can ask advisors which professors have a better reputation, and which courses they would recommend.

Talk to people who have already chosen their majors. Ask if they are happy with their choices, or if they have regrets. What would they have done differently?

 Internships, or even small part-time jobs can be helpful in determining what you want to do with the rest of your life. If you get an internship with a magazine publisher, for example, you may find that you really enjoy it and would like to continue working their.

Consider the requirements of majors that you find yourself interested in. What programs are necessary? What are you going to have to do to graduate with that major? Are you on track in terms of time?

What majors are most flexible? Try to find something that is broad enough for you to find a career you will be happy with. If you find something specific that you really want to do, that’s a bit different, however, for the most part, keep it flexible.

What fields are currently expanding in terms of career choices? What additional training may be needed before you begin work?

 Decide how much you are willing to make. Look at careers in the field you are thinking of, and figure out how much you might get paid if you choose a certain route.

The most important thing of all is to consider what exactly you like to do. What really sparks your interest? What do you really enjoy? The most important thing is happiness, so make sure you will be.

 

Ways to save $$$ in College

 I’m a college student, so I know how hard it can be to scrounge for money all the time. Hopefully my tips can help you out.

1.  If you don’t have a checking account yet, find a bank on or near campus that will let you do transactions for free at the ATM. Get something free that doesn’t charge your for everything you might want to do, and make sure you have online access.
2. Don’t overdraft! Keep track of your account and all your expenses. Overdraft fees can be a bitch.
3. Save every piece of spare change that you have. Put it in a container and don’t spend it. It can add up!
4. If you drink alcohol, you might have to spring for the cheapest stuff possible. If you drink a lot, buy in bulk.
5. Borrow books instead of buying them. Paperbackswap is a good place to start.
6. Buy used books instead of new ones. Shop on Amazon and Ebay.
7. Sell your old and used textbooks online at Ebay, or even trade for other textbooks.
8. Cheapest food ever – Top Ramen
9. If you have a meal plan from the school, use it!
10. Starbucks and Coffee Bean can be expensive. See if your school has a cafe on campus.
11. It might sound a little “grandma”, but clip coupons. Keep up on weekly sales at the stores near you – they could come in handy.
12. If you can handle it, drink tap water. Not an option for me.
13. If you pay for cable, watch tv online for free instead.
14. Go to a matinee instead of a night showing of a movie. It can save almost half the cost.
15. Look for free movies and concerts on campus.
16. Instead of Blockbuster or Hollywood Video, try out Netflix. It’s fast and cheap.
17. Turn in old CDs at your local music store for cash or credit to buy new CDs.
18. Become a tutor. If somebody will pay for your services, you could make quite a bit… if you’re good at least.
19. Volunteer somewhere to pass the time. You might also learn a lesson.
20. Read the school paper – it’s usually free and you can find out some pretty cool stuff.
21. If you find yourself using the heater a lot, insulate your windows!
22. Use your student discount whenever possible.
23. Shop for clothes and electronics during a tax-free week, if you have them in your area.
24. Shop for holiday gifts during the off-season. Better yet, create them yourself.
25. Shop online. You will find the best deals and won’t pay for transportation.
26. Walk, bike, or skateboard when possible. Don’t pay too much on parking and gas.
27. Carpool with friends when you are going home. If you are up to it, you can find rides on ULoop and Craigslist.
28. Skip spring break – it can be costly!
29. When doing your own laundry, bring your own detergent, and try to make loads as large as possible.
30. If you like to exercise, go to the school’s gym. It is usually free for students to do so.
31. Volunteer for studies and experiments. You get paid, and they don’t require you to do too much.
32. Create a website that you can make money from. You can even create a blog and get a sponsor.
33. Post in forums and get paid. There are many places that you can work as a paid forum poster. Rock Your Forum is one of them, but there are many.