April 2012
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Creative College Job Ideas
We all know that the majority of college students do not have a lot of money. With tuition costs rising well over $30,000 / yr. for many schools, it’s no wonder most college students are flat out broke. To make matters worse, finding a decent income in college can be challenging. I remember 6 years ago when I was a freshman, I made $5.50 / hour washing dishes and doing our athletic teams’...
Second Guessing Your College Decision? You’re Not...
Have you ever second guess your college choice, thinking it may not have been the smartest decision you made in life? Maybe that skyrocketing debt has you confused on whether college was the wisest decision. For a lot of recent college grads this nagging question is always in the back of their minds. The Associated Press came out with some sobering numbers the other day that 53% of recent grads...
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Save Money on Textbooks
So you are back for another semester. Good for you! Except… now you have to buy a bunch of overpriced books for a class you probably do not want to take. Awesome. What can you do? Fortunately, now there are some alternatives. 1. Buy from the bookstore. This is what your parents did. And their parents before them. And their parents before them.. I could go on, but you get the picture. By...
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Why Every College Student Should be on LinkedIn
While some people go to college to find a spouse, the majority of individuals attend places of higher learning to get trained for a future job in that area of study. Here’s the problem. Having a degree in and of itself is not usually good enough to get a job in this economy. You need to be proactively doing things to differentiate yourself from the other millions of people that are also looking...
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Make money on Postify
Tired of being another poor college student without enough money to even go see a movie? Try posting some of your old items on Postify! We’ve made it easy for local college students to interact with each other by seeing items for sale on their own college campus. This makes it quick and easy to sell your used textbooks and old futon. Chances are, there’s a guy in the next dorm who really wants...
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How Important is a Business Internship?
Internships have never been so important. The job market is still flooded with people with years of experience, and businesses can hire whoever and at whatever price they want. There are still a lot of good opportunities for recent graduates, but it is vital to stand out from the many other graduates. The best way to do this is through relevant work experience. You may ask, “How can I get a job...
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Creative Ideas to Make Money with Postify
“Ok, you’ve convinced me… Postify is a great way to sell my used textbooks and even my roommate’s old TV, but can I actually make some money on here?” My friend, where have you been?? I’ve been waiting for someone to ask me this question! Here are some ideas for you to make money on Postify. 1. Textbook arbitrage! Don’t let the big word scare you; it means to find something cheaper in one...
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Free College Textbooks? Yes, Please!
What if you never had to pay for ridiculously overpriced textbooks ever again? Boundless Learning is a new startup based in Boston that is aiming for that very goal. They are currently in the Beta stage, but will be launching shortly. How it works:
You as a student select the textbook you were assigned for a class
Boundless pulls similar text and images from free & open sources around the...
Tips for Finding a Career after College
The economic collapse in 2007 completely changed the job landscape for new college graduates. Many businesses laid off employees with years of experience, which created a surplus of highly qualified employees applying for entry level positions. As a result the competition for entry level jobs is much higher, making it essential for college students to differentiate themselves. One of the best ways...
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Benefits of Having a Local College Classifieds
College years are some of the most exciting times, filled with new opportunities and experiences. However, these times can also be a very stressful time for many students as finances are tight and the future is unknown. With continually rising education costs, saving money is a priority for most students.
One of the best ways that students can save money is through a local college classifieds...
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Most Expensive College Textbooks
How much do you spend on college textbooks each year? I found a receipt the other day from one of my engineering semesters for almost $500! I thought it was just because I was an engineering student, but it turns out the average amount a student spends a year on textbooks is between $700 - $1000.
The top most expensive individual textbooks according to a 2010 CBS new article were:
Acta...
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A Classifieds System Exclusively for College...
Hello!
We here at Postify are building a new way for students to easily buy and sell items on their college campus. We are tired of scams and the general lack of security on Craigslist. We want to give students a safer, easier to use alternative. Our goal is to help college students make and save money by exchanging textbooks, dorm furniture, class notes, etc. with each other. After all, college...
