As a college student, I know what it’s like to scour the Internet for information.  Sometimes it can be pretty easy but most of the time it is quite time consuming and can only add to the already huge workload that I’m required to juggle.  Here are a few links that I’ve stumbled upon over the past few weeks that should prove useful to students at any level (especially college).

• Cramberry- Directly from their website: “Say hello to Cramberry, a new web application that uses flashcards to help people study for exams, learn a new language, remember important things like birthdays or names, and much more. Getting started with Cramberry is simple, and usually takes less than a minute.”
• Pick-A-Prof- Directly from their website: “Pick-A-Prof is a socio-academic utility that helps college students make educated decisions about professors and classes.  By combining an extensive amount of academic information directly from university records along with social networking data, Pick-A-Prof gives you virtual snapshots of classes from how professors teach to which sections friends are going to take.”
• The 10 Best Websites to Swap Books, CDs, DVDs & Games- MakeUseOf has compiled a list of the best websites that can be used to swap anything ranging from books to video games.  Students will be able to take advantage of this list in order to find new textbooks and to locate bartering items that they want to receive.
• Free Software For Your Flash Drive- Software can be expensive but thanks for this list of free software, students of all ages can save some money when upgrading or maintaining their computer.  There is a wide variety of software included in this list, including OpenOffice which can be used instead of Microsoft Office.
• 69 Free or Open Source Tools for Students – Online College lists a plethora of resources that students can use to accomplish a variety of things, ranging from social networking to research.  There area ton of great applications and websites on this list that will definitely have an impact on the life of a student.
• 10 Online Learning Tools for Students- MakeUseOf generated this list of essential resources for students.  It is broken down by subject and has a lot of good information to offer.  A majority of the links on this page would be very useful to college students.

What are some websites that you visit that help you succeed at your studies?  Let everyone know by commenting on this post!

I’m always looking to help myself, whether its finding out information regarding a hobby, productivity, or my finances.  Recently, I’ve scoured the web for blogs and other websites which will offer more information, both from a business standpoint and a user standpoint, regarding all of the topics that peak my interest.  Since I write about a majority of the topics here on my site, I thought I would include a list of 5 blogs that I’ve found worth viewing.  I may choose to revamp this list later to add or subtract sites, but I guess that’s the beauty of an ever-expanding World Wide Web.

Zen Habits - I’ve talked about Zen Habits before and I feel as if it is one of the best websites in relation to productivity, personal happiness, and goal achievement.  Updated daily, Zen Habits provides a nice blend of information for any type of reader and does not solely focus on one group (ex. parents, students, singles, etc.).  I’d seriously recommend giving Zen Habits a try if you are trying to take hold of your life and really improve the way you spend your time.  Since the New year has just started, it’s a great time to dive into a site such as Zen Habits. Continue Reading ->

In today’s Internet society, it’s pretty tough to find valuable and interesting information.  Not only are there so many websites claiming to be the “one place for all of your needs” but there are often too many articles to sort through before you find the one gem which can really help you out or give you the information you’re looking for.  Well, I have good news for you.  I’ve listed and detailed three websites that will help you in your quest for boundless, yet relevant, information.  Each of these sites can be found in my Blogroll as well for future access. Continue Reading ->

One of the most expensive things to do on the weekend is to go to the movies.  After you buy the tickets, buy the food, and remember that you just have to get those fruit snacks, your tab can come close to $40.  That’s not how much I really want to be spending every week or two.  Instead, I use Film Metro to attend free movie screenings.  Granted, they may not be on Friday or Saturday night, but that’s okay because it’s free!  All you have to do is register with the site (which is free), select what state you’re interested in, and then register for screenings that are listed as “Available.”  Once you register, you print out a pass for your and a guest, show up, and you’re good to go!  It’s that easy.  Some people/bloggers online have stated they have had problems with Film Metro screenings and attending the movie.  I can understand how this may happen (an overbooking, showing up late, etc.) but in the past year, I’ve never had an issue.  Enjoy!