Saving College Money with E-book

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The book is a mandatory component of what we need when studying. But, it is often too expensive textbook prices so that we have difficulties.

There are several ways that we can do to have a college text book. Buying into the store with lower prices, borrowing from the library or senior in college, to copy a trick student textbooks around the exorbitant prices.

However, as technology advances and the high awareness to preserve nature, digital books or e-book was an alternative that is now popular among students from different parts of the world. Besides being more efficient, the use of e-book is also considered more practical because it does not take up much space in our bags.

Well, if you want to download textbooks for college, Campus Grotto, Tuesday (15/11/2011) launch a list of sites that you can use. But remember, some sites provide free books, some have to be paid, even there is also legally questionable.

1. CourseSmart.
CourseSmart claims to have the largest collection of e-book, with the 4226 title at the time of posting. Founded and supported by five large publishers, the site advertises, you can save up to USD57, 46 or the equivalent of approximately Rp515 thousand per e-book.

This site has a weakness, which only allows students to print 10 pages at a time. In addition, owners who have downloaded the book also can not save the e-book them permanently because of the digital code expires after 180 days.

2. CafeScribe
CafeScribe offers a collection of books in the e-book. Although you will have to pay for these books, CafeScribe offers books with half their retail price.

You can browse, purchase and download e-book that you need for college. The site is also similar social networks, which allow you to form online study groups and share notes with other students. Here, you also can publish, share, and annotate PDF documents on your own.

Not only that, you can download software that allows you MyScribe digital content easier to read; includes tools that allow you to highlight, mark, and make notes on specific parts. He cried again, this software allows you to open MyScribe two books at the same time. Continue reading →

Do Not Be Isolated in Overseas

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One of the problems faced by international students is a sense of alienation in the land. Especially in the United States (U.S.) with a number of international students more than 290 thousand people.

Director of the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) Kasey Umland states, one impact of the increase in international students is not only they are far from family and loneliness, they are also going through a very important experience in college.

As a solution, the YMCA also directs a program for foreign students in the form of cultural encounters. The meeting over coffee, weekend gigs, parties, vacations together, and more.

“We also encourage students to look for universities that have the initiative, although not specifically targeting international students, such as counselling for anyone who feels isolated and tours that connect students with their state-mates,” said Umland as reported by the U.S. Now.

A University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2009 showed, integration and collaboration with many students from many countries is very important for experienced students.

Among the foreign students at UCLA surveyed, those who interact with students from other countries claim are healthier than those who only hang out with students from their country of origin.

According to researchers, Shideh Hanassab, have a friend from the same cultural background could be a good safety net. But, Hanassab add, new friends can push the limits of self.

“This research provides a signal loud and clear. Find ways to get out of the comfort zone, “said Director of the UCLA Dashew Center, Bob Ericksen.

Get The Lasting Lecture Although Busy Dating

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The campus is our place to explore a variety of things, including a relationship. But for some people, a relationship is not something that should be explored, or trial and error.

Whatever the reason, as a student, we often depressed because we do not have someone special. Sometimes we are trying to not be bound, although close to someone. We recognize this condition as ‘a relationship without status’.

But, in fact we can also get a serious relationship during my college years as long as we take the right way. Well, if you want a lasting relationship on campus, College Cures, you have the recipe.

Are you the same commitment?
A possible relationship can be successful unless both parties involved are in the same level of commitment. If you and your boyfriend are ready for a serious relationship and long-term, it is a step in the right direction. However, if one of you are not sure, then this is the time for discussion.

Did you guys give each other space?
College is a time to grow and learn about themselves. Do not limit yourself to grow simply because you do not want to split from her boyfriend. You and your boyfriend must both give room to try different things, and make friends with new people. You must be developed individually for the duration of your studies. Continue reading →

10 Study programs that Makes Rich

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In the competitive job market, the college graduates face an unclear future. Not to mention the fact that they have no control over the situation.

Study program mathematics or science study program focusing on others will make the college graduates earn more when compared with other study program. This fact is in accordance with the results of three professors from Yale University in Economics for the National Bureau of Economic Research United States (U.S.).

After studying the 2009 U.S. census data, the report found that economic, technical, and accounting to the average salary is higher for scholars. Wall Street Journal noted, the third degree in that field earn an average salary of up to $ 30 higher per hour or approximately Rp275 thousand (Rp9.173 per USD).

The report also supports research issued CareerCast job site that shows that the position requires math and science skills were more superior in terms of salary, work environment, and employment.

Here are 10 study program that can make you rich, version of the National Economic Bureau of the U.S., as reported by the Huffington Post.

1. Economy
2. Electrical Engineering
3. Mechanical Engineering
4. Finance
5. Mathematics
6. Accounting
7. Computer and Information Technology (IT)
8. Political Science
9. Marketing
10. Business Management and Administration.

Perform These Before You Graduate

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In the last year in college, we are usually busy struggling with the thesis and preparing for the trial of graduation. Sometimes we are so serious in these two cases, there are other important things that we do not forget.

Prior to graduate and face the ‘real world’, make sure you do some things that will simplify your life later. Check out the list as reported by USA Today College, the following:

Take your grade transcript
Your transcript will be needed when applying for a job, or even just applying for a job internship. So, if you plan on returning home that may be far from campus, make sure you’ve brought along your college certification. Because the care of both of these documents often requires a lot of time, effort, and cost. Do not forget to multiply and legalize college certification and corresponding maximum limit given campus.

Ask for advice
Some companies may require a letter of recommendation as a condition of employment interviews. Letters of recommendation you can also get from the professor-lecturer on campus.

You can ask for a recommendation letter from now, when the professor still remember the good performance on campus. And do not forget, strengthens your relationship with the professor. So that after graduation, you will not only be a former student, but also became their friend.

Do not hesitate to call them, send them an email, or even come to the house lecturer. Baseball you’ll ever know, so the professor can help you get the job done. Continue reading →