The Inforium

My friend Ransom is currently studying abroad in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and today he's going to give you all the details you need about embarking on your own study abroard adventure. Also, I'm insanely jealous that he's part of a caving club. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Ransom's site Ransom's study abroad blog How I traveled to Japan cheaply The United Kingdom Explained - CGP Grey Geoguessr My live stream with Simon, Sally, and Dan If It Were My Home House on the Rock pictures Ruby Falls Skyscanner Kayak Airbnb HostelWorld Tortuga Study Abroad Scholarship How to find study abroad scholarships Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

28 Maalis 20161h 8min

Episode 100! Today, I'm talking with Cal Newport once again, this time about how to build your ability to do "deep work" - work that's focused, cognitively challenging, and free of distractions. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Deep Work Why You Should Embrace Boredom and Learn to Do Hard Things - Ransom's post on Deep Work Randall Munroe's (xkcd author) method of avoiding internet distractions Freedom (site and app-blocking app for Mac) SelfControl (free alternative, but doesn't block applications) FocalFilter (similar, but for Windows) Gary Vaynerchuk ScheduleOnce Calendly Why "Follow Your Passion" is Bad Advice (Ep. 35) So Good They Can't Ignore You In Defense of Boredom - a great related article at Brain Pickings Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

18 Maalis 20161h 4min

Many students and people suffer from learned helplessness - an ingrained mindset that prevents them from solving problems themselves. In this episode, we'll talk about the science behind it, how it affects your optimism, and how to cure yourself of it. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Learned Helplessness at Wikipedia My tale from tech support Dog study The chimp study... didn't actually happen. This is why I fact-check! The Art of Loving, by Erich Fromm Optimism/Pessimism test Jake Roper of Vsauce3 So you failed a test... now what? Episode with Matt Ringel The Corson Technique Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

16 Maalis 20161h 14min

On this 5 questions episode, we go over how to make study fun (including some detail on "interest links"), unlearning bad techniques and habits, the value of honors programs, break/rest structures, and more. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Why I killed my standing desk 9 life-changing books That fan-fiction article The Last Ring-Bearer Temporal motivation theory Subjunctive The Discoverers Superstar effect BJ Fogg's Tiny Habits Yoga with Tim Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

29 Helmi 20161h 9min

Ever wondered how freelance writers get accepted to write for huge sites - and get paid for it? Today I'm talking with Aja Frost, who has done exactly that - as a student (and paid off all her loans in the process). Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Discuss this episode in the community Connect with Aja on Twitter Aja's website All of Aja's freelance writing The Prospect 4 Super-Common Interview Questions The controversial frat article QUIC G-Eazy Boosted board Inboard M1 Casey Neistat My 14,000-word post Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

21 Helmi 201656min

Martin and I talk about some of the books that have shaped our beliefs and the directions of our lives. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: If This Isn't Nice, What Is? by Kurt Vonnegut The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey (here's a summary) Zen Habits by Leo Babauta Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality by Eliezer Yudkowsky Essentialism by Greg Mckeown The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg (watch my 5 Lessons video on this book) The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut 5 Questions: Setbacks, Tiredness, Dream Job Selection Be Mindful of Your Path Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin (and my interview with her about it) LessWrong Sequences (if you want a book version of this: Rationality: From AI to Zombies) Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman Influence by Robert Cialdini Loss aversion Hell Yeah! or No Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

14 Helmi 20161h 11min

So you want to quit your job: maybe you've got a business idea, maybe you want to freelance, or maybe you just hate it and don't really have a plan. How do you go about it? How much do you need in savings? Today's episode is all about that. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: DIY Video Guy Caleb Wojcik Films Caleb's YouTube channel Connect with Caleb on Twitter My interview on the DIY Video Guy podcast - earning 150,000 YouTube subscribers in a year The Fizzle Show Smart Passive Income Startup Podcast (listen from the beginning - I loved Season 1. Season 2 is unrelated and of lower quality IMO) The Personal MBA - one of my essential books for students The Dip What Do You Want To Do When You Grow Up? Virtual Freedom Chris Guillebeau Gear Doesn't Matter Casey Neistat - Maxing out credit card Stop Trying to Find Your Passion Jetpack Joyride Helicopter game (procrastination warning) Health Insurance fee Dustin Hoffman - Acting Masterclass Social Network soundtrack Can Music Help You Study More Effectively? Team Crispy MKBHD Unbox Therapy Amy Schmittauer Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

9 Helmi 20161h 22min

Hoping to go to med school and become a doctor? This episode is ALL about that process. Today I'm talking with my friend Ryan Gray, who is a doctor and the founder of Medical School HQ. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Medical School HQ The Premed Playbook - Ryan's book on acing medical school interviews The Premed Years podcast Connect with Ryan on Twitter Study Advice from a Medical Student (ep. 26) Post-baccalaureate programs HPSP scholarship MCAT details MMI interview Medical school board exams Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 Helmi 201650min