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In this episode, we talk about how to build good relationships with your professors. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Wunderlist → Microsoft To-Do Evernote Todoist Echo Dot Asana Trello Moleskine (which doesn't have an official pronunciation) Reddit - How do you network with professors? PennState - Professors share insights on how students can network with instructors How to Remember More of What You Learn With Spaced Repetition “How Long Should it Take to Get Good at My Job?” (Ep. 86) Use the Corson Technique When Asking Professors for Help Episode where we happen to talk about letters of recommendation St. Olaf College - How to Ask a Professor for a Letter of Recommendation The College Info Geek Podcast on YouTube Thomas on Twitter 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 Mai 201749min

In this episode, we talk about several strategies and programs available to help you pay off or cancel your student loan debt. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The Path to College, Pt. 2: Paying for It (Ep. 110) Federal Loan Forgiveness, Cancellation, and Discharge Charts FAFSA: Do I File As Dependent Or Independent ... - College Info Geek Can You Pay Off Your Student Loans With Credit Cards and Go Bankrupt? Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, Teach for America studentaid.ed.gov Direct Consolidation Loan (for refinancing federal loans) Refinancing private loans: SoFi, Earnest, Common Bond, Credible, Lending Club Federal Loan Repayment Plans A Side-by-Side Comparison of 3 Income-Based Repayment Plans Federal Loan Deferment and Forbearance How I Paid Off $14,431 In Student Loans In 6 Months – BEFORE Graduating Debt Reduction: Snowballing versus Stacking 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.

26 Apr 201747min

In this episode, we go over 6 lessons we took from The Productivity Project, by Chris Bailey. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The Productivity Project, by Chris Bailey 5 Lessons I Learned from “The Productivity Project” by Chris Bailey The Best Thing You Can Do For Your Productivity (Ep. 59) The Worst Thing You Can Do for Your Productivity (Ep. 91) The College Info Geek Podcast on YouTube Cortex Hello Internet Getting Things Done, by David Allen Eat That Frog!, by Brian Tracy The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg The Personal MBA, by Josh Kaufman How to Find Your Biological Prime Time Episode talking about chronotypes How to Solve the "I Wake Up With No Motivation" Problem Getting Results the Agile Way, by J.D. Meier Deep Work, by Cal Newport What We Learned from Reading “Deep Work” (Ep. 140) Solving the Procrastination Puzzle, by Timothy Pychyl Roost laptop stand Beeminder Cold Turkey Writer The Big Short, by Michael Lewis Tom's reading challenge The College Info Geek Resources Page 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.

17 Apr 201751min

In this episode, we talk about how we've been planning our move to a new city. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Animals that have demonstrated mirror self-recognition Lifestyle Business vs. Growth-Minded Business The Everything Store, by Brad Stone Blue ocean strategy DELE CELTA Apartments.com Zillow City-Data Evernote Airbnb Numbeo Trello Meetup The Path to College, Pt. 3: Becoming College-Ready (Ep. 111) How to Move to a New City The College Info Geek Community on Reddit Thomas on Twitter The College Info Geek Podcast on YouTube 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.

10 Apr 201759min

In this episode, we talk about juggling too much at once, having a good sleep routine without sacrificing your social life, and living with roommates. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Perfect Imbalance - Why Unbalanced Design Creates Balanced Play - Extra Credits Bastion: Original Soundtrack Tom's Games n' Questions streams Essentialism Fluent in 3 Months, by Benny Lewis Crackbook Chrome extension The Motivation Hacker, by Nick Winter Code Combat The Science Behind Getting Better Sleep (Ep. 124) Optimize Your Sleep: 5 Tips for Falling Asleep Faster and Sleeping Better Venmo PayPal Splitwise 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.

3 Apr 201748min

In this episode, we talk about making the most of your walk between classes, preparing for exams early, and taking good notes from books. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Overjustification effect Audible Optimize Your Sleep: 5 Tips for Falling Asleep Faster and Sleeping Better The Everything Store, by Brad Stone Listen Money Matters Hardcore History Joe Rogan Podcast Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, by Cal Newport Anki Memrise Tinycards Duolingo How to Be Lazy and Still Get a Ton of Work Done A Mind for Numbers, by Barbara Oakley Post-it Flags Marty Lobdell - Study Less Study Smart Pareto principle (80/20 rule) Your Kindle highlights Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, by Robert Cialdini The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg How to Win Friends & Influence People, by Dale Carnegie Think Smart: A Neuroscientist's Prescription for Improving Your Brain's Performance, by Richard Restak The Discoverers, by Daniel Boorstin 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.

27 Mar 201733min

In this episode, we talk about the importance of extracurricular activities, note-taking systems, and how to choose a career. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Joe Rogan Podcast The College Info Geek Podcast on YouTube How to Learn to Code (Ep. 106) Grades vs. a “Well-Rounded Education” (Ep. 84) Study Advice From A Medical Student (Ep. 26) Evernote OneNote Moleskine notebooks Asana Cold Turkey Writer Scannable Why “Follow Your Passion” Is Bad Advice With Cal Newport (Ep. 35) The College Info Geek Community on Reddit Thomas on Twitter 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.

20 Mar 201738min

In this episode, we talk about caffeine, the Feynman technique, and how much buffer time to schedule between tasks. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: International Phonetic Alphabet Twin films APEX Movement Denver The Science Behind Getting Better Sleep (Ep. 124) How to Use the Feynman Technique to Learn Faster (With Examples) How to Remember More of What You Learn with Spaced Repetition Schwa Pragmatic Thinking & Learning, by Andy Hunt How to Build a YouTube Channel (Ep. 134) The College Info Geek Podcast on YouTube 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.

13 Mar 201728min