How to Become a Critical Thinker (Ep. 13)

In this podcast, I talk with NerdFitness founder Steve Kamb on his journey from college up to building his site, and how nerds can get healthy. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: 279 Days to Overnight Success A College Guide to Eating Healthy - my guest post at NerdFitness Follow Steve 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.

25 Sep 20131h 17min

You probably already want to travel - but how about flying to a new country for just $5? In this episode, I talk with travel hacker Travis Sherry to find out just how to do it. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Weekly College Q&A + Live Gaming Stream (first episode here) - still working on this, but I think it's gonna be fun Extra Pack of Peanuts - learn more about travel hacking Pictures from my trip to Japan FlyerTalk - the ultimate (but very complicated) resource on travel hacking WikiTravel - great site for getting info on any destination Kayak - my favorite site for booking flights. Use the price alert feature. How a College Student with a Small Income can Get Approved for the Best Travel Credit Cards How a College Student Making $6,000/year was Able to Get Approved for the Best Travel Cards (specific case study) How Opening Credit Cards Affects Your Credit Score How to Use Amazon Payments to Meet Minimum Spend Requirements Amazon Payments FAQ 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 Sep 20131h 13min

If you're a freshman this year, you need to listen to these essential tips on surviving (and dominating) your first year. Also useful to non-freshmen as well. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Dropbox - cloud sync for all your files (use this) Evernote - best note-taking app ever AdBlock - blocks ads Web of Trust - tells you if websites are unsafe to visit Google Calendar - my default calendar app Fantastical - great calendar app for iOS and Mac. Works with Google Calendar through iCal. Wunderlist - Wonderful (hah) to-do app Building a Personal Brand You Can Be Proud Of The Ultimate Guide to Building a Personal Website 5 Things You Can Do Today to Make Yourself 2 Billion Percent More Hirable 14 Hard-Hitting Reasons You Must Start a Blog in College How to Make Great-Looking Business Cards My Impossible List - (all my current goals) How to Learn More Outside of Class Than You Could Ever Learn Inside It - the guide on self-education I mentioned NerdFitness ImpossibleHQ (home of the original Impossible List) Fizzle show episode about teamwork 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 Aug 201347min

In this episode, I retell the history of College Info Geek, from its humble beginnings to the behemoth of corporate zombification it is today. (wait a minute) Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: 14 Hard-Hitting Reasons Why You  Must Start Your Own Blog in College My first guest post on HackCollege ThemeForest - where I get my premium WordPress themes The LifeHacker feature Powlyglot - my roommate Martin's language-learning blog The Internship Experience series The Ultimate Guide to Building a Personal Website There are a lot of people I have to thank for helping me get this far. In addition to the shout-outs in this episode, I'd like to link to my thank-you page in order to recognize those people. 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 Juli 201333min

What's better: learning in class, or studying something on your own? In this podcast episode, I discuss the merits of both with HackCollege writer Robbie Williford. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Pick Four Lift - habit-tracking app Follow Robbie 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.

24 Juni 201343min

ThinkTraffic employee and Pocket Changed founder Caleb Wojcik dives into the process of building a diverse skillset to make you adaptable in today's workplace. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Pocket Changed - Caleb's blog Follow Caleb 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.

15 Maj 201358min

Gary Vaynerchuk talks about how to get the most out of college through hustling, finding the right mentors, and leveraging your passions. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Crush It The Thank-You Economy Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook Gary's website Gary (@garyvee) 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.

7 Maj 201330min

What do you do when you're laid off from your job? If you're Pat Flynn, you build a passive income-based business and generate over $50,000 a month. Tune in to hear Pat's story... Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The Smart Passive Income Blog Pat's personal site Let Go, Pat's new book - if you enjoyed this episode, I HIGHLY recommend reading Pat's book. Green Exam Academy (for you architecture students) How I paid off almost $15,000 in student debt 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 201356min