How To Make Community College An Ivy League Experience (Ep. 46)
Does going to a community college mean you have fewer opportunities? Isa Adney says no, and my interview with her will show you how to make the best of any college situation. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Community College Success Isa's personal website Follow Isa on Twitter My book: 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less) Listen Money Matters - I'm now a co-host! Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Community college grads out-earning those with 4-year degrees Bryan Caplan's Signaling Model 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.
12 Jan 20151h 19min
How I Wrote a 27,000-Word Book – Plus A Huge Announcement (Ep. 45)
Andrew Fiebert and I talk about the process of writing books. Also, I've launched my book on earning awesome grades! You can get it for free... Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Get your free copy of the 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades Listen to Andrew and I at Listen Money Matters! Scrivener - a hardcore writing app for authors Byword - a minimalist, simple writing app that I write first drafts in Get involved with the CIG HabitRPG guild 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.
5 Jan 201550min
This Dude is Winning at College… (Ep. 44)
Stefano Ganddini is the creator of Collegetopia and is also a senior at the University of Southern California. In this episode, you’ll learn how Stefano has been able to hack his studies, win scholarships, massively impress his internship bosses, and why we both love taking cold showers. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Connect with Stefano on Twitter! Follow Collegetopia on Twitter! Collegetopia.co How to Approach Anyone with the 3 Second Rule Cold Showers: My Strange Addiction How to Nail any Interview: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 College Info Geek's HabitRPG Guild College Info Geek's HabitRPG Video 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 Dec 20141h 1min
Goal-Setting, Grit, and Impossible Lists (Ep. 43)
Connect with Joel Runyon, the man who makes the impossible, possible. Learn about how he started and his current projects, Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Here's Joel on Twitter! Impossible HQ Check out the 777 Project! Joel's Impossible List Thomas' Impossible List Cold Shower Therapy Expert Vagabond's Cavern Diving Experience 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.
22 Dec 20141h 6min
5 Reader Questions! Making Friends, Budgeting, And Group Projects (Ep. 42)
It's reader question time. On this episode, we'll tackle how to budget in college, dealing with group projects, memorization techniques, how to start a blog, and more. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Connect with Martin, Anna, and me on Twitter Martin's blog Anna's Website Meetup Anki Trello (and Martin's review of it) Slack Mint Listen, Money Matters StudentRate 39 Ways to Cut the Cost of College My guide on creating a blog The essential components of a personal website 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 Dec 201447min
Writing Advice And Location-Independent Living (Ep. 41)
Who better to learn how to edit big papers from than someone with a Master's in English? James Ranson has one, and he's also a location-independent freelance editor. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Connect with James on Twitter! James' website CouchSurfing My interview with Cal Newport (advice on choosing a major) More writings tips! 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.
8 Dec 20141h 6min
Resume Tips From a Hiring Director Who Read 10,000 Resumes (Ep. 40)
This week we talk with Brad Karsh, the man who has reviewed 10,000 resumes. Listen in for great tips on how to get that coveted interview. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Connect with Brad on Twitter! Check out Brad's books:_ Confessions of a Recruiting Director_ and Manager 3.0: A Millennial's Guide to Rewriting the Rules of Management CIG's Essential Books for Students CIG Podcast Ep. 7: Networking the Smart Way 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 Dec 201437min
Productivity Hacks with My Friend Mike Vardy of Productivityist (Ep. 39)
Mike Vardy is the speaker, writer, and podcaster behind Productivityist.com, and in this episode he shares some great productivity tips and methods. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Connect with Mike on Twitter The Productivityist Podcast Intellectual Combat Video Habit RPG & How To Use It To Build Strong Habits And Hack Your Motivation Todoist DashPlus Haiku Deck Freedom FocalFilter Coffeetivity Focus@Will 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 Nov 20141h 17min
