College & Career
Choosing a major, freshman tips, interviews and careers.
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How to Choose a Career
A step-by-step guide to choosing a career: brainstorm options with a mind map, rank them in a matrix, find your passion and look at salaries realistically.
ReadHow to Work and Study at the Same Time
Learn how to combine work and study: measure and free up your time, optimize your routine, plan realistically and keep your primary commitment fixed.
ReadTutor Finder: How to Find a Tutor
Thinking of hiring a tutor? Learn how to decide whether you need one, judge how effective tutoring will be, weigh the costs and test a tutor before committing.
ReadWhat to Bring to College: A Packing Checklist
A checklist of what to bring to college, from essentials like documents, clothes and your phone to useful extras like a lock box, fan and earplugs.
ReadHow to Choose a College Major
Choosing a college major takes care. Learn how to start from your interests, weigh salary sensibly, look at your grades and research before you commit.
ReadHow to Code: Teaching Yourself Computer Programming
Learn how to teach yourself to code: choose a programming language for websites, software or mobile apps, then find tutorials, articles and textbooks.
ReadHow to Negotiate: Four Tips for Winning the Deal
Learn four negotiating tips you can use with teachers, family or a boss: know who you're dealing with, show certainty, start high and name the benefits.
ReadCollege Freshman Tips
Starting college soon? These freshman tips show you how to prepare mentally and physically, and why you should approach college as a learner, not a student.
ReadHow to Find Cheap Textbooks
Three ways to find cheap textbooks for college: buy or trade used copies online, use your campus library, and borrow from friends and older students.
ReadInterview Tips: How to Succeed When You're Being Interviewed
Interview tips for students facing college, scholarship or job interviews: bring out your professional side, use speech skills and nail the start and end.
ReadHow to Conduct a Successful Interview for a Research Paper
Learn the essentials of interviewing for a research paper: how to prepare your questions, run the interview smoothly and process the information afterward.
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