Archive for September, 2007
If you’re a student and looking to get some practical experience beyond the classroom, then you should check out the part-time jobs on SnagAJob.com. By getting a part-time job in the area you’re interested in, you can learn skills and lessons that homework assignments and textbooks won’t teach you. Plus, part-time jobs make great student […]
September 27th, 2007 | Posted in jobs, college | No Comments
The Chicago Sun-Times published a great article today that encourages parents to think twice about where they send their kids to college. Many public universities are just as respected as more expensive private universities - you just have to know where to look. Do some market research! By choosing wisely, not only will you save […]
September 27th, 2007 | Posted in college | No Comments
America needs its weekly fix of Jack Bauer!
Unfortunately, we might be in some trouble. If Keifer Sutherland faces any kind of jail time for his recent DUI bust, it could throw 24’s January premiere into serious peril. As a huge fan of the show, this does not please me. So I am […]
September 27th, 2007 | Posted in tv | No Comments
A fast reminder to anyone with a roommate - set up times where one of you can conveniently be out of the room for the other’s sake. These are incredibly helpful when significant others are involved. If an impromptu meeting takes place between you and your girlfriend/boyfriend, work out some kind of “do not enter” […]
September 26th, 2007 | Posted in roommates, dating, college | 1 Comment
For most college students, not only is an iPod a music player, it’s also a status symbol. There are other players out there, but time and time again people plunk down a nice wad of cash as a premium to own these Apple products. Why? They have a sleek, sexy design that […]
September 26th, 2007 | Posted in electronics, music, college | No Comments
Welcome to the September 26, 2007 edition of carnival of college bloggers! Thanks to everyone for their submissions.
Joy Miller presents Is online learning right for you? posted at Online College Blog, saying, “Ready to go back to school? See if getting a degree online is right for you. You can even take a […]
September 26th, 2007 | Posted in carnival of college bloggers, blogging, college | 2 Comments
A lot of real world entities have built virtual homes on internet property. A great example: casinos. Since the advent of online casinos, those wanting to play a little blackjack or Texas Hold’Em can now do so without the plane ticket to Vegas. It’s as easy as surfing to a web site. A great one […]
September 25th, 2007 | Posted in sponsored posts, games, internet | 2 Comments
Before Warren Sapp sold his Tampa real estate and left for losing seasons in Oakland, before George W. Bush was even two years into his first term, before Katrina hit New Orleans - there was September 24, 2002. I was a high school senior at the time, and graduation couldn’t come fast enough. […]
September 24th, 2007 | Posted in life | No Comments
I bought a Dell Axim x30 this summer before coming back to school - a little bit for it’s organizational capabilities, but mostly so I could play around on the internet during class. Yeah I know, that is time I should spend paying attention, but English majors have notoriously boring classes. Anyway, the Axim has […]
September 24th, 2007 | Posted in electronics, college | No Comments
A bit off topic, yes, but I felt that I would use my soapbox here to publicly thank the Philadelphia Eagles for turning in a complete game. After the past two ugly performances against Green Bay and Washington, the Eagles systematically demolished the young, chipper 2-0 (now 2-1) Detroit Lions. Before you downplay […]
September 24th, 2007 | Posted in sports | No Comments