The College Info Geek Podcast: Study Tips & Advice For Students

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!

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

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 Impo

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 iT

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!

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!

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!

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!

In this podcast interview, I talk with Career Kickstarter founder Barrett Brooks on how to really find a job you'll love after college - and how to not fall for a recruiter's sales pitch that hides a job you'll hate. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Living For Monday Career Kickstarter How Barrett Made $5,000 in 5 days How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Follow Barrett 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!

In this podcast episode, I dive into the REAL reason we pay for a college education. Hint: it's not the actual education. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: How to Learn More Outside of Class Than You Could Ever Learn Inside It Paprika recipe manager FU Weekend Treehouse - online technology training Cost of college data 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!

What is a personal brand? How can you promote yourself to become an expert in your niche and get the job you want? Dan Schawbel answers all these questions in this interview. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Student Branding Blog The Promote Yourself Podcast - Dan's new podcast (subscribe on iTunes) Promote Yourself - Dan's 2nd book, coming September 2013 Finish Up Weekend - (the reason I'm heading to Austin) Follow Dan 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!

How do you keep your online accounts from getting hacked? In this podcast episode, you'll learn some easy techniques for locking down your online identity. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: How Wired writer Mat Honan's entire digital life was destroyed LastPass - my password manager of choice How to back up your LastPass data to KeyPass Martin's post on password tiers DropBox - use it. More than you ever wanted to know about two-factor authentication LifeHacker's article on where you should enable two-factor auth TrueCrypt Sophos Anti-Virus - good anti-virus solution for Mac 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 re

I interview Buffer's Leo Widrich on leaving college to go full-time with a successful startup, building a personal brand, and networking effectively. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Buffer - schedule tweets, Facebook posts, and LinkedIn updates 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!

In this episode, I go over some strategies to hack your fitness in college - how to get started if you're a beginner, how to make working out less boring, and how to keep yourself motivated. I also go over some specific tools and resources I use in my own fitness efforts. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: NerdFitness.com BodyBuilding.com forums DDR machine locations Home DDR pad on Amazon Stepmania Zenius-i-Vanisher simfile directory Fitocracy College Info Geeks Fitocracy group 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!