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

In this episode, we talk about the delicate art of balancing your classwork with a job. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: How to Start Freelancing and Land Your First Client (Ep. 164) AutoHotkey What We Learned from Reading “Deep Work” (Ep. 140) The Productivity Project (Ep. 155) Thomas Frank on Twitter Martin Boehme on Twitter Finding a Part-Time Job in College (Ep. 67) 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, we talk about what it takes to enter the entrepreneurial world of freelancing. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The Ultimate Study Music Playlist How We Learn, by Benedict Carey Yousician Location Independence: How to Make Money While Traveling the World GIMP Trello Salary Negotiation and Student Loan Payoff Tactics (Ep. 38) Listen Money Matters - How To Negotiate With Skill, Not Force Listen Money Matters - Fearless Salary Negotiation Tips With Josh Doody In-Depth Salary Negotiation Tactics (Ep. 52) The Ultimate Guide to Freelancing in College Dropbox Backblaze How to Build a Freelance Career as a Student iTalki Radiant Web Design V1 Radient Web Design V2 Jessica Hische Moo (where I get my business cards!) Behance LinkedIn The Ultimate Guide to Building a Personal Website Tuts+ - The Ultimate Guide to Implementing Facebook Comments on Your Blog Shake The Oatmeal - How a Web Design Goes Straight to Hell Clients from Hell How to Become a Professional Speaker with Grant Baldwi

In this episode, we talk about the decision-making involved in changing your major. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: How to Make the Most of Your Language Class (Ep. 162) The Dip, by Seth Godin Derek Sivers' notes on The Dip The sunk cost fallacy So Good They Can't Ignore You, by Cal Newport Cal Newport - The Roberts Method: A Professor’s Advice for Falling in Love With Your Major Fizzle Derek Sivers' notes on So Good They Can't Ignore You 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, we talk about a few ways to get better results from your foreign language class. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The War of Art (Ep. 161) Relay FM Download Podcast Anki How to Remember More of What You Learn with Spaced Repetition Memrise Relato de un náufrago (The Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor) by Gabriel García Márquez MindSnacks Duolingo A Frequency Dictionary of Spanish, by Mark Davies Vsauce - The Zipf Mystery Books by Neal Stephenson Neuromancer, by William Gibson Forvo Dictionary.com The College Info Geek Community on Reddit Thomas and Martin on Twitter FreshBooks 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

In this episode, we give our thoughts on "The War of Art", by Steven Pressfield. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The War of Art, by Steven Pressfield The etymology of inspiration Actually, there kind of is a song about Godzilla fighting Chuck Norris 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 5 questions episode, we talk about networking events, collaborative work, meditation, audiobooks, and morning routines. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: iTalki How to Create a Morning Routine (and Stick to It Long-Term) Audible Deep Work, by Cal Newport Thai fisherman pants, zafu, folding meditation bench How To Strengthen Your Mind (Ep. 31) James Clear - Avoid the Second Mistake Thomas on Twitter Martin 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 episode, Mayer Adelberg talks about what it took to organize and start his own web series, Synesthesia, while still in high school. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Synesthesia site Synesthesia's first episode Film Riot Rocket Jump Film School Rode NTG4 PLUS Shotgun Mic Synesthesia's (successful!) Kickstarter page Whole Foods Parking Lot music video The Digital Filmmaking Handbook, by Sonja Schenk and Ben Long Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video, by Peter Rea and David Irving In the Blink of an Eye: A Perspective on Film Editing, by Walter Murch What They Don't Teach You at Film School: 161 Strategies For Making Your Own Movies No Matter What, by Camille Landau and Tiare White Indie Film Hustle Podcast Casey Neistat Every Frame a Painting Every Frame a Painting - How to Do Action Comedy Mayer Adelberg's site Tiny Whale Productions Mayer Adelberg on: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram The College Info Geek Community on Reddit Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of g

In this episode, we talk about how to start and stick to an exercise routine. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Mind Mapping C9 Champion Pull Up Bar from Target (here's a similar one on Amazon) The specific things Martin used to DIY his Target pull up bar: 1"x6" galvanized steel nipple + friction tape (you'd probably want to bind the metals with an epoxy for long-term use) Hacking Fitness In College [College Info Geek Podcast GO!] (Ep. 1) Alternatives to pull-ups Collegetopia - Cold Showers: My Strange Addiction Habitica Today app Fitocracy What I Learned From Almost Dying on the Side of the Road NerdFitness NerdFitness - Beginner Body Weight Workout: Lose Weight, Build Muscle ANYWHERE! Fitness Buddy How to Turn Your Life Into a Video Game (Ep. 92) The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business, by Charles Duhigg James Clear - Avoid the Second Mistake 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 S

In this episode, we talk about how to build good relationships with your professors. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Wunderlist → Microsoft To-Do Evernote Todoist Echo Dot Asana Trello Moleskine (which doesn't have an official pronunciation) Reddit - How do you network with professors? PennState - Professors share insights on how students can network with instructors How to Remember More of What You Learn With Spaced Repetition “How Long Should it Take to Get Good at My Job?” (Ep. 86) Use the Corson Technique When Asking Professors for Help Episode where we happen to talk about letters of recommendation St. Olaf College - How to Ask a Professor for a Letter of Recommendation The College Info Geek Podcast on YouTube Thomas 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

In this episode, we talk about several strategies and programs available to help you pay off or cancel your student loan debt. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The Path to College, Pt. 2: Paying for It (Ep. 110) Federal Loan Forgiveness, Cancellation, and Discharge Charts FAFSA: Do I File As Dependent Or Independent ... - College Info Geek Can You Pay Off Your Student Loans With Credit Cards and Go Bankrupt? Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, Teach for America studentaid.ed.gov Direct Consolidation Loan (for refinancing federal loans) Refinancing private loans: SoFi, Earnest, Common Bond, Credible, Lending Club Federal Loan Repayment Plans A Side-by-Side Comparison of 3 Income-Based Repayment Plans Federal Loan Deferment and Forbearance How I Paid Off $14,431 In Student Loans In 6 Months – BEFORE Graduating Debt Reduction: Snowballing versus Stacking 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 E

In this episode, we go over 6 lessons we took from The Productivity Project, by Chris Bailey. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The Productivity Project, by Chris Bailey 5 Lessons I Learned from “The Productivity Project” by Chris Bailey The Best Thing You Can Do For Your Productivity (Ep. 59) The Worst Thing You Can Do for Your Productivity (Ep. 91) The College Info Geek Podcast on YouTube Cortex Hello Internet Getting Things Done, by David Allen Eat That Frog!, by Brian Tracy The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg The Personal MBA, by Josh Kaufman How to Find Your Biological Prime Time Episode talking about chronotypes How to Solve the "I Wake Up With No Motivation" Problem Getting Results the Agile Way, by J.D. Meier Deep Work, by Cal Newport What We Learned from Reading “Deep Work” (Ep. 140) Solving the Procrastination Puzzle, by Timothy Pychyl Roost laptop stand Beeminder Cold Turkey Writer The Big Short, by Michael Lewis Tom's reading challenge The College Info Geek Resources Page Want

In this episode, we talk about how we've been planning our move to a new city. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Animals that have demonstrated mirror self-recognition Lifestyle Business vs. Growth-Minded Business The Everything Store, by Brad Stone Blue ocean strategy DELE CELTA Apartments.com Zillow City-Data Evernote Airbnb Numbeo Trello Meetup The Path to College, Pt. 3: Becoming College-Ready (Ep. 111) How to Move to a New City The College Info Geek Community on Reddit Thomas on Twitter The College Info Geek Podcast on YouTube 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, we talk about juggling too much at once, having a good sleep routine without sacrificing your social life, and living with roommates. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Perfect Imbalance - Why Unbalanced Design Creates Balanced Play - Extra Credits Bastion: Original Soundtrack Tom's Games n' Questions streams Essentialism Fluent in 3 Months, by Benny Lewis Crackbook Chrome extension The Motivation Hacker, by Nick Winter Code Combat The Science Behind Getting Better Sleep (Ep. 124) Optimize Your Sleep: 5 Tips for Falling Asleep Faster and Sleeping Better Venmo PayPal Splitwise 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 ca

In this episode, we talk about making the most of your walk between classes, preparing for exams early, and taking good notes from books. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Overjustification effect Audible Optimize Your Sleep: 5 Tips for Falling Asleep Faster and Sleeping Better The Everything Store, by Brad Stone Listen Money Matters Hardcore History Joe Rogan Podcast Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, by Cal Newport Anki Memrise Tinycards Duolingo How to Be Lazy and Still Get a Ton of Work Done A Mind for Numbers, by Barbara Oakley Post-it Flags Marty Lobdell - Study Less Study Smart Pareto principle (80/20 rule) Your Kindle highlights Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, by Robert Cialdini The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg How to Win Friends & Influence People, by Dale Carnegie Think Smart: A Neuroscientist's Prescription for Improving Your Brain's Performance, by Richard Restak The Discoverers, by Daniel Boorstin Want more cool stuff? You can find all

In this episode, we talk about the importance of extracurricular activities, note-taking systems, and how to choose a career. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Joe Rogan Podcast The College Info Geek Podcast on YouTube How to Learn to Code (Ep. 106) Grades vs. a “Well-Rounded Education” (Ep. 84) Study Advice From A Medical Student (Ep. 26) Evernote OneNote Moleskine notebooks Asana Cold Turkey Writer Scannable Why “Follow Your Passion” Is Bad Advice With Cal Newport (Ep. 35) The College Info Geek Community on Reddit Thomas 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 episode, we talk about caffeine, the Feynman technique, and how much buffer time to schedule between tasks. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: International Phonetic Alphabet Twin films APEX Movement Denver The Science Behind Getting Better Sleep (Ep. 124) How to Use the Feynman Technique to Learn Faster (With Examples) How to Remember More of What You Learn with Spaced Repetition Schwa Pragmatic Thinking & Learning, by Andy Hunt How to Build a YouTube Channel (Ep. 134) The College Info Geek Podcast on YouTube 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, we talk about keeping up with people as an introvert, how much you need to know to start a blog, and what types of music we use to focus. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The College Info Geek Podcast on YouTube The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg Trello board friend system Momentum Riskology Airtable How to Land Your Dream Internship (Ep. 129) Making Friends And Connections As An Introvert (Ep. 47) The Ultimate Networking Guide for Introverts Can Music Be Designed to Enhance Your Brain’s Performance? Brain.fm A Brain Hack (of sorts) for Exams and Tests - College Info Geek Simplicity Beats Nuance: Why the Wrong Answer Can Often Beat the Correct One Red in Tooth & Claw, by BATS The Ultimate Study Music Playlist Superior Focus Playlist on Spotify 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 Ge

In this episode, we talk about competing with friends, promoting yourself without bragging, and becoming a better speaker. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Mark Manson's book Charisma on Command video StyleCon 5 Questions: Unambitious Friends, Money Saving Strategies, & the Pomodoro Technique (Ep. 122) Real Men Real Style I Am Alpha M The College Info Geek Community on Reddit I Want to Fly With Hippos Episode where we talk about love letter sites Business Professionals of America Toastmasters Ignite Thomas Frank - Fascination: The Thing That Gets Audiences Hooked And Witches Burned - Ignite Ames Thomas Frank - My Trip To Japan - Ignite Ames 2013 Listen Money Matters 9 Tips for Becoming a Great Public Speaker How to Be More Confident: 5 Strategies that Worked for Me Tom's video from speech class - In Defense of Remote Work Tom speaking professionally - Luther College Keynote Speech How to Start Your Own Podcast (Ep. 133) Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my R

In this episode, we talk about unpaid internships, what to do if you can't afford to take one, and thank you letters. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Listen Money Matters The College Info Geek Community StyleCon NerdFitness Tom's How to Adult Video on Breaking Bad Habits Tim Ferris: The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Body, The 4-Hour Chef, Tools of Titans The Tim Ferriss Show The Best Way to Get a Job: The TAG Method - Charlie Hoehn Is an Unpaid Internship Worth It? Episode where we talk about love letter sites Episode where we talk about scheduling Here's 5 things you should know about unpaid internships! 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 expo

In this episode, we talk about how to prepare for a phone interview, when to start thinking about jobs, and how to know if you've been productive. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Business Professionals of America Confessions of a Recruiting Director, by Brad Karsh How to Land Your Dream Internship, by Tam Pham How to Land Your Dream Internship (Ep. 129) Cortex - #44: Existential Time Tracking Toggl 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!