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Solving the College Dilemma: Rent Digital Textbooks or Hard Copies?

All about textbooks By July 9, 2020 Last Updated on April 18, 2023 by Natalie Meyers Tags: , No Comments

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Let’s face it—getting your textbooks for college can get complicated. Is it better to buy textbooks at a local store or rent textbooks? If you want to go digital, should you rent digital textbooks? We’ve done the research for you—here are all the pros and cons.

Tips for Transitioning to College During COVID-19

Study tips By June 11, 2020 Last Updated on September 24, 2024 by Abigail White Tags: No Comments
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College will look very different this fall whether that be in person or online. Schools are hopeful to have students on campus but are also making alternate plans, such as a hybrid of online and in-class, an early or late start, and other creative options.

But regardless of how college will look, here are some tips for making transitioning this fall as smooth as possible.

Online Jobs for College Students

Personal finance By April 9, 2020 Last Updated on September 24, 2024 by Abigail White Tags: , No Comments
Online Jobs for College Students

Finding online jobs for college students can be an adjustment, especially if you had an on-campus work-study position or a job that required you to perform your responsibilities in person. As the most technologically connected generation, you have an advantage in securing an online job in this unprecedented season (ahem, COVID-19 pandemic).

To help you in your online job search, we’re listing five of the best ways you can make money online — all with the flexibility you need.

8 Tips on How to Adjust to Online Classes Because of COVID-19

Study tips By April 2, 2020 Last Updated on September 24, 2024 by Abigail White Tags: No Comments

How to Adjust to Online Classes Because of COVID-19

With a global pandemic on the rise, many colleges and universities have chosen to move towards online classes for the 2020-2021 school year. Even afterward, a blended format is preferred as it offers a lot of flexibility in this unstable period.

While a growing number of students have attended at least one online course throughout their college career (according to this news article), handling all your courses online can be tricky at first. However, with a few tips on how to adjust to online classes, you’ll be a pro in no time! 

Jason Goodman about a Tasty Healthy Snack Grabanzos — The Studentpreneur Show

Personal finance By March 30, 2020 Last Updated on January 13, 2023 by Olivia Smith Tags: No Comments

On this episode of The Studentpreneur Show, we speak with Jason Goodman, a current business owner and Cornell student. Jason and his peers worked on the idea to develop a delicious and healthy snack while in a product-development class. Together, they created Grabanzos, a crunchy, chocolate-covered snack. In this interview, Taegan and Jason discuss how to work with retailers, what you can do as a business owner to encourage communication between employees, and the importance of curiosity when building or working with a start-up.

A Local Business Supporting Local Businesses — The Studentpreneur Show With CarGo

Personal finance By March 23, 2020 Last Updated on January 13, 2023 by Olivia Smith Tags: No Comments

On this episode of The Studentpreneur Show, we hear from Kennon and Amber of carGO. Kennon works within the company and serves as the head of the branch in Springfield, Missouri, while Amber is a Missouri State University senior who is a top sales lead and a driver. CarGO is a rideshare as well as a food and alcohol delivery service based in Missouri.

Changing the Enterprise World with VR - With Visos CEO, Matt Shumer

Visos CEO, Matt Shumer on Changing the Enterprise World with VR — The Studentpreneur Show Episode

Personal finance By March 17, 2020 Last Updated on January 13, 2023 by Olivia Smith Tags: No Comments

On this episode of The Studentpreneur Show, we speak with Matt Shumer, CEO of Visos. Visos is a virtual reality (VR) company developing technology to help with industrial training, education, medical simulations, and design.

Current VR headsets are not built for enterprise purposes. Many headsets available are either “too expensive and difficult to use, or lack the visual quality needed to run enterprise-level simulations.” Visos aims to address that gap.

Listen along as Taegan and Matt also talk about the reality of working with investors, using college resources, and balancing life as a CEO and college student.

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