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Writing novice? 6 best pieces of advice from successful authors

I’ve been reading some advice from successful writers lately and exploring what their routines are like to see what I can learn about.Here are six of the most common pieces of advice I came across that...

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9 Qualities of Good Writing

There are two kinds of people: Those who think they can write, and those who think they can’t. And, very often, both are wrong. The truth is, most of us fall somewhere in the middle. We are all capable...

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Education Is NOT The Same As Schooling

Did high school ever feel somewhat like a prison? Did it ever feel like being in a machine that had its own purposes and goals separate from yours? This feel...Christopher Philbin's insight:Education...

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Writing the Common Application Essay and What to Avoid - Huffington Post (blog)

Writing the Common Application Essay and What to AvoidHuffington Post (blog)The Common Application will launch for the coming admissions season on August 1. In the meanwhile, the Common Application...

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College Life: Dorm Living

Liv Arden, special guest vlogger for TheGoodLifeOnCampus.com, talks about what it's like to live in a dorm for the first time. You can follow Liv on her blog...Christopher Philbin's insight:Getting...

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How to recover from a big career mistake

It's possible to rehabilitate yourself from even the worst professional blunders. (How to recover from a big career mistake http://t.co/7ggwEA5Z6R)Christopher Philbin's insight:Now that you're about...

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5 Skills of Really Amazing Listeners

Everyone wants to be heard. But not everyone knows how to truly listen. Here's how amazing listeners use those odd things on the sides of their heads.Christopher Philbin's insight:Ready for that 3 hour...

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Are Sports Scholarships Justified?

There has been an ongoing argument regarding the scholarships that are offered to students on the basis of their prowess in sports. These scholarships...Christopher Philbin's insight:Many high school...

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Are Courses Outdated? MIT Considers Offering ‘Modules’ Instead – Wired Campus...

People now buy songs, not albums. They read articles, not newspapers. So why not mix and match learning “modules” rather than lock into 12-week university courses?Christopher Philbin's insight:Have you...

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How to Pay Off Student Loans Within 5 Years of Graduation - US News

Considerrefinancing or earning extra cash to pay off studentloans quickly.Christopher Philbin's insight:So you've taken on several thousand dollars worth of debt for college - now what?See it on...

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How Successful People Stay Calm

The ability to manage your emotions and remain calm under pressure has a direct link to your performance. TalentSmart has conducted research with more than a million people, and we’ve found that...

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Google Introduces a New Product "Classroom" in Google Apps for Education...

Google announced the launch of a free and very useful app for the educators; the app is called "Classroom". (Is #Classroom in GAFE a Game Changer?See it on Scoop.it, via College Essays

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What College Can’t Do - The New Yorker

Much of the conversation around the “crisis in higher education” is needlessly complicated by nostalgia for a premodern university. (Interesting.Christopher Philbin's insight:College is good, but it...

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University president cuts salary to boost worker pay

Kentucky Sate University president, Raymond Burse, (RT @CNNWire: University president takes $90,000 pay cut to give 24 workers a raise: http://t.co/n65sMS1Zhg via @CNNMoneySee it on Scoop.it, via...

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Why Veterans Will Soon Save Thousands on College

A bill heading to the president's desk grants veterans and their families automatic in-state status at all public colleges, potentially saving them time and money.See it on Scoop.it, via College Essays

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DIY College Dorm Decoration Tips! | BYE Ep. 3 of 4 | ANNEORSHINE

Today, we are going to show you a few easy ways to add a DIY pop of personality to your college dorm! Want to watch the next one? Click here http://bit.ly/1oybaJf Come join me! Subscribe...Christopher...

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It's back to school time: Here's how students can get the most of our their...

Hoping to rely on a tablet as you (or your kids) head back to school this fall? Consider some of these tips.Christopher Philbin's insight:Do you have a tablet? Here's how to get the most of it from it...

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6 Must Have Back to School iPad Apps ~ Educational Technology and Mobile...

"Today as I was thinking about the iPad apps to feature in this list  I decided not to include what I call ' the traditional apps' I have been repeatedly featuring during the last couple of years....

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5 Surefire Ways to Maximize Your Life, Starting This Morning

To thrive professionally and personally, nourish your body, brain and spirit, every morning.Christopher Philbin's insight:What are you doing to maximize your life and your daily experiences? See it on...

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21 Incredible Things Your iPhone Could Do - @Lifehack

"Your iPhone can do all sorts of magical things that you probably aren’t aware of. Here’s a list of some of the iPhone’s coolest hidden features."Christopher Philbin's insight:Do you have an iPhone?...

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