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Should you go to college? Is it a worthwhile investment? How the heck can Tony Hawk help you answer those questions? In this video, I’ll show you exactly how. People have lots of fun arguing these questions – they do research, pull together lots of data, and become disembodied heads on NBC while they discuss […]
Today I’m joined once again by my friend Martin Boehme to answer 5 reader questions! We got a lot of great feedback on the first reader Q&A episode, and you guys have kept on emailing in questions – which means it’s time for another one. You know, this reminds me of my favorite movie quote of all […]
Money can seem complicated. Sure, in theory you can give some pretty simple advice: “Make more than you spend.” …but in reality, personal finance can get pretty hairy. Even with a simple statement like, “make more than you spend,” questions start popping up. How do you make more money? How can you spend less? Beyond […]
I have a friend who really, likes going to our apartment pool during the summers. He likes it so much that, during this past summer, whenever he’d walk in our door we’d all immediately say, “Pool?” Flashback to a weekday during this past July. In typical fashion, my friend has proved persuasive and we’re all headed to […]
Yeah, I said it – you’re wasting $87,998.50 on your education. Or are you? What are we really paying for when we buy a college education, or an expensive information product? That’s the question I tackle in this episode of the College Info Geek podcast. The reality is that today, you can learn pretty much […]
My dorm-design philosophy is this: things that touch the floor are bad. Now, while that’s not to say you should attempt to create a Swiss Family Robinson-style treehouse in your room, it’s pretty easy to agree that anything that sits on the floor takes up valuable space that could be used for yoga, stationary cycling, […]
What does the title of the poem mean? The title might be the most important word choice of all, because it’s the first thing the reader sees, so it shapes the way the reader understands the poem. In your analysis, then, the title is a big clue: it tells you what the author wants you […]
How do you write an essay for grad school admissions? Read on for more details in creating your best graduate school essay.Know what the admissions officers are seeking. Personal, personal, personal. Keep your anecdotes focused on your life after you began college. Know your program and make connections. Finish with a strong statement about why […]
Why does the narrator in The Yellow Wallpaper go insane? The narrator of The Yellow Wallpaper is a mentally ill woman haunted by the boredom that accompanies domestic life and a so-called resting cure. Before proper treatments for mental illness were introduced, many believed that the key to curing depression and anxiety was to simply […]
What should you look for when revising an essay? What to Look for When RevisingSubstance. Substance refers to the content of the essay and the message you send out. Structure. To check the overall structure of your essay, conduct a first-sentence check. Interest. Many people think only of mechanics when they revise and rewrite their […]