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How to Balance Work and School (Ep. 165) Jun 26, 2017

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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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Start Freelancing and Land Your First Client (Ep. 164) Jun 19, 2017

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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 Baldwin (Ep. 22) 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 also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When to Change Your Major (Ep. 163) Jun 12, 2017

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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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Make the Most of Your Language Class (Ep. 162) Jun 05, 2017

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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 also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The War of Art (Ep. 161) May 30, 2017

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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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5 Questions: Lazy Days, Networking Events, and Productive Group Work (Ep. 160) May 22, 2017

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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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Become a Filmmaker (Ep. 159) May 15, 2017

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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 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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Create an Exercise Routine... and Stick to It (Ep. 158) May 08, 2017

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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 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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Build a Good Relationship With Your Professor (Ep. 157) May 01, 2017

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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 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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Pay Off Student Debt Like a Guru Ninja Rockstar (Ep. 156) Apr 26, 2017

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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 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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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