Awesome Apps!

Name of App	Cost	How many *’s	Brief description
Viber	Free	PC Mag rates it excellent with 4 of 5 stars	Viber lets you call out, text, send pics and video to other Viber members. It’s free (for others with the app) and easy to use; great for those that aren’t near family and friends at college.
Dropbox	Free, although some online review providers want you to pay for it. Don’t! Find the free one.	CNET editors’ give it a ‘spectacular’ 5 star rating, while 189 users rate it with 4 out of 5 stars.	Dropbox lets you sync files and share them with other users. It allows you to work on a project/paper with your group members simultaneously.
LinkedIn	Free	PC Mag rates it excellent, with 4.5 out of 5 stars.	LinkedIn is a professional Facebook. It allows you to connect with personally known professionals, read articles of interest, highlight your experience and skills, and follow businesses.
Dictionary	Free (shock!)	Recapp gives this a 5 of 5 rating. I mean, this is a seriously useful app folks!	This app allows the user to search the meaning of words. I know, I know, didn’t see that one coming did you?
College Study Buddy	Free	Google Play users (188 in all) give this app a 4.3 out of 5 star rating.	This app is one that gets you organized! It’s a planner on a convenience steroid. I like it even more since it was developed by a student.
Zillow	Free	iTunes users (4072 in all) rate the most current version it with 4.5 out of 5 stars.	This app takes the hassle out of house hunting! New to town? Not sure where to look for rentals? This app is awesome! It gives you info on apartments, houses, duplexes; basically a ton of places.
I Can’t Wake Up! Alarm Clock	Free (seriously, who has money to throw away?)	13,233 users have rated this a 4.5 out of 5 star app.	Get this: this alarm clock app makes you complete 8 different tasks before you can shut it off! No more being late to class.
Thesaurus Free	Free	iTunes users also gave this a 4.5 out of 5 star rating. (Would I tell you about a sucky app?)	News flash! It lets you look up synonyms and antonyms for words. It’s pretty prodigious!
MyFitnessPal	Free	Jefferson Graham of USA Today chose this app over the Lose It app because of the available restaurant menu item counter.	This app lets you track what you’re eating, how much water you drink, daily exercise and more; and once you input your weight goal it tells you the calorie intake needed to meet that goal. It even has a scanner so that you can scan bar-codes and skip the data input. It’s pretty great for getting in-shape once the ‘rents are no longer in charge of your meals.
Mint	Free	Investor Junkie rates this a 3 out of 5 star (the author is in the tech industry)	This app allows you to create a budget, track spending, get alerts prior to accruing late fees, and sync with your online accounts. It’s pretty cool, and from what I’ve read it’s no less secure than your desktop computer. But I am definitely not an expert.

Volunteering Over Breaks

     I hope that you had a great Spring Break 2014! I just came accross an article that offers ideas for students who would like to volunteer over breaks, and wanted to share it. Follow this link for great ideas on giving back to various causes; causes ranging from environmental conservation to construction, performing arts, and archeology!  

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Alright good folks, hello again! I'm a little busy this week studying for my comprehensive exams, so sorry for the late post! If you don't know what comps are, it's a wonderful little exam that tests your knowledge of all of the classes you took from day one in graduate school.  

This weeks blog highlights some interesting and (hopefully) helpful sites dedicated to topics ranging from internships to relieving stress. 

Name	URL	Brief Description	Recommend?
Adventures in Education	http://www.aie.org/ index.cfm	This site seems to have it all! Information for students, parents, school and community staff! Great info on scheduling your classes (beginning in middle school), financial aid, paying off loans, and finding a career. For students there are links to preparing for college (taking exams, understanding colleges, etc.), going to college (info on managing your time all the way to exploring careers and degrees), and lastly after college links (info on repaying loans, and resume help).	This site has a great, user-friendly layout with tons of accessible information. I would definitely recommend it for first-gens as well as other students.
Florida State University: Career Center	www.career.fsu.edu	This is a great site for students that seek information on writing a resume, preparing for an interview, writing curriculum vitae and more (using the career guides link)! There are a lot of links for FSU students, however guides are available to all, as well as most services offered! So whether you are looking for help with choosing a career path, or tweaking your resume, this site is great-and if you can’t link to information because you’re not a student, you can find info on coming into the Career Center where you’ll find a ridiculous amount of information and help!	This site is great for FSU students, however if you’re in the area you can find information on Career Center services which are available for all.
Arizona State University: Stress Management	https://eoss.asu.edu/wellness/ stressmanagement	Feeling the stress of college? This site is where you need to go! It’s packed with info on stress and tips on managing said stress, along with interactive surveys including surveys which help to check in on alcohol intake (are you using substance to relieve stress? How much is too much?)	Most definitely! This site is user-friendly and well organized.
Business Insider: 33 Things Every College Student Should Do Before Graduation	http://www.businessinsider.com /33-things-you-have-to-do-in-college-2013-8	Lost on fun and exciting ideas? Take a look at what this article offers! I’d skip #2 which is includes running around naked in all your glory, but other than that-these seem to be some great ideas!	For sure! Time spent in college can leave a student with more than an academic education. Taking the time to learn more about the world around you can teach you so many things about yourself, your goals, and values.
WikiHow: How to Develop Good Study Habits for College	http://www.wikihow.com /Develop-Good-Study-Habits-for-College	Need some insight into how to study? This page offers 19 tips for successful studying. Seems easy, but it’s not! Try these steps and see how you do!	For sure. If you haven’t noticed already I’m all about effective time-management and positive study habits! Work smarter not harder folks!
Study Abroad.com	http://www.studyabroad.com/	I have never studied abroad, so keep that in mind as I make this suggestion; this seems to be a great site for finding information on study abroad programs! This site offers information on countries with various programs, scholarships, student blogs and more.	If you’re interested in studying abroad this site may be a great place to start! There is a lot offered in the way of programs and cities that host programs abroad.
Snag A Job	http://www.snagajob.com/ student-jobs/	This site offers information on finding a summer job. There are quick links to helpful information on various industries, as well as a search option.	For sure! Who doesn’t want some extra money and responsibility?! If your summer plans consist of being lazy on your parent’s couch, how about looking into a summer job and building that resume?
Army ROTC	http://www.goarmy.com/ rotc/college-students.html	Want to be Army Strong and earn a higher education degree? This site offers great information on ways that you can earn scholarships and gain experience while participating in ROTC. Don’t forget, the US Armed Forces offer great career opportunities, too!	I’m a patriot that loves my country; if you are too then check this site out. Not only can you learn more about the Army, but you can see what the Army can do for you.
US Department of Education: Service and Learning Volunteer	http://www2.ed.gov/students/ involve/service/ edpicks.jhtml?src=ln	This site has popular service sites for donating your time. Highlighted are the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, and others.	It offers great information on major service providers, you may also try 2-1-1 where there are organizations listed in your area.
Intern Queen, Inc.	http://www.internqueen.com/	Interested in landing an internship? Check this site out! It’s got great advice and will let you apply for various internships directly from the site!	For sure! Internships are a great way to gain valuable experience!