There is no argument that college students are constantly busy balancing classes, extracurricular activities, Greek life participation, social calendars, volunteer work, jobs, internships, relationships, etc.

One of the luxuries of attending college in the 21st century is the smart phone technology that allows students to use their wireless devices to compliment their lives through improved organization, test prep and resources.

Here is a list of some of the most popular and most helpful Blackberry applications for college students: Read the rest of this entry »

When you are in college, there are so many things you have to do every day. It can be so easy to forget about something you have to do. I am a very forgetful person, so I constantly have to write myself sticky notes reminding me to turn in an assignment or to pick something up from the store. However, those small scraps of paper have a way of escaping me pretty often.

So what’s a girl to do? Well, if she’s up to date with the latest social media sites, she uses Remember the Milk.

Remember the Milk is a free website that allows users to manage their tasks from anywhere in the world. Remember the Milk can be used on a computer with Internet access. Or, if you have a pro account, you can sync Remember the Milk with your smart phone or iPod Touch, making it completely portable. Read the rest of this entry »

Like most, I am ecstatic about the coming of spring. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and it’s time for me to do my spring-cleaning.  This isn’t the typical spring-cleaning one would associate with this time of year, which is done regularly. The specific type of cleaning I am referring to is in regards to my computer.

I don’t know about you, but at the end of each school year, I find my computer in disarray. I have countless Word documents, folders, music and programs thrown about my computer as if my computer was attempting to make a mess.  It seems every year; my computer succeeds at just that.  Read the rest of this entry »

Staying organized at school can be a breeze!

Enjoying your holiday break?  Clearly, there are plenty of fun things to do away from school, so preparing for Spring semester may be the furthest thing from your mind.  However, there are a few simple things you can do to prepare that will make your life a little easier later.

1. Buy Your Textbooks Now.  With a little legwork and Internet access, you can purchase your textbooks for next semester much cheaper than if you buy them in the campus bookstore.  Here are some ways to save money on college textbooks.
2. Organize Your Calendar. One of the best ways to manage your time as a college student is to keep a detailed calendar of your assignment deadlines. Figure out how you’re going to set up your system now, either on paper or electronically, so that you’ll be set to get organized when the semester begins. Read the rest of this entry »