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College Student Resource Directory
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College Student Resource Directory
Whether you’re a newbie to the college campus scene or have one foot out the door (or dorm), really smart students take advantage of all the resources available to them.
From savvy studying to kicking that future career into gear, these sites will help guide you toward a successful -- and promising -- future.
BOOKS
AbeBooks.com
Books for sale from thousands of booksellers at up to 50 percent savings
BetterWorld Books.com
Bargain prices on new and used books; every purchase helps fund global literacy
BigWords.com
Compares textbook prices for you to track down the best deals possible
BookByte.com
Save up to 90 percent on new and used books, with the option to sell back the books for cash
Chegg.com
Ranked the No. 1 place to rent textbooks online; also gives the option to purchase discounted books
ECampus.com
Lets you rent, buy and sell textbooks, plus provides e-book technology
Half.com
This “textbook superstore” is affiliated with eBay
ThriftBooks.com
Cheap used books “saved from landfills”; free shipping on U.S. orders
INTERNSHIPS / PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT
InternInc.com
Create a profile and connect with mentors, organizations and employers while applying for internships
InternshipPrograms.com
Career advice and paid full-time or part-time internship opportunities for undergrads
InternshipRatings.com
Want to know what life is really like behind closed doors? Past interns share their experiences in various industries around the country
OneDayOneInternship.com
A peek at a different company daily, offering pointers on how to land a possible experience at the organization, with background info and search tips
SummerJobs.com
Earn extra cash when school’s out of session. Browse part-time employment opportunities in a city near you
JOBS AND CAREERS
CampusCareerCenter.com
A site for college students and graduates searching for entry-level, seasonal or internship opportunities
Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (COSDonline.org)
A national professional association dedicated to helping students and recent grads with disabilities find jobs
CareerRookie.com/cc/default.aspx
Entry-level, part-time and internship opportunities for those just getting started, plus advice on all things pertaining to a first job
CollegeCentral.com
Career advice and tricks for helping students and recent grads land that first entry-level position
CollegeGrad.com
An online entry-level job search site specifically for college students and recent graduates
CollegeRecuiter.com
Geared toward college students and recent grads seeking employment, continuing education or business opportunities
Experience.com
An online recruiting and career management network for alumni and college students at various universities around the country
GetThatGig.com
Internship and job opportunities at a slew of fun companies and hard-to-find gigs. Plus, get a peek into various cool careers with “day in the life” interviews
HonorRollOnline.com
Career advice and job opportunities for students and graduates of “America’s best small schools”
Idealist.org
For those interested in working in nonprofit, thousands of postings for job, internship and volunteer opportunities
Monster College (College.monster.com)
Filled with entry-level postings, internship opps, resume tips, interviewing advice and other career advice
Student Jobs (USAjobs.gov/studentjobs)
Federal government career opportunities for students and recent grads
United States Department of Labor (DOL.gov)
SCHOLARSHIPS
FastWeb.com
Search this database of over 1.3 million scholarships to help score much-needed money for school
FinAid.org
A detailed guide to the different types of scholarships, loans and financial aid out there for college students
NextStudent.com
Filled with financial aid tools and a scholarship search engine
ScholarshipExperts.com
A service that provides tailored scholarship search results
Zinch.com
Complete a profile and be matched with the scholarships out there best-suited for you
STUDY HELP
AsapTutor.com
For college students seeking help in math, accounting, science, statistics, economics and essay writing
BuddySchool.com
One-on-one online tutoring
Cramster.com
Free online homework help for college and high school students in everything from trigonometry to writing
EverNote.com
Capture notes and thoughts, then access them later on all of your computer and mobile devices
GradeFix.com
An online homework planner that will help create the perfect study schedule for you
SmarThinking.com
An online tutoring service that provides on-demand assistance
STUDY ABROAD/TRAVEL
BackpackEurope.com
Everything you need to know for touring Europe on foot -- on a budget!
CEA Global Education (GoWithCEA.com)
Study abroad programs in 14 countries and 24 cities across the globe
Contiki.com
International tour programs for individuals, ages 18 to 35
EF Educational Tours (EFTours.com)
International travel programs for teachers and students
GoAbroad.com
Internship, study, volunteer and job opportunities around the globe
Global Student Experience (GSEabroad.com)
Information on study abroad programs in Europe, Australia and South America
PremierTrav.com
A travel agency specializing in student and international travel
Projects-Abroad.org
Volunteer project and internship opportunities in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America
STAtravel.com
Travel deals for students and teachers
StudentUniverse.com
Online travel agency for U.S. students
StudyAbroad.com
Info on volunteer and academic programs all over the world, from Zimbabwe to Albania
TransitionsAbroad.com
Loaded with informative articles about work, travel and studying abroad
iTravelosophy.com
Cheap student fares, focusing on travel in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia
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