Tuesday, April 28, 2009

10 social media sites for college students

Ok, you all probably already know about and have accounts on Facebook and MySpace. But, did you know that there are a huge number of other social networking sites out there geared toward college students to help you network, collaborate, communicate, and make your daily college tasks a bit easier.

Check out these 10 must try sites put together by David Spinks, a graduating senior in New York.
  • Cramster - Get homework help here by other students and educators.
  • InternshipRatings - Internship reviews from students that have been there.
  • Zimride - Search for rideshares.
  • Box.net - Secure online file server.
  • Twitter: @heatherhuhman - Tweets helpful information to those seeking internships and entry level jobs. @collegebloggers - Connects college students, faculty, and alumni bloggers, sharing relevant content.@careerealism - Career experts tweet career advice in response to questions sent in by readers.@sweetcareers - Great tips for college students and job seekers.@findinternships - Informative resource for those looking for internships.
  • Remember the Milk - Convenient place to manage your daily tasks.
  • Gradefund - Earn money for your good grades.
  • Evernote - Cool tool that allows you to capture information and access it later, from any computer.
  • Zumeo - Job search/online resume site.
  • CampusBooks - Buy, sell or donate your textbooks.

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