I work on a college campus, so naturally my work ebbs and flows with the college schedule. This week has been particularly slow because it is the dreaded Exam Week!
Exam week is much different as an employee than as a student. As an employee I welcome exam week because it always gives us a much needed lull before Spring registration starts up again. I’ve been able to catch back up on my work after being out for a week on our cruise.
Exam week also means that Christmas is still rapidly approaching. Students will leave to go home, and faculty and staff will have the campus to ourselves until Christmas. A college campus is always a little weird without students….but I will welcome the slower traffic! With that, here is the best of the best from this past week!
Money for College Project
[button link=”http://www.moneyforcollegeproject.com/2011/12/05/new-college-rankings-measure-graduates-ability-to-earn-top-salaries/” color=”red”] New College Rankings[/button] An interesting look at a new ranking system that takes into account tuition cost and your ability to actually earn a salary once you graduate. I believe this may be the measure by which all degrees are measured in the future.
[button link=”http://www.moneyforcollegeproject.com/2011/12/08/the-college-bucket-list-top-10/” color=”red”] College Bucket List Top 10[/button] This list compiles the top 10 things that I believe every college student should experience before they graduate. In no particular order, but hopefully some of you read this while still a student, and can check off the list before you leave campus!
Awesome Articles You Need to Read
[button link=”http://globalxvehicles.com/vehicles/”] Global Expedition Vehicles[/button] So what if I said that I would absolutely love to sell my house, buy one of these vehicles, and live my life on the road. As soon as I saw these beastly vehicles, I could not contain my excitement. I really wish the plant was closer so I could go visit. Anyone ever seen one of these vehicles in person? I would be perfectly content to travel the world in one.
[button link=”http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/my-monthly-report-november-2011/”] SPI November Monthly Report[/button] Pat from Smart Passive Income reveals his monthly numbers, and they are once again staggering. It definitely helps to learn some valuable lessons from one of the best in the internet marketing business.
[button link=”http://artofmanliness.com/2011/12/06/how-to-make-a-citizens-arrest/”] Citizen’s Arrest[/button] I hope that many of you thought of Barney Fife and Andy Griffith when you hear Citizen’s Arrest. Regardless, this really is an interesting article, which brought up some things I never knew.
Yakezie Friends
[button link=”http://sustainablelifeblog.com/2011/12/05/food-in-a-split-household/” color=”green”] Sustainable Life – Food in a Split Household[/button]
[button link=”http://blog.themillionairenurse.com/2011/12/07/charitable-giving-a-holiday-primer/” color=”green”] The Millionaire Nurse – Charitable Giving[/button]
[button link=”http://dailymoneyshot.net/reader-response-cooking-for-a-small-family-with-a-picky-eater/” color=”green”] Daily Money Shot – Picky Eaters[/button]
[button link=”http://www.moneybeagle.com/2011/12/5-ways-to-avoid-phishing-scams.html” color=”green”]Money Beagle – Phishing Scams[/button]
[button link=”http://knsfinancial.com/consolidation-loans-low-interest-rates/” color=”green”] KNS FInancial – Loan Consolidation[/button]
[button link=”http://www.bucksomeboomer.com/are-you-piddling-away-your-money/” color=”green”] Bucksome Boomer – Piddling Away Your Money[/button]
[button link=”http://www.investinthemarkets.com/how-to-trade-in/best-stock-picks-part-2/” color=”green”] Invest in the Markets – Best Stock Picks[/button]
[button link=”http://erinshanendoah.com/dogatemywallet/?p=163″ color=”green”] Dog Ate my Wallet – Neilsen Family[/button]
[button link=”http://www.mypersonalfinancejourney.com/2011/12/november-10-blog-income-give-back.html” color=”green”] My Personal Financial Journey – Charity Drop[/button]

Thanks so much for the mention of my charity drop!
Jacob @ My Personal Finance Journey recently posted..November 10% Blog Income Give Back Charity Drop
@Jacob — You bet. I think it’s a super cool idea to give away 10% of the earnings from your blog.
MoneyforCollegePro recently posted..Money for College Project: Exam Week
Thanks… will retweet.
Doctor Stock recently posted..Best Stock Picks Part 2
@Dr. Stock — Thanks!
MoneyforCollegePro recently posted..Money for College Project: Exam Week
Thanks for the mention. I will do my next roundup as a feature of my Yakezie ‘friends’. I just did a Twitter mention with the links I have. Hope you have a great weekend!
Money Beagle recently posted..Weekend ‘Joy’ Roundup: December 9, 2011
@Money Beagle — Thanks for the Twitter mention, and looking forward to your next roundup!
MoneyforCollegePro recently posted..Money for College Project: Exam Week
Thanks for the mention.
I was a student employee in my school’s financial aid office. Christmas break was actually a really busy time for us processing last minute FA applications for spring and getting money distributed. The first year I was there, all student loans still came as paper checks. The second year, you could opt in to EFT, but paper checks were still the standard.
shanendoah@the dog ate my wallet recently posted..The Other Side of the Table
@Shanendoah — The financial aid office is a tough place to work as a student worker. You get to deal with unhappy parents and students and don’t get paid above minimum wage! I feel for you.
With that said, I was a student worker in financial aid as well and as tough as it was, I learned a lot. It actually helped me understand how the system worked and helped me avoid student loans. Not a bad trade off really.
MoneyforCollegePro recently posted..Money for College Project: Exam Week
Thanks so much for the mention!
Unfortunately, exam time isn’t quiet for me – since I deal with professors and researchers more than students. It’s busy as always.
Khaleef @ KNS Financial recently posted..Why A Consolidation Loan May Be Worth Considering
@Khaleef — Really interested to find out what you do. Do you work on a college campus as well? Glad to give a mention anytime!
MoneyforCollegePro recently posted..Money for College Project: Exam Week
GXV, unique vehicles. Pat Flynn does a great job.
Dr. Dean recently posted..Friday Follies: Cannonball Edition!
@Dr. Dean — GXV are definitely unique. Maybe not the most practical, but on a certain level that is what makes them interesting!
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That citizens arrest article was pretty facinating!
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@Marian — Thanks! I always fid the AoM articles fascinating. Thanks for stopping by.
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