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The Successful Person: Top 10 Ways for Reaching ‘SUCCESS’ Part II

This is a continuation of the Top 10 Ways for Reaching ‘SUCCESS’ series. Please check out my first article if you did not do so already. If you have already read Part I, please continue on to Part II…

#7—Engage in philanthropy

Wealthy individuals often engage in philanthropy. This act of charity not only helps other people, but it makes the giver feel better about themselves with the knowledge that they are making the world a better place. The notions of ‘good will’, ‘karma’ and other epithets that describe altruistic behavior all center around helping other people in order to feel good about oneself. While people often feel philanthropy is reserved for wealthy individuals, the fact is anyone can engage in charitable causes. In order to be successful, you should also be giving something back to the community too, whether it be money, time or a service.

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Tags: NSCS, Service, success, TalkNerdy2Me, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Categories: biz geek, campus geek

The Pop Geek Playlist: Life is Good

As I work with a variety of students on campus, I get the unanimous feeling something’s got you guys down. With that said, it’s time to slow down the daily grind and take some time to remind yourself: life is good! Though school’s less than a month in and with no breaks ’til March, it’s time to put you in a feel good mood with this week’s introduction to TalkNerdy2Me’s weekly Pop Geek Playlists…

Check back next week for a discotheque-ing good time for all you singles out there!

Bianca Williams graduated from the University of Arizona where she spent 4 years as a DJ and PA for KAMP Student Radio. She possess a love for New Media, traveling, languages, film, radio, photography, vintage bikes, snowboarding… everything! and is in pursuit of a career in freelance writing. All of her musical tastes and influences come from her world travels and the amazing people who have shared their lives with her along the way. Bianca is a member of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars and works as an NSCS Social Media Ambassador. Follow her on Twitter @biancadene.

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Tags: Beck, Bianca Williams, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, life is good, NSCS, playlist, talk nerdy to me, TalkNerdy2Me, The Black Keys, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Categories: pop geek

Roommates: Good vs. Bad

The room is divided: one person on the left side and one person on the right side. No one talks except for casual conversation. There is a tension in the air that anyone could see a mile away. Now, skip to the next year: music is blasting and sounds of laughter fill the air as a friendship begins to grow. These two drastic scenarios are the most common in college dorms. It is the college horror story versus the dream come true.

Throughout college it’s likely that people will experience the terror of living with a bad roommate or the privilege of living with a good one. There are many differences between bad roommates vs. good roommates. A good roommate will have respect for you and realize that they are now sharing a room with someone who grew up with a different lifestyle.

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Tags: campus life, college, college life, dorm life, dorms, national society of collegiate scholars, NSCS, roommates, TalkNerdy2Me

Categories: campus geek

When Your Personal Life Gets in the Way of Work – Q & A with Christine

Dear Christine,

“I can’t seem to concentrate at work. I’m going through a break-up, fighting with my roommate, and at odds with my parents. I feel totally overwhelmed, like one of those cartoon characters when steam starts coming out of its ears. I need some space, some time, but what about work? Can I take a personal day or should I just suck it up and go on? I don’t want to be seen as a slacker, especially since it seems everyone at my company pushes the fifty hour work week barrier. How do I stay professionally focused and still juggle everything I’m going through?!”

~ Personally Distracted Professional, 24, San Francisco

Dear Personally Distracted Professional,

Believe me, I understand. When there is upset or chaos in our personal life it can be challenging to focus on work – or really anything at all. You are experiencing what many of us can relate to: work-life balance feeling more like a balancing act than a sustainable possibility. At the same time, maintaining your professionalism at work and performing well is critical to your career success. You can’t afford to spend another day distracted and emotionally over-burdened at work.

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Tags: advice, career, Christine Hassler, internships, national society of collegiate scholars, NSCS, TalkNerdy2Me

Categories: biz geek

Get the Scoop to Make a Smooth Transition

Are you an online or community college student? Are you looking to transfer to a four year institution? Coming up next week there’s an exciting event just for you!

On February 2^nd, CollegeWeekLive Transfer Day will be taking place online from 2-10pm EST. Transfer day is an online college fair that offers students information about transferring to four year colleges and universities.

There are tons of great things happening during the event! You’ll have the opportunity to chat live with admission reps from transfer offices at over 60 colleges and video chat with current students about the transfer process. There will be experts giving transfer admissions advice via live video and information available about financial aid and scholarships as well as advice about which ones are right for you. You can also enter to win a $1,000 CollegeWeekLive Scholarship!

During the online event, between 6-7pm EST, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars’ own Katie Mang, Senior Manager of Member Engagement, will be presenting on the topic “5 Simple Steps for Transition Success”—be sure to check it out! Click here to register for this free event!

I look forward to seeing all of you there!

Jonathan Atkins is the Coordinator of Member Engagement for Online and Community Colleges at The National Society of Collegiate Scholars. He graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Economics. As a St. Louis native, Jonathan grew up playing competitive tennis, along with his older brothers. He is passionate about fitness, tennis, reading, and devoting his time to being a mentor with various non-profits who work in minority youth development.