The College Student’s
Guide
to the Internet
New
Links
Generally
Useful Sites:
Financial
Aid
Textbooks
Picking
a Graduate School
Test
Preparation
Academic
Resources:
Art
English
Creative
Writing
Science
Math
History
General
Reference
Useful
Stuff:
Travel
Local
Interest
Shipping
Costs
Keeping
in Touch
Saving
Money
Awards
New
Links:
The History Net - http://www.thehistorynet.com
History and current events all in an easily searchable database.
Also includes
pictures, daily quizes and other fun stuff.
Deliver Me.com - http://www.deliverme.com/
A national directory of restaraunts that DELIVER! Just enter
your zip code, and the
type of food you want, and PRESTO! The side dishes up a list of places
that fit your
needs.
Calculus on the Net -
http://www.math.temple.edu/~cow/
TONS of practice problems at all levels of calculus. Fully interactive
in that it will
check your answers and give you feedback. A great tool for the mathematically
challenged.
Timeticker - http://www.timeticker.com/
Find out what time it is anywhere in the world! A great tool for
people with friends and
relatives in different countries, a great distraction for the chronically
bored. Very cool
graphics.
Rough Guides to Travel
- http://www.travel.roughguides.com/
A travel guide for the REAL world. Written more like journalism
articles than travel
section spotlights, these reviews of over 14,000 destinations will give
you the inside
scoop. Also includes a travel planner, catalog for gear, and a chat
for travel
enthusiests.
Web MD - http://my.webmd.com/
A comprehensive library of medical terms, diseases, herbs, and other medical
facts.
Also includes advice from experts, news and daily columns.
The Internet Movie Database
- http://us.imdb.com/
Everything you ever wanted to know about movies. And probably a lot
that you didn't
want to know. Buy them, read about them, find out what time they're
playing in your
city, brush up on your useless knowledge.
Back
to Top
Generally
Useful Sites:
The following
sites are great resources for general college needs, such as financial
aid information, where to buy textbooks online, picking a graduate school,
and preparation for standardized tests.
PowerStudents.com – http://www.powerstudents.com/college/index.shtml
A great place to go for advice, articles,
and forums all pertaining to college issues. The site also houses departments
about high school, grad school, career searches, and advice for parents.
Sign up for their mailing list and receive a monthly newsletter (via email)
about upcoming articles and discussions.
Real World University – http://www.rwuniversity.com/
This site deals with the many issues
facing college students by offering advice in the areas of financial aid,
academics, careers, health, and even campus ministry to name a few. Subscribe
to their email newsletter of tips, quotes, and motivational material for
students.
College Club -- http://www.collegeclub.com/
A cool place for just sounding off
about college life. Also, joining the College Club gets you a membership
card good for discounts at all kinds of places.
Savvy Students – http://www.savvystudent.com/
A great place to visit for tips on
saving money. Includes a free e-zine with lots of helpful tips, and sections
on recipes, and other money saving hints.
My Academic Only Homepage – http://www.myacademiconlyhomepage.com/
A page with over 2,600 links
to informational resources for college students. An invaluable resource
when you’re looking for that specific something.
Back
to Top
Financial
Aid:
FRESCH – http://www.freschinfo.com/
Free scholarship search
engine that does not require any personal information (i.e. name, address,
etc.) to perform a search. Includes over 147,740 scholarships to choose
from. Also includes info about internships, student loans, and articles
about dependent versus independent students and much more.
FastWEB – http://www.fastweb.com/
A scholarship search engine that
not only provides you with a list of scholarships matched to your qualifications,
but also updates that list whenever new awards are added and notifies you
of the addition by email. Also includes links to cost calculators, advice
pages, and other items of interest.
FAFSA – http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
The online version of the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid. Much faster and more efficient than the paper
version.
Finaid! – http://www.finaid.org/
A very comprehensive site with answers
to any and all financial aid questions you may have. Includes a search
function, links to cost calculators, and an email newsletter that you can
subscribe to.
SRN Express – http://www.rams.com/srn/
The Scholarship Resource Network
is another scholarship search engine with over 150,000 awards. Also includes
basic information about financial aid.
Back
to Top
Textbooks:
Textbook Prices.com – http://www.textbookprices.com/
A site that compares the prices of
textbooks from many major online sources, including Amazon, Barnes and
Nobel, and Borders, as well as Varsitybooks and eCampus. Also compares
the prices of new books versus used ones. You must have the exact title
or ISBN number of the book you are searching for.
VarsityBooks -- http://www.varsitybooks.com/
An online bookseller specializing
in college textbooks. Search by title, author, ISBN number, keyword, or
even course. Over 350,000 textbooks, fiction books, computer books, and
more.
eCampus – http://www.ecampus.com/homepage_flash.html
Over three million titles available,
both new and used. But the best feature about this site is that they buy
used textbooks. Most titles are discounted from the original price.
Offers free shipping and other great incentives.
Back
to Top
Picking
a Graduate School:
Gradschools.com -- http://www.gradschools.com/
A database of almost 48,000 graduate
programs searchable by course of study. Also includes a student forum and
discussion board. In six different languages!
CampusTours.com -- http://www.campustours.com/
Virtual tours of colleges across
the continental US. If you don’t have the time or money to visit your perspective
school, check here for a virtual tour.
Back
to Top
Test
Prep:
The Princeton Review – http://www.review.com/
The most well known company on or
off the web for test prep, the Princeton Review site is extremely helpful
in preparing you for the GRE, GMAT, LSAT or any other standardized tests
you may need to take. They offer online review courses as well as books
and software designed to prepare you for the tests.
Student Market – http://www.studentmarket.com/studentmarket/tesprepsof.html?clicktrade=43172
This site offers basic information
about different standardized tests, test dates, and test prep software.
What’s the Word? -- http://www.easylearn.com/
The single most effective product
on the market for increasing your vocabulary, What’s the Word? is proven
to be effective and fun. The site also includes a vocabulary self-test,
and word usage tips called "Word Alerts."
Back
to Top
Academic
Resources:
This section provides information
on websites that are useful when you are pursuing a specific course of
study. The subjects include art, English, creative writing, science, math,
history, and general reference.
Art:
Artcyclopedia – http://www.artcyclopedia.com/
Need to find a specific example of
optical art for your art history class? Or maybe you’re writing a paper
on Renee Magritte and need examples of his work. A search at the online
artcyclopedia will reveal anywhere on the web that your specified artist,
or work appears.
The Museum of Modern Art – http://www.moma.org/
A fabulous online version of MoMA,
frequently with online versions of the exhibits. Includes a list of research
resources for the art student.
Back
to Top
English:
Word Play – http://www.wolinskyweb.com/word.htm
Everything you could possibly want
to do with a word can be done here. Tons of links to fun sites that will
translate things into different languages, create anagrams, teach you sign
language, and hundreds of other useful things.
CyberEdit – http://www.cyberedit.com/
At this site, you can submit your
term papers, resumes, web pages, or admissions essays to professional editors
for a minimal cost.
Lynch Guide to Grammar and Style –http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/~jlynch/Writing/
A guide written by an English professor
for the grammar and style questions of his classes. Very useful for specific
questions about semicolon usage, etc.
MLA Online – http://www.mla.org/
Most English courses accept the Modern
Language Association’s guidelines for style and correctness, but the books
are rather expensive. To get a free version, visit this website.
Back
to Top
Creative
Writing:
Inkspot – http://www.inkspot.com
A fantastic resource for writers
on the net. Get professional advice about where and how to sell manuscripts,
network with other writers across the world, marketing tips, and genre
specific advice and articles. Also has lists of contests, publications
looking for submissions and many other departments.
Fresh Squeezed Writing – http://members.xoom.com/freshwriting/main.html
For those times when you have the
dreaded writer’s block, this is a great place to start trying to get those
creative juices flowing again. Get some inspiration from the masters in
the "Raw Insights" section, blow off some steam by writing for the "Splatter
Wall" or peruse some of their links to other invigorating sites.
Back
to Top
Science:
Biology – http://dir.yahoo.com/Science/Biology/
There are a multitude of biology
related sites on the web, but this Yahoo! directory includes almost 13,000
of them. Search this directory by topic of interest. Includes links to
online biology books, the BIOSCI usenet group and even the USGS Biological
Resources Division.
Physics – http://dir.yahoo.com/Science/Physics/
This Yahoo! directory includes over
1,500 entries on all divisions of physics.
Misc. Science – http://dir.yahoo.com/Science/
The largest of the Yahoo! directories
on science, contains subdirectories for almost every branch of science
imaginable, as well as news and media sites, booksellers, and other scientifically
related points of interest.
Back
to Top
Math:
Ask Dr. Math – http://forum.swarthmore.edu/dr.math/
Mathematical questions and answers
with Dr. Math. For basic math up through 12th grade level algebra
and pre-calculus.
Ask Mr. Calculus – http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/6432/
For slightly more advanced calculus
questions, ask Mr. Calculus. Also, chat with him on AOL Instant Messenger.
Back
to Top
History:
Smithsonian Institute – http://www.si.edu/newstart.htm
This site is a great place to start
researching any topic you may be discussing in a history class. Use this
sitemap to point you in the right direction.
The Virtual Library of History – http://www.ukans.edu/history/VL/
This site is mind-bogglingly (is
that a word?) HUGE! It has links to every country's history, cultural stuff,
chronologies, etc. They even have a link for the mystical country of Climatology.
Really. This is a great place to start for historical research.
Back
to Top
General
Reference:
One Look Dictionary – http://www.onelook.com/
This page accesses more than 500
dictionaries and over two million entries. It also uses very advanced search
functions to help you find a word that you only know part of.
Fogelson Library – http://library.csf.edu/
On campus you can access this site
without passwords and search the card catalog of the library without ever
leaving the comfort of your own room. However, the library site also offers
other search engines like First Search which is an electronic index
for journals and books. Another is Proquest which is also and electronic
index for journals including more than 1,100 full text articles. These
two searches may require passwords; check with the librarians for the most
current passwords.
Merriam Webster Thesaurus – http://www.m-w.com/thesaurus.htm
Published by one of the industry’s
most respectable names in dictionaries and thesauri, this site lets you
look up the synonyms of thousands of words, and gives a definition of each
of the related words.
Electric Encyclopedia – http://www.encyclopedia.com/home.html
Published by the same people who
produce the Electric Library for journals and periodicals, the Electric
Encyclopedia is a full text encyclopedia that is completely online and
free. Search by typing in a keyword or by browsing through the appropriate
volume.
InfoPlease – http://www.infoplease.com
This site is a source of endless
information on every subject imaginable. If you need information about
some obscure fact, this is a good place to start looking. Includes a daily
almanac, weather info, and other information in dozens of catagories.
Back
to Top
Useful
Stuff:
The sites in this category are incredibly useful
resources for anyone, but especially the college student!
Travel:
Southwest Airlines – http://www.iflyswa.com/
If you’re flying in an area that
Southwest flies, chances are you’ll find the cheapest rates with them.
Sign up for their free email newsletter and learn about the Internet specials
that can save you even more money.
Discount Airfair.com – http://www.discount-airfare.com/
Planning to head overseas for the
summer or maybe thinking of studying abroad? This site specializes in discount
airfares to Europe. Also includes information about how to purchase the
International Student ID card, and be eligible for discounts on hotels,
airfare, and lots of other incentives.
Hostels.com – http://www.hostels.com/
If you’re into saving even more cash
on your week of backpacking in France or your trip to New York state, try
staying in youth hostels instead of hotels. This site is searchable by
location and also has lots of advice and other resources for the shoestring
traveler. Also has links to places to buy gear, rent cars, purchase tickets,
and book tours.
MapQuest – http://www.mapquest.com/
This site will provide you with driving
directions to any destination from any starting point. An invaluable tool
for those of us who are directionally impaired.
Back
to Top
Local
Interest:
New Mexico – http://www.newmexico.org/maps/index.html
A guide for tourists and native New
Mexicans alike. Great if you are planning a weekend trip to one of the
surrounding areas of New Mexico, or if you just need ideas of ways to get
off campus.
Santa Fe – http://www.santafe.org/
A great place to start if you are
looking for things to do in and around Santa Fe. Includes a calendar of
cultural events, maps, and other useful information.
Santa Fe Now! – http://www.santafenow.com/index.html
A great resource to find happening
things in and around Santa Fe. Includes an unmatched restaurant guide for
Santa Fe as well as news articles and editorials.
Back
to Top
Shipping
Costs:
U.S. Post Office – http://postcalc.usps.gov/
This site provides a rate calculator
for domestic and international mail. This way, you can compare prices if
you need to ship packages home or to friends.
U.P.S. Cost Calculator – http://www.ups.com/using/services/rave/rate.html
Another great site for all your shipping
needs. Fill in the information about your package and find out exactly
how much it will cost to send. Use the navigation bar at the top of the
page to find the nearest drop site, track your package, and find out other
useful information.
Back
to Top
Keeping
in Touch:
Call Home America – http://www.frontiercorp.com/cha/index.html
An 800 number is the perfect way
for college students to keep in touch with family and friends. This service
comes with 100 programable pin numbers so that you can use your 800 number
to call up to 100 different numbers!
AOL Instant Messenger – http://www.newaol.com/aim/netscape/adb00.html
Download AOL Instant Messenger for
yourself and keep in touch with family and friends for free. Talk for hours
online at no charge. A great way to keep in touch over long distances.
ICQ – http://www.icq.com/
The ICQ network is growing by the
day! Keep in touch with friends and family members free of cost. Includes
lots of advanced features for chatting, sending files online, e-mail, and
homepages.
Back
to Top
Saving
Money:
Edu.com – http://www.edu.com
This is one of the best places to
start if you’re looking for discounted software or hardware. And it’s for
students only.
Coolsavings.com – http://www6.coolsavings.com
Once you sign up to be a member at
this site, you can print off hundreds of money saving coupons in dozens
of categories.
Best Links & Tips – http://www.spots.ab.ca/%7eics/home.html
This site is one of many dedicated
to helping people save money. Here you will find hundreds of tips and ideas
separated by category.
Back
to Top
Email Me.
Back
to the lair...