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Five Ways to Conquer Phone Anxiety

I hate talking to strangers on the phone. I will share some of the tips I have learned at a job where I have to constantly make and receive calls, and hopefully it will give you some comfort that, if you have phone anxiety, you are not alone!

11 comments    life advice relationships
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How to Invest as a College Student

An easy way for college students (or anyone else strapped for cash) to invest and see long-term returns with little risk.

16 comments    advice finance money
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Your First Apartment: Setting Up

Now, the best part of your first apartment: deciding how everything will look in your own space! This hub describes what to bring, what to leave behind, and how to make it feel like home.

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How to Write a Song

Each summer for two weeks, I teach small classes of kids how to write, produce, and record a song. This hub will hopefully pass on some of the knowledge I've gained as a songwriter.

20 comments    entertainment how to how
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Your First Apartment: Money Matters

There are practically a billion things you will need to consider when planning your budget for your first apartment. First, you will need to understand (at least minimally) the real estate rental market in...

7 comments    life advice how to
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How to Ride the New York Subway

What a daunting task for tourists and new New Yorkers alike: riding on the New York City subway system! It's just like this great city; it's big, it's complicated, and it's fast-paced. This is not a...

5 comments    how to travel how
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Dealing with Bullies in School

Bullying sucks. Believe me, I know. After I finished kindergarten at a private school, my parents switched me to our local public school, and I skipped to second grade. Boy did those kids seem to "have it...

22 comments    love advice family
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How to Breed Dogs

An important look at some seriously life-changing questions to ask of yourself and your family before deciding to breed your animal. Think you know everything? Think again.

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How to Get a Great First Apartment

Your first apartment will be an exciting adventure; almost everyone wants to live on their own! Here's a list of tips and tricks to keep in mind before you begin the Big Search. (This page is the index of a four-part series.)

5 comments    life advice how to
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How to Write Your First Poem

Maybe you've never written a poem before. Maybe the last time you wrote one was twenty years ago. It doesn't matter. Follow these three steps, and write a poem!

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