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BookScouter Quarterly Textbook Scholarship: Q2 2025 Winner Announcement

News & Updates By July 16, 2025 Last Updated on July 16, 2025 by Olivia Smith Tags: , , No Comments

BookScouter Scholarship Q2 2025Each quarter, we are reminded of how determined, resourceful, and inspiring today’s students are. The Q2 2025 round of the BookScouter Scholarship was no exception. We received dozens of video submissions, each one unique, but all united by one common theme: the high cost of education, especially textbooks.

As in previous rounds, students across the country shared their majors, future goals, and the most expensive textbook they’ve had to purchase. Their stories highlighted the real financial challenges of college life and why finding support—whether through scholarships, savings, or community—matters now more than ever.

17 Short Books to Read in a Single Sitting When You Need a Break

Book lists By July 14, 2025 Last Updated on July 16, 2025 by Abigail White Tags: , , No Comments
17 Short Books to Read in a Single Sitting

Ever wish you could escape into a whole new world, without dedicating your entire weekend to a 500-page novel? We get it. Life is busy, attention spans are fragile, and sometimes you just need a story that grabs you by the heart and doesn’t let go until the last sentence… all in the span of an afternoon.

Whether you’re deep in a reading slump, stuck between chunky reads, or just want that quick-hit dopamine rush of finishing a whole book in one go, this list is for you. These stories are small in size but huge on vibes—emotional, weird, powerful, twisty, beautiful. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll text a friend about that one line that ruined you.

How to Get Cheap Concert Tickets: 12 Smart (and Easy) Ways to Save Money

Personal finance By June 30, 2025 Last Updated on June 30, 2025 by Olivia Smith Tags: , , No Comments
How to Get Concert Tickets Cheap

Concert tickets can get crazy expensive. We recently saw it with Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour.” It’s rumored that the most expensive ticket was sold for an incredible $14,000 (yes, really).

But those prices can hit your wallet hard, even if you’re just trying to see your favorite indie band at a small venue. If you’re a student who is juggling tuition, rent, and the occasional overpriced coffee, then even a $100 ticket can make a big dent in your monthly budget.

Top 13 Fun Classes to Take in College

Campus Life, Study tips By June 26, 2025 Last Updated on June 26, 2025 by Olivia Smith Tags: , , , No Comments
Fun Classes to Take in College

For many students, the college class selection process focuses primarily on what’s needed to earn a degree. However, if you don’t look beyond the expected, you’ll miss out on plenty of fun classes to take in college that will expand your horizons. In these four years, you have the opportunity to explore niche interests, learn about something brand new, and even pad your transcript with some easy high grades.

Best AI Tools for Students: 8 TikTok-Approved Apps to Boost Your GPA

Study tips, Campus Life By June 23, 2025 Last Updated on June 23, 2025 by Olivia Smith Tags: , , No Comments
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You’ve got three tabs open, two assignments due, and a lecture playing in the background while you pretend to take notes—but you’re actually Googling “do I really need college?” Relatable? We thought so.

The good news: TikTok has become more than just a place for scroll breaks and procrastination—it’s now a hotspot for discovering the best AI tools for students that can seriously upgrade how you study, write, and survive the chaos.

Where to Donate Books in Seattle

All about books, All about textbooks, Green tips By June 20, 2025 Last Updated on June 20, 2025 by Olivia Smith Tags: , , No Comments
where to Donate Books in Seattle

When we discussed where to sell used books in Seattle, we mentioned that Seattle is one of the best places to land after graduation, and it’s true. It’s got a dynamic job market, especially in tech, healthcare, and research, and in humanities, too. With major employers like Amazon, Microsoft, and the University of Washington, it’s a place where young professionals thrive.

It’s also a place where book culture thrives, with many independent bookstores, plenty of local authors, and an overall actively reading community.

Where to Donate Books in Denver

All about books, All about textbooks, Green tips By June 18, 2025 Last Updated on June 18, 2025 by Olivia Smith Tags: , , No Comments
where to donate books in Denver

As you remember, Denver loves reading. Its ratio of libraries and bookstores to population speaks for itself. So, it’s only natural that people have a huge interest in books.

However, if your goal isn’t selling, you may wonder where to donate your used books. Today, we’ll recommend Denver’s best places where your pre-owned titles may be especially welcome.

Summer Internships 2025 for College Students: What to Know and Where to Apply

Study tips, Campus Life By June 17, 2025 Last Updated on June 18, 2025 by Olivia Smith Tags: , , , No Comments
summer internships 2025 for college students

Summer break is supposed to be a time to relax, travel, and maybe catch up on sleep. But as a college student with career goals (or one who’s just trying to build a halfway decent resume), you might be thinking of more than just how to have fun. You might want to be productive and find a summer internship that can help you advance in your career path.

The great news is that there are thousands of internships out there. The tricky part is finding the right one….and then, of course, landing it.

13 Summer Vacation Activities for Students That Aren’t Boring

Campus Life By June 15, 2025 Last Updated on June 18, 2025 by Olivia Smith Tags: , , No Comments
summer vacation activities for students

The first few days of summer break are glorious. We all know that feeling: No alarms, no homework, no group projects with that one person who never shows up. But once the novelty wears off, it’s easy to fall into a cycle of scrolling, snacking, and asking yourself what day it is.

If you’re a student who’s wondering what to actually do with all this free time, we’ve got you. There are more summer vacation activities for students than you might realize.

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