studying
as a student in New York i'm using lots of useful websites that help to reduce the pressure and the work i need to deal with. also rumors and speculations about teachers are another great resource for success among the students. combining them both here are some examples of the websites and recommendations i'm using or used before and happy to pass it on. i'm a Cuny student and therefore this is "Cuny oriented" page - but don't get it wrong, most of the recommendations may be used by students from all around the world. have any recommendation you want to share? click here
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Online Dictionary
Well...it's an online dictionary
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Blackboard !!!
an online course management system that allows professors to post grades, information, and assignments.
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Still Looking For the Right One?
Try ratemyprofessor.com. Checkout professors rating and decide which one is best for you
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eSIMS
The management system that allows you to do anything you have in mind:
Check Open Sections
Check your grades for a past semester
Register
Check your transcript
Check your tuition and financial aid information
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Buy, Sell or Exchange
Great two website where you can buy, sell and even exchange books you have or you need
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Free Online Library
thousands of free books for students, teachers, and the classic enthusiast
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Who's Paying Your Tuition?
If you don't know how to pay your school tuition check out this website. It offers an interest-free payment plan until graduation
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other useful websites
htm2pdf
this useful website convert any website to a pdf! all you need to do is type the url (website address) and they will convert it for you. it's free, and fast and vert useful
openoffice
OpenOffice.org is a multiplatform and multilingual office suite and an open-source project. Compatible with all other major office suites, the product is free to download, use, and distribute.
hotstop
HopStop is your city transit guide. They provide door-to-door subway and bus directions and maps for New York City. You can also search for places to eat, drink, sleep and see in the City Guide.
mojo pages
MojoPages is a word of mouth reviews of local businesses. Thousands of restaurant reviews, auto repair, doctors, florists, mortgage brokers and more.
ubernote
UberNote is an all purpose notes and personal information manager accessible through your Internet web browser.
gliffy
With Gliffy online diagramming software, you can easily create professional-looking flowcharts, diagrams, floor plans, technical drawings, and more! It's easy to use and Free!
docstoc
docstoc is a user generated community where you can find and share professional documents. Find free legal documents and free business documents. Upload your documents for all the world to share.
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SCHOOLS
State University of New York - Fashion Institute of Technology
Visit F.I.T Website: http://www.fitnyc.edu/html/dynamic.html
Hot Professors !!!
Name: Carol Poll
Department: Chairperson of Social Science
Professor poll is the reason I started this website. She loves Israelis and she'll do everything she can to help you.
Believe me any problem you have in F.I.T (not necessarily in her department) - go to her and she'll fix it. BADUK!
She also teaching "sex roles and marriage" which is a totally easy course and an easy A.
Name: Yasmine Celik
Department: Social Science / World affairs
Good professor, but make sure to take down everything she says in class, all tests are based on lectures. Pay attention and it's an easy A.
Name: Carl Rutberg
Department: History
He's one of the best teachers I've had. His class was extremely informative, interesting and funny.You won't regret taking his class, believe me. I learned a lot and enjoyed. definitely an A.
Name: E. Poole
Department: Social Science / Economics
This professors is smart funny and fair.Gives take home exams and all of his examples are about drugs. Seriously!
It's an easy A - take him.
Where to Eat
Rosa's Pizza
• Corner of 27th st. and 7th ave.
• Best chicken cutlets (shnizel) in town !!
Chipotle
• Corner of 26th st. and 7th ave.
* Good Mexican food - burritos and tacos
Textbooks
• The Global Puzzle: Richard W. Mansbach (Paperback, 2000) ISBN-10: 0395963745 | Comments: cover is a bit used - but the book itself is in great condition!
• Principles of Accounting: Susan V. Crosson (Hardcover Textbook) ISBN-10: 0618379894 | Comments: mint condition
• The Art of Public Speaking: Stephen E. Lucas (Paperback, 2003) ISBN-10: 007256296X | Comments: the book is in very good condition!!!
• To buy contact ME
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City University of New York -
Baruch College
Hot Professors !!!
Name: H. Singer
Department: Political Science
His classes are fun and you will learn a lot. He is relax with the attendance and his exams are all multiple choices and very easy. I took him this summer and got an A. Definitely take him. (R.T)
Name: Milstien Dana
Department: English
Although her name sounds like an Israeli - she's not! But she's an Israeli-friendly professor that you must take. She's willing to help students after class.Participating in class is extremely important, and she will take that into consideration when she gives the final grade. Excellent prof. in general. Highly recommend!
(O.S and T.S)
Your school ain't here? send us the info and we'll add it