Many of you who are earning your marketing degrees know how powerful social media is. Often times, information will spread more quickly via Twitter or Facebook than traditional print. News about the Olympics is no different.

Many of you are struggling to pay for your own tuition and basic necessities so unpaid internships aren’t in your immediate future. You want to enhance your professional resume and add jobs that relate to your major. You are dedicated, determined and driven.

The Dalai Lama often gives sage advice—advice that can be learned by those of you who will be (or already are) attending college. I was honored to meet him when he visited my school, and his teachings are simple yet profound. Here are some lessons that you can apply to your own college education.

So you’ve just graduated and now you’re entering the “real world.” With the “real world” comes “real world” finances and budgets. What now? Here are some tips for scoring high on your “real world” financial exam and passing with an “A!”

Here are some tips that high school graduating seniors should know or anyone beginning college for the first time.

Sometimes in the midst of economic downturns and increased expenses when it comes to college tuition, you need a reminder. Maybe you need to hear something positive so you can keep your head up and stay focused on higher education.

Maybe you’ve heard it before—maybe you haven’t. Regardless, here it is: networking should be an important part of your job hunt. Some of you just sighed. I heard you. It’s okay—it’s just that you don’t yet understand how critical networking can be for your career success. Doubters, keep reading.

As college students, many of you take full advantage of your laptops, netbooks and tablets to help you stay on top of schoolwork. You can be found in college coffee shops, plugging away in dorm rooms or even working in the library.

While many of you are walking around with binders overflowing with college brochures, some of you have discovered an online organizational tool—Pinterest. Guys, it’s not just for the DYI craft projects and planning dream weddings!

It’s always the right time to discuss college group projects. Most of you have participated in them since elementary school. Many of you have had great experiences working in groups. Others—myself included—have had less than desirable times.