The Best Schools To Attend If You Want To Work At Google
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Google's headquarters in Mountain View. (Flickr)

Google’s headquarters in Mountain View. (Flickr)

How does free food, arcade games, a bowling alley, a laundry and fitness facility, and free massages at work sound? Let’s not forget to mention Wi-Fi-enabled shuttle transportation to and from work, onsite doctors, 18 weeks paid maternity leave and education reimbursement.

These are just a few great perks Google offers their employees! This is definitely not your typical nine to five office job. Arguably the best place to work in the world, Google employees over 57,000 “Googlers” in more than 70 offices throughout 40 different countries. Google’s tech headquarters, Googleplex, is located in Mountain View, California. Business Insider ranked Google as the number two in their Best Companies To Work For In America article and Universum put Google in the number one spot for the World’s Most Attractive Employer.

So how does one land a job at Google? Using data from LinkedIn we’ve compiled a list of top schools whose graduates have moved on from college and into a career with Google. Continue reading →

Landlords: A Look At 5 Popular Online Rent Collection Services
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A lot of things in life can be difficult and time-consuming, like getting in shape, reading a book, and cleaning up after a party—that’s why there are supplements, SparkNotes and Shamwows. As human beings, we’ve life-hacked our way through the centuries in order to make the tedious things in life as simple as possible. It’s no surprise, then, that rent collection has recently entered the online realm and, in doing so, has become easier than ever.

We took a look at five popular online rent paying services landlords can use that make it fast and easy to get paid on time. But before we get to the tools that’ll make rent collection easier, it’s important to understand why collecting rent online is worth the effort.

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The Craziest College Student Housing Amenities
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The bowling alley at 900 Factory in Logan, Utah near Utah State University. (900 Factory Website)

College living isn’t quite as simple as it used to be. No longer is your only option a dilapidating house with five people you’ll soon know all too well. Over the years, hundreds of luxury off-campus student housing complexes have been popping up around the nation. Even having granite counter tops and a pool just isn’t enough of a draw for students at some campuses.

To step up their game, the players in the student housing industry have had to include other amenities that set them apart from the rest. Here’s a list of some over-the-top and crazy amenities that no student needs, but every student enjoys! Continue reading →

Landlords: Text Your Student Renters
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Do you leave voicemail after voicemail trying to reach your tenants to no avail? Do you email your leads to set up showings and get nothing but the cold shoulder in return? The good news is, it’s not you; it’s your methods.

We decided to channel our inner college student, do a little research and find out why exactly students just can’t answer an email or pick up their phones. Spoiler alert: they can, they just don’t want to. And here’s why:

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Best Apartments for University of Oregon Students
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University of Oregon campus photo from across lake/pond. Picture taken in fall.
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So you survived a year (or two, or three) of not only college but also living in the dorms. Now what? If you’re ready to stretch your legs and move into a place that’s a little less supervised and a little more you, College Pads has your back. We put together a list of the top-rated landlords around the University of Oregon to help take the guesswork out of finding your first home away from home during the duration of your college career, whether you’re looking for the University of Oregon off-campus housing.

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The Top 5 Reasons Students Renew Their Leases
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The student housing market is unique for many reasons, but one stands out in particular: turnover. Instead of planting their roots, college students tend to hop from place to place, leaving behind their landlords with vacant units and broken hearts. We at Rent College Pads understood this predicament and decided to probe for answers to the age-old question: what makes students want to dust off their pens, call up their landlords and ask to be legally bound to them for another whole year?

We sent out a survey and waited patiently as the responses flew in. From a pool of twenty options, here are the five most important factors students consider when deciding whether or not to renew their current lease:

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Best College Towns To Live In After Graduation – Top 20
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The college lifestyle of meeting new friends and trying different things might be the best part of the college experience for some. But you know what’s even better? Graduating college and getting your life started right out of the gate, which isn’t as simple as it seems. The hassles of college are certainly challenging, but they pale in comparison to the hassles of adult life. Getting a job? Finding insurance? Scheduling regular appointments at the doctor or dentist or wherever else appointments are required? That stuff is brutal and its always going to be brutal.

But we did find a few towns where maybe the tribulations of adulthood can be offset by some good things, like like-minded folks and a good paying job. We analyzed some data and found the twenty best college towns for grads to settle down in once they’re done getting degrees.

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University of North Carolina at Wilmington Off-Campus Housing: 10 Top Wilmington Landlords
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It’s that time of year again, time to start your off-campus housing search! If this isn’t your first rodeo, you know that it just never seems to get easier or less stressful. You’re already swamped with schoolwork and now you have to add in looking for a new place, but don’t worry we have your back. If this is your first time looking for a place, it’s an exciting time to finally be able to spread your wings and get out of  those tiny dorm rooms. Sure it seems exciting, and it is, but how do you know where to look? Well newbies, we got you too. We sat down and read through tons of reviews to give you our top 10 picks for landlords for students at UNC-Wilmington looking for off-campus housing in Wilmington.

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Best Apartments for Oregon State Students
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Weatherford Hall Oregon State University

Another semester of classes and living in the dorms under your belt – nice work! But now that you’re a more seasoned student, are you starting to feel like it’s time for a change in your living situation? If so, look no further – not only does Rent College Pads have a huge listing of available living spaces in your area, we’ve also taken a step further and put together a list of the top landlords in your area to take the mystery out of the search. Check out the list below! Continue reading →

Best Apartments for University of Idaho Students
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University of Idaho Campus

So you made it out alive after living in your shoebox-sized dorm – now what? It’s definitely time to live a little less supervised. However, your life doesn’t ever really slow down, especially not enough to spend a ton of time looking for a new place to live next semester. No need to worry, Rent College Pads gets it, and we’ve even put together a list of the top rated landlords in your area to take the guesswork out of looking for a new place. Check it out below!

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