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Thursday September 02, 2010
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#136 Title:
The Big O: College Bound
Special Guest: Monica Ricci
Organizing Expert, Motivational Speaker, Author and Founder of Catalyst Organizing Solutions, LLC.
Description: Monica Ricci is helping families with a smooth transition into college life. Our expert organizer shares simple and practical ideas of what to take, what to leave, how to make good use of small spaces, and ways to keep organized during the move - and even after. "Professor" Monica covers all the courses including textbooks, laundry, campus safety, computers, helpful products and much more.
Be a "Guest Host" on The Big O! Get details here.
Duration: 55:38
Show
Index
00:22 "Be a Guest Host" Contest
01:54 Intro: College Bound
03:06 Know Your Space
05:43 Connect With Roomie
09:30 Pack it RIGHT
14:23 Gotta Have Music!
15:38 Establish Credit
17:46 Mark Your Turf
19:48 Textbook Expenses
23:12 "Be a Guest Host" Contest
25:09 O' Baby Product
31:17 Time-Management at School
36:55 Organizing Small Rooms
45:14 Create Life Routines
47:04 Safety on Campus
50:29 Closing Comments
Click here to see other episodes in The Big O: Organization Series.
Remember you can email us anytime at questions@vickyandjen.com and we'll ask
Monica your organizing questions!
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About Monica Ricci
Monica Ricci is a speaker and the author of Organize Your Office In No Time, a busy person's reference for taking control and being more effective, productive and successful at work. Monica is Past President of the Georgia Chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers, and was named one of the nation's "Organizing Elite" by Forbes Magazine. She has been an expert guest on both radio and television, including the nationally syndicated Clark Howard Radio Show. Monica is also a regular expert organizer on the popular Home and Garden Television show, MISSION: Organization.
Monica's articles have appeared in such diverse publications as Airtran Airways, Arrivals Magazine, Men's Edge Magazine and Advisor Today Magazine. Some of Monica's clients include Earthlink, Longhorn, Paramount Pictures, The US Court of Appeals, GE Capital, Special Olympics Georgia, and Kennesaw State University.
She also teaches national teleclasses and as a speaker, she presents seminars, workshops and motivational keynotes on time management, procrastination, getting organized and living a powerful, simpler life. Recently Monica teamed up with Beazer Homes to design homes where storage spaces make sense, living spaces feel great and life can be simple.
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Helpful Resources
Back2SchoolMoms.com
Back2SchoolMoms, is here to guide you through every step of the way in supporting your decision to return to the classroom as an adult.
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Your Big Sister's Guide to Surviving College
This book, by Christie Crowder, has turned into a Bible for young girls struggling to find their way through freshman year. As the consummate Big Sister, Christie has dispensed advice not only to family, but also to a broader range of teenage girls.
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Help Students Get Organized
Success in life is getting - and staying - organized. Help your student master the school year, and life itself, by instilling good habits early.
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Off-to-College Checklist
Notes from Monica: It's a tiny bit outdated (it recommends getting a cordless phone for example, and sharing a camera with your roommate) I think it's also too heavy on clothing. I think most students can get by with a lot less clothing than they recommend. 21 pairs of underwear? I bet I don't even OWN 21 pairs of underwear!
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Student Quick Tip
Set ground rules and boundaries with your roommate so you each know what to expect. And put your name in your stuff with a Sharpie! Don't bring anything you absolutely can't live without. If it will break your heart if it's stolen, leave it home. I hate to say it, but theft happens everywhere.
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As Discussed on the Show
Resources for Textbooks
Buy USED textbooks.
There are various online places,
as well as the campus bookstore. Here are a few online links: |
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Student Quick Tip
Set aside a specific day each week for life maintenance, to be sure those things get done. Laundry and grocery shopping on Sunday evenings, for example. These are things that NEED to get done and they require you leaving your room, so setting time aside is important.
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