Restore all your data

Your computers may come and go, but your photos, videos, and movies cannot be replaced. SugarSync keeps all your personal data safe from computer crashes. It’s simple to restore your files and folders to a new computer.

File version control and recovery

Easily view and restore previous versions of your files. SugarSync keeps the previous five versions of all your document in case you need to reference or recover them in the future. Only the most recent version of each of your files counts towards your storage limit.

Web file archive

SugarSync’s Web Archive is a simple way to take advantage of cloud storage. The Web Archive is a location for backing up and storing files online with no syncing or updates. Everything you store in SugarSync’s Web Archive is accessible from the web and your mobile devices.

Well MIT (yes the Massachusetts Institute of Technology… possibly the best university in the world!) might be able to help.

Launched many years ago MIT Open Courseware has a vast amount of resources, from course notes and videos of select lectures to their assignments and tests.

Oh! and what’s even better is, they launched an iPhone app called LectureHall.

The first step is choosing a Registered Education Savings Plan. There are several to
choose from. Because each family is different, it is important to research carefully
and find just the right plan for you and your future student. If you aren’t sure
which one is best, you can meet with a representative from the bank or a financial
planner to get more details.

You can choose a RESP for your family as a whole. This means that the account is set
up for any one of your children to save for college. It is also possible to open one
account per child. When you participate in a group RESP everyone works together
combining their contributions in order to receive added benefits. Because of all of
the options you have it is important to make your decision with the help of a
professional.

RESP accounts vary from provider to provider. They differ in the amount needed to
open the account. They may differ on the requirement of monthly contributions. Some
have service fees while others do not. It is important to read all of the
information to ensure that you have chosen the correct plan. In some cases you can
even choose the types of investments you are planning to place your RESP money in.

One of the best parts of this program is the ability to open an account at any time.
The younger your child the longer you have to save. With some of the government
sponsored programs you can earn an extra percent of what you put in over the course
of the year. For those wondering whether or not to start early, this is a huge
incentive to get started right away.

As an added bonus, adults are also eligible to open up accounts for themselves.
While they are not able to participate in any of the government offered incentives,
they can still save funds towards their own education. For adults with plans to take
any type of class, this can save money in the long run. While younger students
typically don`t have enough income to have the disbursement taxed when they remove
money for school, adults could be taxed based on their income.

The overall limit for a RESP is $50,000 per account. It is possible for other
people, aside from family members, to make a contribution. This may be part of the
argument for opening an account for each child separately. The plan to save makes
sense on so many levels.

It can be tough to come up with large sums of money at one time in order to pay for
tuition and other necessities. When looking at student loans, parents may fear the
results of a loans calculator and how much their child will have to pay back. Having an account
specifically put aside for education can remove some of the burden that parents
feel.

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One way to manage your time wisely is to avoid taking too many hours. If you attend
school full time, take less than 18 hours a semester. Students who overload on
classes often find themselves stressed and overwhelmed. They may not have enough
time to study and will find themselves scrambling to complete assignments, read
textbooks and study for exams.

Buy a student planner in order to keep track of assignment deadlines, work schedules
and social activities. Writing important dates down in your planner will help you
keep track of your day so you stay on task and complete assignments in a timely
manner.

Resist the urge to procrastinate. Waiting till the last minute to study for an exam
or write a research paper will lead to stress, substandard work and poor grades.
Complete your homework when you have the most energy. People who feel more energetic
in the morning should try to do the bulk of their homework in the morning. Night
owls may wish to complete their assignments during the evening hours. On the other
hand, if you are a night owl, avoid nightlong study sessions. This will only cause
you to be burned out.

If you need to work while in university, try to find a job on campus. Campus jobs offer
flexible hours, permitting students to arrange work schedules around their classes.
Since the job is on campus, students can quickly arrive at work without worrying
about a long commute. Some part-time campus jobs may even let you study while you
work. If you can only find a job off-campus, hunt for jobs that offer flexible
schedules and support the fact that you are a college student.

Just because you are attending university does not mean you have to study all the time.
If you avoid taking too many class hours, you will have time to join clubs, attend
social events and hang out with friends. Allow time for one or two of your favorite
hobbies since these activities help you cultivate an emotionally healthy lifestyle.

Students who manage their time wisely learn to say no. Knowing your limitations will
help you to say no to invitations from friends when you are feeling too tired or
stressed out. Set your priorities and avoid activities that distract you from your
goals. For example, if you are invited to go out with friends but you know you have
to work on a research paper, it may be wise to turn down the invitation.

The reality is that universities are filled with
students who are still learning how to juggle school, work and a social life.
Attending university is an exciting experience that can sometimes be stressful if you
do not learn how to manage your time well. By staying organized, avoiding the urge
to procrastinate, finding a flexible work schedule, taking time for yourself and
setting your priorities, you can enjoy a balanced university life that will eventually
lead to success.

What is Dropbox?
Dropbox is a free service that lets you bring all your photos,
docs, and videos anywhere, and share them easily. Any file
you save to your Dropbox will automatically save to all your
computers, your phone or iPad, and the Dropbox website.
Dropbox also makes it easy to share with others. And if your
computer melts down, you can restore all your files from the
Dropbox website with a couple clicks.

Global Growth
• More than 45M people registered on Dropbox
• More than 1M files saved every 5 min
• More than 300M files saved daily
• Dropbox in five languages: English, Spanish, French,
German, Japanese

How Dropbox works
Dropbox makes all your files available to you from any computer or phone. It’s as easy as adding any file
to your Dropbox folder. You can start working at the office and finish from home without ever needing
to think about where your files are — they are always with you.
Joining Dropbox is easy: installing the Dropbox software (free for Windows, Mac and Linux) creates a
special folder on your computer. Anything you add to this Dropbox folder will automatically save to
all your computers and to the Dropbox website. You can also invite people to share any folder in your
Dropbox. This makes Dropbox perfect for team projects or sharing photos with family or friends — it will
be as if you are saving straight to their desktop. The Dropbox mobile apps (free for iPhone, Android and
Blackberry) let you take your life on the road. And because Dropbox keeps a one month history of your
work, you can go back in time to fix mistakes or rescue deleted files.
Dropbox offers 2GB of space for free!

Are you impressed yet? Well then sign up already!

PS: Invite people to sign-up and get more free space, up to 8GB.

Winter term end: Thursday, 5th April, 2012 (originally Monday, 2nd April, 2012)

Exam period: 10th April to 20th April, 2012 (originally 4th April to 18th April, 2012)
Contingency day: Saturday, 21st April, 2012

April Study Period: Friday, 6th April, 2012 to Monday, 9th April, 2012

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