How Students Are Using The Internet For Studying

Does anyone out there remember actually having to go to the library to research for a paper? I remember having to order books from other libraries when I was in graduate school and -gasp- had to wait for them to be sent to me!

Annoying, right?

Even in that relatively short amount of time, we’ve been cultured to understand that we can learn from anything, anywhere, immediately. The landscape of researching and studying has changed quite a bit, hasn’t it? While I’m a little sad that there is no sourcing listed (and as such, I can’t cross check the information presented) the handy infographic below has taught me a few interesting things about current students’ online studying and research habits.

Did You Know?

• Only 10% of students report using books from libraries to help them study
• 100% of students report using Wikipedia to study
• 80% of students report using social networks to help them study
• 55% of students report using online services to help them write their papers

How to apply for and find an Internship at Microsoft

We have posted on how you could apply to Microsoft for a scholarship to help fund your studies. If you are looking for an internship at Microsoft, then this post will definitely interest you. Microsoft accepts interns and offers Technical, Business as well as MBA Internships.

If you are looking for a Technical Internship, Microsoft has the following areas to offer:

1. Software DEvelopment
2. Hardware Engineering
3. User Experience
4. Game Design
5. Content Publishing
6. IT & Operations

If you don’t want to waste your summer making a widget that will never see the light of day, you should definitely think of taking up an internship. And Microsoft could well, be one of the best places to be!

Taking up an internship at Microsoft could mean a lot to your career. As an intern at Microsoft, you’ll have real responsibility and real opportunities to make a difference. At the same time, you’ll also have a lot of fun with new friends and colleagues as you solve the technology challenges of the 21st century.
At Microsoft your projects matter and your team will be counting on your skills and insights. You’ll elevate your talent working along-side some of the best minds in the industry.
Visit Microsoft for more, if you decided to apply for one!

How to apply for a Students Scholarship to Microsoft

If you are looking out for some scholarship to help fund your studies, you may be happy to know that Microsoft too offers undergraduate scholarships to top students who want to study computer science and related technical disciplines.
Currently, Microsoft is offering four different types of technical scholarships for the 2012-2013 academic year to current undergraduate students:

1. General Scholarships
2. Women’s Scholarships
3. Minority Scholarships
4. Scholarships for Students with Disabilities

To be eligible to apply, you must be attending a school in North America. Moreover, if you are an international student currently studying in North America and meet their criteria for eligibility, you can apply regardless of your citizenship.

A Microsoft scholarship can help you pursue undergraduate studies in computer science and related technical disciplines. If selected, you will join a community of scholarship recipients from the United States, Canada and Mexico who share your passion for technology and academic excellence.
To learn more about application process, visit Microsoft.
If you need more information, get in touch with: scholars at microsoft dot com.