Hack College aims to bring more of the web into the educational system, as what they claim in their About section. And they have been doing a good job at it. Aside from that, the blog also provides very useful and practical advice on getting on with college life. The topics vary, and most of the posts do make good use of technology, particularly the Internet and the free online options and resources that it provides for students.
What to like about Hack College
One thing that’s noticeable about Hack College is the tone of its posts. It can be called the voice of the current generation. If you want your posts to have some attitude and some sarcastic humor, then Hack College is for you. And they do add valuable information that any college student could use. For example, the post about getting your textbooks for free was very informative and most probably, not a lot of students know about those options. As they also say, there’s a need to work smarter, and not harder.
The blog’s features and network is also impressive. The blog has a UK version, where it deals with college issues that the Brits deal with. Also, the blog has its own podcast that is entertaining and informative as well. As for its network, there are links for guest bloggers to share content. So everyone is free to make a contribution aside from the comments.
What can be improved
Some comments on navigation need improvement. You’d need to scroll down to the bottom of the page to check out the navigation links for the blog. Another thing to note is that the topics are archived by date only. It would be nice to have the posts sorted out by topic for the reader to head on to what interests him or her the most. But all considered, Hack College is a fun and educational read.
