Here are 10 of the worst myths about networking, and their current, more sensible replacements:

1. Networking means meeting as many people as you can.
If possessing a huge stack of business cards or having met every business person in your city was a ticket to riches, this might be true. But it’s not. Networking gives you a chance to meet new people, but quality trumps quantity in human relationships, every time.

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The new student mentors at the College of Charleston offer these quick tips for succeeding in college. Review them periodically to make sure your college experience is everything it can be–academically, socially, and personally.

In The Exceptional Presenter, consultant Timothy Koegel explains how to communicate more effectively, whether you’re giving formal presentations, leading meetings, or meeting a client for lunch. The key, Koegel says, is practice. "Everyone I’ve ever studied who has made themselves exceptional—Churchill, Reagan—they’ve worked at it." Passion and organization are also common attributes among strong speakers, he says. U.S. News spoke with Koegel about how to be a better speaker and why it matters.

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