Sometimes when you start something new, you feel like you’re a freshman all over again. But, then again, freshman year was fun right? Investing can be too.

If you are like most students, you’re curious about investing and figure it’s something you’ll need to know. However, not only do you not know where to start, but you find anything that mentions a bull market intimidating. There are business schools that will teach you theoretical knowledge, and then there are other websites, which are obviously catered toward an older audience that will bore you to death. That’s where we come in. We’ve been there, and know exactly what you’ll need to know to get a strong grip on the investing world. Plus, we can guarantee that it will be a lot more exciting than sitting though a college lecture.

The first step to learning about the incredibly fascinating world of investing is to register for our forums. This will allow you to ask questions and learn from other college students while discussing your favorite companies. You can do this for free by clicking here.

The second step is to register for The College Edge. This will give you many additional features on the site, including the ability to read Connor Haley’s expert stock analysis. He is a student just like you, but has spent years studying investing.

Once you start to take advantage of CollegeStockPicks.com, you are well on your way to becoming a great investor, getting that great dream job, and securing your financial future. We’ve got loads of articles and tidbits to fill up that designated space in your brain with less filler and more substance. We know you’ve got limited time, and we don’t plan to waste it. To further accelerate your learning, we recommend you read the following investing books. They are all easy to read, even as a complete beginner, and you could even score points with you parents by reading one in front of them if all else fails.

One Up On Wall Street, by Peter Lynch

Beating the Street, by Peter Lynch

The Motley Fool Investment Guide, by David and Tom Gardner

If you’re looking for something directed just at young adults, there’s always the classic Motley Fool Investment Guide for Teens , by David and Tom Gardner—and you know you’re never too old to explore new ways of making money, right?

After you have read these great books, you will be ready to contribute even more. We encourage you to become an official CollegeStockPicks.com contributor so that you can share your insight about your favorite “college stocks” with our community. The more you share, the more we can help you. If you give us great ideas, you could even be published and interviewed on our site, which is obviously a great resume builder!

Learning about investing can be a daunting task, but at CollegeStockPicks.com we make it easy. Follow these steps and you will be well on your way!