Oh hi there. Thanks so much for stopping by.

If you’re looking for a little more information about me, then you’re at the right place. My name is Thomas Frank, and I’m the creator and main author here at College Info Geek.

Hey – before you read this whole page – why don’t you connect with me personally?


Right now, I’m in the second semester of my junior year. I go to Iowa State University and I’m majoring in Management Information Systems – basically a combination of business and computer engineering.

Even before I started college, I was determined to take every opportunity in life and to figure out the best way to do things. I’ve always been a sort of hacker, in both senses of the word, I guess – I like to dink around with computers and code, but I’m also always looking for new and better ways to do things. I’m absolutely obsessed with living my life to its fullest potential and doing the impossible.

It’s kind of hard to talk myself up, especially with all the other people my age (or younger!) doing amazing things today, but I like to think that I’ve done a lot of stuff during the 2.5 years of college I’ve been through so far. I’ve won over $15,000 in merit-based scholarships, and I was even interviewed by the Wall Street Journal about how I did it.

I gained a ton of work experience that relates directly to my major while still in school – I’ve worked as a tech support specialist, virus removal specialist, and a web developer. I also did a summer internship at Principal Financial Group, where I learned network administration.

Me with fellow blogger Morgan Lynzi.

Me with fellow blogger Morgan Lynzi at Adobe MAX 2011.

In high school, I started building websites for local businesses, and today I’m to the point where I could probably do it full-time if I wanted. In October 2011, Adobe sent me out to Los Angeles and gave me a free press pass so I could cover the Adobe MAX conference.

My writing has been featured in over a dozen sites, including USA Today and Stepcase Lifehack. I was featured as one of the best young entrepreneurs of 2011 at Gen-Y Rants, and have been featured at multiple blogs. All the while, I’ve kept my GPA above a 3.5.

“Tom, literally all you ever do is work.” – Brandon Fisher, friend and person who doesn’t go on the internet

The thing is, I didn’t have to spend all my time working to get this far. Even with all the stuff I’ve put on my plate, I’ve still found time to run around campus taking pictures in every building, spend countless nights just watching movies with bros, build a ridiculous loft bed, and get way too good at DDR…

I don’t say this stuff to brag, but rather to show you what is possible for you as a student. You have the ability to be amazing, and to do things that would knock the socks off of anyone ranging from your mom to a Fortune 500 CEO – and you can do them while you’re still in school.

I started College Info Geek in order to share the knowledge I’ve gained while going through my college experience, and I really hope you’ll find both information and inspiration here that will enable you to be awesome.

The Ten Things

So you want to know a little more that doesn’t relate to my professional life? Ok. It’s usually hard for me to write about myself, as my interests change a lot. I find it easier to think in lists, so here’s a list of 10 random things about me!

  1. I really enjoy parkour, AKA jumpin’ over shit. Here’s a video.
  2. Even though I own a car, I hate them. It’s one of my main goals to have a lifestyle that doesn’t require one.
  3. I have a little brother who’s just 18 months younger than me, and he’s a really talented graphic designer and electronic music artist.
  4. I’m ridiculously good (and addicted) to Dance Dance Revolution. If you challenge me I will take you on – though I much prefer playing doubles.
  5. I’m also super-addicted to Marvel vs. Capcom 3, though I’m not as ridiculously good.
  6. I track all the places I visit using an electronic pin map.
  7. I like wearing Converse, skinny jeans, and Threadless shirts. I also have a Macbook Pro and like working in coffee shops.  Am I a hipster? Not quite.
  8. Favorite movies: The Blues Brothers, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, The Social Network, The Dark Night, Limitless and Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs.
  9. Reading is a huge part of my life. Check out my favorite books.
  10. When I graduate and pay off my student loans, I want to travel full-time.

If you want to get in contact, you can hit me up on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+ (and follow me on Pinterest!). I also have a personal website if you want to learn more. If you want to email me, you can use [email protected] or use my Contact page.