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July 19, 2019
22.33 Stories: Pop Stars and Marriage Proposals (with Amanda Trabulsi)
Featuring first-person stories of people finding themselves in the middle of a culture that is foreign to them; each week, 22.33 will deliver interesting tales from people who share how they were able to create mutual understanding through cultural exchange.
Though she grew up in New York City, Amanda Trabulsi never actually felt like she fit in until she landed in Kyrgyzstan, a faraway place that she knew little...
“Josh Recommends” for the Week of July 19, 2019 By Josh Garrick
“Josh Recommends” for the Week of July 19, 2019 By Josh Garrick
Bark in the Park – For the Young Ones
July 20 from 10 am to 12 noon
This sounds like great fun for kids (who like dogs). The Winter Park Parks & Recreation Department’s Family Fun Program will host ‘Bark in the Park’ in Lake Baldwin Park. Children ‘of all ages’ will make “no bake” dog treats and then serve as hosts, handing those home-made treats out to dogs visiting Lake Baldwin...
July 17, 2019
How to Choose a Good International School for Your Child
If you’re moving abroad for work, or any other reason, there are plenty of logistics to think about. One of those is where to send your children to school.
When you’re an expat, you have two primary choices as far as your children’s education. You can send your kids to a local school or an international school.
Most parents find that an international school can be the best option for their family, during their time abroad. Whether...
How to Study Abroad for Free
Do you want to study abroad, but aren't sure how to pay for it? There is a plethora of ways to do so, and a world of reasons WHY to study abroad!
Here are two ways to obtain financial assistance for study abroad:
Universities, states, private foundations, and large companies abroad willingly provide financial support to foreign students. “Why?” you may ask.
It’s simple.
The task is to educate and attract talented personnel from all over...
July 15, 2019
5 Ways Students Can Travel for Free
As the most exuberant time of your life, college years give you a colossal experience to remember. But, as perfect as this period may seem, it still features some minor downsides that may prevent you from enjoying your life to the fullest. Yes, college takes up almost all of your time, depriving you of the many possibilities to obtain financial freedom.
Balancing work and studying is pretty difficult, so you end up immersing yourself in your academ...
July 14, 2019
Music and Connection: Telling Stories
A conversation with a friend, a passing exchange with a stranger, a favorite show, an article in a magazine or a headline in a newspaper, a window display, a note in a journal, a sketch on a napkin, a photograph, a book, a song: these are all stories, all ways in which we organize, create, and remember our days, and our lives.
How we tell these stories, to ourselves and to each other, shapes and shares perspectives on the world. In shifting times, es...
July 12, 2019
“Josh Recommends” for the Week of July 12, 2019 By Josh Garrick
“Josh Recommends” for the Week of July 12, 2019 By Josh Garrick
Josh Garrick’s Art Featured in “Feeling Blessed – Part II” at the Faith Arts Village
July 17 beginning at 6 pm
We had so much fun – and had so many visitors – that my wonderful friend and Curator, Brad Biggs is giving me another special evening to show and sell my Art-work at FAVO – that unique destination for the Orlando Arts community. We heard from so many friends who were out-of-...
July 11, 2019
An Overview of All-Inclusive Family Resorts
What Is an All Inclusive Family Resort?
An all-inclusive family resort is an all-inclusive resort that caters to families. It is in stark contrast to resorts that prohibit children or even people under 50. There are all-inclusive resorts that will allow children, but an all-inclusive family resort is designed for families. They stand out in the range of child friendly activities and amenities they offer.
Here are a few questions you need to ask w...
July 1, 2019
Wandering Educators’ Florida Editor and Extraordinary Artist to Show His Artwork– A Free-Ranging Interview with Josh Garrick
I have known our Florida Arts Editor, Josh Garrick, for over a dozen years (since we started this site!). Through this time, he's consistently shared the best of the arts in the Orlando, Florida area, tirelessly promoted the arts...and become a good friend. I've watched his honors grow over these years, from groundbreaking exhibits to awards galore, including being the first American in history to exhibit at Greece’s famed National Archaeological M...
Learning Literacy: How Teachers Can Affect Reading Skill in Low Socioeconomic Students
Educators know better than anyone: Not all students are created equal. A student’s interest and ability to gain skills and information are highly affected by that student’s home life — if parents or guardians aren’t engaged in their child’s education, the child likely won’t be an enthusiastic or effective learner. This is especially the case with fundamental skills that should be practiced early and often, like literacy.
However, it c...
