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December 3, 2018
Through the Eyes of an Educator: Every ending is a new beginning
It’s December. The last month of the last quarter of 2018 is here, and the holiday season is upon us. Much of the country is littered in cold and snowy weather, many people are rushing out to purchase gifts to show their gratitude, and resolutions are in process for 2019’s arrival. It’s the time of year where endings and beginnings mesh together—and often the lines between the two blur.
It ‘s December. One year is ending and another is on its way....
December 1, 2018
Artist of the Month: Czech This Out with Petra and David Bachron
Gorgeous. That's the word I use (usually out loud, in an exclamatory fashion) whenever I see our featured artist this month, Czech This Out (Petra and David Bachron), on instagram. I love their work, separately and combined. I love their story, and I love their passion for art, and life.
Petra and David are both from a small town called Sumperk, located in North Moravia region in the Czech Republic. Petra graduated as a teacher of Phys...
November 28, 2018
#VolunteerAbroadBecause It Will Shape You
Note: This interview is part of a series from Learning Service.
Catherine Cottam is a 29-year-old blogger, activist, and advocate who has lived in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina since she was 8. Catherine has her B.S. in Psychology and M.A.Ed. in School Counseling, both from Western Carolina University. She served in the United States Peace Corps for five months in 2013 before being medically separated when she developed Bipolar Dis...
How To Start A Teacher Travel Blog In 4 Easy Steps
Whether you are a traveling teacher, travel during summer vacation, or are on sabbatical, there are experiences you just want to share—whether with your friends, class, colleagues, or maybe even the world. This makes starting a teacher travel blog an amazing and rewarding idea.
Contrary to popular belief, it is pretty easy to do, too. Not to mention that after a while, you could net a nice little passive income from it. But be warned, do not expect to...
November 26, 2018
Donut-Hopping Portland: 3 Quintessential Hotspots
While Portlanders may not have invented donuts, they certainly seem to have perfected them. The so-called donut culture here is well fed – inspiring Portlanders to declare their favorites, and to slight those they deem inferior, to both their friends and the public alike.
Take the Twitter firestorm that rained down after Portland Trail Blazers basketball center, Jusuf Nurkic, tweeted last year he thought Voodoo Doughnut, one of the city’s instituti...
November 23, 2018
All You Need to Know: 15 Australia Travel Tips
Visas Yes, you will need a visa to enter the country. Luckily, it can be done from home! You can apply for Australia visa online right here. It’s fast, easy, and inexpensive. It attaches to your passport, so there is nothing to lose. It’...
November 19, 2018
Ways to Give Back to Local Communities When Travelling
Supporting the local communities of places we visit as tourists and travellers is a great way to give back, show your appreciation, and receive a warm welcome from the locals. After all, we’re visitors in their hometowns, so the least we can do is show respect and offer support in simple yet impactful ways. Wondering how you can give back on your travels and make yourself a better traveller?
Here are a few starters to think about for your next trip…...Music for the Changes of Autumn
Autumn: at times there are vibrant colors in the foliage. At times there are muted hues of rain swept days. The stars are brilliant some nights. On other nights,there are no stars to see for the clouds. Sometimes there's a hint of warm breeze; more often, it's the sharp edge of wind that hints of winter. At times there's sunshine; at times there's snow. It is a time for gatherings, and a time for solitude. There is time for conversation, and space fo...
November 16, 2018
Nothing But Net: The Naismith Basketball Memorial Hall of Fame Is a Sweet Three-Pointer
I was certain the alarms would start immediately after I entered the building. After all, here I was a Lakers fan, entering the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts—just a quick spin up the highway from Boston, home of the dreaded Celtics. And a quicker spin from my nice room at the new MGM Springfield nearby.
But no, they let me in: nobody patted me down for contraband pictures of Magic Johnson, and I wasn’t take...
Pros and Cons of Studying Abroad
College offers many brilliant opportunities. One of the most advantageous is the possibility to study abroad. Traveling and learning about new ways of life is exciting and has that special appeal to young people. Let’s be honest, that is why studying abroad is so popular among student in the first place – not because that university overseas offers unique curriculum or unrivaled library resources.
You can apply to a college of your choice...
