Jessie Voigts's Blog, page 12
February 25, 2025
Unpaid Internships: Are We Gatekeeping Success?
For many college students, landing an internship is the best way to line up a job with graduation because of its invaluable experience and networking opportunities.
The pressure to land an internship isn’t just in their heads. In fact, graduates with internship experience are almost 25% more likely to land full-time employment within six months of graduation. In other words, in today’s competitive job market, an internship feels like a golden ticket to...
February 24, 2025
Renaissance Reverie: Strolling Through Florence's Timeless Masterpieces
Renaissance is a period of time in European history, from the 14th century to the 17th century, associated with the exploration or discovery of new ideas in most fields, including art, architecture, literature, and science.
Florence, the capital of Italy's Tuscany region, is known as the birthplace of the Renaissance and is home to some of the most timeless masterpieces from that historical era.
You can see a range of timeless Renaissance masterpieces by em...
Read This: Table for 51: Lessons Learned from Sharing Meals Across America
I have the best book to share with you today! Shari Leid's new travel memoir, Table for 51: Lessons Learned from Sharing Meals Across America, published by Capucia Publishing, shares her incredible series of journeys across our country. It's also an inspiring call for us to reach out, connect, reflect, and grow.
In Table for 51, Shari documents her tavels to each of our 50 states. She connected with almost all total strangers beforehand, and met them in their homet...
Supporting Students with Speech and Language Challenges as a Teacher
Communication is essential for learning, but students with speech and language difficulties face challenges in articulation, comprehension, and verbal expression. These struggles can hinder literacy, participation, and confidence, affecting academic success and social interactions. Without proper support, their overall educational experience and ability to engage effectively in the classroom may suffer.
Teachers play a crucial role in fostering a...
How Travel Nursing Can Take Your Career to the Next Level
Nursing as a career is rewarding and lucrative, with American healthcare depending on these professionals. As of 2023, registered nurses in the US make $41.38 per hour, with an annual average of $86,070. With 194,500 openings for RNs each year, the market has a huge potential for aspiring professionals.
Even if you don’t feel good about working in a bedside role, you can explore a different route for your career. Travel nursing is a dream opportunity that c...
February 21, 2025
Exploring the Greek Islands by Sea: Where, When, and How!
Have you dreamed of traveling the Cyclades like an ancient Greek…exploring new lands by sea?
I know, Homer has a lot to answer for (thank you!!). The gentle wind in our hair, warm sun inviting us to sit and bask, mesmerizing waves, rocky islands that entice us to explore, stunning blue waters…well, the list goes on and on, and we can see why Odysseus took some time to get home.
Luckily, we can explore Greece’s many islands by sea, via private gulet charter t...
February 20, 2025
How AI Is Revolutionizing Travel Planning: From Smart Itineraries to Virtual Tour Guides
Planning vacations has come a long way from guidebooks and printed maps. Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing how we travel, making every vacation more personalized, efficient, and engaging. From smart itinerary planning to virtual tour guides, AI is no longer a tool, it's a travel buddy you can't do without.
AI incorporation into the travel industry isn't a fad, however; it is a gamechanger. Traveling websites now utiliz...
How Traveling the World Makes You a Better Educator
Great educators aren’t just masters of their subject matter. They are lifelong learners who bring diverse perspectives, adaptability, and real-world experiences into their classrooms. Traveling the world provides an unmatched education that enhances a teacher’s ability to inspire, connect with, and engage students.
Whether you're a formal educator or someone who shares knowledge in other ways, traveling can enhance your teaching. Experiencing the world helps ...
February 19, 2025
Can We Go to Lunch? Winning, Developing, & Mentoring the Heart of a Teenager
We are so excited to share a new book about mentoring teenagers with you. Can We Go to Lunch? Winning, Developing, & Mentoring the Heart of a Teenager
is written by Kendra Berry & Kenya Sloan. Read on to learn more, including our author interview with Kendra...
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It takes a certain type of person to pour their lives into teenagers where we often do more seed planting than we do reaping the harvest of ...
February 18, 2025
3 Tips to Improve Student Experience During School Trips
School trips are great opportunities for young minds to learn in a setting that goes beyond their regular classroom. The world has a horde of learning experiences to offer and school trips are a lesson in academics and life skills.
A recent survey found that students typically take two language trips and an additional two overseas educational trips. Some have struggled to resume their excursions post-pandemic and 30% are affirmative regarding an increase in ...
