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February 12, 2018
Studying Abroad in London: 10 Places Not to Miss Like I Did, Part 1
Thanks for reading the next article in my series on traveling outside of London during your time abroad. If you didn’t get a chance to start at the beginning, make sure you read my first post here. Then you can check out my next seven trips to Stonehenge, Bath, York, Oxford, the Cotswolds, North of England, and Greenwich, and Wales before checking out 10 places I plan to go next time!
Part 1 will focus on 10 places a little further from London. Th...
Literary Landmarks to Explore in Dublin, UNESCO’s 2010 City of Literature
Jonathan Swift, George Bernard Shaw, Cecilia Ahern, Brendan Behan, William Butler Yeats, Bram Stoker, Seamus Heaney, Jennifer Johnston, Ann Enright: those are but a few of the writers who have connections, on way or another, with Dublin past and present. There are statues of playwright Oscar Wilde and poet Patrick Kavanagh in the city center. James Joyce said that Dublin was written on his heart, and there are tours, celebrations, and a museum in t...
Top Ten Things to do in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is one of the most fun cities in Europe - small enough to get around, but with character. It's the ancient capital of Scotland, and sits on seven hills, with the North Sea and the Firth of Forth right at your feet.
Edinburgh is really two towns, Old Town and New. Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Edinburgh centers around two distinct landmarks - Edinburgh Castle (built on an extinct volcano!) and Arthur's Seat (another volcanic rock...
February 10, 2018
Florida Culture for the Week of February 10, 2018 By Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of February 10, 2018 By Josh Garrick
Orlando Ballet presents “Romeo and Juliet”
TODAY & TOMORROW Feb 10 at 8 pm & Feb 11 at 2 pm at the Dr. Phillips Center
As if in league with the Orlando Shakespeare Theater – the most romantic tragedy ever written is brought to life in yet another art form. This time Orlando Ballet Artistic Director Robert Hill adapts the world’s most beloved love story to ballet. Set to Prok...
February 9, 2018
It Doesn't Matter How Many Times You've Seen the Movie - Here's Why You Need to See Sound of Music on Tour
Surely you have at least heard The Sound of Music, whether it was on the big screen, a high school production, or from someone singing the classic notes of "yodel eh he hooo!" on the street. And you probably think it was the best thing ever, and NOTHING could beat out the (insert favorite version here). But you are quite wrong. The Sound of Music on Tour is well-paced, well-acted, well...clothed. With, of course, phenomenal singing. We were stunned at...
February 8, 2018
How to explore Australia independently - and on a budget
February 7, 2018
Visiting Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia
If you haven't wanted to visit Port Douglas before reading this, you surely will after. It's a tropical oasis just north of Cairns, on the northeast coast of Australia. It's the only place in the whole world with two World Heritage sites - the Great Barrier Reef (sigh) and the Daintree Rainforest.
You'll enjoy ocean activities and exploring the rainforest. You can explore shopping downtown, as well as the tranquility and beauty of Four Mile Beach...
February 6, 2018
Factors Influencing Lower College Grades
While some students put their whole being into their studies, trying to write term papers or a thesis, make the most of their time to meet assignments deadlines, and perform their responsibilities as college club members, others may seek for the stuff to “brighten up” their life and relax. There is nothing wrong with enjoying your life and having a break from constant learning. However, it is important to understand that some things are incompatible with stu...
February 5, 2018
Through the Eyes of an Educator: Nature’s Elements
I can still vaguely remember a few class trips from primary school in New York. I have sketchy images of a visit to Fire Island’s barrier beach, a stop at the national historic site of Sagamore Hill, and a cool trip to a rock museum. I remember being able to touch geodes, collect water samples, and visit historical spots. But mostly, I recall standing outside, being a part of nature and connecting with the land. It’s weird that those memories are sti...
February 3, 2018
Florida Culture for the Week of February 3, 2018 By Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of February 3, 2018 By Josh Garrick
Orlando Philharmonic Pops Series Presents “Cirque de la Symphonie”
TODAY -- February 3 at 2 pm and 8 pm at the Bob Carr Theater
Conducted by Yaniv Segal, “Cirque de la Symphonie” returns to Central Florida with an all-new program of awe-inspiring physical feats of power and beauty. Paired with music from block-buster movies including Star Wars, Harry Potter, Batman, Titanic and more,...
