Jessie Voigts's Blog, page 181
March 13, 2017
Studying Abroad in London: Weekend Trips You Should Take
Studying abroad in London was a life-changing experience, but it also gave me the opportunity to see more than just London. It is really easy to take a day trip or weekend trip out of the city. Luckily, my program provider, Academic Programs International, included several weekend and day trips. There are still manyplaces I wished I would have had time to check out, but it was a great experience! Whether trips are planned for you or you need to pla...
Advantages of Learning Online
Online Learning Advantages We Always Have To Be Aware Of
There are limitations associated with online education, but the advantages make it quite easy to understand why eLearning is the wave of the future. The traditional education system has several problems, including cost, location, class sizes, and more.
This is seen by many as the biggest possible advantage of online learni...
March 12, 2017
Top 10 Ways to Stay Healthy While Traveling
You've invested considerable time, money, and effort on your journey - you sure don't want to get sick! However, people often get sick while traveling, whether from food cleanliness, unfamiliar germs, or lack of sleep. Instead of living like locals, and seeing all the amazing things your destination has to offer, you're sick in bed. However, there are many things you can do to stay healthy while traveling.
This is critical - be sure to get a...
Florida Culture for the Week of March 12, 2017 By Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of March 12, 2017 By Josh Garrick
NOW to March 19 – The Central Florida Fair
The Central Florida Fair celebrates it 105th Year by judging and honoring the work of young people in central Florida in the areas of Livestock, Agriculture, Horticulture, STEM education, 4-H, FFA, and the Arts. Free and paid concerts are offered along with the biggest Midway experience in Florida. Note: located at 4603 West Colonial Drive in...
The Best Summer Road Trip Ever: The Recipe
Ingredients:
• A reliable car
• 1 suitcase per person
• 1 backpack per person
• A good plan
Total time:
• 2-3 weeks - Planning
• 1 week - Packing
• 8 weeks - Travelling
• 1 week - Post-trip relaxation
Oven temperature:
Metric: Mid-Summer in Spain
Imperial: Very hot
Preparation: 1. Plan out your trip“How long will it be?” “How many people are going?” “Where are you going? “What are you doing?” are some questions that should be answered. Dependin...
Travel Beauty: Not Your Usual Top 10
Travel. Does the word evoke images of adventure and relaxation, or discomfort and anxiety? For most of us it’s likely a bit of all of those things. In a perfect world we’d carry everything we need or think we’d want on board with us and we’d have easy access to it. Sadly, those days are long gone. A well stocked carry-on is essential. I’ve decided to share with you my personal top ten travel beauty list.
Some of these items are mainstays, others I’...
March 10, 2017
How To Spend a Weekend At The Osthoff Resort, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
The Osthoff Resort was built in the late 1800s as a retreat for wealthy travelers. Located on the shores of a glacial lake, the Osthoff quickly became the “it” place to escape the summer heat for city dwellers from Chicago, St. Louis, and Milwaukee. Today, more than 100 years later, the Osthoff still offers a sense of place and respite in the village of Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Rebuilt in 1995 by new owners, it quickly became a AAA Four Diamond reso...
March 9, 2017
Taste Good - Feel Good: Bravo! Cucina Italiana's New Spring Menu
Have you eaten at Bravo! Cucina Italiana yet? We went last night up to Bravo! in Grand Rapids, Michigan to taste their new spring menu, and let me tell you - I was impressed. This national restaurant offers fresh, delicious Italian food in a convivial atmosphere. We loved it.
The Taste Good - Feel Food Spring Menu is a two-course meal that is affordable, hearty, and pleasing meal for lunch or dinner. It is available until April 15. Here are...
Plan Ahead: How to Make the Most of Your Holiday
Have you booked your 2017 holiday already? Well, whether you have or are just beginning to look at the best deals, it’s worth giving a bit of thought to the ways in which you can plan ahead to make the most of your time abroad. To ensure you enjoy every minute of your holiday (and make every last cent count), here are some top tips to try out…
Planning ahead doesn’t just mean sitting down with a notepad a few weeks before you fly - it...
March 7, 2017
Study Abroad Tips: How to Schedule Travels
I have not been in Chile for over two months, and I miss it more and more each day. The six months I spent in Chile were the busiest six months of my college experience. In six months, I visited four countries and about 15 different places and sights in Chile. I cannot begin to express how important self care self love is. Additionally, I have learned a great deal about scheduling travels around classes when studying abroad. I was always great at t...
