Jessie Voigts's Blog, page 23
August 29, 2024
Top Study Abroad Destinations for Canadian Students
Studying abroad is an enriching experience that offers students the opportunity to broaden their horizons, gain international exposure, and enhance their academic and personal growth. Choosing the right destination can be both exciting and overwhelming. You need to think about academic quality, cultural experiences, and career opportunities.
The United Kingdom has long been a favored destination f...
August 28, 2024
Read This: The Sea Hides a Seahorse
If you're like me, you absolutely ADORE seahorses. From their quirky shape to their unique parenting to their ability to hide within plain sight, they are one of my favorite creatures. I was so very pleased to read a new book ENTIRELY about seahorses by author Sara T. Behrman and illustrated by Melanie Mikecz: The Sea Hides a Seahorse. It is packed full of beauty, knowledge, and creativity.
Dive into the enchanting world of seahorses and sea dragon...
From Good to Great: Techniques for Enhancing Learner Performance
Achieving greatness in education and converting a good learner to a great one is not only through traditional teaching ideologies. This type of learning-centric solution incorporates a variety of cutting-edge strategies, individualized methods, and ongoing assistance to maximize learner ability. Educators and mentors can have a powerful effect on the growth and success of their learners by improving performance through tailored motivation strateg...
August 26, 2024
Why Underplanning Your Vacation Makes Everyone Happy
I am sure you all know the term "Helicopter Parent." Those are the ones that are hovering over their kids, making sure that everything is ok in school, sports, homework, music lessons - to the point of overdoing it. Kids need room to breathe, and to make their own mistakes in a safe environment. Watch over them, but let them grow.
How does this apply to travel?
Well, when we travel, it's often to a place we've not yet been. We want to see everything we can - an...
August 22, 2024
Navigating Your First Job Overseas: Tips to Start Your International Career Journey
Starting a job overseas can be exciting and intimidating, no matter what industry you work in. A new country presents a lot of laws, customs, and even languages you need to learn. Additionally, being away from home can be melancholy at times. However, working abroad can be a great learning experience, and it looks imposing on a resume. You may even work in a country you’ve always wanted to visit! If you’re unsure how to start the overseas working process, these ti...
Artist Spotlight: Spirited Away By Kai & Sunny
Downtown Los Angeles’ Corey Helford Gallery (CHG) is proud to announce its next major solo show, titled Spirited Away, featuring new works by renowned British artist Kai Clements of Kai & Sunny. Opening Saturday, September 21st in the Main Gallery and promising to bring a whole new dimension to the artist’s work, the exhibition will feature over 25 new works, along with collaborations with world-renowned artists Shepard Fairey and D*Face, a limited-editi...
Continuous Learning: Why Honing New Skills Is Essential for Staying Relevant in Your Career
If there’s one surefire way to success in today’s era, it’s continuous learning. The job market is constantly evolving, driven by technological advancements and industry shifts. To remain relevant, professionals must regularly update their skills and expand their knowledge. Without continuous learning, it’s easy to fall behind and miss out on new opportunities. Staying ahead requires an ongoing commitment to self-improvement.
Learning new skills and acquiring upd...
August 21, 2024
Common Mistakes To Avoid When Traveling And Running A Business
It is possible to run a business and indulge a love for travel and adventure, thanks to modern technology and infrastructure. It’s not easy to manage a company or lead a team if you’re out of the office, but you can do a great job if you steer clear of common mistakes.
In this guide, we’ll highlight some pitfalls to avoid when traveling and running a business.
We’re all familiar with the saying, ‘The world is your oyster.’ While ...
August 19, 2024
Five Tips for End of Summer Travel
Can you believe that summer is almost over? In fact, some kids are already back in school. Time flies! If you’ve got a few weeks before your kids get back to school, and you're looking for ways to sneak in an end of summer travel hurrah, follow these tips:
Sleeping Bear Dunes as seen from the beach in Empire, Michigan
1. Avoid amusement parks
Whether it is Cedar Point, Kings Island, or another amusement park, you can bet that plenty of other families are trying...
Music for Hope, Connection, and Courage
All across the world, politics and social life continue to shift and to change.
At certain times and in certain places, those shifts and changes seem to lead toward peace, toward connection, toward progress. At other times and in other places, chaos and fear haunt present and future.
In the midst of these things, hope can be a constant. Hope offers the idea of connection and the possibility of brighter future.
Music can be a source to share and reflect this. The creati...
