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Travel > Europe Destinations (Other) Travel destinations: Switzerland: 5 of 11

Switzerland, of course, houses museums and beautiful churches and all the things a tourist destination is made of, but truly it is the place to go if you seek relaxation and relief from stress. Switzerland's political neutrality is mirrored by the laid back, friendly attitude of its inhabitants. When you hop on the tram in Z...
Arts & Humanities > Language Learning Tips Approaches to foreign language study for visual learners: 2 of 4

Visual learners face a unique challenge when learning a foreign language. They are in a great position to learn to read and write a foreign language, but speaking it will bring a bit more difficulty. There are many techniques that will help with this, however. First, purchase a foreign language textbook. For this article we ...
Education > College Search Padding the college application: What about extracurriculars?: 5 of 9

Extracurricular activities are immensely important when college admissions directors are evaluating applicants. Most people are aware of this but what many don't know is that more is not necessarily better. Admissions directors want to see that you can do more than just test well. They want you to be more than a hermit who r...
Arts & Humanities > French Language Explaining the decline in French foreign language studies in the US: 4 of 7

The decline in French foreign language studies in the US is due in large part to the competition of Spanish foreign language studies. Hispanic Americans make up a sizeable chunk of the American pie graph whereas French Americans . . . well, has such a term even been coined? Students see a far greater reason to study Spanish ...
Jobs & Careers > Arts & Entertainment Jobs All about copy editors: 2 of 3

The copy editor's job is to make a piece of writing (copy) ready for print. This includes correcting spelling, grammar, and typos; conforming the copy to house style; checking facts for accuracy; and adjusting syntax so the copy flows. The copy editor will use a style manual such as Strunk and White's The Elements of Style, ...
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Creative do-it-yourself Christmas gift ideas: 17 of 25

Hand-decorated wine glasses are creative gifts for anyone (of drinking age) on your Christmas list. Wrap a pair or set of unique glasses on a serving tray with a nice bottle of wine or champagne for a one-of-a-kind holiday celebration. This does not take artistic talent, only patience and the desire to create a lovely hand-m...
Health & Fitness > Fitness & Exercise Tips How to get a good workout without running: 22 of 24

Swimming is the best workout for you. It is better even than running because it is low impact. There is no pounding or grinding in your ankles, knees, hips, or back. There is no need for expensive sneakers with arch and ankle support. All you need is a bathing suit and a pair of goggles. While running consists of the same re...
Travel > Italy Destinations Travel destinations: Venice, Italy: 13 of 14

I visited Venice last summer and I will never forget my first impression of the city. When you step out of the train station you are immediately confronted by the Grand Canal and the ancient architecture that lines it on both sides. Once you've remembered to breathe, roll your luggage several hundred feet along the uneven wa...
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Experiences you want to have before you die: Making lists to guide your life: 22 of 23

I have organized my life list into six categories and each year I try to do at least one thing from each category. I have accomplished some of the following goals but most have not yet been checked off. Travel Goals. My travel goals include visiting England, Italy, Germany, China, Japan, Spain, France, Turkey, Egypt, Mexico,...
Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature Best children's books: 36 of 36

It is almost unfortunate that children want to hear the same familiar stories over and over given the number of great books for children, but there is one series that warrants this kind of devotion. I recently discovered a fantastic series of picture books by Ian Falconer, guaranteed to amuse the adult reader as much as the ...