1990s Prom

Feeling nostalgic? You’ve come to the right place! With prom just around the corner, there’s plenty of fun to be had reminiscing about prom looks from 90s. 

Top Places to Travel Spring 2013

Has Spring Fever awakened your travel senses? If so, check out our list of gorgeous springtime travel destinations. There’s plenty to do and see; it’s just a matter of narrowing down where to go. Happy travels!

New York City, New York

Baseball season brings about Yankees and Mets fans to the stadiums ready to cheer on their favorite teams.  The beautiful Brooklyn Botanic Garden brings families together to check out the scenery, and the Tribeca Film Festival (April 18–29) is an event most people do not want to miss!   Last, but definitely not least, don’t forget to check out the new Steins’ exhibit Matisse, Picasso, and the Parisian Avant-Garde at the Met.

Miami, Florida

Treat yourself to some amazing food and drinks at the Miami Wine & Food Festival (April 18–21); Sports fans are eager to check out the new state-of-the-art Miami Marlins stadium. I heard that aquariums are set behind home plate!

Toronto, Canada

There are plenty of cultural options here, like museums, theater, art galleries, and shopping.  Since this is a harbor town off Lake Ontario, there are also plenty of affordable outdoor activities like hiking, swimming, biking, and canoeing, especially around the Toronto Islands. The ethnic food scene is one of the best in the world because most people that presently live there come from all around the world.

Nashville, Tennessee

This is a beautiful city, with much to do.  This spring, a brand-new, $585 million, 118,000-square-foot convention center will be opening downtown.  Nashville is still the capital of the country music world, so don’t forget to check out the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum.  Put on those cowboy boots and explore this beautiful city.

Denver, Colorado

Take a tour of the Denver Art Museum. The 10-acre Toyota Elephant Passage at the Denver Zoo will leave you filled with excitement!

 
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Volunteer Benefits

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Volunteering is the easiest way to fill up your resume if you can't find a job because of age limits. It is said that teens that volunteer are more engaged with their community and can make a difference after they graduate in helping and understanding those who are less fortunate or just need help in other aspects.

Volunteering doesn't just stop in your community, if you don't want to study abroad with your college and you prefer volunteering, there is abroad volunteering that you can sign up for and make a difference in other countries. Not only does that give a chance to travel and interact with other cultures it also gives you something to put on your resume as well as making you a well rounded individual.

You learn a lot of interpersonal skills, and you may get training in office functions, as well as different computer programs that make you more appealing to jobs. Let's not forget about the networking capabilities of volunteering, remember its a lot about who you know these days to get where you need to go. It's who you know and what skills you bring to the table so with volunteering you get to meet a variety of people that you can use as a reference, or can get you into a field that you want to be in. You also can expand your social group and make some life long friends.

I know volunteering may seem like a chore sometimes especially when your school forces you to do a certain amount of hours, but the benefits of volunteering are endless and it is a great experience.

College Campus Tours

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The school year is almost over and your college days will swiftly be here if you haven’t made a final decision for which college you will be attending you should probably start going on college tours to see which school will suit you better.

There are many benefits to college tours:

1.     See the classroom buildings, labs, gym, dining hall

2.     Definitely as to look at the residence halls so that you have an idea of where you would be resting your head.

3.     Try to attend an orientation program for specific majors so you can be sure that the major that you want to get into is absolutely right for you.

4.   Meet with advisors so that you have a clear perspective of who will be your new “guidance counselor”

5.    Find out what services are offered to the students: career counseling, tutors.

6.  Ask about the different work-study and non-work study programs to find out if you can 

do a job on campus so that you won’t have to go to far to work.

7.  Sit in on a class so you can see how many students are roughly in a class and see if you are comfortable in that setting.

8.  Don’t forget to get the perspective on the students that attend the school! Talking to the professors and other employees may not give as much in site because this is their job! Ask the students their likes and dislikes about the school since they are ones that are attending and have the professors that you most likely will have during your college career.

9. Tour the places around campus so that you can have an idea of what the area is like around you and if things are walking distance or driving distance.

      I know a lot of colleges have opted to using virtual tours to show the school, but it’s not the same as visiting the school you have to feel like you physically are comfortable in this college that will be pathway to your career for the next 4 years.

Good luck!

Plan Your Very Own Spring Fling Party

 

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     Spring has finally arrived!  I have been daydreaming about the beautiful, sunny weather for months.  There are plenty of fun things that spring brings- (try saying that sentence 5 times fast!)  One of the great things about spring is the Spring Fling!  For some that do not know what this is, it is an annual festival for the students at the end of each Spring semester, usually beginning on the Friday of the second to last week of the semester and continuing until Saturday night.  It is a very large social event and tradition held for many years.  It’s a time of the year to celebrate… life?  Well, all I know is that it’s fun, especially when you have your very own Spring Fling!  Since many schools do not offer Spring Fling festivals, this does not mean you can’t have one yourself!   Here are some tips on planning your very own Spring Fling party:

Decorations

Think: Colorful.  Start off with a couple of colorful balloons- yellow, orange, green and pink.  If you want to go a bit further, try this sun balloon: http://bit.ly/WCJrcJ

Place flowers around your party area.  Nothing says Spring more like a bunch of flowers surrounding you.

Party Favors

Keep it simple, yet fun.  Give away colorful sunglasses as party favors to your guests as they walk in.  That way, they will also be part of the décor of your party.  Try these: http://bit.ly/13akGtE

Food

Spring is all about nature, and being outdoors, so remember to keep it fresh and colorful.  Here are some ideas:  Appetizers- fresh fruits and veggies with ranch dip. Main course- grilled chicken and fresh sweet pepper shish kabobs served with a spinach walnut and cranberry salad. Desert- Pink, green, and yellow frosted cupcakes.

Drinks

Punch bowl, Iced Teas, fresh fruit smoothies, and lemonade.

Games

Pass the Orange: All you need are two teams of adults, and two oranges. Divide the adults so that there is an equal number on each team.  The adults on each team stand next to each other. Give the first adult on each team the orange. Once you say, “Start,” the adult will place the orange between his or her chin and neck, and then without using hands, pass it to the next member of the team in his or her chin and neck. The team that gets the orange to the end of the line first (without dropping it) wins the game!

Pin the Bee on the Flower: This is a copy off of the classic pin the tail on the donkey game and requires a few props.  Draw a colorful flower on a large piece of poster board. Cut out a Bee drawing from construction paper with a piece of double stick tape on one side. Players take turns trying to stick the bee on the flower while blindfolded.

Egg Spoon Race: An egg spoon race encourages guests to get up from their seats and enjoy the spring weather. Players assemble at the starting line holding an egg balanced on a spoon. They must race to a chosen location and back to the starting line without losing their egg, and cannot hold onto the egg while running. Using hard boiled eggs is generally recommended, especially if the game is to be played indoors.  You don’t want this to get messy!

 

Last, but not least, blast some of your favorite tunes, and have a great time!