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When you think about college applications, the essay is one of the most pivotal parts when it comes to showing why the college should consider, and hopefully, accept you! You will probably get a lot of different advice from varying well meaning friends, family, teachers, counselors.
There are so many college scholarship available to students. We get that sometimes it can feel overwhelming to search and apply for scholarships, so here are some tips to keep you on track. Before you know it you'll be racking in the cash for college!
The other day I was listening to a fascinating podcast called "What Are Gender Barriers Made Of?" by Stephen J. Dubner of Freakonomics Radio. Often we talk about the fact that there is a gender gap but we don't always see how these gaps are created.
Going to college is probably going to be your first major decision that you get to make all by yourself. It can be a lot of fun but also stressful, as you start to really consider where you want to go. Sometimes the amount of information that colleges send can become inundating.
Congratulations! You've begun the college application process. Now you have to decide what course of study you're interested in pursuing. Depending on what track you choose, you might have some time. For example, many colleges have basic general education requirements that you can take while you're deciding what you want to pursue.
Norwich is a beautiful, thriving college town that is situated about an hour from the eastern coast, and about two hours northeast of London by train. It is surrounded by a river and guarded by a large castle at the top of a hill; one of its acclaimed universities is the University of East Anglia.
Posted by Vincenza Parella on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 · Leave a Comment In a world where popular media has vampires sparkling and werewolves constantly shirtless, it is not hard to predict that one of the last monsters left, zombies, would soon be reinterpreted.
As you step off the New York City bus to Grand Central Terminal, you gasp in awe of the massive Tiffany glass clock, spanning 14 feet in diameter. It is flanked with the the gods of ancient myth; Hercules, Mercury and Minerva.
Posted by Vincenza Parella on Thursday, February 9, 2012 · Leave a Comment Normally, movies in the shaky-cam genre are a wildcard in the film world. It's hard to tell whether this technique will cause audience members to feel queasy from all the shaking or if it will further engage them by creating a realistic sense of actually being there.
By Vincenza Parella The bright glittery costumes, the kicks, lifts, and turns, the whirlwind of perfectly timed movements between well rehearsed partners as they confidently sweep across the floor. All these make up the allure that the UMass Ballroom Dance Team creates when they dance.
Posted by Vincenza Parella on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 · 1 Comment Beats Antique seemed psyched to be performing at the Calvin Theater Saturday evening - and that excitement was noticeable.
"We have the world's largest fossil track collection," said Beneski Museum of Natural History monitor Rainer Lempert. It's hard to believe this small three-story museum at Amherst College doesn't get more notoriety. A tour guide taking a small group through the museum called it "one of our precious gems on campus," and it is easy to see why.
I've been in England for almost two months and have completely fallen in love with this country of rolling green pastures, endless rain, and tea. And I've taken advantage of the fact that my university in Norwich is only about an hour and a half outside of London, making visiting the city easy to do on the weekends.
Posted by Vincenza Parella on Friday, February 3, 2012 · Leave a Comment This Sunday evening, Ana Moura will be giving a performance at the Bowker Auditorium. She will be singing in the traditional Portuguese style known as Fado, which draws from the emotions of suffering, despair and longing.
Posted by Vincenza Parella on Friday, September 21, 2012 · Leave a Comment Beats Antique is set to grace the stage of Northampton's Calvin Theater this weekend as it presents their unique musical blend of electronica and experiment world fusion. Lynx will also be on tour with them that evening, displaying a creative blend of electronic, fold and indie pop.
By Vincenza Parella I recently visited Northampton - "Noho," as the locals call it - and with only a day to explore, and a treasure trove of adventure waiting to happen, I decided to devise an itinerary. 11:00 a.m. - Botanical Gardens Take a leisurely stroll through Smith College's extensive Botanical Gardens.
A train station is often an overlooked gem that, if given the chance, can be quite breath taking. All the hard work and effort that goes into constructing a beautiful, easily accessible and efficient station can be seen in the following American train stations as we take you on a road trip of the East Coast.