To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage month, SpanishDict has created an innovative $15,000 #LoveSpanish Facebook and Twitter scholarship competition. Any student (must be 13 or older) is encouraged to apply for $15,000 in scholarships. To apply, they should Tweet or write a Facebook post saying why they love Spanish.
The competition is open to applicants both in the U.S. and abroad during National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th through October 15th). Click here for the link to the #LoveScholarship scholarship application.
Spread the word to students, friends, and social networks!
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Monday, October 20, 2014
Humanity at Night: Flashes of a Greater Story
You can see so much life happening in one journey as a passenger at night. Be it in the city or countryside, in a car or on a train; the scenes flashing by fascinate me - the minuscule moments of domestic life that you bear witness to as you drift past on the journey to your destination.
I love seeing families around the hearth…an old fashioned word that now, more often than not, is the buzzing blue hue of a television. Sometimes human interaction reigns over technology though, lit by the dim glow of the ubiquitous low watt fluorescent bulbs. Babies in diapers. Spouses in mid argument. Siblings doing homework. Dogs scratching their fleas. Cats hunting their prey. Devotees worshipping at mosques and churches and neon-lit bars. Wedding receptions and funeral wakes. Grandmothers diligently sweeping the dirt that is the floor.
The slices of light in the night are like stills from a movie; each scene with different characters unaware of one another, even though sometimes only inches separate them.
I close my eyes and they play back in my mind, stringing together, flickering like an old fashioned movie. Intimate glimpses into personal lives that are unknowingly shared with me, the night passenger.
I love seeing families around the hearth…an old fashioned word that now, more often than not, is the buzzing blue hue of a television. Sometimes human interaction reigns over technology though, lit by the dim glow of the ubiquitous low watt fluorescent bulbs. Babies in diapers. Spouses in mid argument. Siblings doing homework. Dogs scratching their fleas. Cats hunting their prey. Devotees worshipping at mosques and churches and neon-lit bars. Wedding receptions and funeral wakes. Grandmothers diligently sweeping the dirt that is the floor.
The slices of light in the night are like stills from a movie; each scene with different characters unaware of one another, even though sometimes only inches separate them.
I close my eyes and they play back in my mind, stringing together, flickering like an old fashioned movie. Intimate glimpses into personal lives that are unknowingly shared with me, the night passenger.
-M.D.
I can relate to this on so many levels. I remember specifically riding the bus home to my town in Costa Rica after dark. Houses that blended in with the landscape during the day became like little light boxes of life at night. You got a glimpse into the lives of others in a way that was both insanely intimate but starkly separate. Homes and people you would never meet, there in front of your eyes do just a moment. Showing humanity in its purest form.
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Trip around the world!
There are lots options opening up to wanderlust travelers...one such opportunity is that offered by some airlines or air partners/groups that include "world trip" as a means of saving money to book one world trip itinerary that doesn't require a billion expensive "one way"tickets, nor does it require you to book round trip bringing you back to qhere you started before heading off on your next adventure! I believe that OneWorld travel partners even have prices given depending on the number of continents or the distance traveled in your trip, in order to better help you budget (though I believe they seemed a bit pricey for backpacker budgets unless this is your once-in-a-lifetime trip or you're rich). WikiHow has a nice little article with some planning steps for anyone interested in world trips, and I'd suggest checking it out if you're even considering it. Knowledge is power...and sometimes, it's money, too!
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Work remotely, from home or abroad!
So you want to travel, but you need money to do it because you don't just want the typical 2 weeks, right? Don't worry, you're not alone, and not only are you not alone in your search, but you're also not alone in seeing value in remote work...and luckily some of the people who are with you are hiring! I found flexjobs.com a while back. They have full-time, part-time and temp positions that you can do remotely. Be sure to read the full deceptions, though, as some still require that you e located in a specific city or that you travel to their territory or meetings at regular intervals and they will require more stability on your part. All in all there is a decent range d opportunities and it's worth checking out if you're at all interested in working from home, or from abroad!
Here's a list put together about the top 100 companies most likely to hire remotely this year.
Here's a list put together about the top 100 companies most likely to hire remotely this year.
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Super low OSLO fares!
| In case you've been looking into a crazy trip to Norway like mine, here are some low fares from the States! Get on them while you can...they can easily run between $800-$1000 so if you're in any of these cities, it's a steal! Check out itinerary pricing from my trip here.
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Study Internationally...FREE!
So you want to go to college? AND you want to travel internationally? And you want to do it for FREE?
I may have called you crazy until just recently when German universities dropped tuition for all students...and not just German students.
German politicians seem to actually have their priorities straight: putting youth, education, and the environment as their main priorities, so it's no surprise that the placement of fees on students a few years back would have some backfire...and the politicians, themselves, are the ones who helped to enact the change to ensure that all young men and women have access to a higher education, despite their backgrounds. So, if you want to study abroad for free...start learning German and get going, my friends! OR, take a look and see if you can find access to any of their English language programs, as those are also a popular opportunity.
I may have called you crazy until just recently when German universities dropped tuition for all students...and not just German students.
German politicians seem to actually have their priorities straight: putting youth, education, and the environment as their main priorities, so it's no surprise that the placement of fees on students a few years back would have some backfire...and the politicians, themselves, are the ones who helped to enact the change to ensure that all young men and women have access to a higher education, despite their backgrounds. So, if you want to study abroad for free...start learning German and get going, my friends! OR, take a look and see if you can find access to any of their English language programs, as those are also a popular opportunity.
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
15-20% off JetBlue airfares!
15% off international and 20% of domestic (us) base airfares on jet blue!! Book by October 14, 2014! Check out the insider email for details!
Friday, October 3, 2014
NJ waterfront
While I'll admit that the armpit of America is not the first place I'd usually recommend for anything much less near any body of water...here I am recommending P13R (pier 13) in Hoboken.
You'll have to check out their website for seasonal hours because it's an outdoor venue with a gorgeous view of NY (because anyone who lives in the area knows the best views of the big apple are from outside of it)!!
Drinks are reasonably priced and they have a changing assortment of beers on tap and in cans as well as a rotating list of mixed drinks. It's busy on a hot summer day for sure so I'd say get there early if you want a table or bench otherwise you're welcome to bring beach blankets or chairs from home for guaranteed seats! They also have a variety of food trucks to fill you up (the pizza is EXCELLENT and the frozen banana treats will surprise you)!
Come on your own, with friends or family...even your dog (there's a dog park right off the pier for pet relief)!
There's no dress code that I know of so come as you are and enjoy a great view if the concrete jungle from across the Hudson!
You'll have to check out their website for seasonal hours because it's an outdoor venue with a gorgeous view of NY (because anyone who lives in the area knows the best views of the big apple are from outside of it)!!
Drinks are reasonably priced and they have a changing assortment of beers on tap and in cans as well as a rotating list of mixed drinks. It's busy on a hot summer day for sure so I'd say get there early if you want a table or bench otherwise you're welcome to bring beach blankets or chairs from home for guaranteed seats! They also have a variety of food trucks to fill you up (the pizza is EXCELLENT and the frozen banana treats will surprise you)!
Come on your own, with friends or family...even your dog (there's a dog park right off the pier for pet relief)!
There's no dress code that I know of so come as you are and enjoy a great view if the concrete jungle from across the Hudson!
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
JetBlue sale til midnight!
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