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The Fruit Hunters: A Story of Nature, Obsession, Commerce, and Adventure
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Interview with Nino Ricci, Governor-General Award-Winning Author
There is so much to consider when shopping for colleges; the programs that are offered, where your friends are going and the campus are just some of the factors to consider when leaving home. We’re adding one more item to the already long list. Forbed reminds us that a big oversight is usually the cost of local housing. This is important to consider since the prices can range dramatically from town to town.
Here’s a list of the most and least expensive college towns.
Moving to college means that students have a new found freedom. As students finally living on your own, you are now in charge of your bed time, meals and sex life.
Although I’m sure you all appreciate not having to leave the door open when you have someone of the opposite sex over, you may still want to get some questions answered by your parents. There are some things about sex that are obvious and then there are somethings that aren’t.
Football season is upon us and that means your Saturdays are booked, your always wearing your team’s colors and that you’re probably having one too many at the tailgating parties.
Many colleges claim to have held the origins to this athletic tradition, but no one knows for sure. Today, however, there are ten schools that have the honor of having the best tailgating spots according to Cocktales.com
1. Louisiana State University: There’s a reason that Chris Fowler called LSU his favorite college game day experience. Fans arrive at Tiger Stadium in Death Valley two days before the game to begin tailgating and skipping class for a 48-hour bender.
2. University of Texas-Austin: UT has everything – Tradition, food, music, a great bar scene, and more 9’s than a Tokyo phonebook.
3. World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party: These guys have been going to the same party for what, 13 years now? While the number 3 location on the list isn’t a college campus, it is hands-down one of the best tailgates in America. The is more beer consumed in the hours before kickoff of the annual Georgia-Florida game than at most university parking lots all year.
4. University of Tennessee-Knoxville: Head down to Volunteer Landing on the Tennessee River for the opportunity to tailgate on land or sea with great BBQ and 100,000 fans.
5. University of Mississippi: The talent at Ole Miss is one of the best kept secrets in the SEC. A reasonably looking guy with an IQ above 50 should be able to score more than BBQ in Oxford. Add in the tailgating tradition called ‘Groving’, where the tailgating begins at 5 a.m. around the Grove, and you have a Top 10 experience and a two-day hangover.
6. Florida State University:From Friday nights on Tennessee Street to all-day drunkfests at Indian Village in the shadows of the Doak. A weekend here reminds you of all that is right in the world.
7. University of Southern California: If you were at the game last month, then you know how much planning goes into the tailgate parties at USC. If you saw the pictures of Dr. D on the bus, then you know how much alcohol is at the tailgates.
8. University of Wisconsin: You don’t become a fixture on the Princeton Review’s Top Party Schools for nothing. The crazy kids in Madison even garnered the distinction of #1 Beer School in 2006 (registration required). With that kind of pedigree as well as the cheese and sausage processing nearby, Madison is a fat-assess’ tailgating heaven.
9. Notre Dame: While the Irish may not know the value of a Nebraska home football ticket, they definitely know how to arrive at the stadium hours before kickoff. The quantity of tailgates, not the quantity of girls, in South Bend makes Notre Dame Top 10 worthy.
10. Clemson University: The laid-back South Carolina charm might not be the only thing that’s contagious at Clemson, but the talent at Clemson is top-notch in the ACC and the students fill up Death Valley for home games. In a city of just over 10,000, the tailgates are just as important as the game itself.
The freshman 15 are associated with the extra weight first year college students add on as they adjust to living on their own. Avoiding the Freshman 15 can be simple, all students have to do is exercise and make healthy decisions. In this video fitness expert Adrienne Piggott shows WatchMojo.com a workout that can be done in a dorm room and discusses ways to avoid weight gain.
You’re going to be spending quite a bit of time in your dorm room so it’s important to add your personal touch. Decorate and organize your form so that it truly feels like your home away from home.
Nate Berkus tells MSN it’s important for students to feel at home. “I think that when you spend that much time in a space, it really is worth it to take a little time and figure out what you can do that is inspirational to you and what is peaceful to you,” he says. “I think that is what is missing in dorm rooms.”
Here are decorating tips from Berkus:
Find your style: Determine what colors you like and what inspires you. Daphne said she likes cool colors—blues and greens—and was inspired by her father’s home country, Turkey. “I definitely have the Mediterranean influences from going to Turkey, and I always bring back artifacts from that area of the world to decorate with,” she said.
Multifunctional furniture: Every piece of furniture in a small space should do double duty. Look for an ottoman with built-in storage or a daybed that can work as a couch. In addition to supplying extra seating, daybeds are elegant alternatives to futons.
Declutter your dorm: Get rid of items you don’t need or don’t love so you can focus on the things you do love. Organize your space so you fit in 90 percent of everything and have 10 percent open. If you have openness, the world will bring more to you!
Bring items from home: Instead of buying new stuff for your dorm, bring items from home that will make you feel comfortable. Nate says he brought a lamp, a framed picture and chest of drawers to college. Daphne said she brought her bed from home. “I brought my own bed to college—that was crucial, it really changed everything,” she said.
Maximize storage space: Designate a place for every belonging. Also, don’t display lotions and creams on your dresser. If you need to store something, keep it in an attractive box or basket.
Stylize your shelves: Break up books on your bookshelf with interesting items: travel souvenirs, mismatched picture frames or a collection of something you love.
Little touches: Buy fresh flowers from the supermarket or use a beautiful container to store your toothbrush—little touches can make a big difference, Nate says. “It is a present that you give yourself every day, and I think it is a really good thing,” he says.
Clean can be a very subjective term, what’s clean to you may not be clean for your roommate.
The best way to start off the year is to have a roommate meeting and set some guidelines for the year. Set a function for each room and then make sure you follow it throughout the year. The living room may be for entertainment and all homework has to be done in bedrooms. There is no right and wrong answer, it all depends on what you decide.
Continue reading for more tips.
A recent study may explain why every campus has a gym…that’s where all the drinkers are.
Back to school may mean more partying, but according to a government health survey of U.S. adults, people who drink regularly seem to exercise more.
“Using data from a government health survey of U.S. adults, researchers found that in general, the amount of time people devoted to exercise tended to inch up along with the number of alcoholic drinks they had each month.”
Moving out of your parents home and into a rez means that you have a lot more freedom and more decisions to make- one of them being what you’re going to have for dinner and what you’re going to be snacking on.
Avoid making bad decisions and having to deal with the consequences-weight gain, moody, feeling fatigued, by learning how to eat healthy while living on your own. CanadianLiving.com gives us some tips.
Rule #1
You know what’s healthy and you know what isn’t, so don’t let the food display of treats tempt you. Keep desserts as a treat instead of your daily meal.
Rule #2
Avoid late night binges. All nighters and movie nights are a regular occurrence for college life, so try to eat healthy snacks (only if you’re hungry) and avoid liquid calorie by opting for a tea or mineral water.
Rule #3
We all know about the beer belly and we all know how to avoid it. Not only is beer full of calories, it also affects your judgment when choosing your snacks…amongst other things.
Rule #4
Coffee is a vital part of every college students day. Avoid going for the extras like whipped cream, sugar and chocolate to avoid the extra inches.
Rule #5
All this new-found responsibility can lead to stress- try not to let food help ease the pressure. A run or yoga class is a much better way to de-stress.
Rule #6
Avoid eating out all the time. Learn how to cook at home and not only will you feel great, but you’ll also be wanted by the opposite sex that much more.
If you’re heading off to college or university this year you may be experiencing mixed feelings. Excited to be on your own, but still a little nervous about the unknown.
WatchMojo has some tips for living with a college roommate Here.
Here are some things to know so that you can know what to expect in all aspects of campus life.
According to Sympatico.MSN
Living
Living in a dorm can be a good or a bad thing, depending on your expectations. One thing you should forget about is privacy. The person you share your dorm room with will know about everything you do, so if you can, make sure you get along and are accepting of your roommate. Be prepared for 4 a.m. prank fire alarms when it is snowing outside and intrusions of your private space.
On the positive side, your dorm room can become a hangout place where you will unwind from the stresses of your classes. Remember, things that may annoy you about the crammed aspect of living may become your most amusing memories years from now. After all, whatever doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger.
Classes
Get yourself into the frame of mind to begin good study habits as early as possible. Your GPA is important and once it is tampered with, it will be hard to fix it. Do your readings and assignments on time. In college there is a lot of work and not so much time. Once you put something off, assignments and reading will start to pile up. If you skip something once, you might get away with it, but procrastination will become your worst enemy.
Also, as time passes you will develop selective reading habits as you will figure out what is crucial to read and what is not, so don’t worry. By second semester you will be able to cut yourself some slack.
While some classes are mandatory, do not feel the pressure to complete it at the first try. If you feel you have overloaded yourself, drop it and try it again in the summer or next year. It is better to have lost some money than to jeopardize all of your classes because you have too much on your plate.
Studying
Find a spot where you can really pay attention and study. If you found it, do yourself a favour and do not tell your friends where it is. Make it a habit to study there and your body will adjust. Whenever you sit there your mind will get into study mode and you will get a lot more done.
Go to class! It will make studying easier. Also, professors like to drop exam hints in class. After all, you pay for school so why not be there?
Food And Health
Fast food is convenient, but it cannot be your meal for breakfast, lunch and dinner (and let’s not forget about those late night snacks). Try to cook on your own if you can; it’s cheaper and healthier than those prepared foods. If you stick to fast food, you will most likely be a living example of the ‘Freshman 15’.
Don’t forget to exercise. Working out does not have to be vigorous sweating at the gym. Play some ball or throw a Frisbee after class.
Professors
You will quickly learn that it is more fruitful to be on the teacher’s gold list than that of your fellow students. Goofs who sit at the back and try to entertain others will less likely pass the class than those sitting in the front glued with their attention to the professor.
If you can, try to make yourself noticed. Ask questions because there is no such thing as a stupid question. If your professor or TA sees that you are interested, you are more likely to get a higher grade.
Socializing
Join a club where you can meet people with the same interests as you. If you are generally shy, try to kick it to the curb, let loose and socialize, because in today’s world, it is truly not entirely what you know, but who you know.
Money
Money will be tight in college and university. Besides high tuition fees, you will find that your institution will find every excuse to reach into your pocket.
So plan ahead with your money if you can. Get a meal card that you can use all around campus at cafeterias or food places. In the first weeks you will feel like a big spender because your card will be full, but please pay attention to how much you spend. Otherwise, in the end you will be forced to eat week-old bagels. Ration your money and know exactly how much you have for each day.
Here’s an insider secret: buy your books used and online. It will save you a fortune.
Be Yourself
Going to college symbolizes growing up and becoming an adult, and most people enter the experience with tremendous hopes for what the next few years will turn out to be. I ask you now to sit down and be rational, lower your expectations and be realistic.
You might not instantly become the BMO or the coolest thing and you will not be the top of the class unless you are nearly a genius. Go to college with an open mind and expect anything to happen. Be your own person, not who your friends or parents want you to be.
