Smartphones sometimes govern – but also improve – our lives. We search for random bits of information, read blogs and emails, tweet, chat, listen to music … and sometimes we can even use them to study or get organized. There are even certain apps you can use to make your spring break the best ever.
Here are some fantastic smartphone apps to use during your vacation.
As Robin Williams once said, “Spring is nature’s way of saying ‘Let’s party!’” I’d agree with that, wouldn’t you? Especially when it comes to spring break. Even if drinking gallons of beer and wet tee-shirt contests aren’t your thing, spring break is the perfect time to get away from the stress of school and go somewhere.
The media may be touting the benefits of “staycations” as the most affordable option, but if you’d rather hop on a plane (or at least in a car) for somewhere fun – instead of simply traveling home from college - then check out the best places to find spring break deals.
Today is Groundhog Day. The day when an oversized rodent – who hasn’t taken a single course in meteorology, mind you – somehow has the magical ability to predict whether or not there will be six more weeks of winter. It may seem silly, but it is a tradition nonetheless.
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Just before we wrapped up 2011, we asked our readers if they make New Year’s Resolutions: 58% make resolutions, while 42% do not.
The start of a brand new year is an excellent opportunity to reflect on the previous year and tweak a few things to make your future a more fulfilling. It is the perfect time to set goals and begin to work toward them.
Happy New Year!
When the clock strikes midnight, we welcome 2012 … and all the new opportunities that come with it.
Celebrate New Year’s by enjoying the company around you, as well as reflecting on last year. Think about what you have accomplished in 2011 and what you would like to achieve in 2012. Have fun and be safe!
All of us at The Explorer Blog and Campus Explorer wish you a Happy and Healthy New Year and a positive start to 2012!
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One of the most popular annual traditions is to make New Year’s Resolutions. The best way to keep your resolutions – and not fall off the resolution wagon by February like most people do – is to give yourself simple goals in the short run, so your ultimate goals are attainable in the long run.
In our poll last week, we asked our readers how they are celebrating the holidays. The majority – 40% – are spending their time off at home, while 33% are taking advantage of the free time to go on a vacation.
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Now that you are on break from school, there are plenty of smartphone applications available to keep you amused, while you are traveling home, waiting for holiday dinner or ignoring your great Uncle Lenny’s stories about his childhood.
Here a few apps you should have on your phone to help you survive the holiday season.
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There are a variety of reasons that you might not be able to go home for the holidays. Maybe you couldn’t afford the trip home this year … or you could not get the time off of work … or you encountered bad weather … Even if you find yourself stuck in a deserted college town over winter break, you can still get into the holiday spirit! Here are some things you can do to celebrate at school!
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You are beyond excited. Finals are over and, after an incredibly stressful semester, you get a much deserved break from it all.
So why do you still have that pit of anxiety in your stomach? Face it … a trip home for the holidays can sometimes be just as stressful as a week full of finals and research papers.
When you have just spent months on your own for the very first time at college, coming home can be a bit of a shock. We’ve got you covered. Welcome to the Explorer Blog’s “Winter Break Survival Guide.”
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