After a long two weeks of Smithsonian sabbaticals, and unusual Washingtonian humdrum, this past weekend I was able to enjoy DC’s best sites with my sister and her friend Jessica who came to visit from New York. Below I’ve listed the top 10 attractions of the weekend.
1. Memorial Walk by Car
Unlike New York City, DC is the city that is in bed by 9:00PM. Most shops and restaurants will close early Monday through Thursday evenings. On the weekends the rules are bent. As a result, driving through ...
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Government Switched On
On the conclusion to the government shutdown and hindrance of default, President Barack Obama addressed the nation from the White House late Thursday morning. The president expressed his confidence in an economical bounce-back, and apologized to both federal and non-federal employees on the government’s misconduct throughout the 16-day shutdown.
Over the past two and a half weeks, the nation, as well as the world, witnessed Washington’s ineffective congressional leadership. The government shutd...
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Millennials think Libertarian
Millennials are a generation ready to change the social norms, a generation ready to make a difference and live for a greater purpose. According to the Director of Students for Liberty, Solane Frost says, “After the 2008 elections, millennials have shifted their ideas to those of libertarians.” After attending the panel “Why Young People Prize Freedom: Individualism, Charity, and Respective Government,” at Cato Institute, I was able to analyze the Libertarian approach on my generation and their ...
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Making Sense of Syria
On Monday morning, I had the opportunity to attend the Washington Internship Institute’s (WII) symposium, at the Woodrow Wilson Center.
Middle East analyst and author Dr. Aaron D. Miller shared on the topic, “Making Sense of Syria: Understanding the Past, Looking Towards the Future.” According to Miller, the United States has effectively prevented another 9/11. He went on to explain that interference in Syria is unnecessary, and that this conflict would be “a very long movie.”
“There is a deep...
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Apps for School
In a time when college is filled with smartphones, we need to learn how to get the best use out of them.
Keeping organized is important for college.
Apps like Evernote keep notebooks. Take a note, pick a notebook and save. Teacher writing too fast? Take a picture it will last longer. It will also remove the ambiguity of spell check and help with illegible notes. Be careful, too many pictures in Evernote fill up your free monthly limit of data transfer quickly.
Microsoft has an App called OneN...
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Semester in D.C.
There isn’t one road that leads to success, but multiple highways that will take you to your final destination. Upon high school graduation I was rejected admissions to my college of choice; however, four years at Farmingdale State College changed my life. Awaiting a Fulbright scholarship to Argentina, beginning March 2014, I decided to search for an internship opportunity in communications for the fall semester.
After hearing about the Washington Internship Institute (WII) by my professor, Dr....
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Top 10 Reasons to Study Abroad
What do incoming freshman, transfer students, and first semester seniors all have in common? Each of them wants to maximize their college experience. Most Farmingdale students find it convenient to study close to home; however, many miss out on college residential life. The solution: Study Abroad!
Over the last several years Farmingdale students have had the opportunity to study in Italy during the summer months, while completing general education requirements and studying Italian culture. The ...
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The Semester Begins! There are things to do!
The Semester Begins! There are things to do!
As the semester begins I look around and see activities planned. Dorm students had a whole weekend to become acquainted to the dorm life and to meet new people. The student activities center has announced a number of opening activities.
Activities in themselves are a great way to meet new people. Introducing yourself to the person on the blanket next to you, at the outdoor movie, might be a great way to start a friendship. Teaching someone next to...
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End of Summer
Over the summer I found out that my cousin will also be coming to Farmingdale State College. This is one of those great experiences where I can connect with my cousin.
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End of the old semester…Prepare for the new semester
A look back on the spring semester reminds me that there are a lot of things to do around campus at the end of the year.
An overview of the spring semester
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