Now you’re a student, if you don’t have one already, you’re going to need to invest in a laptop. Since there are so many different ones available on the market, it is worth doing a bit of research before making the purchase. Here is a brief list of some of the things you might want to look out for:
a) Price – that is probably the most important factor. You don’t want to start going over your budget before you’ve even started your college years. Make a complete budget for your needs during college and feature the laptop into them. Don’t go over, no matter how tempting a particular model looks.
b) Weight – laptops can vary tremendously in how heavy they are. If lagging around a heavy laptop is going to be burdensome for you, choose one that is lighter in weight. Check out the different models for how they feel before purchasing.
c) Apple or PC – if you are a graphics person, you might want to choose an Apple laptop. They are also generally known to be more stable and dependable and crash less often. On the other hand, they tend to price somewhat higher so bear that in mind if you are interested in the Apple. The PC, while running slightly cheaper, can also benefit those who want to have exactly the same programs as the majority of other people since there are more PC than Apple users these days.
d) Storage – make sure you have a safe place to store your laptop in your college dorms. Never leave it out or exposed. Laptops are so popular with thieves.
Go get yourself a laptop for your college needs. Just make sure you research the various models ahead of time.
Category: Lifestyle
College Drinking Advice
Now that you are on your own in the world and free to explore all sorts of different avenues, you might want to take heed of the following advice for when you go to the bar or a nightclub. Unfortunately, it’s not like drinking used to be a few decades ago; there are – at least potentially – a lot of pitfalls. There are many unsavory characters hanging out at these places that you really want to try and avoid. And if you can’t avoid them, you certainly want to make sure they stay far away from your beverage. There have been too many reported cases of young innocent women going to the bar for a pint or two and passing out having no remember of what happened to them. This is because something was slipped into their drinks. So here’s what you should consider at all times:
a) Always go with a friend; make sure there are at least two of you who are looking out for each other;
b) Make sure you supervise your drink at all times – never leave it alone even for a second;
c) Do not let anyone else buy you a drink;
d) Make sure the put/bar you are frequenting has a good reputation and nothing untoward has ever happened there;
e) Do not drink from anyone else’s glass unless you know them very well;
By following these basic rules you should be okay. Remember, being lax for even less than a minute can land you in serious trouble. It’s just not worth it. There is no reason for you not to have a great time drinking during your college years, as long as you follow the above basic rules.
Tips for Nail Care
Some people seem to neglect their nails even though in general, personal grooming is very important to them. But often, first impressions go straight to the extremities so it’s not a good idea to neglect the nails. If you spend so much time on clothes, make up and accessories, why would you wear it all with horrible, bitten and uneven nails? So here are some tips to ensure you are fully groomed at all times:
a) Make sure you get a regular manicure by a professional at a highly reputed salon.
b) In between visits, ensure that you regularly file your nails even if you want to keep them long. This is a bit like the same advice with hair care; ensure you cut your hair at regular intervals even if you are growing it. It’s always best to file regularly so as to keep them strong.
c) Protect your nails as much as possible. If you are working with chemicals that could cause splitting, make sure you wear rubber gloves.
d) For other protection of nails, use a coating of cotton.
e) If you are a nail biter, try to stop but if that seems too difficult, use a nail varnish especially made to guard against this habit that will taste horrible if you bite them. Choose one with an added strengthener.
f) Regular scissors aren’t good for nails. If you want to cut your nails, buy special nail scissors.
Keep up these tips and in no time at all your nails will be part of your overall beauty and something you can be proud of.
Get Back to Nature at Multnomah Falls
Sometimes it’s really great to take a break and get back to nature. When living in Portland, Oregon, you’re in a prime spot as there are so many places to visit. One such spot is Multnomah Falls, which is a stunning waterfall situated on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge. This can be found amidst Corbett and Dodson, east of Troutdale. It is a most impressive waterfall, dropping in two steps and split into upper falls of 165 m and lower falls of 21 m. The waterfall’s total height is 189 m, making it Oregon’s tallest waterfall. For anyone who loves beautiful scenery, this is a must-see, given that it really has some of the area’s most beautiful views and also leads on to many impressive wilderness areas and recreational places including Bonneville Dam and Cascade Locks. Even en route to Multnomah Falls it is something spectacular, since getting there requires one travel along beautiful, scenic highways.
Choosing the Right Phone
All students need a good cellphone these days. In fact, pretty much most people require such mobility for their everyday lives in today’s modern world. But what is a student supposed to look for in terms of features? First, since most students are on quite a budget (or at least should be), a pay as you go plan is a good idea. In this same vein, ensure that any unused minutes for the month can be “rolled over” to the next month. You might also want to get a phone with at least a 3 megapixel (relatively good quality) camera to capture all those not-to-be-forgotten student memories; the first time you went to the student bar; your first lecture hall; even your first college date. Next, since students are often attempting to be great social butterflies, look for a phone featuring one click access to Facebook and Twitter so that all your followers know exactly what you’re doing and where, any time of day or night. Check out the different prices of phones offering these features and you’ll be well on your way to a great cellphone purchase.
Science Museums are More for Fun Than for Learning
I was just at the Science Museum with my kids the other day. Even though it’s noisy and crowded the kids still seemed to have a lot of fun. They had fun for the simple reason that they could touch just about everything in sight. There were so many levers, buttons and things that make noise to keep them busy for hours, and all in pursuit of knowledge. Remembering my own experiences as a child in similar places, I always doubt the actual educational benefits of exhibits that show that, when you press this button, that thing over there lights up. All the child knows is that, “Wow, I pressed a button and the light lit up.” It’s up to the mom to actually explain that, “The reason the light comes on is because there is a magnet which turns on when you press this button and then off when you press another, making an alternating current…” and on and on, and when Mom looks up from reading the explanation she discovers that she has been reading to the thin air, and on top of that, the two year old twins are nowhere to be found! Help!
Not to worry. I found the twins. They were stuffing small plastic leaves into the bottom of a tube which had air blowing upwards, which carried the little leaves high up and out of the tube, until they fluttered back down to earth again. It was really fun to watch, but the science of wind propelled objects and the physics of aviation I am afraid was lost on their cute little minds. And the older kids were long gone, running all over the place, pushing and pressing, but never stopping too long to wonder. I wonder where “wonder” happens. Maybe at home, on a quiet walk in the park, or at night while looking at the stars.