Kayaking

camping trip with some friends in the Adirondack mountains, and being 16 years old, my parents thought I was old enough to go on this trip by myself. I was so excited! I was thinking of all the fun things I could do in a place that I’ve never been too; kayaking, swimming, fishing. I got invited in January and the trip was in September, so I had a lot of time to pack and get prepared. I was going to be there for ten days so I got a new camping grade backpack. Being the avid fisherman that I am,…

Swimming with dolphins in captivity is exciting enough, but getting to be out in the open waters and watch wild dolphins in their natural habitat is something totally different and unique! And that’s why Dolphin World is pleased to offer the Wild Dolphin Encounter in beautiful Bimini, Bahamas. The Bahamas are a collection of nice-sized islands, with the biggest being North and South Bimini. Though technically the biggest islands, a vacation to Bimini still has a quaint and charming feel, perfect…

Trip to Hundred Islands In the summer of my third grade, when I was eight years old, I remembered when my parents told me that we were going to take a trip to Hundred Islands National Park in Pangasinan, Philippines. I said “ Are you being serious?” I was shocked, but excited when they told me. I couldn’t sleep that night, I was too hyped and thrilled. I thought it was quite spontaneous of them to decided to go to this trip since they were so occupied with work. The night before, I researched…

When we think of Beach House, specific words come to mind. Words like open space, seaside inspired colours, airy fabrics and oversized cushions is associated with what we think they look like. As with many decorating styles this sprang from practicality. Originating from the Atlantic coast, these homes took advantage of the climate with ample windows and sturdy woods to withstand sandy feet and salty air. Coastal life is comfortable, relaxed and unfussy, and interiors in this style reflect…

Coaching and Athletic Biography Katie Hendrickson Sports have the power to not only teach individuals fundamental movements but with the right guidance can teach life skills that will aid them in future endeavors. Katie Hendrickson, a first-year student at Olds College, is taking the Sports Management Diploma. She has had many athletic experiences and achievements that have guided her to pursue a future occupation that involves giving back to the athletic community. Katie was born in…

Describe your particular interest in attending UNE COM and any contact you have had with UNE COM students, alumni, faculty or clinicians, admissions counselors, student affairs staff, etc. How did these interactions influence your decision to apply? The University of New England College of Medicine has an interesting curriculum that is centered around the patient in order to treat the mind, body and spirit. This curriculum is appealing to me because not every patient symptomatology…

The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the most amazing natural and physical environments in America. Spanning from grassy fields up to the jagged mountains of the Cascades, down to the many islands in the waterways of Puget Sound. I am fortunate enough to call this land home. I have lived here my whole life and have no intention of leaving. For some it's a mountain conversely for some it's a tiny hole-in-the-wall coffee shop, a beach, a road, a bed, a view, a place to call their own, but for…

Obesity and poverty are two problems that the United States has been facing for a significant amount of time because the numbers are constantly growing, which is detrimental to the view of America. Most people seem them all the time. They can be found on the street, in a store, or even at a workplace ; people see them everywhere but don’t do anything. Why don’t people do anything about the problems of the morbidly obese or poverty-stricken people in the United States? Obesity and poverty are…

California California has lots of beaches and fun boardwalks to walk down. It is a great place to vacation or live. It is a tourist destination making it very packed full of people in most cities. According to Don DeLillo “California deserves whatever it gets. Californians invented the concept of lifestyle. This alone warrants their doom.” This quote pretty much sums up California. Some even consider California a lifestyle, because of the adventure you’ll find, and the dreams you deem impossible…

Obesity is a global health issue that is quickly becoming an epidemic, with worldwide obesity doubling since 1980. Obesity is defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health (WHO, 2016). A person is categorised as obese when they have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or above (Healey, 2004). A BMI is calculated by dividing a persons body weight in kilograms by his/her height in meters squared. The statistics of obesity have dramatically changed over years. In 1995…