Kayaking

you should know about me when choosing candidates is that I love to learn. When I go to school I always want to learn new things, and I think that because I grew up in North Carolina this school has a lot to offer. Some things I hope to learn are kayaking, fishing, and snorkeling. All of these things…

For our vacation, Jalyssa Rivera and I chose to go to Barbados, an eastern Caribbean island, known for its beautiful beaches and warm climate. With the cold temperatures we’ve been experiencing here in Wisconsin the past couple of months, we thought that a place like Barbados would be nice for a change. We’ve planned our vacation to be 8 days and 7 nights long, from Friday, March 30th, 2018 to April 6th, 2018, during which we plan to take a break from the cold Wisconsin weather and instead fly…

I found James Madison University while matching universities that had both my personal preferences and the best programs for my desired career in education. Education has played an active role in my entire life and I hope to make the same important impact wherever my direction and motivation takes me. James Madison University (JMU) is the right university for me: my special interests, and my career and academic plans. I aim to be involved in music and theatre because they are my outlet of…

From beautiful, serene beaches, quaint seaside dining, charming villages, panoramic shoreline to scenic bike trails, Cape Cod, Massachusetts is an unassuming East Coast retreat is dreamy, rich in history and quite inviting. This peninsula located on the Easternmost portion of Massachusetts, extending for 65 miles (105 km) into the Atlantic Ocean and covers more than 400 miles (640 km) of shoreline Cape Cod has been separated from the mainland since 1914 by the Cape Cod Canal, but the Sagamore…

kids to unplug. For the past four summers, I have worked on a 535-acre, manmade lake in the heart of beautiful Chester County, Pennsylvania. Besides its beauty, the lake is also known for its many recreational activities for all ages, including: kayaking, sailing, fishing, canoeing and even full-moon night tours when nature cooperates. Early summer mornings are not a problem when I get the chance to serve as a camp counselor. This opportunity is a blast and, more importantly, very rewarding.…

Located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef on the Queensland coast, Whitsundays is surrounded by natural beauty and dotted with pristine beaches. There are 74 tropical islands in Australia’s Coral Sea though only a few have resorts on them. While visiting Whitsundays, you can book your boutique accommodation on the Daydream Island, Long Island or South Molle Island. A sabbatical or short vacation in Whitsundays is a treat at any time of the year. You could be an adventure sport lover or…

museums, and different colleges at the University of Cambridge. As well as, the national citizen service in July 2016, which was a three-week programme, that helped me to build my confidence and interests in more adventurous sports such as canoeing and kayaking. Also, in the last week of the national citizen service, our group had to choose a charity to fundraise for, our charity was…

He describes his childhood as “amazing”. His parents were both active outdoor enthusiasts, causing their weekends and vacations to be year-round outdoor adventures. The family’s summer activities included backpacking trips, whitewater rafting and kayaking,…

something for everybody. The streets are very lively and are full street performers, musicians and artwork. The bars and restaurants serve some of the finest local beers in the country. Nature lovers can traverse the expansive Blue Ridge Mountains or go kayaking in the clear blue French Broad River. For the patrons of the arts, the city has numerous theaters, museums and art galleries. A major attraction in the city is the Cherokee Indian Reservation. This historic land has been handed down…

Beaver Bend and Toledo Bend My family likes to take trips during the summer. We have been to many places, and done crazy things. I have always loved traveling with my family; even though, they can be very annoying. Since I was thirteen my dad would always plan a summer trip. Out of all these places though, my favorites were Beaver Bend and Toledo Bend. (Thesis) Preparing for the big trip to Beaver Bend, Oklahoma. (TS) Rushing around the house, trying to figure out what I need. (STS-1)…