Holidays Posts

Top 5 Spring Break Destinations

Posted on Friday, February 19th, 2010 under Holidays, Travel

...Is for Victory

The best spring break destinations are those that are fun, inexpensive and packed with other students.

The mid-March vacation is right around the corner! Make sure you start planning ahead, especially if you’re planning on booking a flight and/or a hotel—they fill up quickly!

To give you some ideas of where to go, we’ve compiled a list of our own personal favorites.

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The Ultimate Unique Valentine’s Day Gift

Posted on Monday, February 1st, 2010 under Holidays, Translation

Bird with Love Letter

Looking for a unique Valentine’s Day gift? There’s nothing more romantic than a love letter to your sweetie in French.

Don’t speak French? No worries—we do!

This Valentine’s Day, skip the tired flowers and candy and get creative. Give a unique gift that speaks the language of love…literally. Find out how!

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College Winter Break: Make the Most of It!

Posted on Monday, December 7th, 2009 under Holidays, Student Life

College winter break is just around the corner. After two stressful weeks of finals, we deserve it!

Too often, students waste their college winter break sitting around watching TV and getting nothing done. Change that around!

This year, consider these college winter break ideas to get the most out of your time off!

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Resumes: The Gift for Any College Student

Posted on Monday, November 30th, 2009 under Holidays, Money

Looking for the right gift for a college student this holiday season? A professional resume can be the perfect gift for college students–one that makes a difference in their futures.

The professional resume writing service from ULS makes it easy to find the right gift for any college student. And in difficult economic times, a bright professional future can be the most valuable gift of all.

When you’re shopping for the right present, consider these top three reasons why resumes make a great gift for college students.

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Alternative College Thanksgiving Break

Posted on Monday, November 23rd, 2009 under Holidays, On Campus, Student Life

Are you stuck in the dorms over college Thanksgiving break and wondering how to spend it?

Though traditionally Thanksgiving is a holiday spent with family, it doesn’t mean you can’t have a fun, festive and delicious celebration on your college campus!

Why stay cooped up in your room all alone? Make the best of your college Thanksgiving break with these four creative ideas.

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A Short History of the American Flag

Posted on Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 under Holidays, Living in the US

Although Flag Day is officially June 14, on few days will you see more American flags flown than on July 4, the anniversary of the nation’s independence. In its honor, ULS presents some FAQs on the American flag.

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What is Memorial Day? A US Holiday Explained

Posted on Friday, May 22nd, 2009 under Holidays, Living in the US

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer for many Americans, but others remember the holiday’s origin with ceremonies, services and parades honoring those who have died in war.

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Spaghetti Trees & Painted Dogs: April Fool’s Day Jokes

Posted on Wednesday, April 1st, 2009 under Holidays, Humor, Living in the US

April Fool’s Day has a long, raucous tradition of hoaxes. From painted dogs to spaghetti trees, pranksters throughout history have concocted outrageous cons. Here we revisit some of the more notorious deceptions.

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Chinese New Year … in America

Posted on Monday, January 26th, 2009 under Holidays, Living in the US, On Campus

Despite living thousands of miles from home, Chinese students studying in the US welcomed the Year of the Ox with campus and community celebrations. American students also joined in!

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International Student Airfare for the Holidays

Posted on Monday, December 15th, 2008 under Holidays, International Students, Living in the US, Money

Airfare this year is expensive for many international students who want to go home during the long winter break. Find alternatives to high ticket prices in the US– and even at your own college campus.

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Thanksgiving & Winter Breaks at College

Posted on Monday, November 24th, 2008 under Holidays, International Students, Living in the US, On Campus

International students have many options about how to spend holiday breaks in college, even if they can’t go home. Spend your free time with roommates, friends or traveling the country!

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