Friday 13 November 2015

Cheap Meal Ideas For College Students

When you go to college you might plan on eating pizza and fast food everything but over time those things can get old and even expensive. It is much cheaper to make food at home, but most dorms do not have or even allow certain types of cooking supplies. If you want to save money by making your own meal, try one of the simple and frugal ideas.

Jacob Vanderwal Kent Michigan
Jacob Vanderwal Kent Michigan


Sandwich Wraps
You can make sandwich wraps using tortillas and just about anything you have in your fridge. Add some veggies and some lunch meat or some leftover chicken tenders and some sauce and you have a filling and snack or lunch.

Loaded Pasta

Macaroni and cheese are cheap and easy to make in a dorm but you may get tired of eating them. To make them more appealing and satisfying add some tasty topping and ingredients to them. A can of tomatoes and peppers added to macaroni and cheese gives it some spice and a great flavor and hotdogs give ramen noodles a savory flavor.

Fruit Dips
Craving something sweet, cheap and easy to make? Why not make a fruit dip. Just combine your favorite fruit with pudding or whipped cream and dip crackers, chips or anything else in it. Store it in a mini fridge to keep fresh.

Jacob Vanderwal Kent Michigan and found it difficult to prepare many types of food in his dorm. He learned how to cook on a small grill and to prepare meals that do not require a lot of ingredients or money.

Sunday 1 November 2015

How To Study Rehabilitation In College

When it comes time to attend college many people struggle to decide on a major or area of study. John Vanderwal lives in Kent, Michigan and wants to have a career in rehabilitation someday. He is currently attending college and playing baseball. He has some tips for those who are studying rehabilitation in college.

Jacob Vanderwal Kent Michigan

Use The Internet 

If you don’t feel like your books and classes are teaching you enough about the rehabilitation career you wish to have, don’t be afraid to use the Internet. You may be able to find new information online that you haven’t learned in class. Just make sure the sources are legitimate.

Study Group

There will be times when you become stressed with school and overwhelmed by your studies. A study group may make studying easier for you. When you study with your friends or classmates, studying becomes a little more fun and you are much more likely to do it. Even when you are burnt out from studying alone it’s always nice to study with a friend or group.

Try An Internship

You can only learn so much in the classroom. You need real life experience to utilize the skills you have learned. Don’t be afraid to apply for an internship while you are still in college. If you have the time for it you might as well do it.

A career in any type of rehabilitation will be fulfilling and rewarding but before you can work in the rehabilitation field you need to study and get your degree. These study tips may help make that easier.

Sunday 25 October 2015

Benefits Of Playing Baseball

If you are looking for a great way to stay in shape, meet new people and have some fun, you may want to play baseball. You can play baseball for fun or on a team. No matter what type of baseball you choose to play, it is important have fun. There are many benefits of playing baseball.

Jacob Vanderwal Kent Michigan
Jacob Vanderwal Kent Michigan

Learn The Importance Of Teamwork

What better way to learn the importance of teamwork than to play on a baseball team. You will learn the need to work with other people and how working together can benefit both you and the other team members.

Meet New People

If you are having trouble meeting people or want to make some new friends, signing up for a baseball team may help. The friendships you make on your team may last a lifetime.

Stay Fit

Baseball is a demanding sport and requires player to be in great shape. It also allows you to stay fit while also having fun. You will be doing a lot of running and working a lot of different muscles during baseball. Don’t forget to stretch.

Challenge Yourself

Playing baseball gives you the chance to challenge yourself. You can set goals on the field and off and try new things you have never done before.

Jacob Vanderwal Kent Michigan has played baseball in Kent, Michigan for many years and knows all about the benefits of the sport. He has met a lot of new people and continues to challenge himself. He believes everyone should give baseball a try.

Friday 16 October 2015

Jacob Vanderwal Kent Michigan - Freshwater Fishing Tips

Many people enjoy fishing and one of the most popular types is freshwater fishing. You can fish for freshwater fish in lakes, streams, ponds and rivers. You can find a variety of freshwater fish to catch and most of them are safe to eat. These tips can help you become a successful freshwater fisherman.
Jacob Vanderwal Kent Michigan
Jacob Vanderwal Kent Michigan


Use A Variety Of Lures

Some freshwater fish have a food preference and will only bite or hit on certain types of bait. You will need to use several different types of bait to find which one works on the body of water you are fishing and the type of fish you wish to catch.

Move Around

If you don’t have any luck in one location move to another one. Freshwater fish can be found at different depths and also like to hide under fallen trees and other submerged objects. Be careful not to get your line caught when fishing near such things.

Try A Boat

Sometimes you just can't get your line out far enough to catch any fish. If you have a boat you can get to different areas of a lake or pond much easier and may have better luck finding a good amount of fish.

If you want to catch some freshwater fish, you must have patience and be willing to use different techniques and baits to find what works. Fishing is a fun way to relax and bring home dinner and the more you do it the better you will become. John Vanderwal enjoys fishing in his spare time.

Sunday 20 September 2015

What Fish to Catch in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Michigan is a fisherman’s paradise with all-year-round fishing opportunities. The waters of Michigan are home to a host of fish, and knowing what fish you want to catch will help you get the right baits and head off in the right direction.

Atlantic Salmon

The Atlantic salmon is one of the most prized fish in the world. The fish are heralded for their unique fighting and leaping ability. Native to Lake Ontario, the fish were extirpated from the Great Lakes prior to 1900 and were transplanted into the upper Great Lakes. The Atlantic salmon is available in Michigan in the St. Mary’s River and can be caught right through the summer.

Jacob Vanderwal Kent Michigan
Jacob Vanderwal Kent Michigan

Bass

Michigan has good populations of both smallmouth and largemouth bass. Smallmouth bass can be found in abundance in the north, and largemouth are found in shallow water and are closely associated with rocky rivers. However, both smallmouth and largemouth bass can be caught in the same bodies of water. Bass is probably America’s top game fish, and can be caught with a variety of artificial lures.

Brook Trout

Brook Trout is Michigan’s state fish. Unlike other species of trout, brook trout needs higher quality water, which makes them the least geographically distributed fish in Michigan. Brook Trout can be found in the northern part of the state. They inhabit places ranging from little jump across creeks to large rivers. Brook trout is also called “specks” and has been stocked in several lakes providing a unique fishing experience for those who want to catch brook trout.

Jacob Vanderwal Kent Michigan enjoys fishing together with his friends and family.

Saturday 12 September 2015

Four Interesting Facts About the Ancient World

For most people, the ancient world conjures up thoughts of ancient Greece, Rome, Persia, Egypt, China and other empires. In fact, many are aware of the fact that Western philosophy, democracy, the Olympic Games, and theater were born in ancient Greece. However, there are several other interesting facts that many people don’t know. Here are a couple of interesting facts about the ancient world.

Jacob Vanderwal Kent Michigan


Feta Cheese

Feta cheese, one of the most popular cheeses in the world, is Greece’s national cheese and is made from sheep and goat’s milk. However, many are unaware that Feta cheese dates back to ancient times and is discussed in many ancient Greek sources.

Celts were not Barbarians

The Celts are described as uncivilized barbarians by Greco-Roman historians and writers, based on the fact that the Celts offered human and animal sacrifice. However, there is proof to show that the Greeks and Romans also offered human and animal sacrifices to their Gods much before the Celts did so.

The First Seismograph was Invented in Ancient China

That’s right! Most people believe that the seismograph was invented in the modern western world. But that is not a fact. The Chinese astronomer, Zhang Heng invented the first seismograph to monitor earthquakes back in A.D.130.

Origin of the Name Cappuccinos

This might come as a shock to some, especially the ones who enjoy a cup of Cappuccino every day. The name Cappuccino originated in Rome and is from the Capuchin Crypt, which consists of five chapels, a corridor 200 feet long, and adorned with the skeletal remains of 4,000 deceased monks. The popular coffee drink- Cappuccino gets its name from this order of monks, who wore a hood – “cappucio” with their habits.
Jacob Vanderwal of Kent, Michigan has a keen interest in ancient civilization.