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The Beauty of Niagara Falls

By Giselle Lojano

If you are looking for a beautiful place to travel this spring break, then Niagara Falls might just be the place you’ve been searching for.  Located at the border of Canada and the U.S, these three enormous waterfalls will surely take your breath away with their majestic beauty.

This last summer I visited Niagara Falls with my family, it was an unforgettable experience, the place was beautiful and there were plenty of activities available to people for all ages.

Niagara Falls
Photo Caption: Giselle Lojano

The first step to make sure you have a fun experience is to be prepared. Making reservations on time is crucial, since a lot of people visit this place it’s not likely to find a good hotel room at the last minute. My family and I had to settle for an overly expensive room with little amenities because we thought making reservations in advance was not necessary.  We ended up looking for a hotel room for more than two hours.

It’s also essential to take all your travel documents with you if you plan on visiting the falls located in Canada as well. In my opinion, Canada had many more activities for children and adults. Restaurants, stores and parks full of flowers were everywhere.

Niagara Falls, Canadian View
Photo caption: Giselle Lojano

On the other hand, although New York didn’t have as many restaurants and parks, there were more activities regarding the exploration of Niagara Falls. One of them was named Maid of the Mist, which basically takes you on a boat to see the Niagara Falls up close.  Even if it’s warm, try to wear warm clothing since water will splash all over you once the boat is in front of the falls. As the girl who wore shorts and a tank top, trust me you will definitely get cold if you don’t.

Last, but not least, don’t forget to visit the falls at night; light projectors are placed on each side of New York and Canada, projecting light to the water as it falls. The lights change from blue to purple and from purple to red, every color is reflected and it gives the falls a mystic type of beauty.

Niagara Falls at nighttime
photo caption: Giselle Lojano

Niagara Falls, is one of those unforgettable places you will not regret visiting. Whether traveling with friends or with family, you are sure to have a good time.

College students lead busy lives, some work two jobs while still attending college as a full time student. Others are involved in sports or club activities. Sometimes all of these activities together can get to be a little overwhelming. Time and the way it’s managed have always and will always be an important aspect of the college life.

Heart Shaped Pizza.
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Sometimes while trying to juggle grades, social life and a job our eating habits will most likely change in order to accommodate to this new crazy schedule.  Most students settle for eating out in a restaurant close to their college, order a pizza slice and eat it quickly on the way to their class. In fact I was guilty of doing this for almost everyday during my first semester as a college student. While the thought of eating pizza or any other type of junk food everyday makes me tremendously happy.  I had to admit that my eating choices were affecting my health and my overall productivity.  This had to change.

Green Yogurt is a great healthy choice for a snack
Photo Credit to: Giselle Lojano

In my first semester I felt tired all the time and I wasn’t as productive as I used to be. I craved junk food whenever I felt disappointed; it was a never-ending cycle. That’s when I made the decision to change my eating habits for good. The first step to changing your eating options to healthier choices is by managing your time better.

Green apples are a great source of nutrition.
Photo Credit: Giselle Lojano

When you are in a hurry to get to a class you are more likely to choose a non-healthy food to eat, perhaps make your own food at home and eat it in your school cafeteria. Not only does it save you money, but you are eating healthier as well. Another choice is instead of choosing a non-healthy food go for something that you know will be healthier. In the end it will benefit you in the long run.