There are still such things as surprises and students at NYU School of Medicine know that better than anyone. There was a recent announcement made by the school that all students, regardless of merit or need, will have no tuition. NYU offers free tuition for medical school citing its concerns for...
Just about every city, town, and village has a park in the US and we all enjoy them. While some parks are mostly enjoyed in the spring or summer, there are places where parks are open and enjoyed all year long. One of the problems with public parks is not the parks themselves but the people who...
Many of us have been there, in line at the coffee shop, usually the one that rhymes with car ducks. While there, we notice a lot of people coming and going, starting their days and even getting work done right there. Coffee doesn’t cost much, but it is very important to many people who need a...
There are many reasons someone would be eating alone at a restaurant maybe they enjoy their alone time or maybe they got stood upon a date. No matter what the reason, eating alone doesn’t go unnoticed. We’ve all seen someone at a restaurant eating alone and most of us have left it alone. But...
Shopping is a part of our everyday life. We shop for groceries, for household items and clothing at least once a week. Sometimes, when we’re at the register, there is a change bucket. These buckets ask for loose change that goes towards different charities around the world. One of the simplest...
The holidays are a time for family, loved ones, and community. We come together over small hopes and exchange gifts that represent big dreams. The holidays are a time when we can sit down and listen to one another, talk about the year that’s past and where we hope to be in the future. It’s a time...
Parking meters are a gamble for thousands of people every day. We park at the meter, try and figure out how long we will be gone for, and then add some change to the meter. If everything goes according to plan, you will come back in time to either add more change or leave before the meter runs...
Random acts of kindness are a great way to complete a good deed for the day. These small acts can make big changes in the course of another’s day. While the act as a whole is a great thing, the best part could be the feeling of surprise that someone gets from the act. One act that is easy to...