For college students, the word internship is one with a lot of weight attached. Everywhere you turn, it seems you can hear fellow students talking about/discussing/desiring/angst-ing over a coveted internship. So what exactly is an internship anyway? According to Vocabulary.com, an internship can …
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12 of the Most Beautiful Libraries in the World
If you’re not already a regular library goer, it may be time to reconsider your book-gathering habits—libraries are some of the best places in the world. (This is coming from a purely unbiased stance, of course.) First, they provide free books. Let …
Celebrate Bloomsday and Learn About James Joyce!
Here at eNotes, we love the opportunity to celebrate literature and our favorite authors, and it just so happens that one of the most internationally recognized literary holidays is right around the corner!
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Now What, Freshmen and Fellow Grads? Some Advice From a Recent College Graduate
When I look back over the past sixteen years (whoa) of education, I find that I have a lot of mixed feelings. I recall that back in elementary and middle school—and even in high school to some extent—all I wanted …
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15 Books to Give You the Feels
Let’s face it: sometimes you need to cry it out. Sometimes you’re in the mood for a lighthearted beach-read, and that’s all well and good, but there are other times when you’re looking for a deep story that can really …
Scholarship Spotlight: June 2016
Every month, we select some of the best scholarships around and post them here on our blog. When you are ready to apply, check out our tips on how to write a scholarship essay. Visit eNotes Essay Lab if you’re looking for a …
10 Must-Read Graphic Novels (for the Graphic Novel N00b)
If you’re a graphic novel newbie, chances are that when you hear the term “graphic novel,” you immediately think, “Oh, a comic book!” or something else to that effect. And who could blame you? With the ever-growing popularity of the …
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Celebrate Limerick Day: Learn About Edward Lear
“There once was a man named Lear Who wrote poems that pleased the ear, He lived long ago, But his name we do know, Because his work still brings us great cheer!” –Kate Gawlowski Why do we love limericks? It might …