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How To Write a Thank You Letter For a Scholarship

Sheryl209 — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 12:43:00 -0500

If you've been fortunate enough to receive a scholarship for college or graduate studies, why not take a few moments and express your gratitude to the person, family, or entity providing that scholarship? Sending a thank-you letter reflects very positively on you as the recipient. It shows you have social grace and skills. It's also important to the donors, who want to know more about the person they've helped to achieve the formidable goal of a college education.

Crafting a sincere and well-written thank you letter is not difficult, if you keep in mind a few suggestions.

How To Dress for Graduation

D605 — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 23:33:00 -0600

Graduation is a festive occasion - and one with surprisingly few rules when it comes to what you wear. While what you wear under your gown may not seem important, graduation is still a big occasion in your life. Follow these guidelines and you'll enjoy your big day with both comfort and dignity.

Consider the ability to dry clean what you wear. A little fact that they don't always tell you is that many gowns bleed color if they get wet or even hot. So don't wear something you care about too much in case it gets gown dye on it. It may not come out even if you do dry clean your outfit, and big stains look bad in pictures.

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How To Buy College Dorm Supplies

Lorie107 — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 18:10:00 -0500

Going away to college adds an entirely new level to back-to-school shopping. You now have an entire dorm room to supply, but it doesn't have to be impossible if you stay organized and plan ahead.

Make your list.
- Laundry supplies - Choose your dirty clothes storage method with portability in mind. You may have to drag your laundry across the dorm to get to the laundry room. Don't forget to bring along a roll of quarters, so you're not scrounging for change when it's time to put your wet clothes in the dryer.
- Bedding - Most dorm room beds use a special extra-long twin mattress. You can either buy the extra-long sheets made especially for these beds, or buy some mattress straps to help keep your bed together.
  
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