The David Project
Michelle Balaun2018-08-05T11:38:36+00:00Israel, however, is not just for Jews It’s true that Birthright is a fabulous (and free) program for Jewish individuals from 18 to 28 to visit Israel. I [...]
Parking at FSU
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:49:37+00:00Get the Last Spot! You sent them to college with a car and they are grateful. However, although it will make a weekly Publix run easier, no one really t [...]
Making the Most of Summer C
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:46:00+00:00This Can Be the Best Summer Ever! If you’re starting FSU during the summer, get ready for an amazing start to four years of college ahead of you. Summe [...]
Let’s Do Lunch
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:43:18+00:00Hey, let's grab some grub. Like any college town and/or state capitol, there are literally hundreds of dining options from fast food to fast casual, fr [...]
Managing the Gap
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:43:20+00:00Where Will They Live? Although it feels like you just moved your students into their dorms, you now have to move them out. The worst part, aside from th [...]
Birthright Israel
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:45:19+00:00What is Birthright Israel? Birthright Israel is the gift of a free, 10-day trip to Israel designed for young adults of Jewish heritage, aged 18–32. Flor [...]
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T16:33:30+00:00Sent With Love As far back as I can remember we always celebrated Valentine’s Day; not in the religious sense; it was a tradition I grew up with and con [...]
Calendar of Events and Important Dates for FSU
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:47:48+00:00Calendar of Events and Important Dates for FSU Here is where you can find a list of events and important dates for students and parents of the Florida S [...]
Spring Break
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:46:02+00:00Fun to be had by all! You haven’t seen them since January and are looking forward to some time with them home again over Spring Break. FSU's 2019 Spring [...]
Tis the Season – Our Gift Guide
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T16:32:57+00:00Tis the Season - The Best Gift! Oprah has her favorite things list; Ellen Degeneres has her 12 Days of Giveaways and now, HaveUHeard pulled together a l [...]
Nature vs Nurture
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:46:02+00:00So much more than you think! Your first few trips up to Tallahassee were probably about seeing the school, orientation, and move in (which means shoppi [...]
Trick or Treat
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T15:59:59+00:00It's Talloweek! FSU has many different events to celebrate Halloween including Halloween Howl on October 27th at Tallahassee Museum. In fact, FSU stude [...]
Thanksgiving
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T16:00:45+00:00It's Thanksgiving and They’re Back... Thanksgiving break is the first official long break when students come home. Of course, many of us had a nice, lon [...]
Places of Worship Around Campus
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:44:26+00:00Keeping The Traditions of Worship If you're wondering about keeping up the tradition of worship, here are some thoughts. Shortly after my daughter start [...]
Mother – Daughter Time
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:43:26+00:00A Little Retail Therapy Is Good! Shopping in Tallahassee is not exactly what I am used to, but I assure you it is out there. There are plenty of big box [...]
Study Abroad FSU
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:48:33+00:00The World is your Classroom I am a big believer in this adage. Apparently many students agree as Study Abroad programs have become increasingly popular. [...]
Hotels
Michelle Balaun2018-08-08T12:46:17+00:00A Nice Place to Stay, Hotels Nearby Keeping in mind that Tallahassee is not only a college town but also the state capital, there is a vast selection of [...]
Meal Plans
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:46:05+00:00Burgers and Pizza and Fries… Oh my… A Guide to Meal Plans Some of us will miss those family dinners. Others will find some relief. Either way, we all wa [...]