Tag: university
Is Grad School Worth It? How to Determine If It’s the Right Option for You
August 05, 2018. Cassandra Raposo
Getting a graduate degree may seem like a no-brainer to some, but it’s a weighted decision to make.
Northern Lights: 10 Shining Examples of the Best Viewing
June 14, 2018. Jason Frye
It takes a bit of travel, a bit of luck and warm clothes to spot them, but these 10 places offer the best odds for spotting the aurora borealis.
Finding Treasures Along Portugal’s River of Gold
May 23, 2018. Dana Hammond
Portugal is having a moment. The westernmost country on the European continent, home to explorers who led the Age of Discovery, has been luring world travelers to its own shores of late. I savored that thought as I took a final sip of sweet port wine on the bow of the Viking Torgil as it…
Distracted Drivers Make Everyone’s Commutes Slower
May 14, 2018. AAA Staff
The next time you’re a few minutes late for work, you could blame it on distracted drivers. After all, the excuse is backed by science. Distracted drivers can slow down commutes by as much as 10 percent, according to David Strayer, a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of Utah. His research for the AAA Foundation…
Senior Living Facilities Are Evolving
March 14, 2018. Susan Kreimer
Senior living facilities have come a long way from the nursing homes of yesteryear.
Better Drivers Save Lives on the Road
January 15, 2018. John Galvin
At AAA, we focus a lot of our efforts on saving lives. Not many organizations can say that. We’re proud of the work we do. Not only do we rescue people from the side of the road in sometimes precarious situations, but we advocate for safer roads and driver safety. We lobby for legislative changes,…
What to Do in Hartford, CT
December 12, 2017. Cassandra Raposo
Make the most of your stay in one of the United States’ oldest cities with our list of what to do in Hartford, CT.
10 Places Worth Checking Out on College Campuses
July 31, 2017. AAA Staff
Becoming familiar with each of these campus spots as soon as possible will be valuable on the road from freshman to alum.