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"time away" at the appalachian mountain club's highland center: good idea
 Recently, I needed a vacation from work and time to reflect and get away from the day to day work life. I didn't have much time to plan a big trip; I just wanted to go to a place that would allow me to relax and take in some good outdoor activities with minimal work. Does such a place exist?
Brown University holds 2007 Mid-Year Completion Ceremony
On December 1, 2007, Brown University held its mid-year completion ceremony which recognizes students who complete their graduation requirements at the end of the Fall Semester. Many of these students have taken a semester to pursue learning opportunities outside of the classroom. The Brown Daily Herald covered the event. Some of speeches from the event are posted on the Venture blog:
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