【推荐2】Joining in one of the overseas volunteer programs is a fantastic idea for high school students during vacations. Here are some popular programs.

Student exchange programs can be an excellent way for high school students to travel on a budget and promote cross-cultural understanding. These programs range in length from a couple of weeks to a full year of classes in a foreign high school. Fees vary by program, but students are often responsible for expenses like airfare and food.

Another great option is World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms(WWOOF). If you are interested in working on a farm, you can do that with WWOOF in exchange for free room and board. Opportunities are available in over 500 countries, and the time commitment is up to you to decide. Each country has its own set of rules regarding minimum age, but WWOOF in German, Portugal, UK, and Italy accept those under the age of 18.

While the idea of virtual volunteering might not sound quite as exciting as jetting off to new destinations, the reality is that volunteering from your own home can be advantageous. Not only do you not have to worry about buying a plane ticket or paying for expensive housing, but you can also do a part-time job while still getting an immersive(沉浸式的)international experience. Students can work on any number of projects, from English language education to community development.

Specifically offering volunteer programs for high school students, GVI(Global Vision International)encourages students between the ages of 15 and 17 to explore the greater world. With programs about cultural immersion, wildlife conservation and community development, high school students can learn to become a global citizen. GVI programs are available in 11 countries and last one to two weeks.

【推荐1】Even thousands of years before the “selfie” was invented, people were concerned with the image of themselves they presented to the world. The rulers of ancient Egypt had artists carve portraits of them to decorate their tombs and preserve their images even after death.

King Tutankhamen lived more than 3,000 years ago. He ruled ancient Egypt for 10 years, until his death at age 19. “King Tut” remained practically unknown in the modern world until 1922, when scientists discovered his tomb, buried and forgotten for centuries. The treasures inside gave the world the first detailed picture of ancient Egyptian life.

The ancient Egyptians worshipped (崇拜) many gods. They also believed that all people had a life spirit, called “ka” that needed a place to live after the body died. Tombs inside huge pyramids protected the pharaohs’ (法老) ka. The ka could also exist in portrait sculptures like the one of a seated Hatshepsut. The wife of a pharaoh, Hatshepsut took on the role of king after her husband died. Carved from limestone, this life-size sculpture shows the life force of Hatshepsut’s ka. The artist suggests Hatshepsut’s strength by placing her feet firmly on the ground and resting her hands on her knees in a firm, powerful pose.

Viewers are meant to look at the sculpture of Hatshepsut from a frontal angle only. But artist Thutmose created his portrait of Queen Nefertiti as a sculpture in the round, meaning viewers should observe it from many points of view. The work is a highly realistic portrait of a queen who ruled beside her husband, a pharaoh. Painted with delicate features, the impressive colors in her portrait resemble the makeup Nefertiti probably wore in life.

Long before any of these portraits were created, a huge creature with a lion’s body and a human head stood guarding in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings. No one knows who created the Great Sphinx, or why, but it is said to resemble an early pharaoh. Carved out of solid rock on a large-than-life scale, it is possibly the oldest and most imposing portrait in the world.

【推荐2】Guide to what's worth watching

Don't let the depressing name of the show mislead you. Based on the novel I Feel Bad: All Day. Every Day. About Everything, this new half-hour situation comedy finds humor in the endless small failings of its heroine—a working mom in her 40s who depends on her parents for child-care help when she escapes her chaotic family life to manage an all-male team of much younger video-game developers. Sarayu Blue stars. Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 10 pm., NBC.

Among plenty of imported police crime dramas, Dead Lucky has one major edge: It has Rachel Griffiths as its lead. The Golden Globe-winning Australian actress plays a moody but gifted detective whose pursuit追捕）of a killer leads into comers of Sydney new to most American viewers. That, and co-star Brooke Satchwell, might be enough. Thursday, Sept 20, Sundance Now.

Do you suffer from dandruff-like（如同有头屑一样的）symptoms when faced with contemporary art? The series that's long been a cure for such head-scratching returns with new episodes that will focus on innovative创新的）artists in Johannesburg, Berlin, and the San Francisco Bay Area, and on how place shapes the artists* work Friday, Sept 21, at 9 pm., PBS.

Psychological dark comedies seem to be trending this fail. In this 10-part series, Emma Stoneand Jonah Hill co-star as unhappy strangers who develop a deep connection when they both volunteer for a drug trial. Saturday, Sept. 22, Netflix.

【推荐3】The act of making and being a friend is as simple as it is difficult. Here area few tips to help you make new friends as well as to take better care of the friendships you already have.

    1    . It’s a little bit awkward to reach out to somebody you don’t know well—whether that’s sending the first text message or starting small talk in the elevator. But you have to accept it. Otherwise you can’t make any new friends.

Remember that people will like you more than you think they will.     2    . Gillian Sandstrom, a senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Essex in the UK, has done research on something called the “liking gap”, which says that the little voice in your head telling you that somebody doesn’t like you very much is wrong.     3    . Instead, remember that when you talk to someone else, you’re actually brightening their day.

Invest in activities that you love. Ask anyone about how to make friends and they will most likely tell you to try a new hobby. It might sound empty, but it works.     4    . Then people will be drawn to you because you’ll be in the right place.

Be present. The planet is warming, and there’s so much good television out there to watch. We get it. But if you want to keep your friendships, you have to show up for them.     5    .