2 . PHOTO CONTEST

“Family Is ...”

When you think “family”, what’s the image you see ? Do you have a great photo of it ? Maybe it’s from a vacation with the kids. Or maybe it’s Thanks- giving with the neighbors you’ve loved for decades. Or maybe your image is more evocative — a shot of your laundry on the clothesline or the eyes of your grandmother in full glow. Share an award-worthy picture of your very personal concept of family and explain what makes that view so special, and you could win $500. Submit your photos and see terms at RD.COM/PHOTOCONTEST.

3 . If you’re looking for competitions, don’t sweat it. You have arrived at the right place wherein you’ll be updated on the latest competitions which require participation on the Internet. These competitions don’t charge any fee, and what’s more, they accept individuals from any part of the world. You can click the name of each listed contest, which is a link. It will direct you to a web page where you will get more detailed information on how to register or participate.

Writer Contest

Genre (类型): Sci-fi and fantasy. They don’t accept poetry or children’s stories.

Length: About 17,000 words

Prize: $5,000 for the grand prize winner at the end of the year

Deadline: The quarterly contest ends on September 30

Creative Writing Ink Competition

Submission (提交) of poems only. You can submit multiple entries.

Theme: Open

Length: Up to 40 lines

Prizes: Publication on the website and a voucher worth £10

Deadline: Last day of every month

12th Casa Africa Essay Contest

Theme: Climate Change in Africa

“Casa Africa gives the focus of the 12th essay contest to climate change, its effects, future trends and, especially, the way in which this threat is being fought.”

Length: 15,000-20,000 words

Prize: €2,000

Deadline: September 17 each year

Yale Drama Series

Prizes: $10,000, a staged reading at Lincoln Center’s Claire Tow Theater and publication of the entry by Yale University Press

Length: Full-length plays of over 65 pages

Submissions must be original and not professionally produced. Translations, musicals and children’s plays aren’t accepted.

Deadline: August 15 each year

4 . SEA Summer High School Programs 2022

Science at SEA

Science at SEA is a four-week program for rising high school juniors and seniors, as well as recent high school graduates, which focuses on the coastal and offshore marine environment around Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The program includes a shore component on the SEA campus in Woods Hole and a sea component aboard the Sailing School Vessel (SSV) Corwith Cramer.

July 21 — August 13       Expense: $4,000

SEA Quest

SEA Quest is a two-week program that welcomes high school students and recent graduates. Participants will gain hands-on experience conducting field research, sailing at all ship, and understanding of the complexities of creating and managing marine reserves. They return home with a broader sense of the ocean's importance to our planet and the need to preserve this precious resource for future generations. Life here is fast-paced. No prior sailing experience is necessary. Strong desire to learn is required!

July 11 — July 22             Expense: $3,200

SEA Cape

This three-week summer program at SEA offers current high school students the opportunity to study the marine environment from a variety of perspectives: scientific, historical, and literary. Participants live and study at our campus in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.

June 27 — July 14            Expense: $3,800

SEA Expedition

This two-week summer program for high school students, including graduating seniors, is centered on learning by doing. SEA Expedition is a multidisciplinary experience that welcomes students to participate in every aspect of a challenging offshore sailing and oceanographic expedition, and occurs entirely aboard the SSV Corwith Cramer. Life at sea is fast-paced and tough.

July 5 — July 17               Expense: $3,500

5 . Cornwall, England, may be most famous for its beautiful beaches and rich history, but the county is also a major foodie destination.

A family restaurant helmed by a chef with good international experience, it offers a seasonal, local menu that changes on a monthly basis. It particularly stands out from the rest, with all reviews praising the wait staff's attentive, friendly attitude. The restaurant is open for supper from Tuesday to Saturday. On Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, Edie's is also open for lunch.

Daaku provides guests with a cheerful and colorful space to avoid Cornwall's sometimes troublesome weather. Adorned with old Bollywood posters, traditional Rajasthani decorations, and Indian artwork, the dining room is perfect, and its menu changes weekly to serve the best seasonal produce. It opens on Thursday and Saturday nights.

If you' re looking for an authentic Cornish pub experience, look no further than this one. Housed in a whitewashed building surrounded by the historic fishermen's collages of picture-perfect Polperro, it overlooks the harbor. The menu focuses on local seafood and meal with top choices including fish and chips, and beef burgers. It opens every Saturday night with live music.

If you' re headed to Falmouth to explore top attractions, make sure to look a table at Mangia. This independent, family-run pub may be small in size, but it serves classic Italian favorites. Chef and owner Valter Floris comes from an extensive background in Italian baking. Advance booking is almost always required. It opens in the evenings from 6 pm — last orders at 9 pm. Tuesday to Saturday.

6 . Located 40 miles northeast of San Diego, California, Valley Center has more than 27 square miles of countryside beauty and 21, 000 acres of agricultural land.Along with the activities mentioned here, the Chamber of Commerce website(www.vcchamber.com)lists a large number of outings for your family to enjoy: Palomar Mountain Observatory, Lakes Wohlford, Hodges and Henshaw, Sengme Oaks Water Park, and Pala Mission.

Bates Nut Farm

15954 Woods Valley Rd.

www.batesnutfarm.biz

760­749­3333

Most people would agree that no visit to Valley Center would be complete without a stop at Bates Nut Farm.Gilbert and Beatrice Bates founded the farm in 1921.The farm has a picnic area and a large store full of nuts, candies and treats.Kids can feed farm animals, and in the fall, find pumpkins along with many fun, seasonal activities for the family.The place, which started out as a nut farm, is now home to many family­friendly events throughout the year like car shows and music festivals.

Valley Center Wellness Spa

28714 Valley Center Rd.

www.valley_centerwellnessspa.com

760­751­5303

The Valley Center Wellness Spa invites you to experience some of the special spa treatments in a private environment.Spa­goers can enjoy facials and skin treatments at this spa owned by Jana Limon.

Keys Creek Lavender Farm

12460 Keys Creek Rd.

www.kclfarm.com

760­742­0523

San Diego County's lavender(薰衣草)farm has eight acres of lavender fields.Open during harvest time—May through June it offers lavender picking, English high teas and workshops.Open daily from 9 a. m.to 5 p. m.

Valley Center Western Days

28246 Lilac Rd.

www.westerndays.org

760­749­8041

Each May, the week­long series of events kicks off with the Western Days Parade, the Valley Center Stampede Rodeo, and an evening musical performance.You can enjoy the fun and meet some new friends here.

8 . Online Bachelor's Degrees and Programs

The overview

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The benefits

Pursuing an accredited(官方认可的)online bachelor's degree can help you take the next step in your career. Through your program, you'll attend online lectures, study from home manage a busy schedule and interact virtually with professors and classmates.

The applicants

An online college degree may appeal to those who want more flexibility in completing their education, or who want to take classes while working full time or parenting. Choosing where to register online will likely be challenging, but below you'll find tools, advice and other resources to make your search easier.

Best online bachelor's programs

U. S. News evaluated several factors to rank the best online bachelor's degree programs, including graduation rates and support services available remotely.

To see the full ranking list, please click here.