tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77176959411114465372024-03-14T00:07:25.902+00:00FlatClub BlogFlat-Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06784693478640501776noreply@blogger.comBlogger235125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7717695941111446537.post-44163424713579001172016-10-21T09:59:00.000+01:002016-10-21T13:49:48.313+01:00Changes in FlatClub<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And where?</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Starting point is the Jam Factory in SE1, then along south London’s pier over the Big Ben with the finish line being Buckingham Palace.</span></div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7717695941111446537.post-6985882690425488362016-05-05T19:09:00.001+01:002016-05-05T19:10:30.115+01:0010 tips to turn your internship into a rockstar career<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Yes, at bigger companies the number of interns currently active can reach the mid-hundreds while only a handful of them will be hired for full time positions afterwards. The “internship funnel” has famously become the only defacto route to getting a job at a major company, and most offices are far more likely to hire previous interns than risk experimenting with a new person.</span></div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7717695941111446537.post-783406885458380492016-04-08T10:30:00.000+01:002016-04-19T13:00:40.676+01:00FlatClub CEO & Co-founder Nitzan Yudan to speak at the next NewCo London<span style="border: 0px; font-family: "font_ubuntu_light" , "trebuchet ms" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><span style="border: 0px; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Do you draw inspiration from inspired people? Are you motivated by spotting talent? Are you a person who is thrilled to share ideas and hear what fellow start-uppers, creatives and world-changers have come up with?</span></b></span><br />
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Flat-Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06784693478640501776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7717695941111446537.post-48554505001654103302016-03-30T10:57:00.001+01:002016-03-30T11:28:55.623+01:00Make money with your flat when going abroad<span style="color: black; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gG7fHPY6YEI/VvuhTvYWdCI/AAAAAAAAAKI/V5pyHIDk0gURa-fUpVz9R1piORY00yJPg/s1600/photo-1424020128429-a60765861de1.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gG7fHPY6YEI/VvuhTvYWdCI/AAAAAAAAAKI/V5pyHIDk0gURa-fUpVz9R1piORY00yJPg/s640/photo-1424020128429-a60765861de1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><b>Use your flat to make money when going abroad</b><br />Whether you’re looking to go abroad for a summer internship, work experience or a job as a young professional, you can easily make a decent amount of money renting out your flat for the time you’re away. Since FlatClub specialises in medium-term stays, it is easy for you to find a reliable guest that will stay for the entire time you are away. On average, our hosts make about <b>£1500 per booking</b>!<br /><br />While you’re away, your room is waiting empty - and you’ll probably still have to pay rent for it if you don’t want to start looking anew when coming back. Unfortunately, a lot of interns and young professionals are faced with this dilemma: either continue to pay rent for their flat or room or move out and lose what has likely become their home and find a new place when they move back.<br /><br />With FlatClub, you don’t need to do either. While you’re away, your room will still be in good use; you can find someone who needs accommodation in your city on FlatClub using our <a href="http://flat-club.com/livedemand/">LiveDemand feature</a>. On LiveDemand, you see who is looking for accommodation on FlatClub live - it’s sort of a reverse search engine for our hosts.<br /><br />You can also simply post your listing on FlatClub and let us do the searching for you. We have years of experience of matching the perfect guest to a host and are always happy to help out. Get in touch with us at <a href="mailto:host@flatclub.com">host@flatclub.com</a> or head to <a href="http://flat-club.com/hosts">flat-club.com/hosts</a>.<br /><br /><br /><b>What you should do to prepare</b><br />We also offer services that will make it easier for you to rent out your property while you’re away. At a bare minimum, we recommend you take advantage of our <a href="http://flat-club.com/photography">free photography service</a> where applicable.<br /><br />Keep in mind that if you’re a private host on our site you are eligible for our <a href="https://flat-club.com/host-insurance/">£500,000 Insurance Plan</a>. You’re also free to make use of our ‘Clubs Only’ filtered search, which means that your flat will only be visible to the members of clubs that you have chosen. For instance, you can have your flat only visible to alma mater of your university, or former co-workers.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7717695941111446537.post-32479405755902335352016-03-10T10:37:00.000+00:002016-03-10T11:00:19.814+00:00New FlatClub host insurance opt-in policy<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<span style="color: #000; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information, just head over to our <a href="http://www.flatclub.com/host-insurance" target="_blank">FlatClub Host Insurance page</a> and don’t forget to have a look at the <a href="http://www.flat-club.com/host-insurance-terms-and-conditions" target="_blank">Terms & Conditions </a>you agree to when opting in.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7717695941111446537.post-70248383226501023672016-01-28T16:36:00.000+00:002016-01-29T11:10:49.388+00:00New "right to rent" legislation affecting UK hosts<span style="color: #444444;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ykUowS1D79M/VqokZyH0yuI/AAAAAAAAAHo/3arTEZ2qxFI/s640/banner-71562_1280.jpg" style="-webkit-user-select: none;" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Starting February, 1st new legislation is coming into effect under the Immigration Act 2014 affecting everyone who is renting out accommodation. Landlords are then required to check every tenant’s <b>“right to rent”</b> in the United Kingdom. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">You need to check that every one of your tenant’s has the legal right to rent and live in the United Kingdom <b>within the first 28 days</b> of their tenancy. The legislation only affects new tenancy agreements which means that any tenants already living in your property will not be affected. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Can FlatClub do this for me?</b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Unfortunately, we cannot do this in your place. You are<b> required to check the documents</b> yourself in attendance of the tenant and copy relevant papers. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">How do I check someone's right to rent?</span></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Of course, the most likely document you will ask for is someone's passport. </span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">A passport from an EU country for example is proof enough. For other passports, a valid visa is required. </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The Home Office has released a </span><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/right-to-rent-document-checks-a-user-guide" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif;" target="_blank">list of valid documents on their website</a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">In the very unlikely event that an illegal immigrant is found in any of your properties, you could be fined a civil penalty of up to £3,000.
The penalty for not checking a tenant’s status is £1,000 for first-time offenders and up to £3,000 for subsequent offences.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">If the landlord concludes that the rental is on a holiday basis then it is not necessary to check the tenant's right to rent. As a general guide, the UK Home Office says anything below three months may be considered as holiday lets and are exempt.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">For further information, <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/right-to-rent-landlords-code-of-practice/code-of-practice-on-illegal-immigrants-and-private-rented-accommodation" target="_blank">check the Home Office's guide online</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/right-to-rent-checks-introduced-for-landlords-in-england" target="_blank">press release</a>.</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7717695941111446537.post-12587162447060873252015-12-09T09:46:00.001+00:002015-12-09T09:47:18.652+00:00Coffee addict or tea fanatic?<div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7aY7eFRjCVo/Vmf3-o1Jq9I/AAAAAAAAAFs/OfDvUDzaXfw/s1600/morning-819362_1920.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7aY7eFRjCVo/Vmf3-o1Jq9I/AAAAAAAAAFs/OfDvUDzaXfw/s640/morning-819362_1920.jpg" width="640" /></a>It’s a hot topic! To settle with a pleasantly warm cup of tea, or to catch a milky latte from your local barista? That, my friends, is today’s question. I could tell you that here at FlatClub, our staff has debated the question since we set up our first desk and swivel chair. And as passion has gotten the better of us, friendships have been severed and milk has been spilt!<br /><br /><br /><span style="border-color: initial; border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border-style: initial;"></span><b>Tea fanatics</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br />On one hand we have England’s quintessential tea, imported from what were once the extensions of a great monarchy. Fine leaves of green, black, and earl grey have been shipped in wooden crates from as far back as the 17th century when the tea trade was as innovative and exciting to entrepreneurs as the P2P home rental business is today. Tea really became huge in the early 18th century when we Brits leveraged our resources in India (the jewel of our crown). Tea shops opened up in every corner of London and tea time became a part of any proper Brit’s schedule.<br />Today there are still several tea shops and distributors that cling on to this symbol of our glory. You can enjoy a pot of strong tea with milk and sugar any day of the week. <a href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?mid=3578&id=227829" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: none; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" target="_blank">Twinings</a> is perhaps the oldest standing tea company, being over 300 years old. Try a traditional cup’a’tea for yourself and see what all the rave is about.<br /><br /><br /><span style="border-color: initial; border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border-style: initial;"></span><br /><b>Coffee addicts</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">For those who prefer a stronger kick or a more abounding flavor, coffee has hit the market hard. As London has grown, globalized, and modernized, fast-paced button-down shirts holding smartphones in one hand and cardboard cups in the other have stampeded the streets every morning between 7 and 9.<br />We have the Italians to thank for the introduction of espresso, cappuccino, and latte into British culture. But ‘Americanos’ (from the US) and ‘flat whites’ (from Australia) are also very popular.<br />Whether you are a caffeine fiend or a hipster, there’s a cup of coffee out there for you. But if you prefer door-to-door delivery and hand roasted coffee beans over long lines and stale cups of joe, you might want to consider <a href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?mid=6108&id=227829" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: none; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">Pact</a>, a growingly popular service.<br />To be honest, I find it hard to pick a side when my office erupts in dispute. Tea has its place in my life and so does coffee. So, I’d say you should try some of this stuff for yourself and make up your own mind.</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7717695941111446537.post-10593363210643201812015-10-06T10:56:00.001+01:002015-11-09T16:39:21.827+00:00Free Tickets to TechCrunch Disrupt - Why Go?<div>
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Looking for a bit of inspiration? TechCrunch Disrupt 2015 has that in spades, with speakers ranging from Alexandra Chong, the founder of Lulu, Azmat Yusuf, a founder of Citymapper, and Agus Gomez, a co-founder at Wallapop. Want to start your own business? Then these are the people to listen to, and they’re all speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt in London this year. Not only that, but the Hackathon can also be a major source of inspiration! Teams get together and build something awesome overnight.<br />
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If you have something to pitch (an idea, a burgeoning startup, or yourself - hello exciting new employers!) you can find someone to pitch it to here. There are plenty of VCs & other sundry investors walking around and scoping things out, so it’s worth your time if you have a business idea & the confidence to do a bit of chatting.<br />
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Not only are there tons of investors wandering around, there are also plenty of interesting folks who are looking to join a startup at the ground up. You’ve got a great idea for an app, but you’re not so sure how to build an app? Chat with more technically astute people there and see what they have to say! Even if they don’t want to join up with you, they can provide valuable feedback on your ideas.<br />
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Wondering what’s hot in London’s tech scene right now? Disrupt is the place to find out. Take the temperature of the city’s tech world and see if it’s a good time for you to make your entry. You’ll meet like-minded people and get some honest appraisals about the state of the community.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Plus, there is sure to be many more announced in the coming weeks. Activities during Disrupt include listening to these such speakers discussing current events in technology & their personal work ethos, watching the Startup Battlefield competitors pitch their ideas, and wandering about Startup Alley & Hardware Alley, to soak in the latest and greatest in technology.</span><br />
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Flat-Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06784693478640501776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7717695941111446537.post-10871933808277080632015-09-30T15:54:00.000+01:002015-10-14T13:21:45.723+01:00How to Boost Your Creativity OnlineWe saw how easy it was to access tons of information, books and courses online in our previous post on <a href="http://blog.flat-club.com/2015/08/3-ways-to-better-yourself-on-internet.html">how to better yourself online</a>. Now, you may be wondering how to apply those skills & bolster up your creativity - here we are with the answers.<br />
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<b>Learn How to Code</b></h3>
Learning how to code is not just a skill for programmers. It can make your life easier and help you boost your CV (need we mention the domination of software in the job market at the moment?) In a world which everything is getting more and more digital, anyone can and should learn how to code and pick up basic skills in a few weeks, or even hours. Not only that, but coding can indeed be creative! Programming has an unfair reputation as being boring, but how do you think all your favorite apps & fun games got made?<br />
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<a href="https://www.codecademy.com/"><b>Code Academy</b></a> seems to be every self-starter’s starting point. Code Academy is perfect for a first contact and understanding of coding and the languages. It offers courses in seven main areas: from HTML & CSS to JavaScript, Ruby and Python.<br />
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<a href="https://www.codeavengers.com/"><b>Code Avengers</b></a> While perfect for those who wants to learn to code games, apps and websites, Code Avengers is not free and only offers three tracks ( HTML & CSS, JavaScript and Python). It is however a fun way to learn more about coding with games and badges at the end of each task.<br />
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<b>More coding websites:<br /><a href="https://www.khanacademy.org/">Khan Academy</a> <br /><a href="https://teamtreehouse.com/">ThreeHouse</a></b><br />
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<b>Learn </b><b>How to Draw & to Play an Instrument</b></h3>
These two require a lot of practice and the easiest way to pick up on some new tips and tricks is to watch lots of tutorials over the internet.<br />
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Try to set up a time to practice and stick to it. If you decide to learn how to play an instrument or to draw online, do not expect to achieve a high level if you do not focus hard enough. Art demands a lot of time and patience and if you want to achieve a certain level you will eventually have to get a teacher to develop technique and posture.<br />
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Youtube tutorials will help you work on your posture for piano and show you how to draw basic stuff for the aspiring artist. There are even more YouTube tutorials for aspiring make-up artists and singers - almost anything you want to be can be found on Youtube.<br />
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<a href="http://www.justinguitar.com/"><b>Justinguitar.com</b></a> is actually a real person, Justin Sandercoe who offers free guitar lessons on his website since 2003. Justin will walk you through everything, from teaching you the correct names for the parts of a guitar, good posture and tips on how to become the next Jimi Hendrix.<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.hoffmanacademy.com/">Hoffman Academy</a> </b>is more oriented towards children, but a great way to get into playing the piano. The lessons are truly made for beginners and it stays very affordable.<br />
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<a href="https://www.drawspace.com/"><b>Drawspace</b></a> offers free tutorials and its community makes the interface very lively and will help you seek inspiration. The website offers a variety of things you can learn to draw and sketch.<br />
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It's quite popular to watch the Food Network and dream about the day you will make the perfect soufflé. While none of us here at FlatClub have mastered the recipe just yet, we still take a look at Youtube's food channels for cooking inspiration!<br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/foodwishes"><b>Food Wishes</b></a>: Put brand new video recipes every week! The invisible and sassy talking chef makes the food the real star of the show.<br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDS6gstgbGA"><b>Marco Pierre Whi</b>t<b>e</b></a>: Cook like a true Chef with the help of Marco Pierre White and his easy educational cooking videos.<br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/JamieOliver"><b>FoodTube</b></a>: Who doesn’t know Jamie Oliver? He’s a bit of eye candy, some would say. <br />
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Check out apps like <a href="http://www.marmiton.org/">Marmiton</a> for even more cooking tips and recipes.<br />
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These are just some of the ways you can boost your own creativity online, and learn new and useful skills. Has the FlatClub community discovered any other cool things that they can learn online? Or applied the skills you picked up online to the real world? Let us know in the comments!</div>
Flat-Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06784693478640501776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7717695941111446537.post-4378556249394085092015-09-29T12:56:00.002+01:002015-09-29T12:56:16.476+01:00Getting Back Into a Routine after HolidaysOh no. It’s time to get back to reality: leave your bathing suit at home, stop eating out, and go back to your usual busy schedule, students. Autumn has plenty of appeal - but still, when it’s here you have to get out of holiday mode and back into your routine.<br />
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A few clever tricks can help you break the your vacation pattern and get you excited for university again.<br />
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<b>1. Get Organized</b><br />
Easy to say but not so easy to do, we know. In this case, we recommend going back to basics: the to do list and weekly planner. Boring sure, but effective. Planning ahead will help you manage your time and avoid having to take care of things last minute.<br />
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You can use a calendar, write what you have to do on a piece of paper and hang it next to your bed or download one of the <a href="http://blog.flat-club.com/2015/08/5-best-productivity-apps.html">5 productivity apps</a> we talked about in a previous article.<br />
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If you decide to go the old fashioned way - make it fun! Play around with colors, stickers, everything to brighten up your calendar, both to make it more fun and to ensure that it catches your eye each morning.<br />
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Don’t plan too much for one day. You rock at multitasking? Great! Try not to abuse it, or you will burn yourself out. Focus on the most important projects and give yourself some time to breath. Be realistic about the time you have and plan accordingly.<br />
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It’s especially easy to procrastinate when you’re thinking that something is a quick, small task that you can accomplish in a matter of minutes. If something can be done right now, do it now to avoid forgetting about it later or doing a poor job of it at the last minute. Getting small things out of the way will give you a clearer view on what’s left to do.<br />
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When are you at your most productive? Forget about all of the surveys you did, and when they said people are at their most productive. When are you most efficient? Is it in the morning? Evening? Before or after coffee? After lunch? During the weekends? After taking the trash out? Figure this one out to make sure you utilize your time well.<br />
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Summer and holidays in general mean having a hectic sleep schedule. Try to slowly get back into a healthy sleeping routine and go to bed a bit earlier every night. If you still have trouble sleeping before 2 in the morning, try some breathing exercises to calm your mind and fall asleep faster.<br />
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Academics and success at work is also linked to a good nutrition. You can boost your memory and learning abilities by drinking plenty of water, eating lots of berries and fruits in general, along with eggs, nuts, and fish.<br />
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With all this planning, working, studying, your brain will need to refresh. A break does not only mean laying around doing nothing, you could also do something unrelated to work to take your mind off your busy schedule. Read a book, exercise, or something else that makes me you feel relaxed and rejuvenated. If you decide to make a break schedule, stick to it!<br />
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Why train your brain? Well, because like your body, your mind can be improved and training your brain will help you perform better in every area of your life. <a href="http://www.peak.net/">Peak</a> is a good app that offers daily ‘workouts’ to improve your memory, focus, mental agility, problem solving abilities, and more.Flat-Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06784693478640501776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7717695941111446537.post-44099188744990819092015-09-29T10:54:00.001+01:002015-10-21T11:12:07.457+01:004 Free Apps to Keep Track of Your Budget<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you are a student, intern, or young professional, it can be tough to budget your way through life. Here are some of the best apps to<b> help you spend your money more wisely</b>.<br />
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There are tons of budget apps available on both Google Play and the App Store and Spendee is by far the easiest to use & has a very clean interface. All you have to do is create a free account and start entering your spending and income, and the data will start building itself. <br />
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Wally is the most connected of the budget management apps. The app allows you to keep track of your spending, follow your income, and connect several bank accounts. All currencies are available and you can even snap a picture of your receipts for better accuracy. How great is that? <br />
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Easy to use currency converter app for Android and iOS users. This app supports over 150 different currencies. Use the switch button to invert the currency. Just great when you’re travelling or shopping online.<br />
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One of the most secure way to deal with your money and the first app to get to manage your finances and accounts. You can transfer money and view your balance all from your phone. Very useful when you're abroad or otherwise unable to pay your bank a visit.<br />
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Flat-Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06784693478640501776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7717695941111446537.post-27770258908328244332015-09-16T14:25:00.000+01:002015-11-09T17:06:33.649+00:004 Trick Questions You Can Encounter During an Interview<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In every interview that you’ll have, your interviewer will try to throw a wrench in your planned answers to see how you will react. We refer to those as ‘trick questions’, but they’re not malevolent, they’re just meant to see how you think on your feet. Here are the top 4 ‘trick questions’ that are utilized by interviewers. <br />
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We would say it’s a “heads or tails” question because it depends on what your recruiter wants. While some of them are genuinely interested in knowing more about you, others might just ask the question to make sure you will be a good candidate who is indeed in it for the long haul.<br />
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By asking that question, the recruiter would like to know if you have already thought about your future career, and if it’s realistic and well defined. As the question is rather tricky, what we suggest is to be vague but to show your ambition. We suggest something like “I would definitely see myself working in the human resources field and given that many things can happen in 5 years, I hope to rise professionally as well as personally.”<br />
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Everyone makes mistakes, but what your recruiter wants to know is that you’re capable of taking responsibility for your own actions.<br />
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The magical answer is: “I take the whole responsibility and will do my best to fix what occured due to the error. I’m going to learn from it and understand why it happened in order to avoid that in the future. If I cannot fix it by myself, I shall bring it to my superior alongside the steps I’ve taken to correct it already.”<br />
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This question is frequently asked at the end of an interview. This is asked by the interviewer because he would like to know why you are the best to hire among the rest of candidates. <br />
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His/her reputation is at stake depending if you are a good deal for the company or not. <br />
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The interviewer wants to ensure that his or her decision is the right one. In that case, you have to sell yourself. Make his job easier and convince him that you’ll bring great results and that you’ll integrate easily into the team. For example: “You should hire me because I was the best salesperson in my previous company. Indeed, I raised the sales rate by 20%.”<br />
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This is undoubtedly the most asked question by recruiters - it’s so they know what risks they may take on if they hire you.<br />
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In this case, you don’t have to be too honest and enumerate a list of all of your faults, nor should you say that you have none - as all people have faults and it will look disingenuous to say otherwise.<br />
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What you have to do in this situation is to say one of your faults, but directly go on with what you did to change it, and how you learned to work around it. Your fault, however, should be unrelated to the position. For example if you’re telling your recruiter that you are shy while applying for a sales position, you’ll never make it.</div>
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Flat-Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06784693478640501776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7717695941111446537.post-61750125450491863212015-08-27T11:34:00.002+01:002015-11-02T16:29:48.766+00:00How Best to Prepare Your Flat for GuestsReady for another season of FlatClub guests? We know we are! There are some ways you can really improve their experience, and therefore make yourself more likely to get some awesome reviews. Just a few quick things you can pick up will make all the difference for your guests!<br />
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When your guest arrives to the city, there may be some things that they’re missing. Some things that are rather vital, depending on where you are in the world!<br />
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<b>Umbrella</b> - Yes, if you are in London or any other rainy clime, this is a necessity for your guests! You can choose to make it a gift to your guests (you can find inexpensive umbrellas on the high street in the UK for around £7) or you can supply it with the addendum that it must be returned at the end of the stay. Easy peasy! Steve in London leaves <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Windproof-Resistant-Strong-Folding-Umbrella/dp/B002GT2K7E/ref=sr_1_6?s=luggage&ie=UTF8&qid=1440511535&sr=1-6&keywords=umbrella">these umbrellas</a> behind for guests to take back with them, if necessary. It’s a small investment.<br />
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<b>Tea/Coffee and Biscuits/Cookies</b> - Leave tea & biscuits behind for guests visiting London or Dublin, so they get a taste of something classical. We suggest<b> <a href="http://www.twinings.co.uk/">Twinings</a></b> as an excellent classic British brand for visitors. Any biscuits from a shop will do, but something like digestives, shortbread, or HobNobs are the most well-known. If you’re outside of the UK, you may find that some local coffee & local cakes or cookies are even more well-appreciated! <i>Sue in New York</i> is always sure to leave a few <b>K-Cups for her Keurig machine</b> with a note so guests know that they can, and how to use them.<br />
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<b>Hairdryer </b>- You’d be surprised at how many people don’t provide this, or at the very least, don’t specify where it is in the flat. Your guest will most certainly need to wash their hair at some point during their stay, and if they have any length at all they’ll want to be able to dry it quickly. Do them a favor and leave the hairdryer in an easy-to-find area of the house, or otherwise leave a note as to it’s location.<br />
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<b><br />Personal Care Items</b> - Imagine you’ve just landed in a big, unfamiliar city - and as luck would have it, you’ve forgotten toothpaste. D’oh! You know it’s a bit difficult to remember every single thing when you travel, so we suggest leaving a small tube of toothpaste, mouthwash, face wash and moisturizer behind. Find small trial sizes in the drugstore or chemist, they’re just perfect for this occasion.<br />
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Services That Help for Fun & Serious Business</h3>
When your guests arrive to a new city, depending on the nature of their travels, they’ll need entertainment or help getting around the city. We have suggestions for both!<br />
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<b>Netflix </b>- Do you have Netflix? It's only the most popular TV & movie streaming service in the world right now, so if you don’t have it, why not download it before guests arrive? Leave it installed on on your computer or television and give your guests directions on how to operate it. They’ll appreciate access to all of the great Netflix content when they’re relaxing in the evening.<br />
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<b>CityMapper & other apps</b> - In London CityMapper is the best app for getting around the city. With information on public transportation & directions that will give you a good estimation of when you will actually arrive. Leave information on CityMapper (if it’s in your city) or other similar mapping & directions apps in a note on the kitchen table. <i>Keith in London</i> always recommends that his guests download CityMapper before they even arrive.<br />
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Physically Prepare the Flat</h3>
Of course, you need to leave the flat in clean condition before you leave, but there are some things you may not have considered that aren’t so obvious.<br />
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<b>Leave the Windows Open</b> - This airs out your flat and makes the general atmosphere a bit more fresh & clean-feeling. If it’s the summertime you may be cautious of insects coming in, so perhaps it’s best to open them right before the guest arrives so that lessens the amount of time they could fly in.<br />
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<b>Leave a Few Drawers Empty</b> - Leave a few drawers open and empty so that guests can put their things away and get comfortable. This is really only necessary if your guest is staying for more than a few days, which many FlatClub guests do. Our guests stay on average for about a month, and in that amount of time they’re likely to want to stop living outside of their suitcase!<br />
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<b>Leave a Candle Available to Light</b> - If you’re happy for guests to light candles, leave a little tinned candle for them to light themselves. We recommend something light and pleasant like vanilla or something citrusy. <i>Sofia in Milan</i> leaves a <b>local Italian lemon candle </b>behind for guests to light and enjoy.<br />
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Do all these things, or just a few that make sense for you & your property and you may just receive an awesome gift right back from your guests! <b>Just like this lovely wine, chocolate, and letter from a guest</b> that our CEO Nitzan recently received.<br />
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Flat-Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06784693478640501776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7717695941111446537.post-47696078490550263592015-08-27T11:00:00.000+01:002015-08-27T11:06:05.511+01:00Guest Post: London's Most Elegant Dining Destinations<a href="http://www.flat-club.com/">FlatClub</a> can help you find amazing accommodation at a good price in London, but everyone should have a <i>truly </i>luxurious experience while staying in the city. Let our friends at <b><a href="http://trulyexperiences.com/">TRULY</a> </b>help you figure out the best way to splash out.<br />
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The culinary experts at <a href="http://trulyexperiences.com/">TRULY</a>, from ex-Michelin chefs to globetrotting foodies, run through the most elegant dining experiences in London.
<b>The Ledbury</b><br>
Tucked away in a corner of Notting Hill, <a href="http://www.theledbury.com/">The Ledbury</a> may well be discreet, but is also undoubtedly magnificent. Despite being awarded two-Michelin stars and breaking into the San Pellegrino's top 10 restaurants in the World, the Ledbury still maintains an impressive local identity. Regulars enjoy the venue’s bright, uncomplicated, but opulent dining room. <br />
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<b>L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon</b><br>Joël Robuchon. Named “Chef of the Century” by the prestigious Gault Millau guide and holding 28 Michelin stars worldwide - more than anybody else - he may well be the world’s most prominent chef. In fact, one of his rivals, Gordon Ramsay, was trained by the great man. Ramsay, as you might expect, was a stroppy apprentice and Robuchon admits he once aimed a plate in the Scot’s direction.<br />
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There are a host of <a href="http://trulyexperiences.com/brands/l-atelier-de-joel-robuchon">L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon</a> restaurants worldwide, taking on a new concept of fine dining. The London outpost is among the finest, Robuchon himself labelling the city as the contemporary world centre of cuisine. With a unique counter concept, that invites customer interaction with the kitchen team, it might well be apt that this theatre for the senses is located in London’s West End.<br />
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<b>Dinner by Heston Blumenthal</b><br>As you might expect, Heston has many a surprise up his sleeve in his London restaurant. The food at <a href="http://www.dinnerbyheston.com/">Dinner</a> is characteristically experimental, from the ‘porridge of frogs’ legs’ to the chicken liver and foie gras that takes the appearance of a clementine.<br />
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The obscurity of dishes on the menu have not detracted from the restaurant’s accomplishments. Within a year of opening in 2011, Dinner was awarded its first Michelin star, has more recently obtained a second, and has become one of the world’s best new places to dine - consistently ranked in the world’s top 10 restaurants by San Pellegrino.<p>
<b>Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester [TRULY partner]</b><br><a href="http://trulyexperiences.com/brands/alain-ducasse">Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester</a> is unquestionably the most lavish restaurant in town. Situated in the five-star Dorchester, an unmitigated attention to detail, from the 4,500 glimmering fibre optics as part of the décor, to the scrupulousness put into every element of every dish is immediately present.<br />
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It would be remiss not to point out that Alain Ducasse is one of the biggest names in gastronomy and he concurs with Robuchon, that London is the culinary capital of the world. In fact, he believes the Michelin guide ought to be acknowledging this in their ratings of restaurants in the capital. <br />
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<b><br />Le Gavroche</b><a href="http://www.le-gavroche.co.uk/"><br>This restaurant</a> is a behemoth of the London dining scene. Offering unapologetically old-school fine dining since opening in Chelsea in 1967, it has since become a staple of London’s haute cuisine. First opened by the Roux brothers, Albert and Michel, it’s now run by Michel Roux Jr who took the reins in 1991. The classical, rich and indulgent French cuisine is the main draw at Michel Roux Jr’s renowned London institution, and long may it continue to reign supreme.<br />
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<b>Hibiscus [TRULY partner]</b><br>Recently rated by the Good Food Guide as one of the best restaurants in Britain, the double Michelin star <a href="http://trulyexperiences.com/brands/hibiscus">Hibiscus</a> serves up fine seasonally changing dishes. All ingredients are sourced within the UK, while the in-season mantra is taken very seriously. In summer, for example, dishes such as Var Salmon, Artichoke Barigoule & Eucalyptus are offered. <br />
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Head-chef Claude Bosi originally opened the restaurant in Somerset, where it quickly garnered two Michelin stars. Always striving for a new challenge, Claude moved Hibiscus to London, where it continues to be recognised for Bosi’s passion for flavours, simplicity, and elegance.<br />
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Discover more <a href="http://trulyexperiences.com/experiences/dining-and-restaurant-gifts.html">glamorous dining experiences</a> in London with TRULY, part of their collection of extraordinary experiences.Flat-Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06784693478640501776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7717695941111446537.post-9608953541049299872015-08-21T16:01:00.005+01:002015-08-21T16:13:42.125+01:005 Best Productivity Apps<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">(this article was written by Alicia, one of our international interns - she's super productive here in the office so she knows what she's talking about! download these apps to be productive too)</span></i><br />
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September is almost here. It is time for us all to <b>get more productive and start working harder towards our goals</b>. If you are like me and can get overwhelmed by all the stuff you have to do, check out my <b>5 must have apps for a more organized life</b>.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">1. <a href="https://www.any.do/">Any Do</a></span></b> This app is an excellent to-do list and task manager. I tried several task management oriented apps and this one is the best I have found and I use it regularly. The reminders and notifications will make sure you get everything done on time and the daily planner will definitely help you improve your productivity and efficiency.<br />
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<b>Preferred Feature</b>: The action shortcuts feature which allows you to call, text or email within the app. Works really well to stay focused!</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">2. <a href="http://www.peak.net/">Peak</a></span></b> Peak is more about training your brain and improving your mental ability. The workouts are challenging but the interface will make you forget the app is about stimulating your brain and not something more exciting.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>3. <a href="https://evernote.com/">Evernote</a></b></span> Evernote is one of the most popular app when it comes to productivity. The app is very flexible with clean and sleek features and makes the note-taking experience way easier and quicker.<br />
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<b>Preferred Feature</b>: The possibility to save all your files (notes, photos, recordings) in the cloud and get to them anywhere you have access to the internet.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>4. <a href="http://www.forestapp.cc/">Forest</a></b> </span>If you are a phone addict (aren’t we all?) and can not help checking your phone even when something important needs to be done, this app will encourage you to stop. You plant a seed, which grows into a tree over the course of 30 minutes. If you open another app while this happening, you'll kill the tree. It's a great way to incentivize spending your time wisely.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">5. <a href="https://www.headspace.com/signup?origintoken=google-b&gclid=CPTWkp-7uscCFc8aGwodf3MKXQ">Headspace</a></span></b><a href="https://www.headspace.com/signup?origintoken=google-b&gclid=CPTWkp-7uscCFc8aGwodf3MKXQ"> </a>Because of all the good work you have done with your new awesome apps, your brain deserves a little rest & relaxation. Headspace helps you sleep, focus and relax through meditation.<br />
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Flat-Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06784693478640501776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7717695941111446537.post-66835899852034480912015-08-21T15:22:00.001+01:002015-08-21T16:50:42.594+01:003 Ways to Better Yourself on the Internet<div>
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You can easily get lost browsing the web. We have all have turned to Google to help us find something important, then got lost watching Buzzfeed videos and kittens on YouTube. It happens!<br />
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I learned to get past the irrelevant, closed all of my social media tabs and found some pretty interesting thing to do!a<br />
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On the internet we can:<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br />1. Get an Education</span></b><p>Sure, very obvious for those already taking courses online but I was amazed at the amount of diverse things we can learn on websites like <a href="https://www.coursera.org/">Coursera</a>, <a href="https://www.edx.org/">edX</a>, and <a href="http://oli.cmu.edu/">Carnegie Mellon</a>. <b>Coursera is an education platform which offers free courses online</b>. The courses are all very nicely organised from an introduction/syllabus to lectures, assignments and a final exam at the end. The platform is a wonderful way to learn more about a topic and truly work on it.<br />
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Be careful! I would suggest you focus on one or two subjects at first because it can get challenging.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.openculture.com/">Open Culture</a> </b>is also an online platform but focuses on bringing together different cultural and educational media from courses of course but also audio books and movies. The website has a lot to offer but also a lot of content that could be viewed as distraction.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">2. Learn Another Language</span></b><p>For those you can not afford to spend a semester abroad or travelling to another country, learning a language online as a way to interact with more people seems like a good option. <br />
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<b>Duolingo is a very good alternative to boring book lessons and cassette tapes</b>. The website is free and lessons are available in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian. <br />
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It is however limited and If you wish to learn a language other than the ones above, I recommend you check out Babbel. <b>Babbel is not free (from £8.95/month) </b>but offers way more language options (like Swedish or Turkish) and focus on conversational skills. <br />
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The <b>BBC also offers free lessons and courses online</b> with audio, games, vocabulary and exercises. You can choose 40 languages from French, German to Chinese, Icelandic and Finnish. Pretty diverse and enough to do to never get bored!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">3. Become a Person of Culture</span></b><p>This one is a bit tricky and depends on the idea you have of culture but I found that a good way to improve your common knowledge and form an opinion is reading. Or in this case, reading and watching videos. <br />
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<b><a href="https://www.ted.com/">TED</a></b> is definitely my favorite because of its infinite variety of topics covered. It stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design but now covers all areas of ideas worth spreading. Just type in the topic you are interested in and access all sorts of articles and talks that will get you thinking.<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.scribd.com/">Scribd</a></b> lets you access millions of online books. With a library of more than <b>500,000 e-books</b>, Scribd lets you browse through free documents and books by genre. <br />
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You can also check out <b><a href="https://www.oysterbooks.com/">Oyster</a> & <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/kindle/ku/sign-up">Amazon Kindle Unlimited</a></b> for more options.<br />
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Take a virtual tour of your favorite museum unlike your local museums, the virtual tours of museums never close. Avoid the queue and gain access to tons of virtual tour of museums from the most famous ones like the Louvre Museum in Paris to The British Museum or the National Portrait Gallery.</div>
Flat-Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06784693478640501776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7717695941111446537.post-48107067754018578182015-08-21T12:09:00.002+01:002015-08-21T12:28:29.598+01:00How to Make Money While Studying or Interning Abroad<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">(this article was written by one of our interns from Paris, Alicia - she has lots of experience in interning or studying abroad, so read on for her best advice)</span></i><br />
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Studying away from home is a lot of fun and whatever you end up doing, <b>your experience abroad will help you figure yourself out</b> and give you tons of opportunities.<br />
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I myself studied and interned abroad on two different occasions. I know it can sometimes be tough to live away from the comfort of your home and not being able to work. Here is a list of tips and ways to help you<b> earn the extra money you need</b>.</div>
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<b>1. Cultivate what you are good at and try to make a living out of it</b>. Sure, you won’t earn loads at first but you can end up earning some good money just by sharing your passion with the world. If you're a photographer, sell your art on <a href="https://www.eyeem.com/market">Eyeem.com</a>. Artsy and crafty people: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/">Etsy</a> is the place for you to sell your crafts.<br />
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<b>2. Share your experience abroad.</b> More than a simple diary that will help you remember what an amazing time you had, you can also earn some good money - via placing ads, for example. Writers, this could help you launch your career! The best place to start writing are <a href="https://wordpress.com/">Wordpress</a>, <a href="https://www.blogger.com/home">Blogspot</a> or even <a href="https://www.tumblr.com/">Tumblr</a>.<br />
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<b>3. Take on a freelance jobs.</b> There are some pretty good freelance websites where you can offer your services and get paid for it. Good at designing or coding? Or are you an aspiring freelance translator ? Try one these websites to help you get started: <a href="https://www.upwork.com/">Upwork</a>, <a href="http://www.guru.com/">Guru</a>, <a href="https://www.freelancer.co.uk/?t=r&utm_expid=294858-328.54wCypjmSguYLpwSBZjxJw.1&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.co.uk%2F">Freelancer</a>, <a href="http://99designs.co.uk/">99designs</a>.<br />
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<b>4. Try out <a href="https://www.taskrabbit.co.uk/">Task Rabbit</a>.</b> Help your community and get paid to do small tasks for people in your neighborhood. Become a personal shopper or help a super busy family with their brand new Ikea table, or their brand new baby! PS : <a href="https://www.taskrabbit.co.uk/">Task Rabbit</a> and sites like Upwork let <b>users rate you</b>. The better rating you get, the more chances you will get to work and increase your £/hour.<br />
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<b>5. Rent your apartment back home.</b> Renting your apartment is a good way to pay for your own rent abroad or to help you settle in nicely in a new city. Plus, you make sure your apartment is getting cleaned and staying lively while you’re away. Check out our guide to renting your apartment <a href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/278660295670706049/">FlatClub Blog</a> for tips on how to make money with your apartment.<br />
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<b>6. Ask your university</b>. Check with your university to see if they have available vacancies for students. Most of the time, universities will need people to answer other students inquiries or welcome foreign students and show them around. It's a great opportunity to get more involved in university life, as well.<br />
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<b>7. Teach a language. </b>This is one of the best ways to make a little bit of money when abroad. I suggest you post your ad next to your university and schools to make sure that you get some calls! Great way to know more about a new culture, and interact with locals. <br />
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<b>8. Sell your stuff online.</b> I have done it hundred of times and it always went incredibly well. I would recommend <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/">Ebay</a> for electronic stuff & assorted goods, and <a href="https://marketplace.asos.com/">Asos Marketplace</a> or <a href="http://www.vinted.co.uk/">Vinted </a>for clothing.<br />
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<b>9. Work weekend shifts at the local coffee shop. </b>Working part time at your local coffee shop can be a good experience. Making money and being able to interact with locals will sure make your weekends longer, but your experience abroad will be more valuable.<br />
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<b>10. Answer surveys online.</b> Not the quickest way to make money but good way to earn maybe an extra 100 euros a month. Check out <a href="https://www.globaltestmarket.com/?lang=E">Global Test Market</a> or <a href="http://www.cashcrate.com/">Cash Crate</a>.<br />
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Flat-Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06784693478640501776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7717695941111446537.post-73806832090148129372015-08-07T10:36:00.002+01:002015-08-07T10:36:48.241+01:00Top 5 New Travel Apps<span id="docs-internal-guid-c8c62128-0773-481a-99db-319d6c69cadc"></span><br />
We’ve covered some <a href="http://blog.flat-club.com/2012/03/our-top-6-travel-apps.html"><b>travel apps</b></a> a couple of years ago, but there have been improvements to the scene since then! Here are the <b>5 best new travel apps for 2015</b>.<br /><div>
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<br /><a href="http://www.hopper.com/"><b>Hopper</b></a> - This app is perfect for when you are just in the planning stages of a trip. Hopper analyzes tons of flights to bring you the best deals for your trip. It uses historical data on millions of previous flights to come back & let you know the best times and dates to search for airfare. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.whatnowtravel.com/"><b>The London Official City Guide App</b></a> - This is an absolute must app while you’re travelling in London! It’s the official app for the City of London, and is created by a team that shares our office space in TechHub, What Now Travel. You’ll be able to watch maps & read information even when offline, so you don’t need to worry about roaming charges while you roam about the city. Great for when you’re out on the town - you can find <a href="https://flat-club.com/london">flats & rooms with wifi in London</a> on FlatClub, though!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/apps"><b>TripAdvisor</b></a> - If you’re anywhere else in the world besides London, TripAdvisor actually provides quite a few offline guides for cities as well. There are lots of user-contributed content, as well. It’s worth a download as lots of people use TripAdvisor to rate galleries, restaurants, and even landmarks. <br /><br /><a href="https://sincerely.com/postagram"><b>Postagram</b></a> - If you like to send postcards on your travels, Postagram will be your new best friend. As the name suggests, it’s a photo app where photos taken on your phone can be chosen for conversion into a postcard. That means you can quite instantly get a real, physical postcard into the mail, winging it’s way to relatives, friends, co-workers - anyone you want, anywhere in the world! It costs between $1.00 - $1.99, depending on where you’re sending the postcard off to.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jetlagapp.com/"><b>JetLag Genie</b></a> - A great choice, you’ll want to make sure you have this one ready to go a week or so before your flight, as some of the advice it gives you to take is actually before your flight. Helps to align your sleeping and eating schedule to your destination early, so you don’t lose time once you’ve arrived.<br /><br />We hope that you find these apps useful before <b>and</b> during your stay at a FlatClub property. </div>
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