London 2012 Olympics for Harry Potter fans

Olympic torch-bearing dates back to the earliest Olympics in Ancient Greece. The relay of the Olympic Flame symbolizes the “spreading the message of peace, unity and friendship,” where the torch is passed down from one Torchbearer to another. For all you Harry Potter movie fans out there, below is Rupert Grint carrying the torch (yay, this…

Africa Blog! – Day 1

Hi everyone! So I’ve just came back from my two-week volunteer trip to Tanzania, and I thought that I should share my experiences with you guys. First of all, I would like to thank the Amazing staff members of Projects Abroad for answering all my naggy questions before the trip, and their wonderful care while…

How to make ice cream with liquid nitrogen

Yum! Liquid nitrogen ice cream! If you love ice cream but hating waiting for it to freeze, then liquid nitrogen ice cream is perfect for you. Liquid nitrogen is -196°C, which is 200°C colder than your fridge. 76% of the atmospheris gases are composed of nitrogen – so don’t worry, you won’t die after eating…

Video of the Day: Modern Physics in a Nutshell

It would appear that nowadays, modern science has taken on a much more greater significance in the minds of the public, mainly due to the recent surge in media exposures of the bizarre discoveries that physcists have made over the past century.  Unfortunately, media sources vary greatly in their abilities to explain underlying scientific discoveries and far too often…

How to make your own gelato

What’s one of the most craved foods during the summer? Gelato! (Okay, maybe it’s ice cream… but they’re kinda similar). But gelato isn’t a fancy name for ice cream! So how are gelato and ice cream different? Essentially, the difference comes down to the amount of fat, density and flavour intensity. Gelato contains less fat,…

Learn new skills at SAIT Summer Camps

I know, I know – it’s almost August. Summer school is drawing to a close, and you only have one month before school begins again. If you’re looking for a fun and educational experience, why not try out the Summer Camps at SAIT? There are so many different possibilities to choose from – and for…

Best parts of the Calgary Folk Music Festival

From July 26-29, Calgary hosted one of the most celebrated music festivals of the year, the Calgary Folk Music Festival. Since 1980, the festival has proved itself a great place to enjoy great music, experience a variety of foods, shop, and hang out. For those looking for volunteer experience, the festival offers fantastic volunteer opportunities;…