Use your wicked vocabulary skills to feed hungry people!
For years I have suffered because of my decision to study English in college. Most of the cross that I have carried has come from inside myself ("Do you want fries with that?" actually plays like a mantra in my subconscious mind), but I have also bravely endured the taunts and jeers of others who wonder just what useful purpose my studies could possibly have.
Well, a buddy of mine from grad school sent out the following link: www.freerice.com The people at FreeRice donate rice at the rate of 10 grains for each word you correctly match to its definition. The rice is paid for by the companies whose ads appear on the page. It is fun! According to the FAQs on the site:
For years I have suffered because of my decision to study English in college. Most of the cross that I have carried has come from inside myself ("Do you want fries with that?" actually plays like a mantra in my subconscious mind), but I have also bravely endured the taunts and jeers of others who wonder just what useful purpose my studies could possibly have.
Well, a buddy of mine from grad school sent out the following link: www.freerice.com The people at FreeRice donate rice at the rate of 10 grains for each word you correctly match to its definition. The rice is paid for by the companies whose ads appear on the page. It is fun! According to the FAQs on the site:
The rice is distributed by the United Nations World Food Program (WFP). The World Food Program is the world’s largest food aid agency, working with over 1,000 other organizations in over 75 countries. In addition to providing food, the World Food Program helps hungry people to become self-reliant so that they escape hunger for good. Wherever possible, the World Food Program buys food locally to support local farmers and the local economy.So, thanks to this program, people can help make the world a better place while exercising common vocabulary skills; it is an internet game that actually helps people eat. My MA in English just might be worth something practical after all!
