Reviews by lisa-ann

lisa-ann says "All the basics at lower prices." about Aldi Food Stores

lisa-ann — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 03:30:48 GMT

We're on a tight grocery budget, and Aldi has been a lifesaver. About 75% of what I need every week - dry goods, cereal, baking supplies, canned goods, frozen food, dairy, vegetables, etc. - is there, and all of it is less expensive that at a traditional supermarket. Every Saturday morning, I visit Aldi first for the basics. Then I go to a larger supermarket for the remaining items.

Biggest money savers: cereal, yogurt, pre-cooked sausage, canned chicken, canned tomatoes & tomato sauces.

Things Aldi lacks: most spices and sauces, exotic or local vegetables (they usually have carrots, celery, peppers, potatoes, onions, and a few other things), seasonal fruit (they always have apples, oranges, and bananas), low-fat or allergy-conscious items, most name-brand items.

Things I don't buy from Aldi because I don't like the quality: salsa, meat, dish liquid. I like to make things from scratch, so I can't give an opinion on the packaged dinners or most frozen foods.

In some ways, Aldi is more complicated.......

lisa-ann says "Lots of great opportunities; you'll get out what you put in." about Calvin College

lisa-ann — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 01:25:34 GMT

Calvin offers a great education, if you're willing to work for it. The professors expect a lot of you, including attendance and strong writing skills.

Many of the Humanities majors are, unfortunately, focused on the theoretical rather than the practical (getting a job, etc.); but if you take responsibility for your own education, there are lots of great opportunities for internships, practical classes, and organizations/events that will look great on your resume. For example, I got an English degree, but I took a Journalism minor so I could work in communications, computer, and writing classes; I was also on the student newspaper, worked in the Rhetoric Center (editing student papers), and had 2 internships -- making me well prepared to join the business world.

Calvin is a religious school (protestant Christian), but you don't have to agree with your professor's theological, political, or social opinions. Professors will tell you what they think, and what the school's official position is,......