Archive for May, 2011

Hotels in Mysore Near Infosys Campus

May 29th, 2011

Mysore has it all – from the historical monuments to grand palaces, from ruins to beautiful gardens making it nearly impossible to find a good hotel in Mysore during peak travel season. Below are a few good hotels near Infosys Campus that you can ponder upon before planning your next trip to Mysore.

It is thorny to say if Mysore is a contemporary city that is trying hard to sustain traditions, or an old world city that tries even harder to sport a modern attitude. The word Mysore evokes a lot of anticipation and the heritage city has the character to match all those anticipations. Be it wildlife, legacy, art or history, Mysore sits in the middle of a tourism hotspot.

Infosys has its fangs spread in various parts of the country and Mysore too houses this multinational that is home to some of the greatest minds of the state. The city sees a huge number of migrants in this part as well which lies 15 km away from the city. Mysore won’t burn a big hole in your wallet as far as lodging and traveling is concerned. Here are a few good Mysore hotels near Infosys Campus. » Read more: Hotels in Mysore Near Infosys Campus

How to Find an Eco-Friendly Campus

May 27th, 2011

This is the time of year where universities are bombarded with high school juniors and seniors looking into the universities they want to apply to or have already been accepted to. Parents and students alike come prepared with tons of questions to ask campus representatives. One question that previous representatives haven’t had to prepare was the sustainability question Is your campus a green campus

The leaders of tomorrow have realized they’re inheriting a world that needs a major facelift in the environmental department. In fact, according to a 2006 MTVCBS poll, most Americans aged 13-24 think environmental degradation will be the biggest challenge their generation will face. A huge chunk of that population is now looking into a collegiate career. Being an eco friendly campus has developed from a mere afterthought to a very important aspect in recruiting students.

The green campuses that are taking hold of this trend have recognized there is a difference between having recycling bins outside classrooms and a full-fledged sustainability campus initiative. » Read more: How to Find an Eco-Friendly Campus