INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Double-click on the icon of your preferred Internet browser found on your desktop. Once the browser is open, click the address bar at the top of the screen and type in www.elance.com; hit Enter, and you will be taken to the Elance home page. Click "Sign In" on the top right section of the screen and you will be taken to the sign in window. Click inside the first box and type in your email address; when that is done, click on the second box and enter your password. Once you have completed both of these, click the “Sign in” button to load up your account. Once your home page has loaded, click on your username at the top-right section of the screen. Then click on “Profile” from the options that appear. Below your name on your profile page is a subheading that says “Overview” with the word “Edit” beside it; click on “Edit” to load the Edit window. A screen will load with all the different settings you can edit to make your profile better.

SUMMARY: Open an Internet browser. Head to the Elance website. Log into your Elance account. View your profile. Access the Edit window.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Your high school’s website will provide a lot of great information about what the school looks like, what the school is best at, and what types of programs the school has to offer. You can look for clubs you might be interested in joining, and you can check out photos of the school itself.  Some schools have staff sites, so you can check out your teachers once you receive your schedule. See if you can find an events calendar. Try to get yourself excited about the new experiences you’ll have. If your school has a freshman orientation, be sure to attend. You’ll get to see your school before classes are in session and without the crowds of upperclassman. You’ll likely meet some of your teachers and fellow students, as well as a few upperclassmen who volunteered to help new students adjust to the campus.  Try to make a few new friends at orientation. Ask the upperclassmen volunteers how you can ask questions if you need more information. See if your school has a school store or a booster club that is selling school apparel. Practice opening your locker. Visit the library, gym, and cafeteria. If you can’t go to an orientation, call the school to ask if you can visit and look around before school starts. Most schools are happy to accommodate incoming students who want a quick tour of their new school. Remember, your school’s staff wants you to be happy and comfortable, so don’t hesitate to call and ask.  Say, “Hi, I’m going to be a freshman this year, and I’m nervous because I’ve never been inside the high school. I was wondering if I could come tour the school sometime this week.” Get a map of the school and familiarize yourself with it. You may have older friends and siblings who are already in high school. Ask them about their first year, what they like about high school, and what you can expect. Most of them will be able to offer you tips for a successful freshman year.  Ask for advice on the topics that scare you most. Say, “I’m nervous about lunch. How did you find a table to sit at?” See if they will show you around or introduce you to their other friends. Ask them about clubs you can join or events you should attend. Many high schools have social media accounts that they use to promote the activities on campus, especially extracurriculars. Visit your school’s accounts on sites like Twitter and Facebook to get familiar with the school’s popular events and see photos of your future classmates.

SUMMARY: Visit the school’s website. Go to freshman orientation. Ask to visit the school. Talk to your older friends or siblings. Check out your school on social media.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This is important. If you scramble to put together your special Valentine’s Day, it will be pretty obvious. Give yourself plenty of time to make sure everything is perfect.  If you are planning on taking your Valentine out to eat, make sure to make reservations far in advance. Restaurants book up quickly and the extra time will ensure you can eat where you want. The same goes for any activities or excursions you want to take your Valentine on. If you are ordering a gift online, give yourself extra time for shipping. It wouldn’t be ideal to give your Valentine an “I. O. U.” If you’re taking the creative route for your special day, give yourself plenty of time to pull it all together. Does he or she love eating at a certain restaurant, or prefer dining in? Do they relish any opportunity to dress up, or do they prefer being casual? Remember, a meaningful Valentine’s Day doesn’t look the same for every couple. A five-star restaurant and a night of dancing may be perfect for some, but Netflix and their favorite take-out could be the ticket for another. Even if you want to surprise them, make sure they are available and able to do anything you’ve planned. Feel free to keep the specifics to yourself, but at least let your partner the general plan. Nothing can put a damper on Valentine’s Day quite like showing up to a fancy restaurant in jeans or having to bail on a special trip because of work obligations. Just make sure they’ve penciled you in!

SUMMARY:
Give yourself plenty of time. Decide what would make your Valentine the happiest. Confirm with your Valentine.