Real Life in Second Life: Spanish Immersion Learning Experience

December 1st, 2009  |  by  |  published in Real Life in Second Life

By Sappho Zapatero The Spanish Institute (or Instituto Español) in Second Life first caught my eyes several months ago, when my friend, who is learning Spanish, found the program and sent a photograph of himself standing at an alter.  Curiosity got the best of me and I visited the site several times over the course […]

Second Life News: Miss Virtual World 2010 Preview

November 11th, 2009  |  by  |  published in Second Life News

by Sappho Zapatero Similar to “Miss Universe” and other beauty pageants in real life, “Miss Virtual World 2010,” seeks a beautiful Second Life avatar with outstanding presence and personality.  The winner will be crowned December 19th 2010 at 11am SLT at the Patch Thibauld Auditorium in Second Life. Earlier this month, I was invited to […]