GalvanisT Clothing Design School

Learn how to make clothes and open your own store in Second Life — from scratch! Powered by Vimeo, these video-based tutorials cover every step of the clothing creation process. For all levels — from beginners to advanced designers.

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Coliseum Italian Gateway

Comunità di accoglienza e aiuto dei nuovi residenti italiani Coliseum è partner e partecipante al programma Official Community Gateway di Linden Lab. Coliseum Gateway is also a location for racing with the SL Cycling Federation.

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Germany - Community & Gateway

Germany – Community & Gateway ist ein Ort für Neueinsteiger in die Welt von Second Life. Dort kannst Du einige Grundlagen kennenlernen und erste Schritte der Welt von Second Life unternehmen. Außerdem ist dies ein Ort um neue Leute kennenzulernen, Infos über andere deutsche Orte zu erhalten oder in der Sandbox erste Bau Erfahrungen zu sammeln.

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Linden Destinations

Sandbox Bellisseria

Sandbox Bellisseria offers a creative environment designed specifically for Residents who wish to experiment and test various aspects of Bellisseria Linden Homes. Residents can freely rez content and manipulate it, allowing for an in-depth exploration of customization options and functionalities associated with Linden Homes. It is an ideal testing ground for Residents to bring their creative ideas to life, ensuring they can fine-tune their designs in a controlled and resource-rich setting.

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Santos Dumont Airfield

Especialistas da Aeronautica Community Gateway is located at the Santos Dumont Airfield. It was founded on June 7, 2012, with the purpose of bringing the routine of this important Brazilian Air Force organization to Second Life. It is a newcomer-friendly Portuguese destination.

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Leading Sandbox and Hangout

Leading is a sandbox and hangout where you can build, relax, hang out, unpack, take photos, and more. Please keep everything as peaceful and lag-free as possible. All are welcome!

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Lusch Haven & Freebies

Lusch Haven & Freebies started back in 2015 with a mission to provide high-quality Second Life freebies for new and current Residents. In addition to clothing, gadgets, furniture, and more, freebie fans can access useful tutorials, a well-equipped photo studio, and an in-world group that provides seasonal gifts.

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Blessone Sponsored Sandbox

This full region 30k sandbox is sponsored by Blessone.org. No selling and no weapons allowed. They don't use advertising signs. If you'd like to support their efforts in helping the homeless, please donate to the kiosks.

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Linden Destinations

Linden Homes Demos

Dreaming of a Second Life home? Visit the Linden Homes Demo region! Explore an array of beautiful, fully furnished homes that come with our premium subscription.

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Linden Destinations

Sandbox Welcome Area

Ready to create? Visit the Sandbox and learn to build in Second Life! Whether it's a small gadget or a dream mansion, your imagination is the only limit.

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Linden Destinations

Welcome Hub Social Plaza

Want a chill place to socialize? The Welcome Hub Social Plaza is your go-to! Located under the main dome at the Welcome Hub, meet friends old and new, share experiences, or simply watch the world go by. It is an ideal place for newcomers to get assistance and navigate to other parts of the Welcome Hub.

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Linden Destinations

BelliHub

BelliHub is the go-to destination to learn more about Bellisseria! With detailed tutorials and information about Premium membership, how to get a Linden home, using land tools, and more - you'll be up and running in no time! Explore the DEMO region and get an up-close look at all the Linden home themes and models. Plus, hang out with other Residents, play games, and get to know the Bellisseria community!

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FabFree Info Hub

At the FabFree Info Hub, you will find all kinds of “Fabulous Info” such as how to join their inworld group as a freebie loving member and take advantage of amazing group gifts sponsored by talented and very fabulous designers, as well as information on how to become a new Fabulous Designer. All of their social media links and information about their events can be found there too so that you can stay in the loop on the latest gift offerings and promos! For info visit fabfree.wordpress.com

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Artizan Creative Solutions

Since 2008, Artizan Creative Solutions has been helping Second Life business owners establish, run and promote their businesses. With creative, innovative scripted solutions for business organisation and development needs, business advice, free starter scripts and marketing information, all business owners should stop by Artizan.

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Kasabian's Junkyard of Freebies

Established in 2009, Kasabian's Junkyard offers old freebies from across the grid, and passes on those beloved freebies from the great Yadni! Yadni's Junkyard dissipated some years ago and Kasabian wanted to keep the inworld freebies alive! What better place to have it on than SL's first central region, Da Boom! Come take a look and get some free lindens on the way!

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Morris Sandbox

Learn to build in Second Life at the Morris Sandbox. Save your work, sandbox cleans every 5 hours!

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Aldora Sandbox

Welcome to Planet Aldora! There are two regions for all your sandbox needs with a 7-hour auto return for builders.

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Alethia Island

Alethia Island is a tropical sandbox resort offering a peaceful and scenic experience for everybody. Discover the overgrown pathways, secluded chillout spots and many fun photo opportunities that gives the island unique charm and character.

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Palomma Plaza - The Free Dove

Established in 2006, The Free Dove by Palomma Casanova has provided free help and gifts from top designers for new users. This is a friendly place to get started with stylish (and free!) clothes, accessories, skins, shapes, hair, and more.

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Helping Haven Gateway

New Second Life Residents can find a helpful hand at Helping Haven, a spot filled with experts who can share tips and tricks to getting started in SL. Visit this newcomer-friendly community for freebies, landmarks and other useful items. More at http://helpinghaven.weebly.com.

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Help & How To

Happy Hippo Building School

The Happy Hippo Building School is a long-term, well-respected and large school. The instructors provide a building course to take you from absolute beginner onward.

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Danish Visions

Shop, chat or just hang out at Danish Visions, a place where you can learn to build alone or as part of regularly scheduled classes. Don't miss Café Coco, a cozy space located in the corner of this quaint village in Second Life.

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Texture Tutorials & Library

Texture Tutorials & Library is a peaceful place to find out how textures work in SL. You will find self-paced tutorials, a texture library with tutorial books to study or buy, prims with video tutorials to watch, and textures for sale.

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The Faery Crossing Learning Grove

When you take your first steps into Second Life, it can be overwhelming. We've all been there. You can go anywhere! Be anything! So... why not visit the Fae? Especially for newcomers to Second Life, they have constructed a fully interactive tutorial area, where you can learn how to walk, talk, shop, fly, and more. Attended by their wonderful Gateway Guides, the Gateway to the Faery Crossing will ultimately lead you to the lands below where you can explore the wonderful world of The Faery Crossing in its full splendor.

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College of Scripting Music & Science

College of Scripting Music & Science contains over 2,000 scripting, building, and orientation tutorials. Tutorials are free, come and learn to script and be an LSL scripter. They teach LSL, Javascript, Orientation SL, Building in SL, Science, Music, Guitar, Piano, Logic, and more!

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The Shelter

The Shelter was established in 2004 and is a haven for those new and old! Relax and meet new people at a safe place for new avatars in Second Life.

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LGBTQ+ Friendly

Fluffy 3.0 at Sticky

Founded in 2011, Fluffy 3.0 at Sticky is a proud LGBTQIA+ owned and operated community. It is a furry sandbox with a fun and vibrant vibe, but all are welcome!

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Timelord Sandbox & Space Station New Nerva

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Timelord Sandbox & Space Station New Nerva

Timelord Sandbox is a futuristic sandbox with a 10-hour return. Teleport up to the New Nerva Space Station, an incredible space-station with homages to all sorts of science fiction fantasy films, and television. A place to explore, have social gatherings, or role-play. Sickbay, command, engineering, hydroponics, a club, and a teleport to other worlds!

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Vortex Adult Sandbox

Learn, grow, and build your SL experience in this adult sandbox. This is an adult building region, not an adult sex region.

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New Citizens Incorporated

New to Second Life? New Citizens Incorporated is a community-run portal offering help, education and support for new Residents.

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Black Tonic

Black Tonic is a newcomer and seasoned Resident hang-out and help center. Everyone is welcome! They have tutorials for newbies, free rezzing and change rooms, a game room filled with games, a spacious dance floor, and more. Event hosting is available upon request. Bring your friends and chat awhile!

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Echo Group Band of Brothers

Echo Group Band of Brothers is a real-life Veteran's non-profit with a chapter in Second Life. They provide assistance with anything a Veteran or their family members may need including VA, claims, DIC, etc. There are 2 regions and a Gateway for new residents to learn SL! It is well done, easy to maneuver, and lots of fun. The main region boasts the only Armed Forces Museum Experience in SL, with lots more to see. How can they help you?

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New Resident Island

Welcoming newcomers to Second Life since 2010. Here you will find free complete avatars and accessories, fun learning in the Caves of Knowledge, and a wonderful region to explore, filled with history, mystery and artistry.

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Caledon Oxbridge Gateway

Caledon Oxbridge University (COU) is an independent, community-supported, Second Life skill-training facility, located within the Victorian-Steampunk estate of Caledon. COU supports students of all avatar ages. A primary feature of COU is the seven-building walk-through tutorial, COU also has live, walk-in classes as well as live tutors in the plaza to answer questions and provide assistance.

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Virtual Ability

Virtual Ability is a place where people with disabilities and chronic illnesses can safely learn about virtual worlds. Details on VirtualAbility.org

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SLEA Art Sandbox

SLEA Art Sandbox is a respectful, safe area for artists to freely create virtual art using SL tools expressing individual originality, innovation, and experimentation to expand virtual arts. Join the group to rez and returns are made every Friday.

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Katy's Kreations

Katy's Kreations sells 100% original creations specially made for Second Life including high-quality, full permission mesh models, textures, scripts and poses for builders and furniture designers.

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Second Life Origins

Ivory Tower Library of Primitives

This self-guided, self-paced, comprehensive building tutorial also includes a weapons testing area and safe sandboxes where you can try out your newly-acquired skills.

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GBTH Gateway Tutorial

GBTH is an art incubator here in Second Life. Their Welcome Area is meant to help and assist new Residents interested in seeing and developing art exhibitions on the grid. After checking the tutorial, feel free to explore the several exhibits on the region! More info at: gbth.org

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Freebie Galaxy

Explore fifteen floors and over 3,000 free items in this freebie mega-sized complex.

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Firestorm Gateway

New residents are invited to learn the day-to-day basics of Second Life on this lush, wooded tutorial path. Learn movement, communication, outfits, and more. Assistance and mentoring are also available for new and experienced residents alike. All are welcome, but this tutorial zone is optimized for the Firestorm Viewer. (firestormviewer.org).

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Real Life

Dublin

Dublin Community Gateway offers new users a walk-through tutorial to learn the basics of Second Life while connecting to the vibrant Dublin region. This detailed recreation of Dublin, Ireland, features daily events, live music, and a welcoming atmosphere with Irish hospitality, bars, and entertainment. Learn more at dublinsl.net

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Door to America

Door to America is a region within Second Life built specifically to onboard new users using the theme “Second Life is a virtual world for human connection!” DtA can promote a healthy, positive, transformative learning curve for users. Second Life is porous and learned skills, talents, and lessons of all types can transcend the virtual world and bring real-world benefits. Learn more at doortoamerica.blogspot.com

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Voice Chat Hot Spots

Central Park Hangout

Central park is a newbie-friendly voice-enabled hangout and sandbox. The best vacation starts by relaxing on a sofa - by the ocean! Hop around this newbie-friendly destination and meet new friends, dance your heart out, fish for rewards, enjoy horseback riding, or just lay along the shores to relax. Be your own supermodel! Shop for freebies at the sandbox and dress your avatar. These and a lot more! Visit Central Park and have the time of your life!

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Second Life Origins

Builder's Brewery

Established in 2008, Builder's Brewery is one of Second Life's oldest destinations for learning. Visit and take a free training class and learn all about building, textures, scripting, mesh, animations, and more. Join their 3x award-winning group, and there is even a Sandbox for builders. Check their website for their schedule of educational events. More info at buildersbrewery.com

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Help & How To

Backdrop City

Backdrop City is an independent, nonprofit, community project. There is a sandbox area with a 4 hour return, along with hundreds of backdrops and scenes to use for photographers and bloggers. You can also join the free group to have access to the exclusive region with even more backdrops and updates.

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The Avalon Planetarium

The Avalon operates just like a real-life planetarium. On the dome you will see the stars and constellations just as they appear in a Real Life sky. Auxiliary screens around the room display images from the astronomer's giant telescopes and space probes. The current show as of April 1, 2025 is “Nebulae through the Hubble.” The presentation is in text.

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Education

The Grey School of Wizardry

Established in 2004, The Grey School of Wizardry is a secular school of real magick and arcane lore. They are a registered non-profit educational institution based in the United States. Their Virtual Campus (vGSW) is in Second Life. As you explore the vGSW Info Center, you’ll find detailed information about their academic programs, extracurricular activities, and the unique culture that defines their institution. Learn more at greyschool.org

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Education

Uncle D Quest at Braided Lives

Braided Lives is the home of The Uncle D Quest, an immersive, interactive story that invites visitors to unravel the mysteries behind the Light House and the two men who lived there. Once occupied by a tribe of Cherokee Indians, the land and the animals that live there are full of their memories and spirits. Take the Quest to hear their voices, explore the many interactive sites, accept writing challenges, and learn about why the Cherokee believed that it is humanity's job to "Stand in the Middle."

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Sports & Hobbies

Seabreeze Sailing School

Seabreeze Sailing School is an exciting sail-training school open to all residents of any level, from beginner right through to advanced, who are interested in learning to sail correctly and professionally in Second Life. Drawing on the instructor's many decades of real-life sailing experience, the courses cover both theory and practice, from the 'rules of the road' to boat handling skills and navigation.

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Education

Legacy Designs Studio

Legacy Designs Studio Inc. is a nonprofit gallery on a mission to empower, uplift, and celebrate women and people of color through creative, virtual experiences. They showcase cutting-edge solutions for galleries, libraries, archives, and museums (GLAMs) while providing a dynamic space for ongoing discussions and training about the future of technology in information spaces. Learn more at legacydesignsstudio.com

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Education

Cache Management Information Center

Welcome to this informational display, designed to delve into the importance of viewer cache maintenance for an enhanced Second Life journey. Discover how regular cache management can significantly improve your experience in the vibrant world of Second Life. Brought to you by the SLRandom ArtCrew. Learn more at slrandomartcrew.com

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Education

Learning Virtuale

Established in 2009, Learning Virtualē, under the stewardship of Addison Loxely, is a learning center for educators, e-learners, and curious minds in Second Life. Offering resources and activities designed to enlighten and engage visitors on a variety of educational topics. The museum includes permanent and evolving exhibits about Black History, Hispanic Heritage, the U.S. Constitution, the U.S. Presidency, and Women's History. Visitors can also explore the art gallery, ignite the skies with their own fireworks show, and delve into a treasure trove of educational resources in its library.

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Education

Primitive Museum

Learn more about Second Life's rich history at the Primitive Museum, located at the historic Immaculate Campus. Conceived by Sniper Siemens, the SL History exhibition showcases a detailed chronicle of Second Life from 1999 to 2023. You can also find the evolution of the SL Burning Man celebration. This museum is part of an extensive educational initiative, including the nearby Learning Lighthouse, inviting visitors to explore and contribute to the legacy of Second Life.

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Education

Brevin Cat Island

Brevin Cat Island is a whimsical virtual retreat designed for cat lovers and adventurers alike. Enjoy exhibits about cats, feline behavior, nutrition, health issues, and interesting cat breeds. Relax in the cafe among the friendly cats, watch informative video presentations, or reflect on lost pets in the Rainbow Bridge Memorial Park.

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Underwater

Seafarer Marine Institute

The Seafarer Marine Institute is dedicated to advancing knowledge of the oceans through interactive Second Life experience. The Institute has a sustained commitment to science and education through a marine center that includes graphics and displays with informative educational materials. It also includes an underwater observation habitat with marine life and boats for use above the water.

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Education

Silverspar Public Library

The Silverspar Public Library is a functioning library packed with content. All are welcome! Library materials are always appreciated. Especially desired are books in other languages than English, information about SL groups, and old SL magazines.

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Education

Virtual Worlds MOOC 2024

Established in 2014, the VW MOOC (Virtual Worlds Massive Online Open Course) is a month-long course on connecting online for collaborative learning and teaching through Second Life and other virtual spaces. Learn more at facebook.com/groups/vwmooc

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Artizan Creative Solutions

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Happy Hippo Building School

The Happy Hippo Building School is a long-term, well-respected and large school. The instructors provide a building course to take you from absolute beginner onward.

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Texture Tutorials & Library

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Education

Virtual Realty Learning Institute

Owning property is a fun and rewarding part of SL, so it's important to get all the facts before making the big commitment. The VRLI helps Residents make informed decisions about land ownership by providing information on topics like management, renting, and maintenance.

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College of Scripting Music & Science

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Education

Awareness Gallery

The Awareness Gallery by the SLRandom ArtCrew is an educational resource for various medical conditions that affect people on a day-to-day basis. Spread some understanding and kindness. Learn more at slrandomartcrew.com

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Science & Technology

Whole Brain Health

Whole Brain Health (WBH) on Inspiration Island, a partner of Rockcliffe Univ, provides information and offers regular activities that help you stay fit, have fun, and stretch your mind, body, and spirit! Earn honors and L$ rewards by solving quests and hunts. Make new friends in this diverse, innovative, and caring community.

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Education

Virtual Worlds Education Consortium Eduverse

The goal of the VW Education Consortium (VWEC) is to bring educators together both to share what has been successful and to tackle obstacles across virtual platforms and communities. For more information contact: Valibrarian Gregg, Elli Pinion, or Dodge Threebeards.

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Education

Virtual Pioneers

The Virtual Pioneers group was founded in 2007 by a small group of historically-minded avatars that enjoy using virtual environments to learn and explore. Join them in Second Life at their frequent meetings where they tour or have historically themed events. More info at virtualpioneers.org

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Fashion & Accessories

Underground

Underground offers full permission items for designers, with a large enough selection to fit any genre. Offering rigged mesh clothing, hair, shoes, clothing templates, textures, poses, building supplies, accessories, and jewelry. Come visit today!

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Education

The SORBET Project: a COVID-19 response

SORBET is an acronym for Socially Responsible Behavior through Embodied Thinking. The SORBET Project is a learning activity in response to the changing settings of learning in the context of COVID-19. The SORBET Project aims to give learners a more grounded understanding of the need to develop the new habit of safe-social-distancing, beyond just a declaration of ‘head knowledge’.

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Real Life

SAVOY

Step Back in time to the birthplace of swing at the Savoy Ballroom in Creations Park! Inspired by the real-world Savoy, you can experience the best in swing music and dances with daily live DJs playing Jazz and more. Walk over to the Museum of Swing which features bands, music, dances, and history of the Swing Dance Era. You can also learn how to dance at the Dance 301 full-immersion classroom.

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International

Spanish with Eugenia

Spanish with Eugenia is an educational project focused on teaching Spanish as a second language. Maestra Eugenia Calderon uses Second Life because this world, as an immersive environment, is a great tool to teach. Classes for basic, intermediate and advanced students. Contact Maestra Eugenia Calderon to schedule an interview.

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Education

Orange22

Explore the virtual presence of creative media agency Orange22, which has developed several unique and fun 3D spaces and tools to stimulate ideas and creativity for individual or group concepts.

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Science & Technology

Oddprofessor's Science Center

Oddprofessor's Science Center is a virtual physics lab used by the students at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf over at the Rochester Institute of Technology. The center is open to the public; stop by and see!

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Voice Chat Hot Spots

Miramare Place

Located in historic Nova Albion with a view facing Yamato and the Ahern welcome area, this area serves as a small information location and hangout for explorers of the Second Life mainland. Ample seating for discussions with voice-enabled, resources on both the local area and other notable mainland locations, and of course, snow cones served by a robot.

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Education

Medical Examiner's Office

Despite not being suitable for the squeamish, this simulation of a forensic pathology service has been built by a real life practitioner. It holds educational lectures about autopsy procedures and explains what we can learn from them.

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Spirituality & Belief

UUtopia Library of World Religions

Visit UUtopia, a place for exchanging ideas, quiet reflection, and personal journeys of thought. Click on the books and posters for information about world religions. Explore the interesting artwork or just relax in the peaceful meadows and gardens.

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Help & How To

Katy's Kreations

Katy's Kreations sells 100% original creations specially made for Second Life including high-quality, full permission mesh models, textures, scripts and poses for builders and furniture designers.

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Second Life Origins

Ivory Tower Library of Primitives

This self-guided, self-paced, comprehensive building tutorial also includes a weapons testing area and safe sandboxes where you can try out your newly-acquired skills.

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Education

HealthInfo Island

HealthInfo Island provides timely, accurate, and accessible information on topics related to physical, emotional, and mental health for residents of SL. Information is provided through displays, links to outside resources, and events.

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Education

Etopia Island

Etopia was founded in 2007 with a focus on sustainable living. They’ve created a unique and inspired simulation that will engage and inform. Ride the gondola, take a train ride, walk around, sail the fully navigable waterways, or hang out with friends at the cafes and green spaces. Learn more about cooperative communities, permaculture, water reclamation, and more.

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Education

Cypris Chat

Cypris Chat strives to provide an educational, fun and interesting environment for English learning and teaching. Members have the chance to be part of a living community surrounded by others who are learning, teaching or simply interested in speaking English with people from around the world.

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Education

Community Virtual Library

The Community Virtual Library is a real library in a virtual world, affiliated with the American Library Association.

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Education

Coalition Islands

Coalition Island is a nexus of United States armed forces activity and collaboration taking place in SL. Learn more about Military Lands at wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Military_Lands

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Second Life Origins

Builder's Brewery

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Science & Technology

Brodmann's Brain at Inspiration Bay

Walk through this giant Interactive build that shows functional areas of the human brain. Brain regions activate (glow) based on functions, such as dancing and love. Developed by Osangar and expanded upon by the WBH team, in cooperation with DavidArguna, a neuroscientist.

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Education

ARCHI21

ARCHI21 is an ongoing EU-funded project, combining learning and teaching of, in and through the fusion of languages, architecture and design. Dynamic spaces and places designed and built by students, faculty and architects support the experimentation, experiential learning and professional development in the evolving process of knowledge building across disciplines, professions and countries.

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