Finding a Math Tutor - Is it Possible?

Finding a Math Tutor - Is it Possible?If you have a child who loves to learn math, it is a good idea to find a Seattle math tutor. If your child is having trouble mastering basic math skills, you may want to hire a math tutor from the comfort of your own home. You can help your child feel comfortable enough to tackle his or her math lessons.For many parents, hiring a child to do the work for them is never an option. Having a child do math at home is often impossible, especially if they have kids of their own. You can't be in constant contact with your child, so the best you can do is let the child do it on their own.Even if you have a wonderful classroom teacher, there is no substitute for math. Unfortunately, they are often overworked and underpaid. This leaves many teachers trying to teach as many students as possible, which only leads to a stressed out and burnt-out teacher. When you hire a math tutor from Seattle, you get access to one less stressful teacher.In fact, most experts agree that even those who are not qualified in math can learn the skills necessary to pass their classes. The true value of a math tutor from Seattle is that they have a background in math and can help you do even more with your child's math skills. For example, if your child has had problems mastering fractions, you may be able to find a tutor who will assist him or her in using even fractions.Even if your child has mastered the basics, there is nothing wrong with trying to improve them further. This can help the student learn more quickly, rather than settling for what he or she is working on. It also gives them the chance to learn more about fractions, math basics, and how to use techniques to help them in real life situations.Not everyone knows what kind of math skills your child has. This means that sometimes, a parent has to rely on a tutor to guide your child in those areas that are most difficult for them. By finding a math tutor, you can benefit from both the benefits of a tutor and the benefit of a student who has mastered their lessons. When you find a tutor who can also show you the most efficient ways to help your child achieve these goals, you can avoid frustration and teach your child what they need to know, while you earn a little extra money doing so.The best option when hiring a math tutor from Seattle is to make sure you get someone who is qualified and understands your child's needs. You can find a great deal of information online on the internet. A lot of it is quite helpful, but there are some things that are just plain wrong. Make sure you make sure you get a good deal on your Seattle math tutor.

Considerations for Vocal Health Part II

Considerations for Vocal Health Part II Suzy S. Last week, Long Beach instructor Jim S. shared some tips to help ensure top performance when it comes to your vocal health.   However, there’s even more to it than just nutrition and keeping yourself hydrated. Read on for Part II of the article and even more considerations that will protect you from vocal challenges: Use a Neti Pot for nasal irrigation twice a day: A Neti Pot is the safest way of clearing out your sinus passages. You can find Neti Pots in most health food stores and pharmacies. This is a much better and safer way to keep sinus passages open compared to using ocean spray inhalers or over-the-counter nasal inhalers such as Afrin. Anything you shoot up your sinuses has the possibility of forcing mucous further into the passages, as well as causing sinus irritation or re-infection. I use a Neti Pot twice daily even when I feel great. You’d be surprised to find out the amount of pollution most of us are breathing daily! Even though I live oceanfront in Long Beach, CA, smog and brush fires are sometimes in the air, as well as pollution from the harbor and high pollen counts. Choose an ionic/ozone air filter for your home: I prefer Ecoquest’s Living Air Classic. HEPA filters can actually put pollution back into the air once they are filled up. Ionic filters zap particles out of the air and can help keep mold, dust and germ levels way down. This is especially helpful to singers suffering from respiratory illnesses, asthma or chronic allergies. Choose a good water filtration system for drinking and shower water: Our drinking water is especially important. Choose spring water with minerals, alkaline balanced or oxygenated water, or put a filter on your tap. I also suggest bathing in filtered water, as hot water can penetrate through pores, which means we’re getting low levels of chlorine, lead, mercury and other toxins. Over time this can build up in the body and cause challenges. Avoid yelling, screaming and excessive talking on the telephone. It is advisable to rest your voice, especially if you are in an opera or musical theater production and have long hours of rehearsals. Same would be true for those in school/university or church choirs, or soloists who work regularly. Of course, exercise is also an integral part of your vocal health, since as singers we rely on our lungs to provide support for our voices.   Consider these exercise tips to take it one step further: Yoga breath work and Meditation: I make all my singers do a bare minimum of 20 minutes of breath work daily. Gentle Hatha yoga is a great place to start. Yoga breathing techniques can be your greatest asset in strengthening your lungs, developing vocal power and projection, and preventing illness and injury. Here is a list of a few of my favorite breathing techniques to aid in your development: Gentle Hatha: Breathing diaphragmatically in for 4, hold for 4, out for 4, hold for 4. This helps to slow your breathing and it also strengthens the diaphragm. Breath of Fire: This is a Kundalini yoga technique used to tone and strengthen the lungs and sinuses, as well as detox the whole body. Look for video illustrations on YouTube to help you get familiarized with the concept. Bikram Breath: This posture and breath has helped many of my beginning singers to double their power and sound in a few weeks. It also helped me in my early teens to completely rid myself of chronic asthma. Bikram is a form of hot yoga. You can find videos on YouTube, or simply Google Bikram to find studios that teach pranayama (breath work) in your area. Other great forms of exercise include swimming and brisk walks. Readers, what other ways do you supplement your vocal health, beyond the basics?   Leave a comment below, or stop by our Facebook page to join the discussion! Sign up for email updates here! Join thousands of other subscribers and get emails catered to your music interests with advice, tips and more! James S. teaches piano, singing, violin, mandolin, music performance, music recording, music theory, opera voice, songwriting, speaking voice, theatrical Broadway singing, acting and fiddle lessons to students of all ages in Long Beach, CA.   He joined the TakeLessons team in June 2012.   Sign up for lessons with James, or visit TakeLessons to search for a teacher near you! Photo by Unfurled.

10+ Fun Italian Grammar and Vocabulary Games for Kids

10+ Fun Italian Grammar and Vocabulary Games for Kids Brooke Neuman Learning Italian grammar and vocabulary can be difficult for kids.  Below, Italian teacher Nadia B. shares some games parents and teachers can play to help engage kids in learning Italian For kids, learning Italian can be a great adventure, filled with exciting new discoveries. As your child explores the joy of learning Italian, you can aid him or her by playing fun Italian grammar and vocabulary games. These games  are chock-full of fun activities so that learning Italian can become less painless and more fun! Below are 10+ Italian grammar and vocabulary games that will make a big difference in your childs learning. 1. Rhymes and Tongue Twisters These fun and imaginative verbal adventures will help your child to think of Italian as a playful and colorful exploration, not to mention build a strong Italian vocabulary and understanding of syntax and grammar. You can trade off reciting lines of a rhyme, have a tongue twister competition, or read a fable before bedtime. Before you know it, learning Italian will be just another fun part of the day. 2. Memory Games Using index cards,  write out some Italian vocabulary words. Try choosing a theme (for example, colors or animals). Then, create a matching card  with a related vocabulary word. Lay them all out with the words face-down and have your child try to select the pairs. Recalling where each word is located will help the vocabulary word stick in your childs mind. 3. Make Assuming Sentences This game is similar to MadLibs, as you provide all the parts of a sentence and then allow your child to choose words to form a unique sentence. Heres how to do it: Write out  all of the pronouns (io, tu, lui, lei, Lei, noi, voi, loro), a selection of verbs (volare, ridere, sorridere, pensare, andare), and some nouns (il gatto, il cane, lalbero, il poliziotto, lItalia, etc.) Keep each category of words in its own pile. Your child can select a pronoun, verb and possibly a noun to form a sentence. For example, Io volo con il gatto (I fly with the cat). You can help your child to form grammatically correct sentences by providing prepositions (con, sopra, sotto) when needed. The sillier the sentence, the better! 4. Sing in Italian Download, purchase, or stream some simple songs in Italian  in which  you and your child can sing along. For example, you can search  for Christmas carols or lullabies. Encourage your child to sing along, or to sing from memory when you have free time in the car, while walking, or some other time. Sing along together, or help your child as needed to remember the lyrics. 5. Charades Charades is a really fun game  and there are so  many opportunities to tailor it to your childs needs. First, write out a selection of verbs, nouns or phrases to act out. Once youve formed two teams, start by having the first team draw a verb, noun, and phrase to act out while the other team guesses.  This can be as simple as two teams you and your child or can involve other children and family members. 6. I Spy This game is an excellent option when youre on the go or exploring a new place. It will encourage your child to view and describe his or her surroundings in Italian. You can give your child a prompt of Io vedo (I see) and then let him or her choose an item to identify in Italian. For example, Io vedo una nuvola grande e bianca. (I see a big, white cloud). 7.  Describe an Imaginary Friend If your child has an imaginary friend, ask him or her to describe him or her to you in Italian. For example, Luisa è simpatica, alta e bionda. Le piace nuotare e saltare la corda. (Luisa is friendly, tall and blond. She likes to swim and jump rope.). This helps to build useful Italian vocabulary. You can also ask your child  to talk to his or her  imaginary friend in Italian! This is a playful way to show your child that Italian can be spoken anywhere and anytime. 8. Italian in the Kitchen If youre busy cooking in the kitchen, why not get your child involved? Go online to find a recipe in Italian  to use. As you cook, have your child read the recipe and then ask him or her  to name the ingredients as they go in the pot to be cooked. You can also ask your child to retrieve ingredients with the Italian name (for example, farina, latte, pane), and describe the colors and size (Comè il pomodoro? Whats the tomato like?). This is also a great  Italian culture activity, as cooking and eating together as a family is a common tradition in Italy. 9. Identify Characteristics Gather up some old magazines or newspapers laying around the house. Cut out pictures of objects and people from those magazines, and have your child describe the particular scene in Italian. Encourage your child to use color, specific characteristics, and numbers to practice adjectives, quantity and more! 10. Give Commands Designate a piece of clothing or a certain item, such as a hat or a scarf. Whenever someone is wearing that particular item, he or she is responsible for issuing commands to the other people in the group. For example, the person wearing the item could say the following: Gira a la destra; dimmi un piccolo racconto; chiamami Alessandro quando mi parli (Turn to the right; tell me a short story; call me Alessandro when you speak to me). This game is meant to be silly and encourage children to practice commands in a fun and memorable way. The roles reverse whenever the person with the item issues a command that the other person chooses not to obey, or doesnt obey. 11. Ask Questions Ask your child any question in Italian. You can find a set of  questions in your childs  Italian textbook or online. If your  child   answers the question with the proper Italian grammar, he or she can then ask you a question. The game can be played with just the two of you, or with other children. This is another exercise that can be silly and amusing, while simultaneously reinforcing interrogative words, grammar, and vocabulary. Learning Italian doesnt have to be boring. Make learning enjoyable for your child by playing games with him or her in between his or her lessons. Photo by Leonid Mamchenkov Post Author:  Nadia B. Nadia B. teaches Italian in New York, NY. She graduated summa cum laude from New York University, with a double degree in Italian Language and Literature and Classical Music Performance.  Learn more about Nadia here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher

The Best Food for Students to Cook

The Best Food for Students to Cook What Are the Best Student Dishes ChaptersSweet Potato FriesThe Poke BowlA Different Take on a Cheese and Ham ToastyChocolate Mug CakeOne Pot Pasta CarbonaraAvocado ToastLemon Pasta“Cooking is about passion, so it may look slightly temperamental in a way that it's too assertive to the naked eye.” - Gordon RamsayDuring your time as a student, you’ll be restricted due to your budget: a small flat, a small fridge, a small kitchen, etc. In short, you won’t be working in a professional kitchen when you’re a student.There are simple and quick recipes that are adapted to the student budget that are good for you, too. Since students are restricted by what they can make, a good number of them aren’t able to eat a balanced diet.This is due to fast-food, takeaways, or the ready-meals and instant noodles students tend to eat. However, students can find alternatives like spinach tagliatelli, stuffed peppers, etc. There are plenty of quick and balanced meals for students.So which are the best recipes for students to co ok?Let’s have a look. GiovanniCooking Teacher 4.83 (12) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HalimaCooking Teacher £12/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HakimCooking Teacher 5.00 (5) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors VincenzoCooking Teacher £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors GinellaCooking Teacher £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ArronCooking Teacher 5.00 (2) £9/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JoshuaCooking Teacher 5.00 (5) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors FlickCooking Teacher 5.00 (1) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsSweet Potato Fries“Simple ingredients prepared in a simple way - that's the best way to take your everyday cooking to a higher level.” - Jose AndresMore and more students are opting for sweet potatoes and with good reason! In fact, this plant is healthier than its cousin, the potato. It has a low glycemic index but also 50% more fibre and plenty of nutrients (vitamins B2, B6, C, A, and beta-Carotene).Sweet potatoes are great alternative to potatoes. (Source: auntmasako)It’s a tasty and healthy option. As a student, easy cooking also needs to be quick and this ingredient is ideal, especially as fries. This is a good dish that’s healthy and tasty. To make sweet potato fries, you’ll need:Sweet potatoOlive oilPepperSaltYou can make this for three people or keep the leftovers in the fridge for a few days. Preheat the oven to 200 °C and cut the sweet potato into small fries. Spread the fries onto some tinfoil, add salt, pepper, and a dash of olive oil. Roast for 30 to 40 minutes until your fries are crispy and you’re done!You can also add some herbes de Provence or spices of your choice. While the original recipe is great, it’s not set in stone.Additionally, since this dish only includes veggies, it's suitable for vegetarians.The Poke BowlThe poke bowl has become very trendy recently and it helps that it’s a great dish for students. This tradi tional Hawaiian dish is balanced, healthy, and easy to make. It’s great when you’re cooking on a budget.More and more people are beginning to enjoy poke bowls. (Source: pokebrosau)There’s not a lot of cooking involved (just the rice) and you can put almost anything you want into it. Chickpeas, carrots, edamame, raw salmon, anything’s possible!You can make a poke bowl for four people with the following ingredients:3 cups of riceTwo raw salmon filletsTwo avocadosHalf a cucumber3 cups of edamameSesame vinegarCook the rice as instructed, cut the avocado, salmon, and cucumber into small cubes, put it all in a bowl, and you’re done! You can also add coriander, sesame seeds, etc.Easy, isn’t it?In addition to being healthy, this dish works with a student’s budget and includes a lot of vitamins and omega 3. You can make it as often as you like!Get cooking classes London on Superprof.A Different Take on a Cheese and Ham ToastyRather than a cheese and ham toasty, we’re going to be making a salmon and cream cheese toasty. It goes without saying that this is an easy-to-make dish and it's better than your standard sandwiches.It’s almost the same! For two people, you’ll need:4 slices of smoked salmon.120g of herb cream cheese.4 slices of bread.The preparation doesn’t differ much to a cheese toasty. Toast the bread. Spread the cream cheese onto the toast and onto the salmon and place the salmon onto the toast. Then you’re free to taste it.This simple recipe costs very little to make! GiovanniCooking Teacher 4.83 (12) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HalimaCooking Teacher £12/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HakimCooking Teacher 5.00 (5) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors VincenzoCooking Teacher £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors GinellaCooking Teacher £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ArronCooking Teacher 5.00 (2) £9/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JoshuaCooking Teacher 5.00 (5) £30 /h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors FlickCooking Teacher 5.00 (1) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsChocolate Mug CakeThis is a sweet recipe that can be made in just three minutes! It’s basically a chocolate cake that you can make in a mug with the help of a microwave.For one person, you’ll need:A mug40 grams of dark chocolate40 grams of butter30 grams of sugar20 grams of flour1 eggPut 40g of chocolate and 40g of butter into the bottom of a mug and melt it all in 30 seconds in the microwave. Mix it and add 30g of sugar and an egg, then add 20g of flour. Cook this for 40 seconds in the microwave, and you’re good to go!Who said student cooking had to be boring?One Pot Pasta CarbonaraOne-pot pasta is an interesting cooking technique that you can use to quickly make a meal without having loads of dishes to do. This is very useful if you have a small kitchen. Let’s start with a basic recipe: pasta carbonara.This is your basic carbonara recipe simplified. For fou r people, you’ll need:250 grams of spaghetti.200 grams of lardons.1 onion.300ml of creme fraiche.600ml of water.100 grams of parmesan.Salt and pepper.Peel and chop the onions and put the water and a bit of oil into a pan. Place the spaghetti, chopped onion, and lardons into the water and cook them all together. Stir regularly until all the water has been absorbed. This part’s done.Take the pan off the heat and add the creme fraiche and parmesan and season with the salt and pepper. Your creamy pasta dish is now ready!Avocado ToastAvocado toast has become quite fashionable as of late since it’s healthy and simple. This recipe is great for students because it’s simple, cheap, and doesn’t require a lot of cooking. You can also add a poached egg if you fancy.Avocado toast is full of nutrients. (Source: FoodieFactor)For two avocado toasts, you’ll need:Two slices of bread.A ripe avocado.Feta or cream cheese.Salt and pepper.Seeds of your choice (sunflower, sesame, etc.).Two eggs (optional).Spread your cheese onto the toast, slice the avocados, and put them onto the toast. Season with salt and pepper and add your seeds. You can always add a poached egg if you want.Lemon PastaHere’s an interesting dish that you might want to try. It’s original and easy to make and it’s tastier than dry pasta.The sourness of the lemon brings something to this dish that’s greater than the sum of its parts. To make lemon pasta for two people, you just need:200 grams of pasta30 grams of lightly salted butter200ml of cream30 grams of grated cheese1 lemon1 sprig of tarragonSalt and pepperAdd lemon zest to the grated cheese. Cook the pasta as instructed in water. In another pan, melt the butter, add the lemon and cheese, cream, and the juice of the lemon, and season.In just a few steps, you can make a tomato sauce. (Source: Daria-Yakovleva)Strain the pasta and add it to the sauce, gently cook in the pan for two minutes until the sauce thickens. Add a bit of tarragon and the re you go! Bon appetit!Thanks to these recipes, you can cook delicious, healthy, and cheap meals.Who said student cooking had to be boring?If you're struggling to cook, consider getting help from one of the private tutors on Superprof. There are three main types of tutorials available: face-to-face tutorials, online tutorials, and group tutorials.Group tutorials tend to be the cheapest per hour since you're sharing the cost of the hour with the other students attending the lesson. Of course, this means that the service won't be as bespoke as a private face-to-face or online tutorial. However, if you and a few friends want to learn how to cook, this might be the best option.Face-to-face tutorials cost more than group tutorials but you'll also get a more tailored service. Generally speaking, this type of tutorial is much more costly but it's also far more cost-effective. Each tutorial will be tailored to the student, their learning style, and their learning objectives.If you want tail ored tutorials but at a lower cost, you should consider online tutorials. If you've got a decent internet connection, a webcam, and a programme like Skype, you can get online tutorials from one of the tutors on Superprof.At the end of the day, you need to pick the right type of tutorial for you. After all, every student is different and you need to get the right tutor for your personality, your learning style, and your budget. Every type has its advantages and disadvantages so take your time choosing the right one. Fortunately, a lot of tutors offer the first hour of tuition for free.

Should I Go To Macalester College

Should I Go To Macalester College The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well.Ruby is a Minneapolis tutor and 2011 graduate of Macalester College. She holds a Bachelors degree in Linguistics and tutors several subjects, specializing inAlgebra tutoring, SAT prep tutoring, and Spanish tutoring. Check out what Ruby had to say about her time at Macalester College: VT: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.How urban or safe is the campus?Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Ruby: Macalester College is both urban and safe! The campus is very small, about five blocks across by one or two blocks wide, so you do not need transportation if you want to stay off-campus. There are indoor skyways and tunnels between almost all of the dorms, so students do not have to go outside in the winter to visit each other. Many students choose to explore the Twin Cities via bike or bus. The campus is located on two great bus lines, the 84 and the 63, and they easily connect to the Green Line light rail train. There is a campus organization called MacBike which will help students access and maintain bikes. Do make sure to get a good bike lock! When I was on campus, bike theft was by far the most common kind of crime. VT: How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Ruby:Extremely available. Macalester College has very few teaching assistants, and they mostly just help with grading papers in first year courses or observing labs in science classes. The overwhelming majority of classes are taught directly by professors. Most professors are very available and helpful, during both class and office hours. I had to take three weeks off school during my sophomore year when I had mononucleosis, and my professors spent one-on-one time with me helping me get caught up. VT: How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Ruby:I had a great experience in the dorms at Macalester College. I am still close friends with many of the women on my first year freshman floor (I lived in Doty Hall, which is gender-segregated by floor). All the dorms are in the same area of campus. The theme houses are mostly on one street on the other side of campus from the dorms. There is only one dining hall at Macalester College, which is nice because it becomes a real social hub, especially during freshman year. The dining hall has lots of options (including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free), and it is very careful about buying local and sustainable ingredients. One exciting thing about the dorms at Macalester College is that in almost all of them, the rooms have sinks. This is great for brushing your teeth and washing your face without waiting in a long line. Many upperclassmen live off-campus. There are lots of great, affordable housing options around the campus, and living off-campus is a wonderful way to transition to living on your own after college. VT: Which majors/programs are best represented and supported?What did you study and why? Did the university do a good job supporting your particular area of study? Ruby:The International Studies department is excellent and well renowned. I personally majored in Linguistics with minors in Environmental Studies and Hispanic Studies (Spanish). The Linguistics department is very small, with only two full-time professors at the time that I attended. There are benefits and disadvantages to being part of such a small department: it is very close knit, and you really get to know the people in your classes, but the depth and diversity of classes is not as good as at bigger schools. I am sometimes jealous of friends at large schools who got to take extremely specialized classes, but there were some great topics courses, especially those cross-listed with other departments (I took an excellent topics course on Spanish in the United States, for example). VT: How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Ruby:Macalester College makes it extremely easy to make friends. You have both an orientation group and a first year course to provide social structures with other first years. There are all kinds of clubs and activities to help people get to know each other. There is no Greek life at all at Macalester College. VT: How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services?Do many reputable companies recruit on campus? Ruby:The Career Center is great and provides a lot of good resources, but you really have to go to them. I have had staff at the Career Center look over my resume and do career planning as an alumna, which is a great benefit for people who stay in the Twin Cities. I was not aware of companies recruiting on campus specifically, but you can get connected with many great organizations and companies through the Internship Office. Macalester College is definitely well regarded within the Twin Cities, especially in the non-profit community. I have worked with multiple Macalester College graduates at every job I have had. VT: How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Ruby:There are lots of great places to spend time. The Campus Center, where the cafeteria is, is a great study-and-relax atmosphere with a lot of people, especially during meal times and late nights. The library is more sedate, with progressively quieter floors as you go upstairs (the top floor is essentially silent). The new arts building is very beautiful, and it has great spaces for doing work. The dorm lounges are nothing to write home about, but they are perfectly serviceable. There are a ton of free and open computers, especially at the library, and I knew a few people who were able to write all their papers and do all their work without bringing their own laptops. VT: Describe the surrounding town. What kinds of outside establishments / things to do are there that make it fun, boring, or somewhere in between?To what extent do students go to the downtown area of the city versus staying near campus? Ruby:The Twin Cities are two great reasons to go to Macalester College. Immediately around campus, there are many great restaurants, an art supply store, a fantastic bookstore, and other similar businesses. Campus is just a quick bus or bike ride away from downtown Saint Paul (which is honestly pretty boring) or many parts of Minneapolis. When I was in college, I spent a lot of time in the neighborhood where I now live. It can be hard to leave campus, especially in the winter when it is so cold, but it is really up to each individual student. Some people never leave campus; some people are off-campus exploring, enjoying the arts scene, or volunteering all the time. The most important thing to me about being in a city was that the connections I built up through outside internships and volunteering directly translated into my professional network once I graduated. I know for many of my friends, the internships they did during college were places that would employ them when they graduated. It is a huge benefit that you do not always get at more rural schools. VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Ruby:Macalester College has a little over 2,000 people. Particularly being in the Linguistics department, which is so small, I was always very pleased with my class sizes. My capstone class only had six students in it. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. My senior year, I took a class on Community Based Theater with Harry Waters, Jr. It was both experience- and readings-based. Harry would often have us lie on the floor and breathe mindfully, which forced a little bit of reflection and quiet into my days. The class was extremely fun and included visiting In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theater in Minneapolis to be a part of their puppet-making workshops for the May Day Parade. I really appreciated that the class, which I took for an art credit, made me get off campus and outside my comfort zone. We got to be in the parade alongside hundreds of other volunteers, and we were able to share the art we had made with an audience of thousands. Check out Rubys tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Top 5 Cities to Live in When You Study in France

Top 5 Cities to Live in When You Study in France The Best French Universities for Advanced Education ChaptersEarning a Diploma in FranceThe Best French Cities to Study InInvoking ErasmusFrance's education system has a well-deserved reputation for excellence, from primary school through the baccalaureate and beyond.Thus it comes as no surprise that many an international student would seek entry into their competitive study programmes, if only for a semester.Have you been thinking of taking a gap year abroad? How about planning a departure for France?Let us dissect France's higher education system in the hopes of giving you a concise look at the learning model that has long been the envy of the international academic community.And then, we'll highlight select cities for your consideration.Earning your degree in France is easy if you understand the education system! Source: Pixabay Credit: deMysticWayOne firm requirement to enroll is the so-called bac+2; meaning you must have 2 years of formal study beyond your baccalaureate in order to qualify for application.Now that you have an over view of how intricate the French education system is, let us focus on the type of school most international students find their success at: public universities.The Best French Cities to Study InCompared to other countries, France's houses of higher learning tend to be much smaller, and much more specialised.Whereas in English universities, you have a choice of more than one degree programme on the same campus, universities and colleges in France may only offer one or two degrees.And they tend to be liberally scattered in every province, region and city across the country, from Strasbourg to Cannes.Without knowing which subject you would master in, we could hardly point you to the best schools in France, could we?However, we can point you to the best cities for students, and discuss those abroad programs.5. Bordeaux, and it's UniversitiesNicknamed Sleeping Beauty, this port city in the southwest of France kicks off our list of best French cities to study in.Not the least because of t he culture and climate, but also for the city's reputation in academic circles.A very good reputation, we might aver!The University of Bordeaux is among the oldest in France and, until recently, had been split into four distinct schools:Bordeaux 1: Maths, physical sciences and technologiesBordeaux 2: medicine and life sciencesBordeaux 3: programmes include liberal arts, languages, humanities and historyBordeaux 4: law, economics and managementInstitute of Political Sciences is considered a part of this campus, even though it functions autonomouslyBesides these renowned institutes, Bordeaux has a number of public and private schools for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.These include engineering schools, management and business school, and school of fine arts, among others.One reason that makes Bordeaux so attractive for students is the welcome they are treated to at the start of each academic year.Would you like to be present to meet the faculty at their orientation event, c alled Grande Festival de Rentrée, in September?The best unis for international students are not in the heart of the country! Source: Pixabay Credit: FotoshopTofs4. Aix-Marseilles UniversityIf you're planning to study in France, you might consider this metropolis, located on the Mediterranean.Officially cited as the European Capital of Culture, it has maintained that reputation, and added the distinction of being the European Capital of Sport in 2017.What Marseilles unis are famous for is preparation for job placement after graduation.The 2012 merging of its three separate schools has resulted in Marseilles being the largest university in the French-speaking world, with the largest budget.3. NantesThis relatively small city outside of Brittany has a university almost as world renowned as the ones in Bordeaux, but not quite as big.Reasons why we count it as superior for international students is its excellence and diversity in education.For a comparatively small city, Nantes houses s everal schools, among them Audencia, ranked by The Economist as the world's best Management school.2. MontpellierWhere Nantes and Rennes are geographically close, Montpellier is close both in size and qualities sought after by any scholar who wants to study abroad.Situated on the Mediterranean, its sunny clime and stunning architecture are only two reasons why someone wanting education abroad would seek scholarship at University of Montpellier.Another would be for prestige: this institute is known as one of the oldest â€" not just among European countries, but throughout the world!Besides sunshine and veneration, this city has an active nightlife that is particularly attractive to international students.If you wanted to earn your doctorate of Medicine in Montpellier, you would be following a centuries-long tradition in the discipline.1. GrenobleThis city, located at the foot of the Alps, is an important university center for science and engineering programmes.This city is known all over the world as one of the handful of locations for the European Institute of innovation and Technology.However, intercultural students ranked this city highest because of all of its desirable qualities: in education, in job placement; for its culture and quality of life.The numbers prove it: more than 16% of Grenoble University students come from abroad!What about The Sorbonne? What about the University of Paris?Indeed, each of those represent excellence as an institute of international education. However, their very renown make them virtually inaccessible to the student from abroad, even on a scholarship.Granted, tuition fees are low and, upon demonstrated need, students may merit financial aid in the form of scholarships and grants.It is generally the incidental costs of studying abroad, such as housing and textbooks that drive up the cost of international studies.Besides costs related directly to studying, the applicant must be approved for a student visa and cover the costs o f filing financial aid paperwork.Don't just take our word for it! You can review this French universities poll, wherein foreign students enrolled in European universities have divulged their preferences.What about exchange programs?Dutch Philosopher Erasmus advocated for globalism centuries before the concept became a buzzword! Source: Wikipedia Credit: Albrecht DurerInvoking ErasmusThis internship program is named after the Dutch philosopher and Renaissance Humanist who advocated eloquence and clarity in education, so that citizens could engage in the wider, global community.To participate in this program, you would elect immersion, on campus and classroom, for up to a year abroad.The successful candidate can apply to any university in the European union save for those in Switzerland, the only non-participant country.Your time spent on campuses abroad will count toward your courses in your alma mater.Incoming students do not pay extra tuition for this fellowship, and the program ev en provides funding for housing and incidentals.You would have a choice of host families!Erasmus alumni report a higher civic awareness and a more global mindset, to say nothing of the lifelong friendships forged away from home.For more information on qualifications and application deadline, or to talk with an advisor about applying, you might seek out your student services office.Does your campus have an international student center, or an international affairs office?Studying in France can give you a new perspective on your social responsibility, give you an opportunity to meet people who think like you, and put intensive focus on your French language skills.What have you worked so hard to learn French for?Go on an excursion abroad! See what international student exchange programs have to offer! Earn your bachelor's, master's; your MBA!Who knows? Maybe you want to intern at Sorbonne university!Rest assured that, all the while, you will be making use of the language and absorbing F rench culture which can help you advance quickly in your French lessons.To make life easier for yourself when you arrive in France, here are a few need-to-know French phrases!

Why Advanced Degrees Are Becoming More Popular

Why Advanced Degrees Are Becoming More Popular Employers have raised their standards to the point where many now require a masters degree instead of a bachelors degree, according to an article in the New York Times. Employers can be very selective in whom they hire as the unemployment rate rises. Combine that with the fact that a higher percentage of people now have bachelors degrees than they did 10 years ago, and careers are just looking bleak for recent college graduates. The masters is now the fastest growing degree, as 657,000 were awarded in 2009, twice as many since the 1980s. The rate has skyrocketed in the past few years as many with bachelor degrees could not find jobs. About 2 out of every 25 people (aged 25 or older) now have masters degree, which is about the same ratio that had bachelors degrees or higher in the 1960s. Some education experts attribute the rise to more specific degrees. Typically, a bachelors degree is a very general degree in business or marketing. However, masters degrees are becoming much more specific than they used to be. Students can earn masters degrees in supply chain management and in managing mission-driven organizations, which prove to be very useful because employers know they do not have to take a business major or a marketing major and mold him/her into a supply chain manager. Specific masters degrees can help employers select more qualified employees and cut down on training time. This type of job-specific education has helped create a new degree, the professional science masters or P.S.M. Only a handful of schools offered this degree a few years ago; however, 239 programs now offer it, making the P.S.M. the fastest growing degree in America. Many of the P.S.M. degrees are in the STEM areas (science, technology, engineering and math) because these fields have grown to be very specific and complex. College administrators figured that their students need to get jobs once they graduate. So, they are now adjusting their degrees to make their students more qualified to enter the labor force, rather than giving them a broad education. Some economists believe that the college degree is devaluing. They argue that colleges have become too lenient in admissions and are simply turning out more graduates than the economy can handle. Therefore, students need masters degrees to stand out. Some employers admit that people dont need masters degrees to be successful in their fields. Some even say that bachelors degrees are not even necessary. But, when all three candidates are available at about the same price why wouldnt they hire the most educated ones?

Tips to Improve Learning Skills Academic Success

Tips to Improve Learning Skills Academic Success Essential Learning Skills for Academic Success It is never too late to work on improving your child's learning skills. Focusing on specific learning and academic skills will help prepare your child for future learning and will provide a strong foundation for success. Many of these skills are easy to integrate into daily learning activities and can have a profound effect on your child's academic future.Consider these learning skills to help prepare your child for a successful school year: Planning ahead Knowing what is on the horizonis essential for academic success. Most teachers will provide a course syllabus or outline that details expectations and a calendar for the term. This is an important document so your child knows what to expect. Work with your child to add course expectations and deadlines to a mastercalendar. Once your child sees all of the required coursework in one placeyou can begin to plan ahead for the work load. You may notice that oneparticular week is full of exams, quizzes, projects, and presentationswhile the weeks leading up to it are relatively quiet. This knowledge will help your child plan and prepare carefully while ensuring that no deadlines are missed and no requirements sneak up unsuspectingly. Reviewing what has already been learned Looking ahead to this year's classes is important, but not at the sake of previously mastered learning. In order to properlyprepare for the upcoming school year it is vital your child spends timereviewing what has already been learned. Revisiting mastered concepts,skills, and knowledge is a great way to connect with future learning. The professional tutors at Huntington Learning Center are trained to reinforce previously mastered conceptswhile helping students become proficient with new skills and knowledge. For example, if your child participates in tutoring sessions fortrigonometry the tutor will ensure new concepts are mastered whilereinforcing what was already learned in the student's algebraclasses. Staying organized Many students struggle simplybecause of disorganization. It is hard to buckle down and begin studyingwhen you can't find the proper reading material, notes, or a class syllabus. Staying organized provides your child with a system to ensureall classroom texts and materials are readily available and easilyaccessible. There are no perfect organizational systems, and every studentwill do things a little differently, but working with your child to becomemore organized is highly beneficial. You may want to start by providingschool supplies with built in organization. Consider a color for everyclass and buy a binder, folder, and notebook that all match. Some studentsprefer an all-in-one system that organizes all materials, regardless of the class, together. Check your child's materials on a regular basis tomake sure the system you helped devise is still operating smoothly. Beingproactive Don't wait until your child feels overwhelmed by the required classwork to ask for help. Interveningearly when your child needs additional assistance is an excellent way to boost both confidence and academic learning. Spend time with your child ona regular basis reviewing classwork and discussing class requirements.This will help your child identify when to ask for help and what,specifically, is causing the most trouble. Being tuned in to these struggles will benefit your child when asking for help. Teachers, andtutors, can be of the greatest assistance when they know where thespecific learning breakdown occurred. This information, coupled withcareful diagnostic assessment, helps Huntington Learning Centertutors devise a customized tutoring plan. These tutoring plans meetstudents where they currently are and work to move them forward in bothunderstanding and academic confidence.