Seattle Chemistry Tutors

Seattle Chemistry TutorsWith Seattle being the 'City of Roses', it's no wonder that so many people want to attend Seattle University (SU). Seattle is known for the many businesses, government agencies and parks in the area. Many people choose to pursue a career in politics, academia or journalism. To find a school or program that would be right for you, one thing you will need to know is what it takes to become a Seattle chemistry tutor.What makes an excellent Seattle chemistry tutor? As the title suggests, your knowledge of chemistry will serve as your first step. Of course, you also need to have the necessary skills and experience to teach. You need to be detail oriented, detail orientated and also motivated. If all three qualities are present, you will be in good shape to begin a career in teaching.A good chemistry tutor will have a Bachelor's degree, or higher. The bachelor's degree program that is best suited for a career in teaching chemistry is called Applied Chemistry. It is a four year program that incorporates chemistry courses with other sciences such as biology, physics, mathematics and psychology. Students are exposed to both theoretical and applied concepts throughout their four years.In addition to earning a Bachelor's degree, students will also need to have at least two years of post-graduate study under their belt in order to earn a Master's in Applied Chemistry. Once they have completed this program, they will then be able to teach in either a public or private elementary school. The best schools to go to for these training programs are the Washington State Institute of Public Policy and the Northwest Science and Engineering Academy. All of these schools offer advanced training and internship opportunities.In order to successfully pursue this career, it is essential that students have a great deal of life experience. They must also be able to communicate clearly and to empathize with their students. For instance, when teaching biology, chemist ry is usually used as a way to explain and understand the process of life. Students are taught how cells function, and how everything from the sun to the genes in a cell works together. The chemistry course curriculum is designed to make the students aware of their surroundings, as well as the way in which they influence each other.Teaching students about the chemical reactions that occur in the body is another important aspect of this career. Students need to learn about the different chemicals that they interact with and use on a daily basis. As students gain more understanding about these reactions, they will also begin to see how food is prepared, how it is processed and how it is cooked, and even how it is served at a banquet. Through a Seattle chemistry tutor, students will be better equipped to do their own research about these aspects of cooking.A good teaching assistant is also needed in the classroom. They can provide an added insight into the subject matter, as well as an additional resource for their students. An experienced chemistry tutor will also introduce their students to other aspects of learning that may be overlooked, including science games and interactive learning activities. These elements can make a big difference in the success of a student.If you are ready to take on this particular career path, then perhaps it is time to contact a professional local to Seattle, Washington. They can help you plan your career path, as well as help you find out more about this career.

New Years Language Challenge Video Pledges (Part II)

New Years Language Challenge Video Pledges (Part II) See Who’s Taking this Year’s Challenge If you are taking this year’s challenge we’re  giving away 50 free ITC if you make a video challenge pledge.Life Hacks research  has shown that if you put yourself up to something by doing it in public, you follow through because others are watching.  So use peer pressure to your advantage!  So help out your fellow language learners participating in the challenge!  Leave them words of encouragement on their notebook entries!  And don’t forget to sign up for yourself, and get 2015 of to a great start! This is  the second blog listing of New Years  Language Challenge Video Pledges.  Watch the videos from the first post below. Part I Here WolDstn  from the United States is learning  Portuguese Woldstn is taking the challenge  because his family will soon be moving to Brazil and he needs to be able to speak the language.  His goal is to be able to carry out a conversation with somebody from Brazil in Portuguese.  We  wish him the best of luck and hope he and his family enjoy their time in Brazil.  You can cheer him on here. Javier from Spain is learning English Javier wants to improve his English fluency over the 6 weeks.  He wants to be able to pass the  Official school of English exam, which would put him at a B1 level.  He thinks that taking classes through italki is one of the best ways of doing so and we must say we couldnt agree more.  We wish Javier the best in his studies and you can too by writing on his notebook entry. Phillip from the United States is learning Chinese Phillip is moving to Beijing in 2 days.  So he needs to keep build on his 5 months of Chinese studies to be able to live abroad.  He can already use everyday pleasantries, so his new goal is to be able to descriptively describe how to cook a dish in Chinese.  This is because he is a cook by trade and he wants to be able to talk about his profession in Chinese.  We wish him the best!  You can too here. Helen from the United Kingdom is learning French Helen hasnt studied French in a long time and she is taking the Challenge so that she has the confidence to speak with confidence. She finds the French accent and pronunciation particularly difficult and really wants to make improvements on this end. Shes excited to get going so please wish her the best of luck here. Mak  from India is learning English Mak, a native Assamese speaker is from India and is taking the Challenge to improve his English. He speaks in his native Assamese during the first part of this video which for us here was really cool. Maks goal is to learn 50 phrasal verbs and to improve his pronunciation and his English speaking accent. Hes already very fluent in English so we hope that after 20 hours, hell reach his goal. Send him some words of encouragement in his notebook entry here. Liz  from the United States is learning Spanish Liz has studied Spanish for about 20 years and still doesnt speak it as well as she would like. She has lots of Spanish speaking friends, has a great love of the language and wants to travel to Spanish speaking countries in the future. She already has a good foundation in the language as you hear in the video below and just wants to improve and get better. Wish her the best of luck by commenting on her notebook entry here. Scott from the United States is learning Spanish. Scott is an attorney from the Midwest portion of the United States.  He finds it difficult to learn the language as the majority of people in his surrounding area all speak English.  He has taken lessons in the past and has visited Spanish speaking countries, but would like to be able to speak Spanish better than he does now.  Wish him luck! Bob Kaucher  from the United States is learning Italian. Bob is starting from scratch.  He has never taken Italian before but thinks that this is a great way to start.  He recommends the italki language challenge to anybody who is starting off learning a new language!  We truly wish him the best as he goes forth with his goals and hope that he can develop an Italian base to build off of over the next few weeks.  Wish him luck!   Alex Chen  from the United States is learning Korean, Chinese and Japanese Alex Chen is a from San Jose in the U.S. and is now in Korea teaching English. He is taking the Challenge to not only learn one language but 3! Alex is tackling 3 of the toughest languages to learn in Asia Chinese, Japanese and Korea. Wish Alex good luck in improving all 3 languages by sending your words of encouragement here. New Years Language Challenge Video Pledges (Part II) See Who’s Taking this Year’s Challenge If you are taking this year’s challenge we’re  giving away 50 free ITC if you make a video challenge pledge.Life Hacks research  has shown that if you put yourself up to something by doing it in public, you follow through because others are watching.  So use peer pressure to your advantage!  So help out your fellow language learners participating in the challenge!  Leave them words of encouragement on their notebook entries!  And don’t forget to sign up for yourself, and get 2015 of to a great start! This is  the second blog listing of New Years  Language Challenge Video Pledges.  Watch the videos from the first post below. Part I Here WolDstn  from the United States is learning  Portuguese Woldstn is taking the challenge  because his family will soon be moving to Brazil and he needs to be able to speak the language.  His goal is to be able to carry out a conversation with somebody from Brazil in Portuguese.  We  wish him the best of luck and hope he and his family enjoy their time in Brazil.  You can cheer him on here. Javier from Spain is learning English Javier wants to improve his English fluency over the 6 weeks.  He wants to be able to pass the  Official school of English exam, which would put him at a B1 level.  He thinks that taking classes through italki is one of the best ways of doing so and we must say we couldnt agree more.  We wish Javier the best in his studies and you can too by writing on his notebook entry. Phillip from the United States is learning Chinese Phillip is moving to Beijing in 2 days.  So he needs to keep build on his 5 months of Chinese studies to be able to live abroad.  He can already use everyday pleasantries, so his new goal is to be able to descriptively describe how to cook a dish in Chinese.  This is because he is a cook by trade and he wants to be able to talk about his profession in Chinese.  We wish him the best!  You can too here. Helen from the United Kingdom is learning French Helen hasnt studied French in a long time and she is taking the Challenge so that she has the confidence to speak with confidence. She finds the French accent and pronunciation particularly difficult and really wants to make improvements on this end. Shes excited to get going so please wish her the best of luck here. Mak  from India is learning English Mak, a native Assamese speaker is from India and is taking the Challenge to improve his English. He speaks in his native Assamese during the first part of this video which for us here was really cool. Maks goal is to learn 50 phrasal verbs and to improve his pronunciation and his English speaking accent. Hes already very fluent in English so we hope that after 20 hours, hell reach his goal. Send him some words of encouragement in his notebook entry here. Liz  from the United States is learning Spanish Liz has studied Spanish for about 20 years and still doesnt speak it as well as she would like. She has lots of Spanish speaking friends, has a great love of the language and wants to travel to Spanish speaking countries in the future. She already has a good foundation in the language as you hear in the video below and just wants to improve and get better. Wish her the best of luck by commenting on her notebook entry here. Scott from the United States is learning Spanish. Scott is an attorney from the Midwest portion of the United States.  He finds it difficult to learn the language as the majority of people in his surrounding area all speak English.  He has taken lessons in the past and has visited Spanish speaking countries, but would like to be able to speak Spanish better than he does now.  Wish him luck! Bob Kaucher  from the United States is learning Italian. Bob is starting from scratch.  He has never taken Italian before but thinks that this is a great way to start.  He recommends the italki language challenge to anybody who is starting off learning a new language!  We truly wish him the best as he goes forth with his goals and hope that he can develop an Italian base to build off of over the next few weeks.  Wish him luck!   Alex Chen  from the United States is learning Korean, Chinese and Japanese Alex Chen is a from San Jose in the U.S. and is now in Korea teaching English. He is taking the Challenge to not only learn one language but 3! Alex is tackling 3 of the toughest languages to learn in Asia Chinese, Japanese and Korea. Wish Alex good luck in improving all 3 languages by sending your words of encouragement here. New Years Language Challenge Video Pledges (Part II) See Who’s Taking this Year’s Challenge If you are taking this year’s challenge we’re  giving away 50 free ITC if you make a video challenge pledge.Life Hacks research  has shown that if you put yourself up to something by doing it in public, you follow through because others are watching.  So use peer pressure to your advantage!  So help out your fellow language learners participating in the challenge!  Leave them words of encouragement on their notebook entries!  And don’t forget to sign up for yourself, and get 2015 of to a great start! This is  the second blog listing of New Years  Language Challenge Video Pledges.  Watch the videos from the first post below. Part I Here WolDstn  from the United States is learning  Portuguese Woldstn is taking the challenge  because his family will soon be moving to Brazil and he needs to be able to speak the language.  His goal is to be able to carry out a conversation with somebody from Brazil in Portuguese.  We  wish him the best of luck and hope he and his family enjoy their time in Brazil.  You can cheer him on here. Javier from Spain is learning English Javier wants to improve his English fluency over the 6 weeks.  He wants to be able to pass the  Official school of English exam, which would put him at a B1 level.  He thinks that taking classes through italki is one of the best ways of doing so and we must say we couldnt agree more.  We wish Javier the best in his studies and you can too by writing on his notebook entry. Phillip from the United States is learning Chinese Phillip is moving to Beijing in 2 days.  So he needs to keep build on his 5 months of Chinese studies to be able to live abroad.  He can already use everyday pleasantries, so his new goal is to be able to descriptively describe how to cook a dish in Chinese.  This is because he is a cook by trade and he wants to be able to talk about his profession in Chinese.  We wish him the best!  You can too here. Helen from the United Kingdom is learning French Helen hasnt studied French in a long time and she is taking the Challenge so that she has the confidence to speak with confidence. She finds the French accent and pronunciation particularly difficult and really wants to make improvements on this end. Shes excited to get going so please wish her the best of luck here. Mak  from India is learning English Mak, a native Assamese speaker is from India and is taking the Challenge to improve his English. He speaks in his native Assamese during the first part of this video which for us here was really cool. Maks goal is to learn 50 phrasal verbs and to improve his pronunciation and his English speaking accent. Hes already very fluent in English so we hope that after 20 hours, hell reach his goal. Send him some words of encouragement in his notebook entry here. Liz  from the United States is learning Spanish Liz has studied Spanish for about 20 years and still doesnt speak it as well as she would like. She has lots of Spanish speaking friends, has a great love of the language and wants to travel to Spanish speaking countries in the future. She already has a good foundation in the language as you hear in the video below and just wants to improve and get better. Wish her the best of luck by commenting on her notebook entry here. Scott from the United States is learning Spanish. Scott is an attorney from the Midwest portion of the United States.  He finds it difficult to learn the language as the majority of people in his surrounding area all speak English.  He has taken lessons in the past and has visited Spanish speaking countries, but would like to be able to speak Spanish better than he does now.  Wish him luck! Bob Kaucher  from the United States is learning Italian. Bob is starting from scratch.  He has never taken Italian before but thinks that this is a great way to start.  He recommends the italki language challenge to anybody who is starting off learning a new language!  We truly wish him the best as he goes forth with his goals and hope that he can develop an Italian base to build off of over the next few weeks.  Wish him luck!   Alex Chen  from the United States is learning Korean, Chinese and Japanese Alex Chen is a from San Jose in the U.S. and is now in Korea teaching English. He is taking the Challenge to not only learn one language but 3! Alex is tackling 3 of the toughest languages to learn in Asia Chinese, Japanese and Korea. Wish Alex good luck in improving all 3 languages by sending your words of encouragement here.

Concordia Dalian High School

Concordia Dalian High School Concordia Dalian High School Concordia Dalian International High School is an educational venture approved by Dalian Education Bureau in November 2017. After more than two years of planning the operations and construction of the campus the school is now accepting students for the official inaugural class to begin in August 2018. This high school has been designed for students who are highly motivated, eager to learn, and aspire to study in the United States. During their first two years of high school, grades 10 and 11, students will be instructed in the curricular areas of science, mathematics, English, and some elective courses by international faculty who have English as their native language. They will also be taught Mandarin, political science, geography, Chinese history, art and physical education byChinese teachers. They will be presented with many opportunities to improve their level of English in preparation for the TOEFL examination, which is required for studying in the United States. In their last year of high school, the program is designed for students to apply to the U.S. based partner high school, Concordia Lutheran High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana (175 miles or 280 kilometers east of Chicago, Illinois), to pursue their diploma. While in Fort Wayne the students will reside with host families who have connections to the high school. They will take classes, participate in activities, and become an integral part of the student body. Upon successful completion of grade 12, each student will receive a high school diploma from Concordia in Fort Wayne and be well prepared to attend a U.S. based college.

A Brief Introduction To Basketball The Game

A Brief Introduction To Basketball The GameA game that most parents would rather not have their children participate in is a child's game that involves a basketball which is being rolled along on a basketball court. The very first thing most parents do when they see a game that involves a ball rolling is to ask the child to stop playing the game. At first it is not something that they will understand as their children are not used to playing games with a basketball.Children at the start are not in a position to understand why the ball is being stopped. In the beginning, it is essential that parents explain the concept of the game and make sure that the child understands that it is a competition and that they need to stop when they hit the other person. After a while this concept will begin to sink in and the parent can be more relaxed and enjoy watching the game.This game has become quite popular for elementary school students, especially if there is a contest going on. Even teachers have seen an increase in the number of students that participate in a ball machine game as well as the parents participating in the game. In fact, many elementary schools now have their own basketball court or courts so that they do not have to take part in a game that involves basketball. In some cases the basketball court is only used by parents to allow their children to get involved in a game that involves basketball, as it is important for a child to learn how to play the game.In order to allow a child to play the game, parents need to make sure that they are knowledgeable about the game. Parents need to know how to set up the hoop, where they are going to place the ball machine, how to protect the ball machine from theft, how to clean the ball machine, and many other details. This is not something that a child should learn on their own as they may not understand some of the terms or how they will have to play the game. In some cases, parents should take their child along with them to an experienced sports tutor who will help them learn all about the game.It is important that the parent understands what it means to play the game and what is expected of them. For instance, if the child cannot dribble the ball then there are some things that need to be done to ensure that the ball machine will continue. When the ball is dropped from the hoop, the ball machine needs to be cleaned by someone experienced in doing this. If a child is playing with a piece of carpet, this must be checked to make sure that the pieces of carpet do not touch the ball machine, or the child could get hurt.To give a child a chance to play the game, parents should make sure that they are experienced and knowledgeable in the game. There are many resources available online for this type of help and you may want to seek out some different options. On some websites, the kids are encouraged to offer suggestions for a child's future and the parents are encouraged to offer suggestions for the child's future.Although this is a learning process, it is important that the child is able to understand that they are required to stop when they hit someone. There may be a few accidents at first, but this will happen when they begin to understand the concept of the game. Parents should encourage their children to participate in as many different activities as possible and make sure that they are as safe as possible when they are playing.

Free Tutoring in Baltimore City

Free Tutoring in Baltimore CityWhen looking for a way to help out your child with a difficult topic, do you wonder where to turn for free tutoring in Baltimore City? The truth is that there are many places to turn to for a good tutor. If you are looking for someone who can help you work through topics related to math, reading, grammar, etc.If you are interested in having your child taken care of by a tutor, you will want to make sure that you do your homework in finding the best tutor for your child. With the plethora of choices available, it will be important to find a tutor who can fit in with your child's learning style.The best place to begin your search for tutors in Baltimore City is online. There are a number of online tutoring companies that are well-known in the area and they offer quality tutoring services. All you have to do is type in the keywords you wish to use and you will be able to find a good tutor very quickly.If you are looking for the ability to communicate with a tutor in person, then you should be able to find an excellent tutor in Baltimore City in person. There are many good tutoring centers in the city and you will be able to find one that has the training and experience to work with your child. If you are visiting Baltimore City, there are great places to go to find the best tutoring options in the area.One of the best places to get free tutoring in Baltimore City is by going online and looking for a place that offers tutoring in person. There are many people who would love to get their children help with a difficult subject, but they do not know where to turn to for help.The internet has allowed many people to help their children learn new things while in Baltimore City. There are many online tutoring centers that offer tutoring services and are open to help out the younger children as well as the older ones. If you are looking for a way to get some time in with your child, there are many opportunities to see what your child is inter ested in, as well as getting some great attention on their studies.It is always a good idea to find a tutor in Baltimore City, as it is sure to help both the student and the parent as well. Whether you are looking for a good child, a good teacher, or a great program, there are many great places to look to find the best possible assistance for your child.

What is it Like to Attend North Carolina State University

What is it Like to Attend North Carolina State University The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Carl is a Washington D.C. tutor who graduated from North Carolina State University. He received his Bachelors degree in English and currently specializes in many subjects including Reading tutoring, Writing tutoring, and SAT prep tutoring. See what he had to say about his alma mater: 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? Carl: NCSU is in an urban setting about three miles from downtown Raleigh. It is very safe and has a good bus system, although it is easy to get around via bicycle as well. Cars are harder to deal with on campus. Parking spots are available on campus but are limited and hard to come by. The school has a couple park-and-ride locations, however, and the shuttles stop at a number of spots around campus. VT: How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Carl: The professors and other instructors made themselves very available and many of them would meet with students outside of normal office hours. In my time at NCSU, I had one professor who was neither helpful nor available and even missed a good number of scheduled lectures. She was also generally unavailable but was tenured and considered an expert in her field, and thus my complaints went unheard. I think every instructor other than her was much more helpful and available than I expected, though. Overall it was a great experience to study under the faculty at NCSU. VT: How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Carl: NCSUs campus is bisected north and south by a railroad track. The class buildings are on the north side and the dorms on the south side. A number of tunnels connect the north and south sides of the campus, so getting to class and getting back to where you live is easier than it might appear to be if you just look at a map or aerial view. My freshman year was in 1989-1990, and they have since upgraded many of the dorms. Back then we had no air conditioning and the heat was only on October through March, I think. We were hot a lot and then cold a lot and then comfortable during the height of the winter. The dorm I was in (Becton) was one of the oldest on campus. Even back then, many newer dorms were being renovated and some were getting air conditioning installed. I have not been in a dorm there in more than 20 years, but I hear they are very nice now. Dining options were great. The chow hall was great. All the food was great. Because NCSU has an agricultural school, you get fresh milk and ice cream in the main dining hall. It does not get much better than that. I did not take advantage of many socialization opportunities because I grew up in Raleigh and had friends there already. However, there were constant programs and social activities that I could have attended. In addition, I did not pledge a fraternity, although there is a very active Greek system there with many popular fraternities and sororities. 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? Carl: Historically, NCSU is known best for its Engineering, Agriculture, and Science programs. It is also becoming well known for its Business and many other programs. I graduated with a degree in English. Before arriving at that major, I was registered as an Economics major and before that as a Sociology major. I chose English because of the writing and editing curriculum that was available. I had always been a strong writer and felt drawn toward that, and the English Department had some top-notch professors and instructors. I was what most people term a non-traditional student. I did not have anyone to pay my way through school, so I worked to put myself through. As a result it took ten years for me to graduate, and the English curriculum I signed up for was technically no longer on the books by the time I finished it. This I learned about two weeks before graduation when I went to see my advisor and make sure that everything was set for the big day. My advisor happened to be the head of the department, and pointed out to me this issue about the curriculum. He said not to worry and pulled some strings to make sure I was able to graduate under the old system, despite it no longer being valid. That is how people are at NCSU, for the most part. They want you to succeed, and even sometimes bend the rules a bit to make them fit the situation where it makes sense. 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? Carl: Meeting people is easy. It is a big school with lots of activities, mixers, social opportunities, clubs, associations, and more. Greek life is prominent and visible but not being part of that does not negatively affect ones ability to meet others. Most people do not get involved in the Greek organizations, but these are quite popular for some people. If you have an interest in something, chances are some of the other 30,000 or so people on campus are also interested. You will definitely have the opportunity to meet folks. VT: How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services?Do many reputable companies recruit on campus? Carl: The Career Center told me that they were there to support the Engineers, Agriculture students, and Science majors and that they could not help me as a Humanities student. This is not their official stance, and I doubt they would say that today, but that is what I was told when I was looking at graduation. VT: How are the various study areas such aslibraries, student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Carl: Study spaces are abundant. The library is a great place to find a nook, as is the student union building. My dorm did not have a lounge and the ones I visited in other dorms were mostly not conducive to studying. Many of the classroom buildings have study areas or lounges. Once I found a handful of places to go for studying I never had trouble finding a quiet spot somewhere. 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? Carl: Raleigh is a real city and has a lot to do. I would say that, as a local, I would rate it somewhere between interesting and boring. Probably slightly more toward interesting, but that might be because I am older now. There are great restaurants, clubs, bars, theatres, art events, galleries, shopping centers, coffee shops, antiques, quaint shops, health food, concert venues, and more. Raleigh has everything Manhattan or San Francisco has, but not quite as much of it. Near campus are many places to go and things to do, but students typically do not venture to downtown Raleigh. Unless you have a traffic ticket and need to go to court, or maybe have an internship or job downtown, most students do not go there. As a result, they miss out on the best barbeque in town, which is at Coopers Barbeque, off Fayetteville Street. It is worth seeking out to get some of the local flavor and culture. There are not the big town/gown issues like you see in some places like Cambridge, Mass. or even Chapel Hill, N.C. Raleigh mostly still thinks of the school as State College, as it was once known and as one of the physical plant smokestacks still says, the letters made from different colored brick during its construction. Raleigh is a big enough city that the school does not overtake or even dominate discussion among the locals. Because of this, NCSU is just another part of the economy, not a rival in town. It is a local school and many high school students end up there. VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Carl: NCSU boasts a student body whose size has eclipsed 34,000. That makes it a rather large institution. This has good and bad aspects. On one hand, it is easy to be anonymous. On the other hand, it is easy to slip out of sight and get lost. It is small enough that running into people you know, whether from your dorm, class, or other social circles, is not unusual, but dont expect people to know you and greet you as soon as you walk into the student union. Instructors will not hunt you down and ask why you missed two classes in a row. They will not call you to see why your grades are slipping. They will have time for you if you seek them out, though. Class sizes run the gamut. I had a few classes that had about ten people and others that had 200. Most were in the 20 to 25 student range, and I was happy with that. It gave me the opportunity to speak and ask questions or sit back and listen without having to actively participate. It was a rare occasion that I did not have access to meaningful conversation in class if I wanted to engage the professor and other students. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Carl: Dr. Durant, now retired, taught an English literature survey class and was one of the most entertaining, interesting, and devoted professors I met. He kept telling us, from the first day of class, that he was the credit giver and not the credit taker. He insisted that we all started off with 100 points in his ledger and that our wrong answers on exams would cause him to deduct points, rather than us starting with zero and having to earn the points. Mathematically, I assure you, it works out to the same process, but this was part of his generosity of spirit that made him a great instructor. He was kind and friendly and never thought it beneath him to lower himself to our level, base and as we may have been in his eyes. Dr. Durant had a way of telling stories and talking about literature that made his students, at least me, listen and read in a way they never had before. He helped me appreciate literature in a new way and I will always be grateful for that. Dr. Stewart, a religion professor, is the type of person who epitomizes rigor in the pursuit of academic excellence. His regimen for grading papers was so serious that many of his students became frustrated from not having received their papers back in a timely manner. However, his process for scoring them was exhausting to hear about. He strove to be fair but tough, to help students expand themselves and their knowledge. His example of what it means to be a scholar is the highest I have seen. One particular lesson he taught a class I was in was that we needed to be better about doing basic research as we read. I have a dictionary on my desk, Dr. Stewart said, that is black on the edge of the pages from having been thumbed through by me over the years. Every time I come to a word I do not know I look it up. If I have to do that after this many years, then I expect you to do the same. It was a lesson in humility but also in what it means to study a subject rather than simply read abou t it in a passive way. Dr. Stewart will always be a professor I look up to. Check out Carls tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Your Complete College Visit Checklist

Your Complete College Visit Checklist College visits are a great opportunity to identify first-hand whether or not a particular college is the right fit for you. Before embarking on a campus visit, its key to develop a checklist of what you hope to accomplish: come prepared with questions to ask your tour guide or various campus representatives, interact with current students, sit in on a college class, and connect with professors. Hoping to make the most of your campus visit? Keep reading to discover your complete college visit checklist. Do your research, and attend college visits with questions in hand When preparing for college visits, its important to compile a list of questions you hope to get answered during your visit. School websites offer a plethora of information, but its impossible to find answers to all of your specific questions online. Your list of questions may include the following: Questions to ask about campus resources, such as the fitness center or the counseling and health services Questions to ask your intended major department regarding course options and major-related opportunities Questions to ask your tour guide about admissions, dorm life, and other unique experiences the school offers In addition, the students at the college youre visiting will be your best resource. Ask them what their favorite thing about their school is, as well as one thing they wish they could change. By embarking on your campus visit with a well-planned list of questions, youll be able to engage in more thoughtful conversation on the visit and have a better experience overall. [RELATED: How to Choose the Right Match Schools] During your college visit, attend a class Sitting in on a college class is a great way to get a better understanding of the school. It can also help you get a better grasp of what youre looking for in your educational experience at college. For example, if youre coming from a very small high school, you might be excited to experience a lecture hall with many students. Or perhaps youre looking for a specialty program in the performing arts. Sitting in on an acting class can give you a direct sense of the philosophy of the school and aid in your upcoming admissions decision. [RELATED: What is a College Lecture?] Speak to a professor on your college visit If youre able to attend a class, introduce yourself to the professor afterwards. Generally, professors will be happy to chat for a few minutes and answer any brief questions you may have. They can be a great resource and provide unique insight into the school experience. They can also point you toward certain programs and classes to check out, and offer reasons this specific program stands out at this school. During your college visit, meet with an academic advisor Many universities will offer you the chance to connect with a counselor of a particular department within the university. Dont pass this upthey can be a great resource in answering specific questions about your intended area of study. They know exactly what kind of courses you have to take to graduate, as well as whether you will have room in your schedule for a double major or minor. Prepare some thoughtful questions so that you can come away with helpful information. [RELATED: 3 Questions to Ask Your Guidance Counselor About College] Take notes and pictures during your college visit This might not be the only college you visit. Sometimes, the campuses all start to blend together. While youre on the visit, take pictures of the campus and other notable sights you want to remember. Also, take notes after your visit to help you remember what you likedand what you didntso that you can factor all this information into your final decision. Plan an overnight college visit, if possible Many colleges offer an overnight visit in which you can stay with a student. This is a fantastic way to explore the student life at a particular school before committing. You can experience the dorms, dining halls, classes, libraries, and all that a school has to offer. Its also a great way to see how the students spend their free time on campus. Any topics you want to know more about? Let us know! The Varsity Tutors Blog editors love hearing your feedback and opinions. Feel free to email us at blog@varsitytutors.com.