Bridging gap and making learning a fun-process, online tutoring websites do it all

Bridging gap and making learning a fun-process, online tutoring websites do it all 0SHARESShare You must be hearing this entire buzz about the latest fad in town online tutoring websites. These websites are growing in size and number with every passing day and since their inception have given a new meaning to the art of studying. Studying was never considered a fun-learning process but with the advent of these online tutoring websites, things have considerably changed and for the better. Economically advisable, easy reach, wide scope, humongous growth rate are just some of the things that makes online tutoring a success. How else do you describe the sudden growth in these websites? Students from all over the world can communicate with one another and share each others problems to get some homework help as well as teach one another. They get a global platform where they can reach out to various learned and skilled teachers to learn and grow more. The best part about these online tutoring websites is that they are unlimited and free to avail at all times. You don’t have a specific time schedule to get study help nor do you have to follow rules and regulations. It’s free and it’s simple to access. You get unlimited online tutoring at all times of the day without any payment for its services. Why wait for your personal tutors when you have someone to help you with just a click. [starbox id=admin]

What is it Like to Attend San Diego State University

What is it Like to Attend San Diego State University The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Cassandra is a San Diego tutor specializing in History tutoring, Essay Editing tutoring, Pre-Algebra tutoring, and more. She graduated from San Diego State University in 2009 with a Bachelors degree in Liberal Studies. Check out her review of her school: 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? Cassandra: San Diego State University is an urban campus in central San Diego. It has great transportation options with buses and the trolley. It is also becoming more bike friendly and a safer campus for bike riders with marked bike lanes. Otherwise, most students/staff use a car to get to campus, so parking and traffic can be tough at times. The campus strives to create a safe environment for students, always making them aware of crime issues on campus. They even have an escort service in the evenings. VT: How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Cassandra: I found San Diego State State University professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants very available to students. They want to help students and love interacting with students on a personal level, especially in office hours. When professors and TAs see students make an effort to seek help and clarification, as well as just to talk, they are quite impressed with those students. SDSU offers general academic advisers as well as major specific academic advisers who keep students on track to graduate and advise on future careers or graduate school. VT: How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Cassandra: I did not live on campus at San Diego State University, but visited friends often in the dorms. They seemed to enjoy dorm life, whether in single, double, or triple rooms, or apartments. Dining options are quite plentiful now, as students can eat in the main dining halls or at various restaurants across campus. Places like Starbucks, Rubios, Panda Express, and Juice it Up are even covered on the meal plan. I regret not living on campus because it is definitely harder to make friends as a commuter student. Living in the dorms offers immediate access to events on campus and new friends. 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? Cassandra: The most popular majors at San Diego State University are Psychology and Business, as well as Criminal Justice, Economics, Political Science, Liberal Studies, and Biology. These majors have a large presence on campus and are represented through many student organizations. I was a Liberal Studies major, in preparation to become an elementary school teacher. Although I received lots of support in my major, graduated in four years, and got a ton of experience in schools working with children, I decided I did not want to teach elementary school. 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? Cassandra: I did not live on campus while attending San Diego State University, so it was a bit harder to make friends my freshman year as a commuter student. I made a couple of friends from my Liberal Studies courses, but I made a majority of my friends through involvement with the University Honors Program. Because going to events was a requirement of the University Honors Program, it was easier to make friends, especially because we were like-minded. Greek life does play a significant role in the campus social life at SDSU if that aligns with ones interests. For many students, Greek life was how they made friends and felt a part of the SDSU campus. I felt a part of the SDSU community through the University Honors Program and became very involved with their student organization. VT: How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services?Do many reputable companies recruit on campus? Cassandra: I did not take advantage of the Career Center at San Diego State University because I decided to move overseas after graduating. It can be a great resource for students, but career advising is often done within ones major, too, especially for Business and Nursing majors. VT: How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Cassandra: There are various study areas across the San Diego State University campus. The library is huge and housed in three different buildings, with quiet study areas throughout. Students usually just wander until they find the right area for their needs. The student union is a great place to meet for group projects, rather than a quiet workspace. I cannot say how the dorm lounges are since I did not live on campus. I believe that most students who live on campus find working in the library is the best place to get work done. 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? Cassandra: San Diego State University is about 15 minutes by car from downtown San Diego, and probably a half hour using the trolley. Many students do go downtown, to Little Italy, or to Old Town. The trolley also makes it great to go shopping or to the movies as it provides access to Grossmont Center, to the east and Mission Valley, Fashion Valley, and downtown to the west. The beach is a 15-minute drive from campus. There are few establishments surrounding the SDSU campus, so students usually need to leave the area. VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Cassandra: The student body at San Diego State University is quite large. There are approximately 25,000 undergraduate students and 5,000 graduate students. I was generally pleased with my class sizes, with about 30-40 students in my classes. There are, of course, larger lecture classes with hundreds of students in them. Large lecture classes are probably less than 25% of students class schedules though. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Cassandra: My most memorable experiences while attending San Diego State University were on study abroad programs. I went on two summer programs in Cyprus and England. I became very close with my classmates and professors from those programs because studying abroad builds strong relationships between the participants. Studying abroad was a requirement of the University Honors Program and is a requirement for many majors at SDSU, too. I would recommend to any student to study abroad, whether for a short summer trip, a semester, or an entire academic year abroad. It will be a life-changing experience. Check out Cassandras tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

GMAT vs. GRE Side-by-Side Comparison

GMAT vs. GRE Side-by-Side Comparison GMAT MBA Admissions Blog More and more business schools allow you to choose whether to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) vs Graduate Managment Admissions Test (GMAT) for your application. It’s true, and, it means that you have some decisions to make. In fact, whether to take the GMAT or the GRE is a question we get asked a lot in the process of discussing private GMAT tutoring or private GRE tutoring options with potential students. Because business schools are just now beginning to accept the GRE and the GMAT, this is a recent trend, and we must admit that we don't have too many examples of students that have decided to take the GRE. As a result, we also don't have too many examples of students who have decided to take the GRE and have also been accepted into a top b-school program. But, that's really just about sample size. While 655,000 people take the GRE each year, I'd bet 90-95% of them are going to graduate school (not an MBA program), which means the pool of people taking the GRE for business school admissions is currently quite small. Luckily, the MyGuru team has a resource that can help you decide whether it could make sense to take the GRE instead of the GMAT! Magoosh just released a new GRE vs. GMAT Infographic that presents a side-by-side comparison of the GRE and the GMAT. Check it out below.

English Prepositions In, At, On (Video and Exercise)

English Prepositions In, At, On (Video and Exercise) One of the problems students taking our Skype English lessons frequently have is knowing when to use the prepositions in, at, on. It seems that in every language, the usage of these words is just slightly different, which causes a lot of first language interference.Below is a video by Teauna that shows how to use these three prepositions. After the video, youll find several exercises to help you practice.Ok, here are the exercises for In, At and On. You can write your answers in comments, and well respond.  Come visit me __ my office. It is __ 4th street.I live __ the state of Montana. It is one of the largest states __ the U.S.We will meet __ 7 pm __ Friday, May 25.Lets have dinner __ New York, __ your favorite restaurant.We are expecting to see many new students __ 2013.__ July, it is usually hot __ Montana.You can take another quiz on these prepositions here. luz luque Come visit me at__ my office. It is on__ 4th street.I live _in_ the state of Montana. It is one of the largest s tates _in_ the U.S.We will meet _at_ 7 pm _on_ Friday, May 25.Let’s have dinner _in_ New York, at__ your favorite restaurant.We are expecting to see many new students _in_ 2013._in_ July, it is usually hot in__ Montana. LOIEnglish Good job Luz! You got them all correct. Brguy Perfect explanation ! This site is amazing ! raja haddad 1-in/at 2-in/in 3-at/on 4-in/at 5-in 6-on/in LOIEnglish Raja,Almost! See the answers Luz gave below, he got them all correct. Cherry Ive just understood clearly. Thanks ?? Moon Narjinary8 Come visit me _at_ my office. It is _on_ 4th street.I live _in_ the state of Montana. It is one of the largest states _in_ the U.S.We will meet _at_ 7 pm _on_ Friday, May 25.Let’s have dinner _in_ New York, _at_ your favorite restaurant.We are expecting to see many new students _in_ 2013._In_ July, it is usually hot _in_ Montana.   LOIEnglish Very good Moon! You got them all correct! Silvana Carvalho Thanks! I finally understood. LOIEnglish Thanks Silvana!P ingback: Professores da LOI English: Muireann Prendergast - Aulas de Inglês por Skype| Aprenda Inglês Online() Afnan 1. Come visit me _at_ my office. It is _on_ 4th street. 2. I live _0n_ the state of Montana. It is one of the largest states _in_ the U.S. 3. We will meet _at_ 7 pm _on_ Friday, May 25. 4. Let’s have dinner _in_ New York, _at_ your favorite restaurant. 5. We are expecting to see many new students at 2013. 6. _in_ July, it is usually hot _in_ Montana. LOIEnglish Afnan, you had problems with #2. It should be IN the state of Montana. Also #5 IN 2013. Thanks for answering! susana gonzalez Come visit me AT my office. It is ON 4th street. I live IN the state of Montana. It is one of the largest states IN the U.S. We will meet AT 7 pm ON Friday, May 25. Let’s have dinner IN New York, AT your favorite restaurant. We are expecting to see many new students IN 2013. IN July, it is usually hot IN Montana. LOIEnglish Good! LOIEnglish #2: I live IN the state of Montana.#4: Lets have dinner in New York AT our favorite restaurant.#6: IN July, it is usually hot in Montana.

Life for Women in the UAE

Life for Women in the UAE Teach Away has successfully placed hundreds of female teachers in schools across the UAE over the past 10 years. Although our candidates are always excited to teach in the UAE, many do have concerns about safety and cultural differences in this diverse Middle Eastern region.In reality, the UAE is often considered the safest region of the Middle East and is home to thriving expat communities, drawn to its unrivalled career opportunities and laid back lifestyle. The aim of this post is to give female teachers hoping to work in the UAE an insight into what to expect, and to dispel some of the common myths surrounding life in this incredible region of the world.How safe is the UAE for women?The UAE is a safe, peaceful, and very welcoming region in the Middle East. In fact, it has some of the lowest crime rates in the world. Violence or harassment towards tourists or foreign residents is highly unusual. In recent years, there have been several high profile cases of women being attacked an d then blamed, or even prosecuted, for their own assault. Just like back home, such incidents are very rare. Dangerous situations can often be avoided by being responsible about your personal safety and being aware of what is and isn’t acceptable behaviour.As one of the richest states in the world, the quality of life and general living standards are exceptional in the UAE, for both men and women. There are no rules restricting women on where they can go or what they can do, although men and women are expected to take part in some activities separately, such as schooling and prayer. Locals are extremely friendly and have a reputation for showing warm hospitality towards expats.Rules on dressThe biggest misconception about the UAE is the belief that women need to cover themselves in a headdress or long veil at all times. The UAE is a liberal Muslim nation, and although many religious sites, such as mosques and temples, will require you to cover your hair in order to enter, this is not necessary in most public spaces, events, malls, restaurants or bars. Dubai City is the most relaxed about dress and it is considered acceptable to wear shorts and tank tops around the city, and swimwear revealing the arms and legs on the beach or at a communal pool.You will be expected to dress modestly in the classroom and in public. This means keeping your shoulders and knees covered, and in some places, your wrists and ankles too. Although the weather will make you desperate to reach for your cami tops and short summer dresses, these are generally no nos, unfortunately. Although these rules are hardly enforced, they should be adhered to out of cultural respect. Dressing inappropriately is also likely to attract negative attention.Rules on relationshipsThe UAE is a family-orientated country where husbands and wives are actively encouraged to enjoy each others’ company and spend time with their children. It’s true that it is illegal to live or stay with a non-related member of the opposite sex, if you’re not married or related through marriage. Although the police rarely take action to enforce this, it is always best to fully observe local laws and customs to avoid issues.If you’re a single lady, dating is definitely possible and fairly accessible in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, although there are some considerations to be taken into account. Public displays of affection such as kissing or hugging are frowned upon and in some suburban towns, locals consider it suspicious if a woman is in the company of an unrelated male who is also not her husband.Going outSingle women and groups of women are welcome to socialize everywhere. The cities in Abu Dhabi and Dubai have lively nightlife scenes, with plenty of venue choices from relaxed pubs to luxury champagne lounges. You’ll also find some of the world’s most extravagant restaurants here. The Islamic faith does not permit the consumption of alcohol, but tourism has resulted in beer, wines and spirits b eing widely available. Similarly to most countries, you can drink in licensed clubs or bars and in your own home, but never in public as it’s illegal.The beautiful, sunny climate enjoyed by the UAE makes it an excellent location to take advantage of the outdoors all year round. There are no shortages of social sports clubs, including everything from tennis, to horse-riding to ice-skating (yes, ice-skating), which are great places to make friends while keeping fit. It’s also traditional for women in the UAE to socialize without men over an activity such as arts, crafts or cookery classes, which are all excellent ways to meet and connect with both expats and locals.Living arrangementsAlmost all of the teaching programs Teach Away recruit on behalf of in the UAE offer comfortable private accommodation as part of the employment package. It is perfectly safe for women to live alone and apartments provided are nearly always located in a secure, highly-maintained, expat district. There may be the option to share accommodation with a same-sex housemate after your arrival, if you would prefer.Teach Away’s top tips for women moving to the UAE:Chat with someone who is already living and teaching abroad in the UAE to find out about their experiences. If you don’t know anyone directly, online forums such as the Teach Away discussion boards are good places to connect with people for information and advice.Invest in a new wardrobe! Do your research on the expectations of the area you’ll be living in and start picking up clothes which cover your shoulders and knees. Light coloured, loose fitting shirts, kimono or kaftan style tops and maxi dresses are great options.Prepare a list of emergency and essential contacts for when you arrive, for example, for medical care, your national embassy and your employer, as well as the details for your bank, doctor and relatives back home.

Tutor Account Activation Feature

Tutor Account Activation Feature We would like to announce a new feature: Tutor Account Activation. Tutors accounts now have to be activated by clicking on a link sent in an email to newly registered tutors. This feature improves tutor data integrity and our knowledge of tutors. Account activation also improves the speed experienced by tutors at the end of the registration pipeline. The architectural reason for this speed boost is founded on a cronjob which now asynchronously indexes, aliases and sends out the activation and welcome emails. Previously, these operations took several seconds making our tutors sit idle in front out the check-out page. Account Activation comes with a new activation email newly designed checkout page at the end of the tutor registration pipleline and a new front page for account activation (www.tutorz.com/activate). Below you see a portion of the new checkout page.

A child educated only at school is an uneducated child

A child educated only at school is an uneducated child A child educated only at school is an uneducated child. ~George Santayana George Santayana was a philosopher, essayist, poet and novelist. Spanish-born, Santayana was raised and educated in the United States and identified himself as an American, although he always kept a valid Spanish passport.  He wrote in English and is generally considered an American man of letters. At the age of forty-eight, Santayana left his position at Harvard and returned to Europe. Education only  at school is truly only a fraction of the learning experience. Give your child  the best learning experiences  with our tutors.