I3 Chemistry - Creating and Manipulating Chemical Elements and Molecules

I3 Chemistry - Creating and Manipulating Chemical Elements and MoleculesThe I3 Chemistry software is an advanced program that allows users to understand and apply the mechanics of chemistry in their own lives. By using the I3 Chemistry system, users will gain a deeper understanding of the composition of various substances that they use every day.To make chemistry accessible to those who have not had any previous exposure to it, the I3 application was developed by a team of computer scientists, engineers, and mathematicians. The company began with a single software program developed in 2020. The software is designed to be user friendly, easy to learn, and virtually unobtrusive. It is also extremely user friendly, providing a clear explanation of how the system works so that users can maximize its potential.Users can learn about the I3 Chemistry system by simply logging on to the site and reading the free user guide. Then, users can proceed to the site for access to the chemistry progr am itself. There is an optional learning module available that provides detailed instructions for using the I3 application to create and manipulate chemical elements.Users can access the I3 Chemistry site from a computer or their internet connection. In the free learning module, the user guides them through the various steps necessary to use the program to create and manipulate chemical elements, atoms, and molecules.The I3 chemistry software system is based on a solid foundation of mathematical concepts and theoretical work. The goal of the program is to allow users to think in terms of chemistry concepts, which would then allow them to analyze the properties of substances to determine their chemical composition.I3 users are offered many solutions to problems encountered while creating and manipulating chemical elements and molecules. The learning module allows users to explore the role of a simple compound. Furthermore, users are able to test and compare various compounds, taking them through their various reactions and properties. Then, users are provided with the analytical tools that they need to create and manipulate chemical elements and molecules.The I3 chemistry software was created in order to make chemistry accessible to a wider audience. The system is designed to be easy to use, and the user guides are not complex or cumbersome. They are organized to be user friendly and fun to explore. The I3 software takes people who would otherwise never have learned about chemistry to a level where they are able to actually create and manipulate chemical elements and molecules in their own lives.

Trang Ruampattana School

Trang Ruampattana School Trang Ruampattana School Trang Ruampattana School (TRP School) TRP School seeks enthusiastic, motivated Kindergarten teachers to join our team! A leading bilingual school located in Trang, Thailand teaching students from 3-12 years of age. We use International Standard Curriculum combined with Thailands Core Curriculum to offer the best active learning experience for our students. Our school is spacious, well-resourced, and in a prime location. Our native English teachers will be assisted by one Thai teacher with qualifications and experience in Early Childhood education. We seek to promote a team working environment and respect our teachers as educational professionals. Where is Trang? Trang is a land of unsoiled beauty, kind and friendly people, delicious food, beautiful waterfalls, amazing islands and white beaches. It is located on Andaman Coast same as historical settlements asKrabi,Phang Nga and Phuket. It is still rich in culture, tradition and history that will give you unforgettable experience.

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.

Learn to Play Like Your Favorite Electric Guitarists.

Learn to Play Like Your Favorite Electric Guitarists. Nail the Techniques of the Electric Guitar. ChaptersA Quick Beginner's Guide to the Guitar.Chords and Power Chords: The Beginner Technique for Rhythm Guitar.Beginner Guitar: The Alternate Picking TechniqueProgressing to Legato: A Left Hand Guitar TechniqueA More Advanced Guitar Technique: Sweep Picking.The Techniques of the Great Guitarists.Invent your own technique!Whether you have a Stratocaster, a Telecaster, a Jumbo, a Yamaha, an Ibanez, a Cort, an Epiphone, a Fender or a Gibson Les Paul… learning the guitar is not always easy!You must be able to follow a metronome and learn basic techniques (in a guitar course) all while staying in tune. So it also helps to know how to read music and how to tune your guitar. Why not take guitar lessons?For beginners, many parts of learning the guitar - from melody playing to scales, chords, and notation - can be daunting. Yet all of them are essential parts of guitar training, just as they are essential for learning any other musical instrument (bass, piano, flute…).So take your tuner , your electric guitar, and your amp, and roll up your sleeves! It’s time to learn guitar .Playing guitar (folk, acoustic, bass, classical, electro-acoustic or electric) requires motivation and regular practice (and it doesn’t hurt to have a great guitar teacher). Once you’ve got your new guitar pack, amp and all the accessories (pick, strings, strap, cover…) you’re ready to begin your training on becoming the best guitar player that you can be.There are many techniques that will allow you to differentiate the pieces so that they don’t all sound the same. And string instruments each have numerous techniques at your disposal - and that's whether you’d like to play heavy metal, blues, jazz, rock, or whatever other genres pique your fancy.Study guitar methods to research guitar tabs or sheet music that will teach you these techniques in the best way.Don’t be discouraged! Even absolute beginners can learn to play the guitar like experts.Take your time. Rushing won’t he lp you progress. Through practice, your rhythmic technique will become an automatic reflex. You'll find that you can play the guitar without even thinking about it; you’ll no longer need to reflect to control your hands.You’ll be ready to play just like your biggest idols and record your solos in a home studio. And why not one day play riffs on Bob Dylan’s guitar?It doesn’t hurt to dream!When beginning to play guitar, it’s very useful to know to use the alternate picking technique. To achieve this and other techniques, it’s important to know which accessories to use.And this begins with the instrument itself.Choosing a guitar is an important step in the life of a musician. This means selecting from different types of guitars and brands as well as the wood used to make them. This might be rosewood, spruce, ebony, mahogany, cypress, oak, maple, or even bamboo.Find out how the guitar has evolved over time...The entire construction of the guitar that you chose to buy will pl ay a large role in its tone and strings. For electric guitars, these are made for the most part of steel, in contrast to nylon strings for classic guitars. String choice will be important for learning strumming and finger picking techniques! Finding the best guitar is a personal choice.If you’re a beginner guitar player, learn to tune a guitar and try to get some picks. These small and generally triangular bits of plastic will help you strum the strings correctly.Chords and Power Chords: The Beginner Technique for Rhythm Guitar.No matter whether you are learning the electric guitar or the acoustic guitar - jazz guitar or classical guitar - you need to be able to find your way around chords. Essentially, these are different notes played at the same time, and in all pop and classical music they are used all the time.Guitar chords, it is important to know, take usually  take the first, third, and fifth note of any scale. So, with a major scale - a C major scale, say - you would have C, E, and G. For the G chord, you would have G, B, and D.However, whilst such chords may be easy to navigate on the piano, the chord shapes on a guitar are different - owing to the placement of the notes on the frets and the strings.This is why guitarists - particular in pop and rock music - make use of the power chord. This is merely the first and the fifth note of any scale. On a guitar, you can put your first finger on the first fret of the top string, and your third finger on the third fret of the string below. This is your power chord shape, and it can be easily moved all of the fretboard.Finding free online guitar lessons is possible here.Beginner Guitar: The Alternate Picking TechniqueWith all of this, you can begin to learn the first technique, which is the most prevalent in guitar playing.For this, take the pick in your right hand (if you’re right-handed). Don't worry about the left hand at all: take it away from the fretboard and just focus on your right hand.  Pick a st ring; it is best to begin with the lowest string (the one that is highest in pitch). You’ll make one downward picking stroke and one upward picking stroke. Keep doing this - down up, down up, down up - as regularly as you can.This technique isn’t too hard to execute. But take your time, and you’ll rapidly learn the reflex. Once you have mastered that basic technique on the open string, add a finger of your left hand.In any case this technique is definitely part of the history of the electric guitar!The movement for this technique must come from your wrist, and not your elbow or fingers. This might seem a bit complicated to you at the beginning but, little by little, your wrist will get used to it and relax.However, don’t waste hours on this technique. It’s more efficient to work on it for several minutes each day. This will also help you avoid tendinitis!  Remember though that some of the masters of rock guitar - from Hendrix and Clapton, to the guitarists from Van Halen - will have done this exercise every day. It's not just a thing for beginners, but it helps players of all levels of experience.To execute this technique don’t use a very thick pick. You’ll need one that is under one millimeter thick. It will be easier for you to strum the strings (one of the components of an electric guitar), without your movement becoming too stiff.Equally, you can use a metronome to help you keep to the rhythm if that isn’t your strong suit.To get an idea of what this might sound like, look up a few tutorials on YouTube. They’ll allow you to learn the rhythm and to understand how the pieces that use this technique should sound.Check for guitar lessons here.Now that you’re equipped with your picks and you’ve mastered the alternate picking technique, it’s time to progress to another one.Legato, ever heard of it?Rest assured, this one is actually easier to learn than the previous one. Since the alternate picking is the first technique you learn, it’s difficult to relax the wrist. Once this step is achieved, it will be easier to add new methods.Legato is a simple technique that gives a greater smoothness to a guitarist's style.With this technique you’ll be able to play in any style you wish. For this, play a first note with your pick, and let the other notes ring through your left hand. You now have two possibilities,  the hammer-on or the pull-off.The hammer-on consists of hitting the strings with the help of your left hand on the neck. To do a pull-off, you must also use the left hand. But ease up on the string plucked by your hand with an upward or downward stroke.Pay attention that all the notes have the same duration and intensity. To obtain a good overall sound, block off the notes that you don’t have to play with the palm of the hand that is closest to the bridge.Most of the licks and guitar solos that you will want to learn how to play will involve these techniques - particular in rock and metal guitar. If you are goi ng to play guitar through an amplifier, the important thing to recognize is that you don't have to pick every note: this gives your playing a very staccato tone. When you hear a very smoothly played guitar solo, you can be sure that the guitar player is using the legato technique.Discover the sounds and effects of the electric guitar!A More Advanced Guitar Technique: Sweep Picking.Whether you’d like to play metal, jazz or a fusion, the sweep picking technique can be useful. However, you must already be in the habit of using your pick so the training won’t be too frustrating for you.The sweep picking technique is often used for playing arpeggios, where you’ll play several strings by sweeping them with your pick. Your movement will thus be either descending or ascending. It's a technique that can produce very beautiful guitar licks - and it is essential to learn if you want to reach the heights of guitar music.To complete this technique, a few guitarist qualities are necessary. You must be able to play in a coordinated manner while avoiding making too many interfering noises. Use your palm to muffle the strings once played. This will omit too much undesired vibration. Are you excited to learn your first arpeggio?Every guitarist practices technique every day.Each string must be played one by one by your pick. Look up some online tutorials to learn what angle to use the pick.For intermediate musicians, work on this technique a bit each day. Your hands already possess good reflexes, so you should acquire the technique rapidly. Next step is mastering chord progressions and other guitar techniques!The Techniques of the Great Guitarists.So, basic techniques are no longer enough for you?  You’ll soon feel the urge to reproduce the pieces and techniques of your music idols.Begin by listening and observing. Before all else, take advantage of the resources readily available on the Internet to see how your idols play. Pay special attention to close-ups on hands dur ing live shows. This way you’ll be able to study their fingers attentively.Once you know what you’d like to reproduce you can easily find a tutorial on YouTube where all the details of the technique will be explained point by point.Take your time and don’t get frustrated if you don’t understand when you begin.You’ll need to practice every day to succeed, become used to it, and be able to play automatically like the big guitarists. Make a schedule and set aside a few minutes for practicing the technique you’d like to learn.Remember that each technique is very personal so it’s very difficult to copy it exactly on another guitarist.For example, Jimi Hendrix had a very specific way of playing the tremolo (or vibrato). This may have also been due to the fact that this famous musician was left-handed but played on guitars for righties. He had to invent his own techniques.Do you know the different types of electric guitars?Invent your own technique!Playing like the greatest g uitarists in the world is good and all. Playing your own technique is even better. Become a songwriter!As we explained above, it’s very difficult to copy the exact technique of another player, even with a lot of patience, motivation and progression.So think about playing in your own manner and style. Create your own music universe and refine the techniques that you are already familiar with. Write your first song. By adapting them to your style, you’ll set yourself apart from other musicians.Invent your own technique and set yourself apart from the rest.And to invent your own style through technique, begin by getting some inspiration from your idols. Even if you can’t copy them, they’ll help you to understand how a chord or technique can evolve. This is inspirational.What’s more, it’s essential to practice often. In doing this your ear training will improve and your playing begin to evolve.It’s also very important to know oneself.Don’t start by going in every directi on. Choose what corresponds to you the most. Be honest with yourself and don’t overestimate or, in contrast, undervalue your skills. Be conscious of your level as a musician.So improvise and compose music pieces, play songs, and create new melodies as the mood arises. When you learn the basics it will be easier to let go of them. The amplifier and the pickups on your electric guitar will do the rest.And before all else, have fun! And that’s how the best sounds of a guitar are made.

A Day in the Life at Tufts University

A Day in the Life at Tufts University The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Yaniv is a Boston tutor and current senior at Tufts University majoring in Economics and Community Health. Hespecializes inACT prep tutoring, SAT prep tutoring, Algebra tutoring, Arithmetic tutoring, and more. Check out his review of his 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? Yaniv:Tufts University is located 15 minutes from downtown Boston, but even without a car, it is easy to get into the city. It is a short 15-minute walk to the Davis Square T stop (Bostons subway system), and then the Red Line takes you right into the center of the city, passing through Harvard and MIT on the way. Tufts also offers a shuttle bus to and from Davis Square, which runs frequently and late into the night. The campus itself is isolated from the surrounding cities, Medford and Somerville. Tufts is on a large hill, and while some buildings are located off the hill, a majority of all classes and events happen on the hill, which leads to a strong community feeling. The surrounding areas are suburban and safe. I have a bike, and some of my friends have cars, but it is easy to function at Tufts without any form of transportation other than a good pair of shoes. VT:How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Yaniv:In general, the teachers at Tufts University are superb. Everyone has office hours. Most classes are small enough that you and the teacher have some rapport. Larger classes and lectures almost always have recitationssmall teaching assistant-led group discussions. It may be tough to get in contact with a teacher the night before a big test if you send an email full of questions. But, in general, I feel that the professors, advisers and teaching assistants are very available and happy to meet, given ample notice. VT: How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Yaniv:I met most of my closest friends here because we all lived on the same floor in the same dorm freshman year, and I find that most other students are the same in that people tend to make friends with those around them. A lot of that is because most of the dorms are great living spaces, which lead to a great community feeling. In the past few years, they have been renovating all of the older dorms into beautiful new spaces. All of the dorms are on the hill, so they are all in great locations. The food is superb. I actually work at one of the two main dining halls, so I may be biased, but Tufts University is consistently on the lists of the universities with the best food options. They have a lot of healthy food, as well as plenty of options for vegans, vegetarians, and gluten free diners, but they also frequently have delicious pizza and chicken tenders. 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? Yaniv:Tufts University has a very strong International Relations program, but really, all of their offerings are great. I am on the pre-medical track, but I am an economics and community health double major, and both majors are fantastic, in my opinion. I am actually only doing economics because community health has some funny rules, but I still enjoy both programs. I have friends in biology, chemistry, child development, computer science, engineering, philosophy, political science the list goes on and on, and I do not know anyone who has serious complaints with his or her department. 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? Yaniv:I came from a school with a graduating class of 48 to a school where our freshman class was upwards of 1,400 people. It was a monumental shift, and it was frankly very overwhelming in the beginning. It definitely takes time to adapt and meet new people (you do not want to force new friendships), but by the end of the first semester, I had a great group of friends, and since then I have not looked back. Greek life is not very significant at Tufts University; there are only nine fraternities and three sororities, soon to be four. I do know several people who are involved in Greek life, and they all really do enjoy it. It is a great place to meet new people, and by participating in Greek life, you end up participating in events that can really benefit you in the future. VT: How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services?Do many reputable companies recruit on campus? Yaniv:Tufts University really makes an effort to set up their students coming out of college. Once you graduate, you are eligible for help from the Career Center for the rest of your life, and they also have several events every year, such as the career fairall kinds of companies come and advertise, meet students, and answer questions. They do recruit right out of the fairs, too. VT: How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Yaniv:I have a lot of trouble studying in my room, but I do not find it tough to find a place to study on campus. Tisch Library, the undergraduate library, is a fantastic place to workthere are group study rooms, conversation areas, quiet areas, silent areas, and more. Ginn Library, the library for the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, is a great place if you want silence. The cafeterias get busy during meal times, but in-between, they are great places to work. The campus center is always full of students doing work. During finals, it can sometimes be hard to find a good, silent place if you sleep in and try the library too late. But in general, there are a plethora of study options. 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? Yaniv:Tufts University is located close to Boston, but I think that most students tend to stay in the campus vicinity for the most part. I love the city, and I go in as often as possible, but sometimes it is a trek. However, even if you do not like going into Boston, Harvard Square is just two T stops away, and Davis Square is a great little area with a movie theater, bowling, great restaurants, and plenty of bars for the 21+ crowd. I am never bored here. VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Yaniv:Tufts University has approximately 5,000 undergraduate students. My classes have ranged in size from 430+ students for Introduction to Biology freshman year, all the way down to 12 or so for upper-level economics and a philosophy class I took. One of my friends is in a class with two other students and the teacher. I have had classes I wish were smaller, but for the most part, I have been very content with the way things are. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Yaniv: Game Theory is the class at Tufts that I have enjoyed the most. It is an economics class that I took, but all of the lessons were applicable to real lifeand interesting. Now, whenever I am playing a game, I usually think a little bit about game theory and try and incorporate my new knowledge to propel me to victory. It is really everywhere, though, not just in board games, but in sports, business deals, and even how to act in social situations. One segment of our final exam was about the courting process for a boy and a girl; first at a party, and then later in the relationship when they were trying to figure out if it was the right time to meet the parents. Our teacher was hilarious! Check out Yanivs tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.