Finding the Right Private Tutor For Your Child

Finding the Right Private Tutor For Your ChildHow to find a private tutor for your child's schooling depends on a number of factors and these can be defined as well. The main factor here is to ensure that your child has a caring tutor who understands the idiosyncrasies of your child and can guide him/her from the start. In other words, you need to decide upon what kind of tutor you want and then you need to find a tutor who can be a part of your family life.There are a few benefits of private tutoring, though it may not suit all students or can even be totally unsuitable. As a parent, it is very important to decide what sort of private tutoring you require, so that you can choose the appropriate tutor.You should know that the private tutoring is different from conventional public school schooling. Most schools in this sense employ specialist teachers who would assist in teaching the different subjects, which would include language, reading, mathematics, history, science, art, etc.Thi s is different from the traditional English tuition in which your child is taught by an English teacher who helps the child through reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and lots of other lessons which are then also taught to your child. Whereas in the private tutoring, your child would be taught by a teacher who is a private tutor who specializes in teaching certain subjects.For a child who is struggling in a subject and needs some help in understanding, private tutoring would be a great help. However, if your child is doing well and needs a bit more help, you may need to go for conventional public school teaching or else a private tutor.If you want to try private tutoring for your child, it is important to keep in mind that some students and parents would say that private tutoring does not give good results. While there are many students who have been pleased with this, there are also many parents who were not so satisfied with the results they got.It is important to remember that as parents, if you want to choose the best school for your child, private tutoring is the way to go. Apart from being the best and giving best results, private tutoring can also provide your child with a good education that will form his career at the end of it.

Usually and Used To - What is the Difference [Examples+Video+Exercise]

Usually and Used To - What is the Difference [Examples+Video+Exercise] One  pair of words that we hear students having problems with in our English classes are Used To and Usually.Look at the examples below to see if you know when to use them.I dont (usually/used to) go to work on the weekend.Do you (usually/used to) work on Monday?I (usually/used to) walk to work when I lived downtown.I didnt (usually/used to) like broccoli.Watch the video to see how you do, then try the exercises below. I (used to/usually) drink coffee in the mornings when I was in school.I (used to/usually) drink coffee every morning.He (used to/usually) be a journalist.Now he (used to/usually) writes fiction.I am (used to/usually) staying up late at night.Ok thats it! You can write your answers in comments and we will reply. You can also use comments to ask questions.Want to try another quiz on used to and usually? Click here. Clemens I used to drink coffee in the mornings when I was in school.I usually drink coffee every morning.He usually be a journalist.Now he usually writes fic tion.I am usually staying up late at night. LOIEnglish Clemens.You made two mistakes. Number 3 and Number 5. Number 3 is: He used to be a journalist. This is about the past. When we talk about our profession in the present tense we dont say usually. For example: I am a teacher. He is a journalist. Usually indicates something that is frequent but not constant. Our profession is constant while we are working in the profession. So, even when Im sleeping at night, Im still a teacher.Number 5 is a bit of a trick question. In this case the correct answer is: I am used to staying up late at night. The meaning isnt about the past it is about the present but it signifies that it is something we are accustomed to. Notice the construction: to be + used to + verb ING. We wouldnt use usually in the present continuous form (to be + verbING) because we use the present continuous form to talk about something that is happening at the moment. For example: I am staying up late tonight! I usually stay up late on Saturdays. I used to stay up late every night. I am used to staying up late.I hope this helps! Adham Bel Karim i usually drink coffee every morning. LOIEnglish Very good Adham! You should try the other questions too! Lewis Great Video!!!!! Thanks Pauline Guédon Hello, Isnt there a mistake in the sentences Did you used to ? and I didnt used to. Shouldnt we use Did you use to and I didnt use to instead ? Thanks for your answer LOIEnglish Pauline,I had to do a bit of research to get a clear answer about this. It is fairly divided about the ed when used with did or didnt. My most trusted grammatical sources however, say that you are correct and there is a mistake in the video. We shouldnt add the ed when using did or didnt in a sentence. In spoken English there is no clear pronunciation difference thus making it a written mistake that is so common to native English speakers it is becoming more and more accepted. Just googling it I found several news headlines that use the ed ending with didnt. Ive read that used to is becoming a modal verb over time and that soon either spelling will be correct. Although, at this time I would write it without the ed with did or didnt. Thanks for the great question! It was a tough one. Im going to record the video over correcting the mistake! Joan Great tip. Lets see if I got it:1. I don’t usually go to work on the weekend.2. Do you usually work on Monday?3. I used to walk to work when I lived downtown.4. I didn’t use to like broccoli. Kristi Black please can you explain articles-a/an,the.no articles? please LOIEnglish These can be tricky especially if you dont have articles in your native language. Here is a video and Ill make a quiz about it sometime this week. http://www.skypeenglishclasses.com/skype-english-blog/videos/english-articles-the-video-exercise/Here is another that could be useful: http://www.skypeenglishclasses.com/skype-english-blog/videos/english-articles-video-and-exercise/One more: h ttp://www.skypeenglishclasses.com/skype-english-blog/dressing-girls-as-boys-a-lesson-on-articles-aanthe-and-gender-issues/ Kristi Black please can you explain articles- a/an, the, no articles? LOIEnglish I had to do a bit of research to get a clear answer about this. It is fairly divided about the ed when used with did or didnt. My most trusted grammatical sources however, say that you are correct and there is a mistake in the video. We shouldnt add the ed when using did or didnt in a sentence. In spoken English there is no clear pronunciation difference thus making it a written mistake that is so common to native English speakers it is becoming more and more accepted. Just googling it I found several news headlines that use the ed ending with didnt. Ive read that used to is becoming a modal verb over time and that soon either spelling will be correct. Although, at this time I would write it without the ed with did or didnt. Thanks for the great question! It was a tough one. Im go ing to record the video over correcting the mistake! Deren Saraçoglu Hello. First of all, thank you for the information you shared. But I`d like to emphasize one thing on the video and the exercises below the video that the negative form of used to is: I didnt use to or He/She/It didnt use to. But instead, I saw that you had written them with the -ed in the end. I think you might like to make the corrections. Thank you again, have a great day.

Giveaway Alert

Giveaway Alert Giveaway Alert Kumon North America is a proud sponsor of the PBS Kids animated series Ready Jet Go! Enter for a chance to win a  Kumon PBS Kids Prize Pack. Goodies include an Amazon Fire Tablet, Ready Jet Go! beach towel, PBS Kids series DVDs, and a Kumon beach bag. Here’s how to enter! Follow @Kumon_NA and @ReadyJetGoPBS on Twitter Like and retweet our contest post   Look out for this post on the Kumon North America  Twitter account  the week of August 19th! Official Rules NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.   Eligibility The Kumon Giveaway (the “Giveaway”) is open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States (excluding Rhode Island) and the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry. Void where prohibited by law. 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Goodies include an Amazon Fire Tablet, Ready Jet Go! beach towel, PBS Kids series DVDs, and a Kumon beach bag. Here’s how to enter! Follow @Kumon_NA and @ReadyJetGoPBS on Twitter Like and retweet our contest post   Look out for this post on the Kumon North America  Twitter account  the week of August 19th! Official Rules NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.   Eligibility The Kumon Giveaway (the “Giveaway”) is open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States (excluding Rhode Island) and the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry. Void where prohibited by law. Employees of Kumon North America, Inc., or any of their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising agencies, or any other company or individual involved with the design, production execution or distribution of the Giveaway and their immediate family (spouse, parents and step-parents, siblings and step-siblings, and children and step-children) and household members (people who share the same residence at least three (3) months out of the year) of each such employee are not eligible. Franchisees of Kumon North America, Inc. and their respective employees are prohibited.   The Giveaway is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Participation constitutes entrant’s full an d unconditional agreement to these Official Rules and Sponsor’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Giveaway. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein. 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Sponsor’s decisions as to the administration and operation of the Giveaway and the selection of potential winner are final and binding in all matters related to the Giveaway. Winner will be notified or about or about the selection date. Failure to respond to the initial contact within ten (10) business days of date of notification will result in disqualification. Odds of winning a prize depend on the number of eligible entries received before the respective selection during the Giveaway Entry Period. Limit one prize per person. 7. POTENTIAL GIVEAWAY WINNER IS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION BY SPONSOR WHOSE DECISIONS ARE FINAL AND BINDING IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE GIVEAWAY. 8. Verification of Potential Winner Potential winner must continue to comply with all terms and conditions of these Official Rules and winning is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements. The potential winner may be required to provide the Sponsor with documentation that shows he or she was an eligible participant. The potential winner will be notified by Twitter direct message after the date of random drawing. The potential winner will be required to sign and return to Sponsor, within ten (10) days of the date notice is sent, an affidavit of eligibility, and liability/publicity release (except where prohibited) in order to claim his/her prize if applicable. If a potential winner of any prize cannot be contacted, fails to sign and return the affidavit of eligibility and liability/publicity release within the required time period (if applicable), or if the prize or prize notification is returned as undeliverable, potential winner forfeits prize. In the event that a potential winner of a Giveaway prize is disqualified for any reason, Sponsor may award the applicable prize to an alternate winner by random drawing from among all remaining eligible entries. Canadian winners must also answer a skill-based question in order to claim a prize. 9. Prizes One (1) prize pack will be awarded. The prize winner will receive: One (1) Amazon Fire ® 7” LCD Display, 8GB with WiFi capabilities; One (1) Kumon beverage tumbler; One (1) Kumon tote bag; One (1) Kumon pencil; One (1) Kumon activity sheet; One (1) Kumon eraser; One (1) Kumon pencil sharpener One (1) Kumon parent guide; One (1) Kumon Publishing workbook; One (1) Kumon beach towel One (1) Kumon visor hat Four (4) Arthur glasses; One (1) Arthur plush doll; Two (2) Curious George plush dolls; One (1) Ready Jet Go pillow case; Two (2) DVDs of other PBS Kids series (such as Dinosaur Train, Arthur, Wild Kratts â€" DVD’s may vary); Thirteen (13) Curious George stickers; Two (2) Sticker Books (Arthur and Pinkalicious); One (1) Ready Jet Go water bottle; and One (1) Ready Jet Go beach towel Prizes are non-transferable, and no substitution will be made except as provided herein at the Sponsors sole discretion. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute any listed prize for one of equal or greater value for any reason. Winner is responsible for all taxes and fees associated with prize receipt and/or use.   Entry Conditions and Release By entering, each entrant agrees to: (a) comply with and be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, and/or the Giveaway judges which are binding and final in all matters relating to this Giveaway; (b) release and hold harmless the Sponsor, Twitter, and their respective parent, subsidiary, and affiliated companies, the prize suppliers and any other organizations responsible for sponsoring, fulfilling, administering, advertising or promoting the Giveaway, and all of their respective past and present officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from and against any and all claims, expenses, and liability, including but not limited to negligence and damages of any kind to persons and property, including but not limited to invasion of privacy (under appropriation, intrusion, public disclosure of private facts, false light in the public eye or other legal theory), defamation, slander, libel, violation of right of publicity, infringement of trademark, copyright or other intellectual property rights, property damage, or death or personal injury arising out of or relating to a participant’s entry, creation of an entry or submission of an entry, participation in the Giveaway, acceptance or use or misuse of prize (including any travel or activity related thereto) and/or the broadcast, exploitation or use of entry; and (c) indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Sponsor from and against any and all claims, expenses, and liabilities (including reasonable attorneys fees) arising out of or relating to an entrant’s participation in the Giveaway and/or entrant’s acceptance, use or misuse of prize. Publicity Except where prohibited, participation in the Giveaway constitutes winner’s consent to Sponsor’s and its agents’ use of winner’s name, likeness, photograph, voice, opinions and/or hometown and state for promotional purposes in any media, worldwide, without further payment or consideration.   General Conditions Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, suspend and/or modify the Giveaway, or any part of it, if any fraud, technical failures or any other factor beyond Sponsor’s reasonable control impairs the integrity or proper functioning of the Giveaway, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Giveaway or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or any other promotion or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to deliberately undermine the legitimate operation of the Giveaway may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. 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Giveaway Results For Giveaway results send a hand-printed, self-addressed, stamped envelope to Kumon Giveaway Winners List Request, Kumon North America, Inc., 300 Frank W Burr Boulevard Suite 6, Teaneck, NJ 07666. Requests for the winner list must be received by September 30, 2018. DO NOT SEND ANY OTHER CORRESPONDENCE OR ENTRIES TO THIS ADDRESS. This Giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Twitter. You are providing your information to Kumon North America, Inc. and not to Twitter. The information you provide will only be used for this Giveaway. You might also be interested in: Enter to Win! What are the School Readiness Skills that Preschoolers Learn in Kumon? How to Teach Your Kids About the Stars This Summer Celebrate Mathematics With These Three Pi-Tastic Activities!

The 200th anniversary of George Boole`s birth

The 200th anniversary of George Boole`s birth Today is the 200th anniversary of George Boole`s birth (2 November 1815-8 December 1864). He was an English mathematician, educator, philosopher and logician. George Boole was the first mathematician who defined an algebraic system of logic in the 19th century. In honor of the  200th anniversary of George Booles birth, University College Cork decided to  join admirers of Boole around the world and celebrate  his contribution in mathematics. UCCs celebration includes  variety of  events throughout the day such as a  viewing of a  documentary film on The Genius of George Boole, academic conferences on his  legacy  and the birthday party in the heart of campus. George Boole is regarded as one of the founding fathers of computer science.  Boolean algebra is named after him, as is a Boolean datatype in many programming languages. Are you looking for a great math tutor with lots of experience and convenient scheduling? You’ve found what you’re looking for. All our tutors  have a large range of experience with all types of learning styles and offer tutoring in person or via  Skype.

Abu Dhabi public school teachers complete first professional development week

Abu Dhabi public school teachers complete first professional development week Photo credit: ADEC This week, the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) launched their first ever professional development week, held across 48 different school locations in the region for over 11,000 teachers.The Tanmia Professional Development Week was an extension of existing training courses that ADEC teachers receive every week, providing new strategies, tools, hands-on-experiences, and opportunities to collaborate with colleagues. “Our teachers are not beginners. They are professionals. For that reason, we offer them opportunities that help challenge their minds, and allow them to select programs that they feel will help benefit them the best during their day-to-day interaction in the classroom with their students,” said Dr. Amal Al Qubaisi, ADEC Director General, about the development week. Seven professional development streams were offered to teachers: differentiation, positive classroom assessment, encouraging high achievement for all students (including special needs and gifted students), planning for high-quality instruction and literacy strategies, English language learner strategies, 21st century learning, and 21st century strategies for kindergarten students. “These programs are being offered to teachers based on 21st century skills and their desire to learn more about a particular topic. Our aim is to help equip our teachers with some of the best skills to graduate a strong generation of youth as per ADEC’s strategy plan and the Abu Dhabi Economic 2030 vision,” said Dr. Al Qubaisi. Teachers participated in group sessions facilitated by ADEC school leaders, heads of faculty, and teachers who were trained to facilitate practical, hands-on classroom scenarios. Each teacher completed 20 professional development hours over the course of the conference in order to bring back significant educational learnings to share with coworkers. “This training not only provides teachers with top-notch professional development training in an area they are most comfortable pursuing, but also offers an opportunity for people to collaborate and share best teaching practices. The networking opportunities help teachers brainstorm and share their learning journey with each other,” noted Mr. Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, ADEC’s School Operations Executive Director. To learn more about ADEC and view all currently open jobs, please visit our job board.

Heads up Guys 5 Signs Shes into You

Heads up Guys 5 Signs Shes into You Courtesy of Flickr.com There are millions of questions running through your mind after the first date with Ms. Perfect. Is she interested or is she not? Is she playing hard to get or is she just not that into you? Is she sending you signals of “get away from me now,” or possibly, “Try harder, stupid?” Although she already went with you once, you are having a difficulty deciphering the  signs of love. 1) Tease Snide remarks such as “Are you gay…? (giggling), or “So you think you can pull off any look, huh?” may sound  awful, coming from the mouth of your Ms. Perfect. Teasing in a fun, endearing way, however, is actually a huge sign  showing her interest in you without embarrassing herself or, better yet, a sign showing that she wants you to try harder! A little bit of unconscious self-touching on her part that complements with the playful teasing is an even better sign. 2) Smiles Smiles she wears around you is a sign more convincing than anything that she is interested in you. Likewise, laughing at your stupid jokes is another good sign that she wants to get close to you and build a relationship! 3) Eye movements While it sounds ridiculously difficult to stare into her eyes and catch a glimpse of yourself at a dimly lit romantic restaurant, what’s more obvious is to see if she’s staring at you in a triangular pattern. According to Tracey Cox, author of  Hot Relationships: How to Have One, a triangular pattern refers to looking first from one eye, followed by  lips, chest, and then traveling back up to another eye. You know you’re golden when she looks at you in a triangular pattern a couple of times in one date. 4) Touchy touchy touchy! 55% of all human communications is nonverbal. Translation: body language is all that matters. Stroking, gentle push, tap on a shoulder or even hitting is a good sign. Some girls will use physical contact to flirt without looking too desperate. 5) Questions questions questions! When a girl is interested in you, she will bombard with millions of questions: “She’ll ask everything about youâ€"your work, your childhood, your likes and dislikes,” says Janice Hoffman, the author of Relationship Rules. Do not peek at her cleavage while she’s talking. Listen and respond!! So when you open your mouth, you can say something better than “you have such great curves!” The classy gossip girl quote: “three words, eight letters, say it and I’m yours.” Now that you have made sure whether your crush is into you, you may want to take another step forward and make her yours! Good luck!

A K12 Tutor Zone

A K12 Tutor ZoneIn this article, I'm going to discuss what a K12 tutor zone is and how it can be beneficial to your child. There are lots of misconceptions about K12 tutors, such as not being qualified, that they're bad teachers, and that they're annoying. By the time you finish reading this article, hopefully you'll have a better understanding of what a K12 tutor actually is.Some people have the misconception that a K12 tutor is only an adult with a degree who's been in the teaching profession for a while. The truth is, there are people who already have a degree in education and have no teaching experience, but they have some level of experience in the K12 realm. That's what I mean by a K12 tutor zone.What I've found is that a lot of people have a hard time choosing between certified K12 teachers and adult ESL teachers. It seems like the only real difference is the experience. There's no practical difference whatsoever, aside from certifications and letters of recommendation.If you' re interested in teaching kids in a classroom, the best thing to do is to get a degree, and then seek out a teaching job. From there, you'll find out if you want to do K12 or ESL tutoring, since the two have almost nothing to do with each other, except maybe certification and letters of recommendation.These days, all of the national standards are aligned with the Common Core State Standards, which includes the same concepts as the math and English Standards. To teach ESL, one needs to teach both English and Spanish, so they're essentially the same thing.So, to answer the question posed in the title, what exactly is a K12 tutor? It's actually more of a role than an individual. You work with both the instructor and the student on a daily basis, helping them to learn and assimilate the language, but you also have to apply to many different jobs because you're only allowed to work with students in one state.So to answer the original question: it depends on who you ask, but basically a K 12 tutor is an adult who has experience with students who have a limited vocabulary and need a lot of translation between languages. However, they may not need a full time teacher and don't require any other type of qualification apart from a GED. This type of individual is required to get additional documents signed and verified by the state in which they live.

Tutoring Jackson TN Middle School

Tutoring Jackson TN Middle SchoolI know it is a new school year, but I have to write this tutoring Jackson TN story because there are many parents and students that have not been given the proper information about the program and would like to have some knowledge of the school. If you are wondering how to find a good middle school in Jackson TN that will help your child with math and other subjects, then read on.It is the middle school in Jackson TN that offers a great math program for students that cannot pass their classes at their current school. Many parents send their children to the most expensive middle schools because they think that the students have everything they need to succeed. While this might be true for some students, the truth is that the middle school in Jackson TN is one of the top performing schools in Tennessee.The principals of this school encourage parents to choose the school that will fit your child and your family's needs. They do not just hand out A's and B's to every student who attends. For instance, if your child has just graduated from high school and wants to begin his or her sophomore year, you can enroll him or her in Jackson Middle School as long as they meet the eligibility requirements for the school.The main thing that I can tell you about the Jackson TN middle school is that it offers a curriculum that fits the middle school student. This school uses real-world examples and a reading level that is appropriate for students in the ninth grade. Most of the time the curriculum is very easy to understand, and is also progressive by nature. The middle school also supports the learning process in an enjoyable way and tries to make learning more fun.The staff of the Jackson TN middle school includes teachers who are all highly educated and experienced in their field. In fact, one of the teachers even went to Stanford University.There are also tutors in Jackson TN who were also professional athletes and have now become educational consultants. The staff of the school even encourages math tutoring for children who are academically challenged. Since Jackson TN has a full-time school nurse and even a nurse practitioner that is dedicated to working with kids, this is a safe place for children to learn and grow.If you want to get information about the school, be sure to contact the school's administrator. You can also go online and look up all the contact information for the school's web site.

What is it Like to Attend Washington State University

What is it Like to Attend Washington State University The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Rosa is a Seattle tutor specializing in History tutoring, Writing tutoring, AP English tutoring, and more. She graduated from Washington State University in 2010 with a Bachelors degree in Political Science. Check out her review of her 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? Rosa: Washington State University is located in the small college town of Pullman, Washington, making it ideal for walking, biking, and taking the bus to campus. Most students who live off campus live in the surrounding College Hill neighborhood, which is only a few-minute walk away from campus. Those who live further away from campus are able to utilize the Pullman Transit system, which is free for all those with a student ID card. Students should be prepared, though, because the winters are cold and snowy in Pullman, which makes the trek up (and particularly down) the campus hills a little tricky. VT: How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Rosa: The professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants are great resources and are all equally accessible. Your professors and teaching assistants will always provide you with their office hours up front when you begin a course, and most are open to making appointments if you are not available to meet them during their designated hours. Also, a lot of professors and teaching assistants are available immediately before and after class for at least a few minutes if you have some brief questions for them. Further, all students meet with an academic adviser at least once per semester to plan their course schedules, but they always have the option to meet with an adviser more often if they so desire! VT: How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Rosa: The dorms at Washington State University are located all throughout the campus rather than in one centralized area. Some of the dorms are located closer to the heart of campus, while others are located more on the periphery. However, since Washington State University is not an incredibly large campus, it never takes too long to walk from one point to another. For every few dorms, there is an updated dining facility that serves the students food needs. Markets are also located within the dining facilities that allow students to stock up on snacks. There is no doubt that the dorms provide a great opportunity to socialize with other students; it is all up to the student to take advantage of opportunities to meet their dorm-mates! 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? Rosa: Washington State University is best known for its Communications and Business Management programs, although all majors and programs are considerably well supported. Washington State University is also the only state school to carry a unique four-year Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles program which draws in many students interested in the fashion industry. I studied Political Science and History while at Washington State and I always felt that the university did a good job supporting my studies. The only drawback for my particular program was that some courses were only offered once a year or every other year, so I was required to actively seek out alternative offerings in order to customize my coursework and satisfy the credit requirements for my major. 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? Rosa: I arrived at Washington State University not knowing anyone, as I had come from Canada and did not attend high school in Washington. Upon my arrival at WSU, I met people and made friends right away through both the dorms and Greek system. The Greek system has a huge presence at Washington State University and was an integral part of mylife at Washington State University, however that is not to say it is the only way to get involved in campus social life. While I attended school at Washington State University, freshmen in the dorms were required to take classes as part of a Freshmen Focus project. This project placed students living in the same dorms in at least one class together during their first year and is just one example of how the school provides opportunities for students to get to know each other in their freshman year. VT: How helpful is the Career Center and other student support services? Do many reputable companies recruit on campus? Rosa: The Center for Advising and Career Development is always available and open to students who seek help planning their future, writing a resume, or improving their interview skills. The Center provides many opportunities for students to interact with employers by holding Career Expos and on-campus interviews. Some academic departments, such as the College of Business, offer their own career centers that can assist students in a way that is narrowly tailored to meet their specific needs. VT: How are the various study areas such as libraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Rosa: The WSU campus has a great variety of study areas. The Holland-Terrell Library has more than enough space for students and contains many different types of study space environments such as group rooms, large tables, and individual cubicles. The Compton Union Building also has a large lounge area with lounge chair seating and tables, which enables students to study in a more laid-back environment. Further, if students prefer to study off-campus, there is an abundance of local coffee shops that are conducive for group meetings and study sessions. 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? Rosa: The surrounding town of Pullman is not very large, so no matter where you go, you are never too far from campus. There are a number of bars and restaurants throughout town however, since Pullman is a small town, students shouldnt expect the hustle and bustle of a thriving metropolitan. That is not to say Pullman is boring. In fact, Pullman is incredibly fun because the high concentration of college students congregate at just a few popular bars and restaurants that are located near campus. Therefore, whenever you go out, you are bound to see some of your friends and will never worry about being bored! In addition, Washington State University Athletics always provides more than enough entertainment for students we especially went wild for football and basketball games. If in the off chance that Pullman just isnt cutting it, students can always head 10 minutes east to Moscow, Idaho, which is home to the University of Idaho and has additional shopping and dining establishments. VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Rosa: The student body at WSU is medium-size, with approximately 20,000 students at the Pullman campus. With 20,000 students living in such close proximity, it is easy to run across friends and acquaintances every day on campus or out and about in town. This also means that you usually know a few people in each of your classes, which I greatly appreciated. The class sizes at WSU varied, although they were usually largest for the freshman seminar courses and got smaller as you declared a major and took more specific, higher-level coursework. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one you regret the most. Rosa: I specifically recall taking a Social Inequality (sociology) course during my senior year at Washington State and not being too pleased about the fact I was taking it. I was taking the course in place of a specific Political Science course that was not being offered that year. Since I was a Political Science major, I was a little disappointed that I had to take the Sociology class as a substitute. The Social Inequality class was one of the last and best classes I ever took at WSU. It shaped who Ive become and guided me through my career as a law student and as a professional. I was a quiet student throughout the class and never spoke up, but was immensely intrigued by the subject matter. I completed my work and did very well on my exams. On the last day of class, I went up to the front to submit my exam and the professor asked me if my name was Rosa and I said yes. This was the first time we ever spoke. She then thanked me for my hard work and dedication to studying the subject matter. Although it seems trivial, there is nothing quite as nice as being thanked for doing something you love and that is a moment I will always remember from my time at WSU. Check out Rosas tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.