MTG Green Tutor - Get Great Information

MTG Green Tutor - Get Great InformationMTG Green Tutor cards are created by the same company that creates MTG cards. This means they are 100% legal and can be used in all tournament formats. This is a great product for beginners and veterans alike as well as anyone who like to build decks and tournaments.MTG Green Tutor is a fantastic resource for any type of player. It allows the user to draw on each card in the deck and you can then focus on a particular card that is important in the deck. You may have a better understanding of which cards are better when using this product than other products because it is designed for those players who are on the go.A lot of people love playing with the MTG Tutor Cards. They are very flexible and allow you to focus on your strategy and cards at any time you want. You can also choose to draw on the cards that are in the back as well.The cards come in two different colors, black and white. Each color has its own set of cards that can give you an ed ge. For example, the black and white cards have the Draw ability, which allows you to turn the top card from your library into another card from your hand or discard pile.The blue and white non black tutors do not have this ability. They have their own set of cards that can be used. One other thing to keep in mind is that the Black and White on black tutors may have a slightly lower quantity of cards to choose from.When looking to buy a MTG Green Tutor, check out the website for the different colors. The prices will vary based on the type of price you pay.If you go online to look for more information, you will find a Magic website. This website is where you will find more information about MTG Green Tutor and everything it has to offer. With so many different players, you will be able to find exactly what you are looking for.

The Natural Approach to Language Learning 5 Powerful Tips from 7.3 Billion Fluent Speakers

The Natural Approach to Language Learning 5 Powerful Tips from 7.3 Billion Fluent Speakers How did everyone become so fluent in their first languages?  You have to wonder.Germans spout German with perfect ease. The French do French with devastating charm.  How did and when did they become so good? At what point did they stop stammering awkwardly and making rookie mistakes?Maybe you’re sweating to learn Russian or Spanish or Chinese. And then along comes this 5-year-old native speaker, who’s lived not even a quarter of your years  yet, and he chatters (albeit simply) with a perfect accent.What gives?In this post, we’ll look deeper into the processes and techniques of first language acquisition. Using the lens of the Natural Approach Theory, we can discover how native speakers rock their languages and how you can do the same.Because somewhere on this planet, there’s also a guy asking himself, “How do people get so good at  the English language? How?” What Is the Natural Approach to Language Learning?The Natural Approach is a language learning theory developed b y Drs. Stephen Krashen of USC and Tracy Terrell  of the University of California, San Diego.The theory is based on the radical notion that we all learn language in the same way. And that way  can be seen in how we acquire our first languages as children. If we want to know the secrets of picking up a new language, we should observe how a child gets his first. And hey, we know it works because we have 7.3 billion humans on the planet who, on a daily basis, wield their first language with astonishing fluency.The term “natural” almost presupposes that there are unnatural methods of learning a language. To doctors Krashen and Terrell, these are the structural approaches to learningâ€"the grammar method that deconstructs a language into its component pieces, and the listen-and-repeat drills that happen in classrooms.In the Natural Approach, theres almost a zen-like attitude towards acquiring a language. You’re not forced to utter words or phrases, much less pronounce them correctly . There are no endless drills on correct usage and no mentions of grammar rules or long lists of vocabulary to wrap your head around. There’s no hurry and no worry that months have passed and you can’t yet distinguish nuances in usage.By continuously exposing you to the language, to how its properly wielded in different situations, and by giving you inputs that are meaningful and memorable, much like a child’s daily experiences with mom and dad, a spontaneous emergence of speech happens.In the Natural Approach, the initial focus really is on comprehension. The crux of the issue is, “Do you understand what is being said?” (You don’t need to notice subject-verb agreement for this.)The first stage in the Natural Approach is essentially a silent phase, where nothing seems to be happening. Children have this stage when they’re not really talking. At all. It seems nothing is going on. You’re essentially getting nada. No utterance, just a blank stare. Silence.Actually, so m any things are happening. Theyre listening. Picking up on meanings. Reading context clues. Interpreting and making guesses on what is being said. Making mistakes and honing their guesses.And when babies start uttering their first words, their first phrases, their first simple sentences, the focus is still on  comprehension. But this time, the crux of the issue is “Are you being understood by the other person?” (Again, you don’t need perfect grammar for this.)Bothering with correct grammar comes late in the acquisition stage. In the Natural Approach, the early stages are replete with grammatically incorrect communication that are not even really implicitly corrected. When a child says, “I drinks,” mommy doesn’t give him a firm scolding. She finds it cute and then hands him a drink. But that child is slowly getting fluent with his first language. Hes now communicating and using language to express what he wants, and all thats happening without any direct grammar lessons.Th is progress to fluency continues as more exposure to the language happens. The (meaningful) linguistic experience stacks up so fast so that when that child sits waiting for his first grammar class, he’s already chatting non-stop with his seatmates, with perfectly decent grammar, even before the language teacher arrives.And when the lessons do come, the child is really just getting  to peek behind the scenes to see the specific rules (grammar) guiding his own language usage. All thats  explained to him is  the rationale, the nuances of communication, behind the groupings of words he’s been using naturally all along. It’s all a review of what he already (more or less) knows. The child has learned the language way before the rules of subject-verb agreement are explained to him.And that’s what Natural Approach is all about. It’s looking back to first language acquisition and using the whole bag of tricks there in order to get the same kind of success for second (and third, and fourth, and fifth) language acquisition. Just because you’re learning another language doesn’t mean you have to reinvent the wheel. The expectations and the learning curve might be different for adults, but the underlying human, mental and psychological mechanisms are the same.So in the next section, well look at five powerful first language acquisition strategies that you can perfectly apply to acquiring that second language.5 Language Learning Tips from 7.3 Billion Satisfied Customers1. Don’t Learn the Language, Acquire It.The first thing to notice in The Natural Approach is that theres an important difference between “learning the language” and “acquiring the language.” And it all has to do with the activities involved in each.“Learning” involves conscious instruction. When you memorize usage rules and vocabulary, when you memorize the different conjugations of the verb, when youre concerned whether or not the tense used is correctâ€"those are all “learning† related activities. “Learning a language” means youre studying a language, its linguistic forms (grammar, semantics, phonology) and how the different elements interact with each other. Most learning activities happen inside a classroom, but you could certainly manage to do these independently.“Learning the language” will get you good grades, but it will not necessarily lead to fluency.“Acquiring,” on the other hand, involves different activities which are, for the most part, communicative and immersive in nature. Meaning, these activities give you plenty of opportunities to listen, observe and experience how language is used. And, even better, these activities give you plenty of opportunities to use the language in order to communicate.For example, you’re living with an Armenian family. Every day you get to listen how they talk. You get to hear what the mom screams when she wakes the kids up in the morning, or what she says when she calls them to the table for dinner . You hear grandma talk to you in Armenian because she often forgets that youre not one of her granddaughters. Every day you find yourself exposed to the language. Something very subtle then happens. You’ll slowly pick up the language. You’ll be able to work out the context of things being said and work out their meanings. Maybe the dirty words first. Then you’ll pick up their expressions, then maybe the adjectives and verbs, and so on and so forth.This is inevitable. The receptive nature of your brain will ensure that.Exposure to language is big when you want to acquire it rather than learn it. So as a language learner (or rather, “acquirer”), you have to put yourself in the way of language that’s rife with action and understandable context. Watch movies, listen to songs and podcasts, read (children’s) books  and  talk with native speakers. You’re not required to understand everything. See, hear and get a feel for how your target language is used by native speakers. You can also change the language option of your gadgets and different social media accounts so that they display in the target language of your choice. You can also make your home a hub of language learning by using Post-Its to label the different objects that you use every day in the language of choice.Outsource your label-making for the most important vocabulary words by using a Vocabulary Stickers set, which gives you well over 100 words to put on items you use and see every day around your home and office.There’s so much you can do, short of going to a country where your target language is spoken, in order to make picking up a language as immersive and as natural as possible. Subscribe to this blog because it’s brimming with awesome tips and techniques that make acquiring a language so instinctive.2. Break the Rules Early. Make Mistakes Often.Now, don’t take all that’s been said before this to mean that grammar doesn’t matter at all or that you should never correct the initial mistakes you make. For sure, you’re going to do a lot of correcting. But the point is, grammar doesn’t come early in the game. In fact, it comes quite late in the gameâ€"when you’ve had plenty of experience with the language.In the early stages of picking up a language, you have to be open to making plenty of mistakes and looking foolish. That means opening your mouth even when you’re not sure if you got the pronunciation or accent right, or even when you’re not confident of the words you wanted to say.Youll make mistakes. Thats for sure. And youll have to be indifferent to those mistakes. “I’m making mistakesso what?” The world doesn’t end when you commit a booboo, even when you come out looking foolish.You’re going to have to be okay about committing themâ€"the wrong pronunciation, wrong conjugations, wrong noun genders, wrong usage, wrong meaning, wrong translation, etc. Don’t be ashamed of your mistakes, but hey, don’t celebrate them either. They re just there. They come with the territory. No big deal.A practical thing you can do is to get some conversation practice online with a native speaker. For example, on one of the most popular language exchange sites, you can Skype somebody who’ll be very open to teaching you and listening to you barbarize his native tongue. He’ll find your mistakes cute and be glad that you expressed an interest in his native language.Don’t pretend to be someone you’re not. Tell him if you’re an absolute beginner. Honesty is a powerful anxiety killer and you must absolutely be honest with your partner.You don’t have to speak in just the target language. Switch to English mid-sentence if you have to.Now the native speaker will be gracious and try to correct the mistakes. Take them with equal grace. But remember that correcting grammar isnt really the top priority. It’s actually getting a feel for committing those mistakes and coming out with the realization that, “Hey, I’m actually fine! I made 600 mistakes today and survived.”I want you to be very good at this. I want you to know that it’s no big deal. So claim your absolute divine right to make mistakes. Just like a child.3. Get Exposure to Different Situations with Different SensesGoing to a country to acquire its national language only works when youre actually exposing yourself to the myriad of available experiences in the country of choice. A change in geography won’t do you any good if you only keep to yourself or associate exclusively with fellow English speakers and commune in English-speaking enclaves.But the thing is, you don’t even have to up and leave just to get exposure and immersion. You can get yourself exposed to language as if youre living abroad. Getting a language learning partner is one method for doing this and was already pointed out earlier.Another method is actively seeking out the native speakers who are already living in your area. If you’re in a big city, chances are the y already have an association you could check out. And they often have activities to promote their culture such as food raves and language meetups like  these  in New York. Attend these and socialize with the folks there. Youll find tons of fellow language learners (or rather, acquirers) this way. Knowing that there are others who are on the same journey will be a big boost.The important thing to remember is that, when you’re going for exposure and immersion, you should always make it a point to get it in different situations and have the experiences fully stimulate your senses. Bathe yourself in the same experiences that native speakers have. Eat their food, listen to their music. Read the headlines of their newspapers. Find out what’s up with their local celebrities. Again, you dont need a passport to have the needed immersion.If you want to learn Chinese, go to Chinatown and make a day of it. Dive into the rich underbelly of Chinese culture and youll come out with priceless i nsights, not to mention some really interesting home décor. Get into some stores there and try to ask about the different stuff they sell. The folks there will give you the time of day to explain what their wares are all about. Haggle. And haggle some more. Watch out for hand gestures and youll have learned something not found in grammar books.Get some food packs and try to make out whats written on the backs of packages. Youll learn plenty of contextually rich Chinese just by befriending the characters on those food labels.Going back to the online experience, I highly encourage you to try out FluentU’s videos. They are highly immersive, interesting and, most of all, instructive. There’s nothing like visuals, audio and text working together to help you experience your target language.4. Work with Materials  That Suit  Your LevelNobody would hand a physics book to a toddler, right? One of the tragedies that befall many who try to acquire a language is that they use the wrong mat erials for their level. When someone gives up on a language, you usually hear one of these excuses:“The audio  was too fast.”“I couldn’t understand a word in the book.”“The sentences are too long.”“I didn’t have enough time to digest what my partner was saying.”It doesn’t mean that the language is too hard or the person is too slow. They  didn’t stand a chance because the materials they  got exposed to were too advanced to be remotely meaningful to them at that stage of learning. It became gibberish and had no place in the memory to be anchored in.The tragedy is that this person would have been perfectly able to acquire the language had they been using materials that were more approachable for them. For example, that’s why we start beginners with children’s booksâ€"where the target language is in bold, capital, colorful letters, where the sentences are simple and where pictures help the folks figure out meaning.For exposure to be meaningful, it should be in the general area of the learner’s competency. For example, it should be easy enough so that a reader already understands at least 50% of the words in the sentences. (The remaining 50% is the room where the learner grows.)Imagine a mountain climber ascending a steep rock. He doesn’t reach for those grips that are several meters above him. Nope, he reaches for one an arm’s length above, while the other hand is keeping him safe and steady.So instead of banging your head against materials that prove how much you don’t know, go for materials that say, “Yeah, you already know this. But look, theres more!”Instead of challenging yourself with materials that ultimately overwhelm you, strategically choose materials that you know you can master given enough time and effort.5. Make the Road to Fluency Stress-freeThere are people who thrive on pressure. These are your Tiger Woods, your Michael Jordans and your Steven Spielbergs. They require pressure to really shine.  If there’s no pressure to be found, they push themselves in order to extract that special performance, that special shot that only they can deliver.These people arent the norm. (That’s why they get paid indecent amounts of money.)For sure, some amount of stress or anxiety is constructiveâ€"especially in fields like medicine, law and business. But in the phenomenon of language acquisition, our friend Dr. Stephen Krashen asserts that anxiety should be zero, or as low as possible.For a language to be successfully acquired, motivation must not only be high, but anxiety must also be low. Otherwise, all the language inputs we’ve talked about earlier will find no home in the brain. When a person is so anxious that they cant  even tell you where they are, much less focus on the immersive experience, no amount of stimulation will be comprehensible input. Everything will be for naught.According to the Natural Approach, pressure wont lead to acquisition. The pressure of a language test might push yo u to learn a language by memorizing plenty of vocabulary, drilling grammar rules and getting good grades, but it cant always lead you to acquire language. (We’ve already distinguished “learning” and “acquisition” earlier, right?)Language acquisition is about being so relaxed and so dialed into the conversation that you forget you’re talking in a foreign language. You become engrossed with the message or content, instead of the medium.So shed off the pressure you put on yourself. Thoughts like, “I need to learn this now” or “I’ve got two months to learn this list” wont be helpful to your cause.Expose yourself to the language instead. Watch your Spanish telenovela, eat your Chinese noodles after looking at the labels, enjoy that children’s book in French. Don’t even think about grades or timelines or milestones. Just put yourself in an environment where you can listen and read and observe how the target language is used.If you do that, my guess is that your a cquisition will move into high gear in the coming months.And that’s really all these is to it!Ive just given you five powerful ways to achieve language acquisition, all backed by the scientifically-proven Natural Approach. Theyve also been proven by 7.3 billion people.So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and be a carefree  child  again.After all, learning a language should be fun!Good luck! And One More ThingYou can get started learning a language through the natural approach right now.Just give FluentU a try.FluentU takes real-world videos like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks, and turns them into language learning experiences. Just a quick look will give you an idea of the range of content available:FluentU App Browse Screen.FluentU has interactive captions that let you tap on any word to see an image, definition, audio and useful examples. Now native language content is within reach with interactive transcripts.Didnt catch something? Go back and listen again. Missed a word? Hover your mouse over the subtitles to instantly view definitions.Interactive transcript for Carlos Baute song.You can learn all the vocabulary in any video with FluentUs learn mode. Swipe left or right to see  more examples for the word you’re learning.FluentU Has Quizzes for Every VideoAnd FluentU always keeps track of vocabulary that you’re learning. It uses that vocab to give you a 100% personalized experience by recommending videos and examples.Start using FluentU on the website with your computer or tablet  or, better yet,  download the FluentU app from  the iTunes store  or Google Play store.

Tips From an Irvine College Consultant Dollars and Sense

Tips From an Irvine College Consultant Dollars and Sense Tips From an Irvine College Consultant: Dollars and Sense at College Students who are excited to go off to college this fall will be primarily focused on how to manage their academic workload, make new friends, and do well on their exams. What most freshmen dont think about is how to manage their money. Some students will have funds provided by their parents to help support them while theyre concentrating on their studies while others will have income from a part-time job. Either way, most college students don’t have experience with financial management. The following tips from an Irvine college consultant can help students manage their money so they can focus the majority of their energy on education. 1. Get out the calculator Incoming freshmen are encouraged to get out the calculator and their bank statements prior to leaving for college and look at how much money per month they expect to earn and spend. For example, if a student has secured a part time job at a coffee shop on campus, they should consider the following: $8 per hour X 15 hours per week =$120 to spend before taxes. Don’t forget to factor in taxes! If tuition and fees are being funded by family or a scholarship, a student will have around $100 per week on miscellaneous activities. A movie out with friends costs about $13.50; a cup of coffee to keep going through a long study session costs about $1.50. 2. Open a bank account Many students who started working at a part time job at 16 already have a bank account. Those who dont should open one as soon as they turn 18. Opening a bank account generally requires a minimum of $50 be put into savings and checking. Also consider the importance of choosing a bank that has an ATM and branch location located either on campus or near campus. Students who are attending school out of state are reminded that not everything is national and they may need to open a second account if they’re attending school out of state. Remember to check the account at least once a week to determine how much money was spent and how much is left. Students with an overdraft in their account could find themselves subject to any number of fees and penalties (READ: 5 Things to do Before You Go Away to College). 3. Credit versus debit Remember to think about the difference between a credit card and debit card when paying for miscellaneous living expenses. Students are responsible for paying their credit card bill on a specific day each month while debit takes money directly from their checking account. It’s tempting to put a lot of items on a credit card and pay the minimum fee, however, this can leave students in a bad position when they graduate as they may have excessive debt but no full time job to pay it off. 4. Additional earning If having $120 per week for pocket money simply isnt enough, one option is to extend work hours. However, many college freshmen will already struggle to deal with academics and won’t want to choose this option. Students who need extra work hours should consider working on the weekend, during breaks, or during the summer when their educational commitments are not as strict (Read: Unpaid Internships: Weighing the Benefits). 5. Practical ways to save New college students should weigh the difference between similar expenses to see where they can save money. For instance, a movie out costs about $13.50, while a Redbox movie costs about $1.20. A brand new, shiny chemistry book costs around $100, while a used chemistry book (with a few pencil marks and highlights) costs around $75. Bottom Line These are just a few basic examples, but it’s important for new college students to remember that every dollar adds up and that the old adage that “a penny saved is a penny earned” really holds true. Regardless of a student’s circumstances, its important to consult somebody experienced in finance to help manage money prior to going off to college in an unsupervised financial situation. Too many college students graduate at 22 to find they have far more debt than they can handle, which makes the early-career period more difficult. Theres more than just one type of intelligence. Being smart with money is one of the most valuable skills of all. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us post about.

5 Steps to Complete a Science Project

5 Steps to Complete a Science Project 5 steps to complete a science project Every elementary school student will need to complete a hands-on science project as part of the curriculum. This is a great opportunity for students to learn about the scientific method as well as experience kinesthetic learning. Whether students will present the project directly to the teacher or an entire group of classmates, its important that they know how to go about completing such an endeavor. First, lets take a look at the scientific method as a refresher. I-Formulate hypothesis II-Test predictions III-Collect data IV-Accept/reject hypothesis V-Further develop theories VI-Make observations VII-Ask questions Next, students should determine their topic and start looking at the scope of work. Many students choose a topic that seems fun but then later find out that the research required is too in-depth or that there arent enough sources out there. Students who want to use nature as part of their project may also be limited by the time of year. As a result, students should choose their topic well in advance of the due date and have a couple of backup ideas just in case. Additionally, its important that students choose topics that interest them personally because they will be spending a lot of time conducting research throughout the assignment. Students who are interested in the work theyre doing are more likely to succeed and view science as a fun and important subject (READ: Irvine Math Tutor Tips: Four Math Apps for Young Students). Third, students will need to start carrying out their research and collecting data. Many students will collect water or soil samples or conduct other outdoor data collecting as part of their field research. Students will also need to think about how much online or book research they need to do to work out the specific components of their individual projects. Data collection can take a long time, so its important that students leave themselves enough time in their schedule to get it done or collect alternate data if pertinent. Research is one of the most important elements of science assignments in general thus students are encouraged to ask for help from a classroom teacher, parent, or tutor if theyre struggling to find excellent research methods. Good research habits are learned over time and with ample practice. Next, students may need to readjust their hypothesis based on their findings. Most students set out to prove their hypothesis but, many projects result in students disproving their original theory. If this is the case, students can create a new hypothesis and take their project a step further. Its important for young scientists to note that disproving a hypothesis is just as important as proving one because it advances their particular area of science and helps them understand the scientific method. When using the scientific method, failures often lead to success and should be viewed as a positive thing. Additionally, students will benefit from looking at some famous scientists from years past and discovering that many successful research scientists disproved their own theories time and time again and readjusted their line of questioning before making a big discovery. Finally, students will need to present their project in a clear and concise manner in which their classmates and teacher can understand. The findings should be displayed in a visually pleasing format and be clear enough that another student could repeat the project and get the same results. Being able to repeat a project is a major part of the scientific method and research science in general. Students who have the time and energy can add an excellent artistic element to their science project presentation and learn about the importance of visual communication skills in any particular field. From biology to environmental sciences, our private Orange County science tutors are here to help. Call us today for more information.

Functional Group Chemistry in High School

Functional Group Chemistry in High SchoolFunctional group chemistry is a big deal for any high school science course. It takes various groups of molecules and puts them in various configurations so that they can perform specific functions, which you can find out by consulting a book or using the internet.Some groups of molecules are a lot more common than others, and there is a big difference between all of these groups. The most common ones are the alcohols, alkaloids, and bases. There are also many other groups of molecules that are found, but we aren't going to talk about those. We will talk about what's common among them.Functional group chemistry uses molecular diagrams to help you understand how these different types of molecules work together. Molecules are usually put into one of two basic forms. The hydrogen atoms can be arranged into a ring or can be arranged in a chain, depending on what their function is.Compounds that can have a positive charge have two groups of carbon atoms with hydrogen attached, and compounds that can have a negative charge have two groups of carbon atoms with hydrogen attached. Molecules are then put into various configurations by attaching a bonding group to the bond. These bond forming groups are also called reactants, and the groups of atoms that are part of the bonds are called acceptors.We have to remember that just because the groups are bonded doesn't mean that they have to react. You can have solids and liquids, and these two types can react with each other, or they can be an inert gas. But generally, the more surfaces that have chemicals in them, the more easily they are able to react. Thus, we see different reactions when a molecule is put into different configurations.Groups of molecules also come together to form different compounds, which you can also put into different configurations. You can find the simplest compounds, which consist of a single molecule. But these simple compounds are often quite unstable, and when put under high pressure, the reactions can happen quite quickly.Solids are the reactants, and liquids are the acceptors. The receptors are usually solids, and solids are liquids. There are other groupings of molecules, but we will not talk about those for now.

Get the Real Soccer

Get the Real SoccerIf you are looking for an easy way to study Spanish, then the best way to do it is to take the fun and engaging ASL courses offered through the FIFA 18 chemistry styles. There are many great lessons available to learn how to play the game and better understand all the various styles of soccer. Learn all about football in a very fun way and not just studying Spanish.If you are familiar with some of the basic concepts of the game like the rules, the style of play, the players involved, and all the players on the field, then it would be a lot easier to know how to play in most casual games. This is because there will be less mistakes and you will know exactly what the rules are.If you already have a good understanding of the different kinds of soccer you can take lessons from the FIFA 18 chemistry styles that will make your game more exciting. The popularity of the sport around the world has spread to more people, but is still growing each year. Just think about how m uch money was made on soccer in Brazil this year and we haven't even reached the World Cup yet. It's a pretty awesome thing.Soccer is a great way to keep fit and healthy as well. You don't need to get into any serious training, just have fun and enjoy the great game. The FIFA 18 chemistry styles have proven to be very popular with students who are playing the game for fun. They have great chemistry and perfect for those who have limited time to spare to complete their assignments.Soccer is a very competitive sport and players have to be extremely focused on the tasks they need to accomplish each game. Most schools don't allow the full game to be played because it can be too difficult. This is why football is becoming so popular. With the help of these chemistry styles you will get help with Spanish, so you can learn quickly and with no setbacks.Soccer is not just for kids anymore. It's becoming more popular and younger children are learning to play the game as well. There are lots o f reasons why, especially with the increasing unemployment rate. Many people have to take the job that is available and learning how to play soccer is one of them.The excitement of getting to learn something new and interesting are a good way to enjoy the game and get some fresh air. The learning styles of these chemistry styles are specifically designed to teach students all the ins and outs of the game. What you learn during the game will be a little bit different, but not overly so. This is because soccer is such a fast paced sport and it is important to learn as fast as possible.

What is it Like to Attend Pratt Institute

What is it Like to Attend Pratt Institute The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Steven received his bachelors degree in Communications Design from Pratt Institute and his masters degree in Management from New York University. He is currently a tutor in New York City specializing in AP Studio Art, English, and math, among other subjects. See what he had to say about his experience at Pratt Institute: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Steven: I had the luxury of attending undergrad in Brooklyn at Pratt Institute and my post-grad in Manhattan at New York University both very different experiences. All of my responses focus on Pratt Institute, but Ill refer to NYU for the sake of comparison. As far as college campuses go in NYC, Pratt Institutes historic Brooklyn campus is second only to Columbias. Its one of the main reasons I decided to attend Pratt Institute. I had visited other colleges around the country including RISD, ASU, NAU, Caltech, Parsons, and SVA and none of their campuses compared to Pratts beautiful, tree-lined campus. Pratt Institute is safe, vibrant, and nestled in the very fun and energetic neighborhood of Clinton Hill. Its also very conveniently located within a short walking distance to the subway system that will take you to Manhattan in 10 minutes. Pratt Institute also offers safe student parking. And the new Citi Bicycle sharing program just opened a few hubs nearby so you can hop on a bike and explore the neighborhood. How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Steven:Most of the professors are working professionals that teach on the side. This is so important for communications degree students because it means that the professors are constantly tuned in to emerging trends and that they are highly connected to industry leaders and companies that you may want to apply to once you graduate. How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Steven:I lived in the dorm during my freshman year. It was everything I had hoped it would be. I still keep in touch with my suitemates. Pratt Institutes caf is sort of the central hub of the campus. Its where everyone congregates. Its where I made plans for the weekend, did my homework, and made friends. The food was inexpensive and convenient. The caf, and student housing, is all on-campus so theres literally no commute time. Its very convenient. Which majors/programs are best represented and supported? Steven:When I was attending, the Communications department was growing and receiving an influx of investment for new computers, labs, and studio space. By the time I graduated, it was a world-class department with everything a graphic designer, illustrator, or art director could ask for. However, communications students were always a little jealous of the architecture students. Their department had just opened a newly designed building that had new 3D printers, laser engravers, and just all-around beautifully-designed studios. 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? Steven:I wasnt very outgoing in college, but it was very easy for me to make friends. Most Pratt Institute students like most artists are inherently introverted. But when you put a bunch of them in one spot, with an open campus design and all the tools they need to explore their artistic fantasies, they tend feel right at home. Pratt Institute does a great job of creating a sense of creative safety. The first thing youll learn at Pratt is that its okay to make mistakes every freshman professor will remind you of this. And I quickly realized this also applies to making friends. Its okay to be yourself. You have the ability really get to know yourself to take time to figure out who you really are. Theres no pressure at Pratt Institute to conform to some perceived, idealistic standard. But this also means you might change. And I hope you do. Its a good thing. If you graduate from Pratt Institute as the same person that you arrived as, then youve failed. You attend Pratt Institute to become the person you were meant to be. How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services? Steven:Pratt Institute has a great team of academic advisors at their Center for Career and Professional Development. They organize internship fairs, guide students and alumni on career decisions, and help promote their portfolios through the online portfolio database. The level of support Pratt Institute provides is invaluable to students entering the job market. When I was about to graduate, I stopped by at least once a week to work on my resume and to work on my interview skills. I also landed my first internship through the internship fair that they host. Pratt Institute graduates are highly desirable, so all of the major companies compete for the students. How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Steven:Pratt Institutes library is my favorite building on the campus. The Stacks, as theyre referred to, are comprised of several levels of glass floors. Sometimes I would go in there just to sit and relax. The Student Union is very active; they always have events and social gatherings planned for students throughout the year. Describe the surrounding town. Steven:When I tired of the caf food, I would walk one block to DeKalb Ave or Myrtle Ave for pretty much anything I had a craving for. Ive been back to campus several times since Ive graduated and the restaurant options have exploded. The current students are very lucky. A few blocks away in Fort Greene is Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), which is a long-standing cultural institution known for its live performances and their annual Next Wave Festival. BAM also hosts movie premiers where Ive had the chance of meeting Amy Poehler, Paul Rudd, and Rachel Weisz. In the warmer months, the famous Brooklyn Flea Market brings together vendors from all over NYC to one central location just blocks from Pratt Institute. Everything is offered: from handmade furniture and jewelry to lobster rolls. If you decide to live off-campus, be aware that the demand for apartments is so high in the surrounding neighborhoods of Clinton Hill, Fort Greene, and Bed-Stuy that you can now expect to pay more than $2,000 for a 300-square-foot studio apartment. I lived in Fort Greene for 10 years and I considered myself lucky to be renting a $1,600 studio. Brooklyn has become so desirable that rent is now approaching Manhattan prices. For many people, student housing will be the only option. Whatever the consequences may be, Brooklyns popularity is one of the great benefits of attending Pratt Institute. The three surrounding neighborhoods are arguably the most exciting places to be in NYC right now. In my opinion, Brooklyns ascension as a cultural trendsetter is a direct result of the artists that graduated from Pratt Institute that decided to stay in the neighborhoods. How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Steven:The class sizes are really dependent on the subject. Lecture classes such as Art History are typically very large, but thats expected. My core classes, such as Graphic Design or Sculpture, were small with an average 10:1 ratio. Most of the subjects taught in the core classes are inherently subjective so its important to have that level of personal attention by the teachers. Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Steven:The most memorable and valuable lesson I learned occurred on my first day at Pratt Institute in Light, Color Design (LCD) class. Its a lesson that proved to be relevant even to this day at my current job at JPMorgan Chase. Along with the other students, I spent hours playing with Color-Aid trying to compose a design to meet the assignments requirements: depict the view from my vantage point out the classroom window a pretty typical first-day assignment. When I and the other classmates finished, we pinned our 6 by 6 designs up on the wall for the other students to critique. We were all nervous, not only because it was our first time being critiqued in college, but also because it was our first time doing the actual critiquing. Most of us had no experience doing that. The teacher explained the method of critiquing that Pratt Institute uses is called constructive criticism. The goal is not only to discuss the negative aspects of each classmates design, but to also describe the positive aspects and then to take it a step further by offering ideas on how to improve their design and explain why we thought it worked or didnt work. This is a great life skill. And its something that came up again while I was s tudying Management for my Masters degree at NYU. In management, the most effective method is to guide or coach people. This means pointing out exactly what theyre doing right and what theyre doing wrong which is exactly what I had already learned at Pratt Institute. Check out Stevens tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.