General Chemistry - The Different Kinds of Chemicals

General Chemistry - The Different Kinds of ChemicalsA General Chemistry final is essentially a long review course, which you need to take in order to get your Masters degree. It is a standard subject and has to be taken between three and six years before you graduate.Many students are particularly interested in taking this course, which is usually taken by chemistry students who are preparing for a professional career. Students often want to take this course after completing an undergraduate degree, and for those who have taken a Bachelor's degree, but not yet graduated, a General Chemistry final is usually the most popular of all the undergraduate courses, as the course gives them extra preparation for the exams they will need at the end of their undergraduate degree.However, if you do decide to take this course, it is important that you understand the implications of doing so. For example, a General Chemistry final review course will count for the majority of your classwork and you will have to prepare for examinations.A lot of people make the mistake of thinking that the courses are a waste of time. They think that there is nothing more to learn about chemistry, and that they will be able to 'pass' without studying. This couldn't be further from the truth, because a good study guidebook is the absolute best way to understand any topic, and therefore you should always have one with you.There are many online sites that offer these supplementary study guides, and there are often supplement guides that come with a printed book. In fact, you should always have your printed guide with you.Reading a book is something that all students should do, and it can give you a great deal of information that will help you prepare for exams. It is usually best to use a book as opposed to the online learning resources, because you cannot always 'read' what you need to know, whereas with an online resource you can examine every word of the website and make sure that you understa nd what you need to. The bonus of having a book with you is that you are more likely to keep it because it is the 'proper' book, and you know that you will not be 'cheating' by buying a guide that isn't really suitable for you.In summary, General Chemistry is a tough subject to study for, especially if you haven't studied chemistry for a while. The same applies if you have spent a lot of time at school studying chemical engineering or other related subjects. These two courses are very much alike, and a perfect student must combine both of these courses to become an excellent chemist.

Pottery Classes Leeds

Pottery Classes Leeds Learning to Throw a Pot in Leeds ChaptersUniquely Local ExperiencesSunken StudioFirefly PotteryJackrabbits PotteryBentham PotteryLoiners feel rightly proud of being our country’s second financial centre after London; it was no mean feat to claw our way up from the small market town we were to being the country’s fourth-largest economy.And we just keep getting better!The green spaces and the retail spaces, the leisure activities and the business activities; the high-speed trains that will get you here quicker and the varied activities that will keep you here longer...Leeds has quite the reputation â€" more students apply to the University of Leeds than any other university in the country; upholding it comes not through dedicated effort but as a matter of course.That’s a small summary of the good things in Leeds. There is a downside...All of the stress and competition in the many law firms â€" we’re also the country’s second legal centre, and the pressure of global and national finance in our many banks can make it feel like the good life to be had in Leeds can be a bit of a stretch.Naturally, Leeds is not only about banking and law; we’ve a generous service sector, too... and a corresponding number of those workers feel stress as well.When you start feeling that way, it is time to back off and relax; to find something to take your mind off things.Have you considered dabbling in the ceramic arts?Any ceramic artist will tell you that there is something so elemental, so soothing about working with clay. Even if you dreaded getting all messy sitting at a potter’s wheel, you could roll clay and coil your way to stress reduction.You’re quite right to believe that throwing a pot (shaping clay on a pottery wheel) is not a tidy undertaking, especially if you don’t know how to do it.That is why you need lessons, preferably hands-on and with a patient instructor as opposed to, say, watching a bunch of online videos and getting discouraged before you even start.Who has time to hunt for cl asses? Your Superprof, of course!We’ve prowled the streets of Leeds looking for the very best adult classes, kids classes, workshops and weekenders â€" any opportunity to get your hands on clay. Now comes the reveal... CalumDrama School Entrance Teacher 5.00 (15) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ToriSpanish Teacher 5.00 (1) £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors OliviaSchool support Teacher 5.00 (2) £21/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarkESOL (English) Teacher 4.76 (17) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors YuweiChinese Teacher 4.33 (6) £19/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JenniferMusic reading Teacher 5.00 (1) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LouiseAutoCAD Teacher 5.00 (3) £60/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RickyPercussion Teacher 5.00 (7) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NicolasGuitar Teacher 5.00 (2) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MyriamOrganic chemistry Teacher 5.00 (1 3) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JonathanEconomics Teacher 5.00 (9) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Oluwakemi imoleMaths Teacher 5.00 (1) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AlexPhysics Teacher 5.00 (1) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AdamSinging Teacher 5.00 (14) £48/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ValentiniMusic reading Teacher 5.00 (2) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MilenaMaths Teacher 5.00 (5) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RashmiEconomics Teacher 5.00 (1) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsUniquely Local Experiences You may remember playing with modelling clay when you were a child Image by LMoonlight from PixabayWe cannot think of a better place to start our search for pottery lessons than this remarkable venture.It is not a typical pottery studio where several ceramic artists rent space and where clay artists from outside the studio can book kiln time â€" a fairly common occurrence in this particular branch of the visual arts.Electric kilns draw a lot of power; it is more economical for many to share the cost.Uniquely proposes to present people with the chance at one-of-a-kind experiences they might not otherwise enjoy.For instance, let’s say friends you met while on holiday are due to visit in a fortnight. Are you going to give them the standard Leeds tour: the Corn Exchange, Kirkstall Abbey, maybe Roundhay Park...Sure, your friends should see those sights and more but if you wanted to treat them to an unforgettable experience, something with flair, Uniquely Local should be your agents.Of c ourse, any out-of-towners you host would not necessarily find joy in a pottery class; there’s a good chance they may have ceramics classes available to them in their hometown and, as long as we’re supposing, they may even be pottery artists!Besides, there’s nothing particularly ‘Leeds’ about pottery. Glasgow, on the other hand, has a strong pottery heritage...On the other hand, if you had a hen or stag party coming up, this two-hour taster would fit the bill perfectly.You may choose a wheel throwing session, meaning you would use a pottery wheel to work the clay or handbuilding: working the clay without using a wheel.Handbuilding is closer to traditional pottery; coiling strings of clay and pinching them together to form a vessel is the old-fashioned way to do it.  You may actually remember this form of clay art from when you were a child playing with colourful modelling clay.The lessons are held at our next featured studio, Sunken.In this table, we list that location cont act information, along with the other studios in and around Leeds where you could take pottery lessons.Contact Information for Pottery StudiosNameStreet AddressPhone NumberWeb AddressSunken StudioCarlisle Road, Leeds LS10 1LB0773 907 9438www.sunkenstudio.co.ukJackrabbits Pottery633a Roundhay Road Oakwood Leeds LS8 4BA0113 318 9315www.jackrabbitspottery.comFirefly Pottery116 Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 4AH0113 345 0405https://fireflypottery.co.ukBentham Pottery Oysterber Farm,Low Bentham, North Yorkshire, LA2 7ET0777 608 4856www.benthampottery.com Admittedly, working with clay can be a messy endeavour... Image by ENRIC SAGARRA from PixabaySunken StudioIf a taster is good, a full course must be better, right?Most ceramics artists â€" certainly the ones at Sunken know that you have to understand the creative process before you can apply yourself wholly to ceramic art:clays: knowing what type of clay for any projectshaping: using clay create a formfiring: after the clay dries, exposing it to high heat in a kiln (turning into a bisque, or biscuit)decorating: you might use clay tools to scratch or carve the unfired clay body or use different glazing techniquesyou can also paint pottery before glazing it if you have a certain design in mind; this is called underglaze paintingrefiring: putting back into the electric kiln (or gas kiln) to harden the glazeThat is why they endeavour, through their classes and workshops, to impart as much knowledge as they can about their craft. To them, everyone is a future clay artist.They offer a wide range of classes, from beginners to master classes suitable for experienced artists. The course we found most intriguing was their jewellery taster, which involves working with silver clay.We found no such pottery classes in Birmingham!Especially with the chilly weather creeping up on us, wouldn’t it be great to learn something new in a friendly, warm environment? What a great reason to drop in on Sunken Studios!Really, the major attraction at Firefly is the ‘paint your own pottery’ events.Rather than working the clay yourself, you would choose a biscuit â€" a clay form that has been fired once, decorate it as you wish and leave it at the studio to be fired by the resident artist.Such events are suitable for kids as well as adults; you may consider Firefly for your next hen night!Find out if pottery classes in Manchester are as much fun as they are in Leeds... Many pottery studios in Leeds have biscuits for you to paint Image by Margarita Morales Esparza from PixabayJackrabbits PotteryIn the same vein as Firefly, Jackrabbits has a wide selection of bisque pottery for you to choose a piece for painting and drawing.They host a range of events from children’s birthday parties to the beguiling ‘Tots and Pots’ meant for toddlers. Would you be brave enough to invite a bunch of babies into your china shop?These are not so much classes for children as they are a form of entertainment, albeit educational.  The children are treated to a story and a singalong, a snack and finally, pottery painting. If you're interested in such a session, you should act quickly; at £10 per session, places go fast.Another of Jackrabbit’s specialities is corporate team-building.If you lead a team whose morale needs a boost, a Jackrabbit event is sure to brighten the mood! You may plan the activities or rely on the staff’s experience; either way, it is bound t o be a unique experience for everyone including you.If you are the staff, maybe you could suggest Jackrabbit to your boss...If you must know, not even London pottery classes are quite this much fun!Bentham PotteryPainting pottery is all well and good but what if you want to get hands-on with clay; make your vessel from start to finish?If you don’t mind heading out to the countryside, Bentham has a fantastic, all-inclusive pottery programme designed with you in mind.Their speciality is wheel throwing and they have more than 35 years of experience teaching novice clay artists that skill.You could drive out for their half-day lesson but, as charming as the area is and as much as these talented artists have to offer, why not book their five-day, intensive beginner’s course?Whether you choose pottery making on the wheel or sculpting from a slab, this self-catered sojourn into a working ceramic studio would be well worth your while!Are you tired of searching for pottery classes near m e? No worries, Superprof has done the searching for you!

How to Manage Calorie Intake

How to Manage Calorie Intake Take Charge of Counting Calories ChaptersAre Overweight People Guilty of Over-Eating?How Many Calories are in Your Meal?How to Calculate the Number of Calories Burned Each DayLearn to Count Calories with Your Fitness and Nutrition SpecialistAre You Leery About Personal Training?We Britons are constantly assaulted with an aesthetic physical ideal: flat stomach, sexy thighs, well-rounded shoulders... we see them everywhere!In the tube, on the bus, from billboards and magazine adverts: doe-eyed models stare out wistfully.Or are they staring out hungrily?All of that - even the speculation that models might live with hunger to look so skinny, causes us to think about food, nutrition and how what we eat impacts our appearance.An analysis of Google searches reveals that the UK's premier weight management company receives nearly a quarter-million hits per month!It is obvious that, nationally, we have an interest in losing weight.Equally clearly, we are not going to get thin and attractive by diet alone. We need a fitness re gimen, be it yoga, Zumba, crossfit or circuit training â€" or one on one personal fitness training, to effectively manage our caloric intake.We might need an education about calories and how the body uses them, too.How many calories in this yummy-looking sanny? Source: Pixabay Credit: Pashminuwhole packageMany who read such labels often mistake the given values for the entire package, rather than for just one serving... and end up eating many  more calories than they thought they were.While regulations about food labeling have gotten more stringent, manufacturers are still not required to list every single ingredient that the food containsmost commonly, sugar is given fancy, scientific names such as maltose or dextrose â€" dead giveaways that those foods are far too rich in sugar and carbohydratesFresh fruit and veg do not come with any labels at allbecause these selections are often thought of as healthy snack alternatives, they are often over-indulged in.How much sugar does an app le contain?When thinking of healthy, natural alternatives to a bag of crisps, people will often overindulge: eating two or three plums... about the equivalent of eating three spoonfuls of sugar!Or an apple: depending on variety and size, you could be snacking on 3 to 6 spoons of sugar!Thankfully, modern technology offers several applications that can help you keep track of what you are eating, and its effect on you.The better apps will indicate the calorie value of what you are eating as well as maintain a record of what you eat.Discover the importance of a metabolic test before resuming physical trainingYou don't have to skimp and starve to eat adequately for your level of activity Source: Pixabay Credit: Conger Designin-home fitness training or would offer online personal training: they are all in the fitness business to help people get motivated and achieve their fitness goals.Superprof has a certified personal trainer for you; one who has the educational credits to steer your fi tness education â€" including proper nutrition.Hourly fees start as low as £10: not a bad rate for the knowledge, instruction and motivation a fitness specialist provides.At your initial meeting, your fitness instructor should either conduct or recommend a health assessment.If you are in such a physical shape that any of these stressors could harm your health, s/he may require they be done in hospital or at your physician's surgery.This exam could include measuring your flexibility, endurance and strength, and will most certainly measure your cardiorespiratory and cardiovascular health.Once a baseline of your physical condition has been established, your personal training program will begin in earnest.Your trainer may first assign you corrective exercises, to build muscle and protect your jointsattaining a fundamental level of fitness is essential to preventing musculoskeletal injuriesOnce you have attained a certain level of aerobic and muscular conditioning, you would start funct ional trainingthis exercise program helps you gain strength and conditioning for everyday movementAs soon as your coach is satisfied with your level of physical development, you can start more intense personal training sessionsCore training, crossfit, resistance training, circuit training or gaining muscle mass are now all within your grasp!The next step is up to you!Here are some other instructions your fitness mentor might pass on:always warm up prior to working outbike riding, treadmill running, swimming or a vigorous aerobics routine would fit the billnever work out hungryinsufficient nutrition is just as dangerous as over-eating,always cool down after the workoutstretching your muscles after working them is vital to preventing injuryDrink plenty of waterdehydration is always a real danger for athletesThroughout your fitness program, your training specialist will monitor your workbook â€" your food diary and exercise journal, to see what you've eaten and how much, and to see if you are doing prescribed exercises on your own.This is where your accountability comes into play: your coach is there to motivate you and instruct you, but s/he cannot get fit for you!Clearly, people who are disabled can benefit from personal fitness training! Source: Pixabay Credit: PexelsAre You Leery About Personal Training?You surely have your grounds and we won't say you're wrong, but let us present more reasons to think about personal training programs.Physical Training for Special PopulationsYouth fitness, senior fitness and fitness for the disabled:  there are  personal trainers to work with any of these demographics, either in small groups or one on one.Remember those obesity statistics at the start of this article?Considering these segments of society are most at risk for weight-related illness, wouldn't it make sense to enroll your child, your Mum... or both your child and mum in a fitness class, if only to lose weight?Besides, engaging in fitness activities in a gym, hea lth club or fitness center can improve morale as well as muscular strength.With such a feeling of well-being, one would not be compelled to make poor food choices, or overeat.Less overeating and better food choices means fewer calories to count, resulting in a fitter, stronger you  (or them).How could anyone resist that?A personal trainer doesn't just help with your physical strength. Search for a 'personal trainer near me' and see how they can help you with your diet too.

Careers as a Chef

Careers as a Chef Working in a Kitchen ChaptersBecoming a Chef: The State of the IndustryThe Most Common Cooking JobsGetting Experience in the Food Service IndustryCareers in the Food Service IndustryHow Much Do Chefs EarnHow Much Do Independent Chefs Earn?What Makes a Good Chef“Spices are to cooking what punctuation is to literature.” - Olivier RoellingerThere are plenty of different roles you can play when working in a kitchen. While most children now dream of becoming YouTubers  according to a survey by Lego and Harris Poll, becoming a chef is still up there.So how do you become a chef once you’ve got the necessary qualifications? Be it mass catering, working in hotels, or cooking for upmarket restaurants, what steps do you need to take? GiovanniCooking Teacher 4.83 (12) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HalimaCooking Teacher £12/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HakimCooking Teacher 5.00 (5) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors VincenzoCooking Teacher £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors GinellaCooking Teacher £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ArronCooking Teacher 5.00 (2) £9/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JoshuaCooking Teacher 5.00 (5) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors FlickCooking Teacher 5.00 (1) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsBecoming a Chef: The State of the IndustryLife is good for chefs. When you first start out, it's unlikely that you'll be head chef. (Source: Pexels)More or less... If we ignore the downsides for a second (like the hours, for example), becoming a chef is a good way to find work. After all, job prospects remain good. This is good for all aspiring chefs as there are many job opportunities.This is also good for people wanting to work in the foodservice industry in any way, shape, or form. A lot of restaurants are willing to recruit commis chefs with little training or experience. This is becoming more common, too.If you’ve been trained as a chef, many places will welcome you with open arms. If you have a few years of experience, you can apply to higher positions and climb the ladder more quickly than someone without any qualifications.The foodservice industry is a big employer in the UK. This is especially true for younger people entering the workforce without degrees.There are a lot of different ways to get a job in the industry...Beware of the down sides of the industry. You need to be flexible, the hours aren’t always great, and some periods are hugely busy.You won’t always be working in great conditions so you have to be passionate and tough to stick it out.The Most Common Cooking JobsOf all the employment opportunities, chefs are often in the highest demand, particularly during the summer as restaurants are looking to strengthen their workforce during the busy periods. There are multiple ranks and jobs within a kitchen. (Source: skeeze)It’s highly likely that you’ll start seeing job offers popping up a bit before summer. Of course, during the winter, ski resorts start looking for kitchen staff. Holiday destinations are often looking for chefs, too. Similarly, they’re also often looking for commis chefs (also known as a line cook).Not as many people look for commis chefs since these are positions that don’t necessarily require training or qualifications. Commis chefs are easier to recruit than head chefs since the latter usually requires training, qualifications, and experiences.  They’ll need to be familiar with hygiene rules and health and safety, too. Through training, chefs can learn many culinary techniques, etc.  Commis chefs generally prepare ingredients and clean the kitchen.In addition to finding work in a restaurant, you could also look for jobs with caterers. These businesses are particularly busy, especially during wedding seas on.On the other hand, many chef jobs aren’t advertised all over the place. You need to have a lot of experience to do these jobs.If you're applying to a fine dining establishment, you'll need a mastery of several cooking techniques and be able to survive in a fast-paced environment.Getting Experience in the Food Service IndustryExperience is key when it comes to getting work in restaurants and the foodservice industry. No matter the type of cooking you do, the experience will play an important role in helping you find a job.Apart from commis chefs, most jobs in the foodservice industry include know-how that you can only learn on the job. That’s why training is also very important if you want to get other jobs in the kitchen.A lot of chefs learn through internships and learning on the job. Budding chefs learn by doing and will learn how to manage delicate situations.  You’ll also need some professional experience if you want to apply for the job of head chef.You can start by st udying cooking after school. Cooking courses are a good way to gain experience.  Don’t hesitate to go for internships or apprenticeships. The more motivated you are, the more employers will want to hire you. GiovanniCooking Teacher 4.83 (12) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HalimaCooking Teacher £12/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HakimCooking Teacher 5.00 (5) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors VincenzoCooking Teacher £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors GinellaCooking Teacher £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ArronCooking Teacher 5.00 (2) £9/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JoshuaCooking Teacher 5.00 (5) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors FlickCooking Teacher 5.00 (1) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsCareers in the Food Service IndustryJust like getting a job in a restaurant, you’ll shape your career over several years. Experience is the only way to start climbing the ladder. You can always start your own restaurant. (Source: ponce_photography)Commis chefs can become a sous chef or a head chef by earning the owner’s trust.  You need to be patient and persevere.Noone becomes a head chef straight out of school.The only way to do this is by opening your own restaurant. Make sure that you think carefully before making this decision. Even chefs with years of experience in the kitchen can struggle with their own restaurants when it comes to managing teams, stock, and all the administrative steps involved.Of course, they can also turn restaurants around that were previously failing. This is an opportunity to test yourself in a stressful and demanding situation where your team’s chemistry is essential.There’s also mass catering as an option. This is challenging as you’re expected to cook for many people daily.  Career paths can change and opportunities present themselves in the world of cooking.If you’ve got itchy feet, consider working abroad.How Much Do Chefs EarnJust like any other job, a chef’s wage will be affected by their remit, experience, qualifications, and who they’re working for. While many chefs are passionate about cooking, they still expect to be paid. (Source: stux)A Michelin-starred restaurant won’t pay the same as a takeaway. However, the average can always give you an idea of what to expect.As an employee in a restaurant, chefs earn an average of £29,000 per year. Generally speaking, there’s an average range of wages for chefs.The lower end of the range is around £24k per year and the upper range is closer to £33k. Again, it all depends on what you’re doing and who you’re working for.The more experience you have, the more you can demand.How Much Do Independent Chefs Earn?The wages of freelancers vary even more. Their wages will be related to how many customers they have. A chef who freelances at their customers’ homes could double their salary by doubling their clientele.Some families hire a chef to cook for them daily whereas others opt for this when on holiday. From month to month, your salary could vary wildly depending on how much work you get in.The same is true for caterers whose workload will increase and the holiday period and wedding season. Wages range from £20k to £35k on average.Again, take this figure with a pinch of salt because it all depends on how much you’re working. Every cooking job is different and you may need to prepare food, supervise other chefs, or even do some of the less fashionable cooking duties such as chopping or peeling.What Makes a Good ChefTo increase your chances of getting a job, you need to have certain skills and nail that interview.Firstly, you need to be passionate! You can’t become a chef if you have no interest in food. Motivation and passion can make all the difference between a great chef and a good chef. Recruiters also know this and won’t hesitate to ask you about your feelings on food.Determination and organisation are also essential skills if you’re going to be working in a kitchen. You’re rarely alone in kitchens so you need to be organised and ensure that the kitchen runs like a well-oiled machine.Finally, creativity is hugely useful as it’ll make the difference between an everyday dish and something out-of-the-ordinary.Now you should have the perfect recipe for becoming a great chef!When it comes to the culinary arts, you need to know about food preparation, cleanliness, restaurant management, food production, menu planning, and kitchen management. While an apprenticeship will help you gain experience on the job and culinary schools can teach you about the theory behind a lot of it, a private tutor can teach you exactly what you need to know and provide bespoke culinary training.As you've seen, not every job in the food industry is the same and the restaurant business isn't the same as catering, for example, so a private tutor can help you with exactly what you need to know, whether it's opening a new restaurant, starting you culinary career, or beating other potential head chefs to that coveted post.

A Student Perspective on University of Houston

A Student Perspective on University of Houston Melissa earned her bachelors degree in political science from University of Houston in 2012. Subjects she specializes in include Spanish tutoring, math tutoring, and reading tutoring. Below she shared her experience with student life at University of Houston: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Melissa: The campus is just southeast of downtown Houston, right next to an up and coming neighborhood called EaDo (east end downtown). Houston itself is rich in culture, diversity, and plenty of exciting things to do. The campus reflects this and they have plenty of events ongoing through the year, run both by the campus and student groups. They just built a new football stadium a few years ago, so campus pride is at an all-time high. I always felt safe on campus, there were a few incidents that happened throughout my years, but security on campus was pretty quick to respond and they were always around. The campus itself has shuttles, but most buildings within your major will be concentrated in one location. The campus has a city light rail station that runs next to it and can easily take your downtown. The bus system is pretty vast, due to the fact that Houston is a very spread out city. However, it is not known for being the quickest. Your best bet would be to get a car or bike to travel around Houston. How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Melissa: All the people I had on campus were very welcoming and willing to work with me. All you have to do is ask! How would you describe the dorm liferooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Melissa: The University of Houston (UH) has a student body that consists mainly of commuters. However, if you decide to live on campus, there are plenty of things to do in the evenings. The campus is located next to a few major attractions/landmarks, so there is always something to do. The campus also has expansive food options. Which majors/programs are best represented and supported? Melissa: The best known programs are the creative writing doctoral program, Bauer business, architecture, law, optometry, and pharmacy schools. All majors and programs are well supported by the university. I decided major in Political Science, with a minor in world culture and languages (German concentration). UH did an excellent job providing opportunities for people within my major, like offering internships through a program called the Civic Houston Internship Program (CHIP). CHIP connected us with local government offices and organizations to help us get field experience as well as establish career connections. I also did a study abroad and they have an office dedicated to helping us with information and departure. 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? Melissa: I did not attend UH as a freshman, I came in as a transfer. However, they had enough activities at the beginning of each semester that made my arrival very welcoming. It also gave me a chance to meet with people and join clubs. There is Greek life; however it does not play a huge role there and does not feel overwhelming. They do help out with major events. How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services? Melissa: The career center is actually a hidden gem. They offer a wide variety of services such as how to boost your resume and mock interviews. They also run a job board that many reputable companies use. There are some job fairs that take place throughout the year and many major companies recruit, but I did not attend any. How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Melissa: The MD Anderson library is 8 stories tall, with plenty of open space, conference, and study rooms. There are plenty of quiet rooms if you dont want any distractions (the joke is the higher up you go, the less people you will run into). The library has great weekday and weekend hours, and they even open 24 hours during finals week. They just built a new student center which is really big and has a lot of space. There is also a smaller student center located on the south side of campus if you want to grab a coffee or quick bite to eat. It is kind of underground, but there are a lot of spaces inside and outside to sit and relax (or study). Describe the surrounding town. Melissa: UH is located in Houston, not too far from major local attractions. As the fourth largest city in the U.S., there is always something exciting to do. The campus also has a venue that hosts major comedians and musical acts from time to time. Houston is rich in diversity and culture, any type of food or drink you crave, you can certainly find there. The city has some dedicated green spaces that host a lot of free events throughout the year, such as concerts, fitness, and there is almost always a cultural festival going on. Downtown Houston is where most business is conducted, but the neighborhoods around downtown are the places to go. There, you can find world-class restaurants, art galleries, and any cultural thing you can think of. The campus is located in a residential neighborhood, but it is close enough to plenty major attractions. How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Melissa: UH is a huge campus. There are an estimated 40,000 students, so during the semester the campus is really bustling with activity. The only classes I had that were more than 100 students were my introductory classes where students needed a certain credit. However, the professors in those classes or the TAs were readily available. For the rest of the higher level classes I had, there were no more than 25 or 30 students per class. I was very pleased with the class sizes because as long as you put in the effort of scheduling a time with a professor or took advantage of their office hours, they were always willing to meet. Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Melissa: I had one professor, Professor Jackson, who seemed intimidating at first. He was a former prosecutor and very sharp. Over time, I learned that he was extremely nice and would always make the effort of helping students that were looking for it. It took me until my second introductory to law class with him to finally approach him for help. Be sure to always ask for help. The right university will always offer some sort of help, and UH had a wide variety of resources available to its students, sometimes you just had to do a bit of digging. Take a weekend to see what your university offers; you may be surprised at how much support they have available! Check out Melissas tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Should I Go To Rice University

Should I Go To Rice University The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Courtney is a Houston tutor attending Rice University. She is currently a junior majoring in Cognitive Sciences and specializes in several tutoring subjects such as ISEE prep tutoring, Biology tutoring, and Essay Editing tutoring. See what she had to say about Rice: 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? Courtney: Although Rice is in the center of a major metropolitan area, the campus feels very intimate and is very safe. Our Rice University Police Department does a great job of patrolling the area and helping everyone feel secure, but of course in a big city it is always advisable to use caution and common sense. There are buses that run around what we call the Inner Loop of campus and travel through the heart of the academic buildings all the way out to the parking lot area. If you are commuting from off-campus or want to explore the greater Houston area, there is a public bus system, but it isnt very convenient. I personally bike from my house off-campus and it is only a 15 minute bike ride. Another option for public transport is the light rail system that runs from the Rice U area into Midtown and the Downtown area for very cheap. Many people drive cars and it is definitely the most convenient way to get around if you can handle the traffic. Because Houston is such a sprawling city, it makes sense to have personal transport. VT: How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Courtney: The Rice professors I have encountered are always available for help and ready to assist you in any way possible. There are usually only a few teaching assistants, even for big classes, because the professors will generally handle any issues personally. All professors offer office hours and available by email. Many will even say to drop in with no appointment, if necessary. For the few classes that do require teaching assistants, they are often graduate level students who really know the subject matter and have no problem going to the professor if they cant answer a question you have. The office of academic advising is very helpful but emphasizes the services of Peer Academic Advisors that help with deciding classes and determining credit. These Peer Academic Advisors are at every dorm and easily accessible for immediate questions. If you are interested in focuses such as premedical or prelaw, the academic advising office has specific advisors for these concentrations. VT: How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Courtney: Rice is very unique in its dorm set-up. The University is divided into 11 residential colleges (dorms) that you are sorted into before you matriculate. Usually you stay in the college for your entire time at Rice. Each dorm has its own governing body, committees, and, in some ways, personality. Additionally, each dorm is set up a little differently as far as rooms go. Some residential colleges emphasize double rooms with a private bathroom, others have suite set ups with shared bathrooms. We have 6 dining halls (called serveries) around campus. Although some are specifically designated for a particular college, you are welcome to eat at any of them. One aspect of Rice some people take issue with is the all-or-nothing style to the meal plan if you live on campus. With living on campus you must buy a full meal plan that covers all meals of the week (excluding Saturday evening, when the serveries close). This is upsetting to some people that dont eat breakfast or would prefer off-campus options more. If you live off-campus, different levels of meal plans are available (e.g. 5 meals per week, 7 meals per week, etc.) The residential colleges and serveries offer a lot of opportunity for socialization and getting to know other people. The other students at your college will become like a pseudo-family of about 400 people. When you matriculate you will participate in an orientation week (called O-week) where you will get to know your fellow college-mates even more. 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? Courtney: Traditionally Rice is known as being an Engineering school, but dont let this discourage you if you are a humanities or social science enthusiast. Obviously most of the money is thrown towards the engineering and science fields, but I personally am involved in both the social science and humanities departments and they offer great faculty and support as well. I came into Rice with a premedical focus, but decided against it in my junior year. I now focus on my studies in Cognitive Sciences and Religious Studies. I chose Cognitive Sciences because it was just a field that fascinated me and is very progressive right now with a lot of new research being done. In a similar vein, I decided on Religious studies because I developed an interest in it after I took a class on Psychology of Religion during my freshman year. The Religious Studies department is world-renown and one of the few programs that works on studies in the GEM (gnostic, esoteric, mystic) field. The University does a great job of supporting all areas of study and, as I said before, although the sciences are highlighted, they do boast excellent Humanities, Social Science, Music, and Architecture programs. 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? Courtney: It is unbelievably easy to make friends as a freshman. O-Week does a great job of getting you acquainted with others in your college. You are further divided into O-Week groups where you are grouped with 7 other freshman, which aids in making instant friends. I am still close friends with many people from my O-Week group. Additionally, there are a lot small class sizes that allow you to meet people from other colleges. There is no Greek life on campus, but the college systems work in a similar style (without all the hazing and exclusivity). Its like you are inducted into a sorority/fraternity as soon as you move in. VT: How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services?Do many reputable companies recruit on campus? Courtney: Rice has a Center for Career Development (CCD) that offers resume-writing workshops, practice interviews, presentations from various professional fields, and career fairs. The CCD does a great job of offering a variety of opportunities to discover careers and meet potential employers. Several big firms (Capital One, IBM, etc.) recruit from Rice as well as many government/military agencies (FBI, CIA, Army, Navy, etc.). If you are a humanities major, like me, and are worried about career opportunities after college, the CCD offers very specific workshops that describe different areas that humanities majors are desired. VT: How are the various study areas such aslibraries, student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Courtney: There are plenty of beautiful study spaces across campus. The most obvious of these is Fondren Library, which offers 5 floors of study cubicles, study rooms that you can reserve, as well as tables and computers for public use. Fondren always has places to study, but I recommend getting there early during exam time because you will be fighting for even cubicle space. Additionally, areas such as Brochstein Pavillion have a coffeeshop and places to sit and study. Many professors use Brochstein for office hours or meetings. Our student-run coffeeshop (Coffee House) is also a fun place to relax and study. Individual residential colleges also have public spaces for study, but these can often be filled with people socializing. Some colleges have a suite-style set up where rooms surround a common room, which can be used for study as well. 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? Courtney: Houston is a very exciting, diverse city with a lot of things to do if you take advantage of them. Rice students often fall into the habit of staying close to campus, but if you go Beyond the Hedges (as we say at Rice), you can find a lot of unique places to eat, shop, and have fun. A 10 minute walk from campus is Rice Village, which is filled with shopping stores, restaurants, and bars. Some people go to Midtown, where there are some clubs and bars, or Downtown. You can get to both of these places via the light rail system. Because Rice has such an active social scene (with each residential college throwing public parties about every other week), many students neglect the area around Rice, but there is a lot to do! Additionally, Rice is located right in the Museum District of Houston, with several great museums as well as Hermann Park (with the Houston Zoo at the center). These places are great for a day excursion that is easily walking distance from campus. VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Courtney: Rice University has one of the smallest student populations among Ivy League schools. We only have about 6,000 Undergraduate students, with each class having only about 1,500 students. Although it seems like a lot, you see a lot of familiar faces on campus. After coming to Rice I think I would have preferred going somewhere with a few more people because sometimes the social scene can be a little redundant. But the small population also offers small class sizes and for some students is less overwhelming than larger institutions. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Courtney: My favorite professor is a Religious Studies professor that I had freshman year (and subsequently many semesters after that). He is funny, engaging, and very knowledgeable. I signed up for his class, Psychology of Religion, out of curiosity more than anything else, but in taking the class my interest grew exponentially and I am now planning a thesis under the same subject (and the same professor!). The great thing about my professor was that he treated us like adults as soon as we walked in instead of holding our hands through the processes. Our first assignment was to write about what we have been talking about. He gave us a loose prompt and said to write (almost free-form) whatever we thought. Instead of focusing on the writing he made us focus on the material, which was refreshing and interesting. He helped me develop as a student and a person and created a life-long passion that I hope to continue long after I leave Rice. Check out Courtneys tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Business English 10 Interview Questions for an Online Marketing Job

Business English 10 Interview Questions for an Online Marketing Job This week I was preparing a business English student for an interview in the online marketing sector. This is a new field as well as an open one and, as such,  it is difficult to prepare interviews for it.Nevertheless, we can build some potential questions around its basic concepts.Here  are examples of questions you might be asked in an interview for an online marketing  job.1. How would you explain the difference between online and offline marketing?Be ready for your next job interview in English.2. How do you research a target market?3. How would you define Search Engine Optimization (SEO)?4. What are the advantages of SEO?5. Do you think has SEO has negative aspects? If so, what are they?6. Do you have experience with the Google Adwords program?7. What is the difference between Search Engine Marketing and Internet Marketing?8. What is the most effective way to increase traffic to your website?9. Give an example of an online marketing campaign that failed. Why do you think this c ampaign was unsuccessful?10. How do you foresee the future of online marketing?Did you find this blog helpful? Feel free to share it on Facebook and Twitter. saisaran can u please send me the answers for the above questions Ashok Patidar Awesome! The above questions have tested my internet marketing knowledge.