What is it Like to Attend Vanderbilt University

What is it Like to Attend Vanderbilt University The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Emily is an Atlanta tutor and 2008 graduate of Vanderbilt University. She holds a degree in Classical Languages and currently tutors several subjects including SAT prep tutoring, ACT prep tutoring, Geometry tutoring, and Reading tutoring. See what she had to say about her time at Vanderbilt: 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? Emily: Vanderbilt is a walking campus in the southwest side of Nashville. All of main campus is walkable within ten minutes if you walk fast, fifteen if you dont, and the Peabody Campus is just adjacent and will add anywhere from an extra five to ten, depending on where youre going. The athletic stuff like student rec and stadium stuff is also just adjacent, so during undergrad for me it was walk, walk, walk! The campus is open, gorgeous, and park-like, but that open-ness also means that anyone could wander through at any point. Still, the lighting is pretty good and there is a security presence, so I always felt safe. The Hillsboro Village area is also easily walkable. There are buses for getting into Nashville or Green Hills areas, and I believe they are still free for student use. Its nice to have a car for getting out, but it definitely isnt necessary. Bikes are also nice to have in case you want to venture further afield into the city or surrounding areas (like nearby Belmont Un iversity), but again not necessary. VT: How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Emily: This may vary somewhat based on your area of study, but I found that all of my professors were happy to talk with me about any concern I ever had. They all have office hours, which means periods of time during the week when they are in their offices available to anyone who wants to walk in and talk to them, and I think the university has a set number of hours that is a minimum for them (I dont know what the minimum is because mostly all you have to do is approach them after class to get an idea of when you can go see them). I didnt have many TAs myself, but the few I did have were even more available than the professors, if that is possible. My fellow undergrads had similar feelings about their professors. The fact that the professors were so available, helpful, knowledgeable, and genuinely interested was one of my favorite things about this school. VT: How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Emily: The dorm life at Vandy has been changing in the last few years, moving toward a residential campus. I myself lived in dorms my entire undergraduate career and had a great experience with it. First year I had a roommate, and I did not in subsequent years as I lived in the Language dorm (McTyeire Hall) which is all single rooms, and included its own small dining hall, where we were expected to eat dinner on weeknights with our Language group. The people you eat with are kind of your family, so I formed that kind of bond with several of my hall mates. There are lots of dining options on campus, and the only problem I ever had with that was on Sunday nights when many of them were closed, limiting my options (I was pretty spoiled when it came to on-campus food). The new Commons residential area has a beautiful dining hall, and there are other small eateries all over campus with various themes and food choices, but you can use the meal plan at all of them. Theyre pretty good, tooIm not vegetarian or anything, but I did end up at the vege caf a lot, because their food was just great. By the time I left, there was a policy of missed meals on the meal plan rolling over into a sort of meal-money dollar amount, which could then be used at participating restaurants off campus. A lot of great places in the campus vicinity accepted this meal money, so I was using my Vandy card all over the place. As for socialization, there are definitely more opportunities to get involved in organizations and groups than there are hours in the day, and through those types of things you meet all sorts of people that like the same things you like. You also get to know them while participating in an activity that you enjoy, or something that helps others. On weekends, there are always events and shows and all kinds of things to take in. I really enjoyed hanging out with my friends in our respective dorm spaces; some dorms had reputations for being home to this or that type of people, so for example I found myself hanging out around the art and philosophy dorm because that was the type of people my friends were. Im sure that Greek life also provides a lot of opportunity for socialization, even though that was something I never really took part in. 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? Emily: I think Vanderbilt is pretty well known for its graduate/professional programs, like Law and especially the School of Medicine, given the huge hospital that is part of Vanderbilt campus. I studied Classical Languages, which just means I took Latin a lot. My department was pretty small, and while everyone is undergoing careful budgetary concerns right now, I never felt like we especially lacked for anything. A lot of my friends were Engineering students, but Vandy also gives a good emphasis to the importance of liberal arts education. 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? Emily: Greek life is fairly big at Vandy, but I never joined a sorority. I did have friends who were in sororities and fraternities, and friends who were not. Although around 50% of the undergrad population goes Greek, only the officers of each organization live in their respective fraternity or sorority house, so the Greek life participants are still integrated throughout campus living. Freshman dorms were good places for me to make friends, some of them just temporary to keep me sane and social as I began the more difficult task of figuring out who my real friends would be and what I was going to major in. We were all also required to take a freshman seminar during the first year; I ended up taking a cool English class which put me in touch with two of my best college friends. Many of my other best college friends I met through those people, actually, so freshman seminar is a good way to make connections to others who are new like you are. The rest of my long-term friendships came from my dorm life later on in my undergrad career. I think the best way to meet people and make friends in those early stages is just to get involved with stuff you like, because you will naturally end up doing that stuff alongside others who like it too. VT: How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services?Do many reputable companies recruit on campus? Emily: The Career Center was really helpful for me when I began to freak out about the next step after Vandy. They helped me craft my resume and search for potential jobs, and sent me to job fairs. I still didnt know at the time what I really wanted to do, so I wasnt always able to take full advantage of the Career Centers offerings, but happily they do have an alumni help component which I still use online. Im not sure if reputable companies recruit on campus because I was so unsure of what I even wanted to do, but I do know that the Vanderbilt name is a pretty impressive one to have on the top of your transcripts, and companies probably sit up and pay attention when they see it. VT: How are the various study areas such aslibraries, student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Emily: There are several libraries around campus, and lots of study spaces in lots of buildings everywhere. Some of them are quiet, some are not, and most of them fill up pretty solidly during things like finals time. I personally always did my best work in my own room, but I did notice a lot of wonderful other spaces which I mentally noted as spaces I would like to study, if only I ever chose to do work somewhere other than my own desk. The main library, Central Library, has recently added a little caf on the terrace, and the first floor has a gorgeous reading room area. The stacks are narrow and a little dismal as a study space, but if what you need is to be squirreled away from the world in a dungeon-like space (never mind that youre on the upper floors there), then that is where you should (and I sometimes did) go. If you prefer big windows and lots of light, try the Biomedical library next to the hospital. I also remember doing group study sessions in the study rooms of the Engi neering library inside the Stevenson Center, so there are lots of options. VT: Describe the surrounding town. What kinds of outside establishments / things to do are there that make it fun, boring, or somewhere in between?To what extent do students go to the downtown area of the city versus staying near campus? Emily: Nashville is a very cool city, and it has a lot to offer college students. As its nickname Music City would suggest, it definitely has lots of live music, and not just country either. The trick is finding out when and where, and then in getting there. Engaging as Nashville is, I learned more about what there was to see and do after I graduated than I did while I was in school there. Lots of students spend most of their time in what we refer to lovingly as the Vanderbilt Bubble which includes all of campus and then a few blocks radius all around it. That several-block radius does have its share of cool spaces, coffee shops, theatres, live music venues, etc. Downtown is just a little too far to be called easily bikeable, although it can be done, and driving downtown is annoying because you have to find parking, and it usually isnt free. As a student, I didnt have money to spend on much, so I didnt go downtown all that often. We did go to the symphony sometimes, though, because t hey had a special deal where students could get tickets for $10 in the hour before a show began. Other cultural opportunities probably run deals for students like this too. Those who are willing and able to explore what Nashville has to offer will be rewarded, but honestly as an undergrad I did not have quite the time or money to explore them fully. VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Emily: Vanderbilt has about 6,800 undergrads, which to me felt just right, because I was always seeing new faces, but I never felt lost among the massive crowd. Class sizes were accordingly small (occasionally tiny), although larger general education classes can get bigger. I never had a class of more than 50 students, and had maybe two or three that were over 30; most of the classes I took were 30 students or less. Class size is also something that will depend a little bit on your area of study, though, and as you get further in to your major or specialty, the smaller it will tend to get-- in my junior and senior years I had several classes with seven or eight people (yay Latin and Greek!). VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Emily: I think my regret might be not taking more seminar classes than I did. Seminars are just courses limited to 16 people maximum, and are largely discussion based courses. I only took three of those. Looking back, they were some of my most interesting classroom experiences, quite different from my language and lecture classes. The ones I took were all to fulfill requirements, but they really broadened my educational experience. We used to have a requirement called Science in Society, which they do not have anymore, partly because were half convinced no one really knew what that was supposed to entail anyway. But it was the last requirement I had by senior year, so I ended up taking a seminar on the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci; it just so happened to be full of really interesting students and taught by one of the coolest professors on campus, Dr. Bess from the history department. Our final project for the class was really open-ended, as per the multi-talented Mr. da Vinci, and we could create almost anything we liked so long as we could explain the connection to the course material or readings. Some people wrote research papers, one student built their own musical instrument and played a song based on a mathematical formula, another person painted, I wrote a short story. The final drafts of all projects were due at or before trivia night, which we mistakenly thought that as a bunch of really smart academic and creative people, we would doubtlessly win. We did not win trivia, because trivia night actually requires you to know a lot more about sports and pop culture than it does about history (even trivia night in Hillsboro Village, right next to Vanderbilt); we did have a lot of fun trying. Check out Emilys tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Art Classes Near Me

Art Classes Near Me Where to Find Art Courses Nearby? ChaptersArt Courses for Sculpture in GlasgowLook And Draw Workshops In EdinburghFine Art Classes In BelfastTake An Art Class In CardiffManchester Art Lessons in SketchingLocal Art Classes for Adults in LeedsPottery Art Courses in BirminghamPainting and Drawing Art Classes in LondonTo commemorate the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death, the Royal Collection will exhibit 12 of his drawings in 12 cities across the country, starting in February this year.There will be a subsequent display, 200 drawings in all, shown at Buckingham Palace, starting in May.And then, in November, 80 drawings will be exhibited at Holyroodhouse.One could say that history’s most renown polymath will be well-celebrated in the UK!Leonardo Da Vinci successfully became a world-famous artist and icon yet, in his day, he would have had nothing like the many opportunities we have today to inspire and motivate him. Aged 15, his father arranged for him to be an apprentice to a sculptor and painter - where as, in the twenty-first century, a child showing promise could be awarded a scholarship to study at a school of art, enter a competition to exhibit their abilities an artist or even become a young sensation or child prodigy simply by showcasing their works on social media for the world to see.With time, we have discovered new tools, materials, styles and more and we also have the added benefit of having numerous courses to choose from in order to help us excel, develop and even qualify in the field of Art. Add to that the development of social media which enables us to see what other artists are doing and experimenting in, along with getting feedback on our own ventures, all in real-time.Let's take a look at what art activities we can turn our heads and hands to across the UK!Find Adult Art Classes Near Me And Become The New Da Vinci!Leonardo Da Vinci, the quintessential Renaissance man â€" some say the father of the Italian Renaissance, was a painter, sculptor, architect, inventor, engineer... surely we needn’t go on!With this article, Superprof celebrates da Vinci’s accomplishments, and our country’s diversity, by finding art classes near me  around the land that will help you round out your portfolio.If you are a student, soon to graduate from art school, you must know how valuable mastery of multiple disciplines is.If you are not enroled in any school but are seeking to unlock your creativity, and/or provide your child with a creative outlet, there are lessons and workshops for all of you, too.Let us tarry no longer! Off we go, in the spirit of da Vinci, to discover and create!The Different Types Of Art ClassesA lot of people think of Art quite narrow-mindedly, just thinking of drawing and painting rather than considering the broad spectrum of artistic categories that this title encompasses. Sculpting, crafts, drawing, architecture, painting, fashion, photography, etc... all of these and more have their place in the world of Art.So what kind of cours es can you find out there? If you look hard enough, you can, of course, find lessons and workshops covering most of the above yet it can be more difficult to find evening classes on some more specialist subjects.Fine Art CoursesFine Art Courses, which are more often than not taught via degrees at universities, offer students the opportunity to develop their ability to express themselves creatively through  drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, performance art and film, by studying artists who've set a precedent with their renowned works.Fine art courses usually place emphasis on studio-based experimental work.Graduates tend to go on to work as artists, photographers or designers, or in art galleries, museums or cultural organisations, teaching or arts administration, yet some take a different career path altogether and retain their love for art as a hobby. That said, many of the skills learnt in art classes can also benefit you in a number of other areas in busines s, particularly when it comes to creative thinking.Should you wish to attend pottery classes or sculpture courses, these Fine Art branches can sometimes be offered as evening classes depending on your area.Modern Art CoursesModern Art Courses are slightly more complicated than Fine Art ones as contemporary art continues to evolve. change and challenge, even to this day. Focusing on new ways to engage the viewer, modern art studies usually begin with you examining critical works by recent artists including Donald Judd, Barbara Kruger, Tania Bruguera, and Alfredo Jaar, among many others.Students explore central themes (including social, cultural and political) from the last century and how these have had an inspiring dramatic impact on the arts. One of the key features of modern art is the somewhat challenging and inaccessible, so getting familiarised with these unconventional approaches is high on the priority list.While some modern art workshops may enlighten you about new ways of c reating art, such as digital methods, many courses will focus on theory.More than a decade ago, the Tate Modern launched an innovative series of online art study programmes based around the Tate Collection and aimed at anyone who had an interest in finding out more about modern and contemporary art.Check out  online art courses  available on Superprof.For more details on specific courses in your area, keep reading below!No need to eavesdrop on instruction! You too can attend an art class! Sourcce: Pixabay Credit: CouleurSculpture has a long history in Scotland; some of the earliest examples of such work date back to around 3000 BCE.Thus it would be natural to continue that heritage by taking sculpting courses in Glasgow, a city in itself a hotbed of art creation.Traditional processes involved in sculpting include carving â€" the chiselling away of unwanted material, and modelling: the addition of material.Today, we include under the header of sculpture three-dimensional pieces that have been welded, moulded or cast, alongside chiselled and modelled work.So, where can Glaswegians master sculpting?A good place to start would be Sorenzo Workshops.Their general focus is on prop-making for stage and screen, but they also host intriguing courses in moulding and casting.You may start with their afternoon workshop for beginner moulding and casting or, if you have a bit of experience, you could attend their two-day session, which goes much deeper into technique and materials.All materials will be provided, as will coffee, tea and snacks be â€" even for the short afternoon course!These sessions are held in small groups, only 10 participants, so that everyone can get the necessary time and attention from the instructor.You may also be interested in their Life Casting course, in which you will replicate your face, your hands or feet; even your whole head if you so desire!Sadly, none of Leonardo da Vinci’s sculptures has survived; perhaps if he had had plaster to work wi th, he could have made his elusive horse and rider concept a reality!Look And Draw Workshops In EdinburghWhether you are a talented sketcher or you wish to learn the art of drawing, then life drawing can be an incredibly rewarding activity. Why not, therefore, join a life drawing club like the Look and Draw Workshops that are available in this city.The  Sunday Life Drawing Club runs every Sunday afternoon from 1 - 4 pm and works on a drop-in basis, so you aren't committed to attending each week if you have other things on.The class is untutored and you'll need to bring your own materials (except easels and boards are available for everyone to use) but the act of being part of a group of like-minded artists can teach you very much itself - see how different everyone's interpretations of the same subject are, how they work, what materials they use and in what style they perform.  No advance payment is required, and you can pay for either  2 hours at £7 or  3 hours at £10 (the first two hours consist of more, shorter poses) and prices include  biscuits and warm beverages.The class is held in the basement space at Wasps Artists’ Studios, Dalry, Edinburgh.To gain more inspiration in between workshops, why not organise some museum visits to get a feel for the different ways you could express yourself creatively? You could organise to go alone or you might like to ask around and see if any of your peers are up for an art field trip.There's plenty of amazing art classes in Edinburgh.One of the National Galleries of Scotland, for example, is situated in the heart of Edinburgh and features a range of collections dating from previous centuries until modern day. The city-centre gallery is open daily, from 10am-5pm (Thursdays until 7pm) and it is free to get in. There may, however, be a charge applicable for certain exhibitions.Fine Art Classes In BelfastEngland and Scotland may have lots of opportunities when it comes to learning about art, drawing and painting, it do es not mean that Northern Ireland is lagging behind.There are plenty of workshops and local studios in Belfast with amazing artists and tutors ready to help you learn everything you need to about the skills of sketching and airbrushing.Julia Douglas is one of such artist and teacher that you could be helping you in Belfast.She teaches all level of students, on a wide variety of subjects, from watercolour painting, oils on canvas, portraiture sketching, portfolio prep, life drawing and landscape illustration.You could also join Belfast Young At Arts or the Dawn Crothers Art School and start your journey on the road of fine arts.If you are in search of inspiration, head to the Metropolitan Arts Centre or MAC. It is one of Northern Ireland’s leading artistic centres. The MAC harbours three outstanding art galleries within its grand six-storey building.With free admission to the galleries all week long, the MAC aims to encourage heightened interest in art. Their mission statement insi sts that they “select, create and mix up the music, theatre, dance and art â€" bringing you the very best of local and international talent under one roof.”From a wide range of exciting exhibits to newly-commissioned zrt works and monumentally impressive sculptures, the centre offers something for everyone.Join the best art classes in Belfast.Previous exhibitors have starred acclaimed UK artist L.S. Lowry, LA-based artist Robert Therrien, and some local artists such as Nicholas Keogh and Maria McKinney.Manchester School of Art who seeks a bit of extra guidance for his/her art program, know that this art studio will provide the help you need.By no means is this facility limited to pencil sketching. They also teach drawing and painting â€" with watercolours, acrylics and oils; and ceramics and pottery, both to adults and through kids classes.Where else can you find art classes in Manchester?You may take on collaborative project in your art classes Source: Pixabay Credit: StockSnap Local Art Classes for Adults in LeedsWere a polymath of da Vinci’s calibre alive today, s/he would most likely live in Leeds â€" not because of the city’s long history or diverse economy, but because of its penchant for celebrating art!Leeds was most recently voted the most cultural city in Britain; ahead of our capital city, even!Where this Yorkshire metropolis is concerned, the question is not so much which art to learn but, of all of the art instruction available, which one to learn first?A visit to Inkwell Arts may help you decide.There, you will find an open art class that meets every Tuesday and an abstract painting class, in session every second Saturday of the month.Basic materials are provided for each lesson so, even if you are a beginner and don’t quite know where your talent or aspiration lies, you may try working with pencils, charcoal, pen or paint.Although these courses are all adult classes, if you are preparing for your A-levels with an eye on matriculating at the University of Leeds, you would be welcome, too. You may bring your own materials, if you’d like.You should also bring your portfolio so that artists working there may critique your painting technique ahead of your audition!From printmaking to pottery and sketching to sculpting; through sewing and salsa dancing: Inkwell can give you exposure to everything art!Can you imagine da Vinci, salsa dancing with wanton abandon?Find more art classes in Leeds.Pottery Art Courses in BirminghamMidway through his life, da Vinci had already earned such a reputation that he was commissioned to create a statue, intended to be the largest equestrian statue in the world.For that purpose, our favourite artist studied horses.He made fine sketches of said beasts and even built a life-sized clay model, which the invading French subsequently used as target practice, completely demolishing his work.Should you learn the art of pottery from Midland Potters, rest assured that your clay work will not suff er from hordes of attackers!Members of this association work in concert with various studios in and around Birmingham to teach anyone interested in moulding and firing clay.You will find their addresses, along with every other concern mentioned in this article, in the table below.You needn’t know anything about throwing a pot or how to work a potter’s wheel to join them. All you need is a desire to learn and a willingness to get a bit dirty!Courses vary according to the studio and artist you work with, so we urge you to make inquiries soon so that you might present everyone on your Christmas list with a unique gift, made by your own hand.Find out where you can take art classes in Birmingham.Children of all ages can enjoy art classes in London! Source: Pixabay Credit: Betina SuarezArt, Design Digital Media Courses in NewcastleNewcastle College has  purpose-built facilities for art, design and creative industries, named the Mandela Building.Here, you can benefit from a range of i nstallations and equipment, helping you to discover, explore and experiment with art, design and digital media concepts, including:Fully-equipped drawing, painting and sculpture studiosFashion and textile workshopsA digital photography suiteDigital lightroom and darkroomsExtensive industry links â€" improve your chance of employmentSpecialist workshops with industry relevant facilities â€" everything you need to inspire you for today’s work environmentTypical courses range from several weeks to two years in duration and can offer you a range of qualification levels, such as BTEC, NVQ, A Level, BA Honours Degree and more. The subjects covered include Fashion and Textiles, Art and Design, Photography, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Fine Art, Sculpture and much more.From Newcastle? Know all about the Angel of the North?Well, as much as you thought you knew about your city's emblem, the sculpture of the angel that stands on a hill in Gateshead, you can discover more about this Antony Gormley design as well as other symbolic sculptures around the UK (such as those by Henry Moore, for instance) by completing a course which focuses on sculpture.As well as learning about sculptors and their famous pieces, you will also learn to develop your own ideas and how to implement these as 3d art pieces.Look up for  art classes London  now.Build Up A Portfolio With Art Classes In SheffieldAre you keen to create a portfolio that you can take to colleges, universities or prospective employers, in order to showcase your talent but not sure where to begin? If you think that putting together a few examples of your work is enough to impress an outsider, then you may wish to think again as many viewers, depending on what it is you are applying for, want to see a particular story, theme or visible progression of ideas from concept to final piece.For example, if you have aspirations to become a children's book illustrator, you should know that publishing houses like to se e works produced in a consistent medium, showing main characters from a variety of angles and displaying different moods, as well as a mixture of sketches and full-page layouts with backgrounds included. Many will also clarify that the ability to draw children and animals is a must.Art House in Sheffield offers a Start Your Own Sketchbook Adventure course, which is described as a fun, fast and quirky sketching and doodling exercises to get you started on your own sketchbook.For those simply wanting to enjoy their favourite pastime, Colette can help you to enjoy sketching and developing your ability. Meanwhile, if your aims are more commercialised, she may be able to help you to stay focused on your goal and nurture your ideas and inspiration to spark your imagination in the best way. As suggested, it is up to you, however, to know where you want this sketchbook to take you ultimately.Key features of the workshop, which runs across 6 weeks and costs £78, are:Learning freeing-up acti vities such as doodling and quick draw exercisesLooking at observational drawing and how to improve these skillsHow to use sketchbooks for exploring ideasExplore the wide range of uses for a sketchbook, and finding your own approachMaking your own mini sketchbooksEach student gets a free sketchbook included.Painting and Drawing Art Classes in LondonIn an episode of classic Dr Who titled City of Death, The Doctor travels back in time to talk with Leonardo da Vinci.In fact, there have been plenty of da Vinci representations of him in his time but, to our knowledge, none of him brought forward in time, to see the modern marvels we live alongside, as a matter of course.Wouldn’t it be astounding if he were to suddenly materialise in the open studio of University of the Arts?Just imagine that relentlessly curious mind, experiencing public transportation - the tube and double-decker buses, and indoor plumbing, for the first time!If your mind is equally relentless and curious, yearning fo r discovery, perhaps you too could set yourself to sketching, sculpting and painting.In fact, if you were looking for painting classes, art workshops or cartooning classes for children, you would most certainly find them in London.Take, for example, the London School of Arts.You may enrol your child as young as four years for lessons in drawing, colour mixing, and simple watercolour painting.Should your young artists be a bit older, they will study the concepts of light and shadow, and receive an introduction to abstract art.In fact, all of that art education facility’s drawing classes cover the fundamentals of fine art:how to draw and paintpainting techniques are emphasised!refining drawing skillsexploration of media and working with mixed mediathe composition of a masterpieceWhat about classes for you?Of course, there are adult classes at the School of Arts. Enrolling there, you will learn to explore your imagination and express yourself creatively in whichever medium you choose .And, in London, you would definitely have a choice of media to express yourself in!If you could travel back in time, who would you most like to meet?My unwavering answer is: Leonardo da Vinci.The prolificacy of his mind, the dedication to his work, the advancements he made in science, art, medicine...Is it true that one should never meet their heroes?And why hasn’t Dr Who brought Leonardo into today’s England?Well, in a sense... have you seen Peter Capaldi Inside the Mind of Leonardo?Perhaps that is the closest we’ll get to The Doctor ushering the man widely thought to be the most creative of all time into the 21st century.Oh, well! At least, we have next year’s planned exhibits to look forward to.In the meantime, you can find your new art school in the table below:  Facility's NamePhysical AddressWhat You Can LearnWeb AddressSorenzo WorkshopsDesign Hub R-12, 100 Borron Street, Glasgow, G4 9XGmoulding,casting, lifecastinghttp://www.sorenzoworkshops.comThe Independent Art Sc hoolCentral Buildings, Oldham St, Manchester M1 1JQlife drawing, drawing and painting, pottery and ceramicshttp://theindependentartschool.com/manchesterInkwell Arts31 Potternewton Lane Chapel Allerton Leeds LS7 3LWdrawing painting jewellery making feltinghttp://www.inkwellarts.org.ukMidlands PottersVarious addresses in and around BirminghamCeramics and potteryhttp://www.midlandspotters.co.ukLondon School of Arts30 The Town, Enfield EN2 6LUkids and adult painting drawing http://londonschoolofarts.comFind out more about the different art classes in London.

Diameter of a Circle

Diameter of a Circle Diameter of a circle is defined as the longest chord or line joining the two points of a circle but most important point is that it shall pass through the center of circle. In a circle there can be infinite number of diameters. Its relation with radius is that it is twice the radius of circle. It is also useful in calculating area and circumference of circle by the following formulas:- Circumference of circle = pie * d Area of circle = pie * (d/2) ^2 This can be more clarified by taking some suitable examples. Problem 1: Find the diameter of circle by first finding the radius of circle when circumference of circle is 44/7cm. Solution: Given Circumference of circle = 44/7 cm and Let r is radius of circle. = We know that in terms of radius, the circumference of circle = 2* pie*r = Therefore, 44/7 = 2 * 22/7 * r = So r = (44/7)/ 44/7 = 1 cm = Hence diameter of circle = 2* r = 2* 1 = 2 cm. Problem 2: Find the diameter by Pie* diameter formula if the Circumference of the circle is 2200. Solution: Given Circumference of the circle = 2200 cm = By Pie* diameter formula of circumference, = We have, Circumference of circle = Pie*diameter = 2200 = 22/7 * diameter = Therefore, diameter = 2200 *7 /22 = 100* 7 = 700 cm = Therefore the diameter of the circle is 700 cm.

How to Prepare for the ACT Essay

How to Prepare for the ACT Essay When approaching the ACT, it is important to consider the Essay sections structure. This portion of the ACT asks students to consider multiple points of view. Thus, it is important to enter the ACT Essay section knowing what will be asked of you, in order to save time and jump directly into the task at hand. When preparing for the ACT Essay, be sure to understand the rubric, use concrete details as evidence, and understand the strengths and weaknesses of your position. First, let's talk about the prompt itself. Here is a sample prompt on the topic ofintelligent machines. Read on to learn how to prepare for this particular ACT Essay: 1. Turn to the context for ACT Essay evidence ideas The first paragraph in an ACT Essay prompt can be extremely helpful for orienting the test-taker, but it does not contain the actual assignment. Rather, this critical context helps the reader become grounded in the debate taking place, as it contains details that students can use as evidence or springboards into new ideas. For example, a student struggling to picture automation could be reminded of car assembly lines or self-checkout aisles. The context may also help students generate new ideas related to these points. 2. Devote a paragraph of your ACT essay to each perspective, and then analyze it Students must address multiple perspectives on the ACT Essay, and it is wise to devote a paragraph to each one you choose to discuss. Note that perspectives will typically include several distinct parts. What we lose with the replacement of people by machines is some part of our own humanity, is a broad statement. Even our mundane daily encounters no longer require from us basic courtesy, respect, and tolerance for other people, is more specific. You can agree that machines cost us our humanity, but you might not feel that our daily encounters lack courtesy. You could also agree with both parts, or neither. If you are having trouble finding much to say about one part of a perspective, see if the other part might resonate more. [RELATED: The Importance of Writing Skills] 3. Understand the ACT Essay rubric, and use concrete details as evidence The actual instructions for the ACT Essay are fairly open-endedthey ask you to Write a unified, coherent essay about the increasing presence of intelligent machines. However, the bullet points below the instructions in this assignment correspond more clearly to the scoring rubric. You are graded on whether or not you do the following: state your perspective, as well as address other perspectives provide evidence and reasoning to support your examples organize and express your essay in clear English. Your essay will not be graded on whether the reader agrees or disagrees with your perspective. Rather, your ability to take a position and to back it up with evidence is the focus here. [RELATED: Top 10 Essay Editing Tips] 4. Understand the strengths and weaknesses of your position on the ACT Essay Think about how extreme your point is. If you claim that all intelligent machines are bad, this is quite extreme. It is also a hard position to defend because it is easy for most people to think of at least one machine that enhances the quality of their life. If a student claims that automation does lessen our humanity, is that universal? Are there situations where machines can add to our humanity and enhance our lives? No matter how strong your perspective, surely there are exceptions. Recognizing the limitations of your argument does not weaken said argument; instead, it makes your argument more realistic and defensible. 5. Avoid personal anecdotes in your ACT Essay Try to avoid personal anecdotes if at all possible. Instead, use personal experiences as a departure point to something more concrete. For instance, instead of talking about how sometimes store computers go down, thus serving as an inconvenience to yourself, you might reference the computer outages faced by Starbucks in mid-May. Students who would like more information on how to succeed on the ACT Essay should take the time to look over the sample essays and score explanationshere after brainstorming and writing their own essay. [RELATED: Simple Ways to Improve Your Writing Skills] Any topics you want to know more about? Let us know! The Varsity Tutors Blog editors love hearing your feedback and opinions. Feel free to email us at blog@varsitytutors.com.

Introverts Guide To Grief 3 Truths About Grief That Will Help You Manage Your Process - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / Introvert’s Guide To Grief 3 Truths About Grief That Will Help You Manage Your Process - Introvert Whisperer Introvert’s Guide To Grief: 3 Truths About Grief That Will Help You Manage Your Process Grief is an impossibly difficult process to come to terms with, no matter who you are. From organizing funerals and selecting the right cremation urn, the grieving process is evitably no walk in the park. This process is especially trying for introverts. Naturally, introverts opt for more subdued environments, away from crowds. As such, the mourning process can often bring a lot of people into your circle. Whether it’s people visiting your home to ensure you’re okay or you’re approached at your loved one’s funeral, this entire process can feel very invasive. When it comes to expressing emotions, introverts have a difficult time communicating the full extent of their thoughts. The very process of talking about grief can be incredibly overwhelming and draining. This idea can be hard to grasp for those who view themselves as extroverts. Just like each one is an individual, so is the grieving process. It’s completely okay, to experience grief in your own way. Here are 3 truths about grief that will help you cope. Grief Doesn’t Have A Time-Limit As an introvert, it can be disheartening to see how extroverts thrive in social situations. But, even though a grieving extrovert may appear fine on the outside, you never know how they’re processing their feelings internally. In this sense, it’s important to not compare your process. The mindset that suggests you have experienced different stages of your process by certain deadlines, can potentially set you back. Grief is a process that you have to experience to overcome, meaning that repressing your emotions or pushing yourself past your limit, will cause your emotional wounds to fester into deep-set scars. Accepting that your process is unique, will give you the space to heal and reconnect with feelings of joy. You Don’t Have To Go Through It Alone Grief is uncomfortable for everyone. When it comes to talking about your grief, where do you begin? For introverts, the mere thought of expressing themselves can be tiring. As a result, you may feel tempted to keep your feelings locked inside you. While expressing grief is not essential, completely disassociating from others is quite alienating and can leave you feeling alone. This is why reaching out may help you alleviate grief’s heavy burden. Your grief is yours and yours alone, but that doesn’t mean you have to be alone in this process. Of course, as an introvert surrounding yourself with a large crowd may not be beneficial, but reaching out to a small group could help release you from your isolating feelings. Now, this doesn’t mean you have to talk about your grief, it’s okay to ask someone if they could just sit beside you. Alternatively, if you need an emotional outlet but feel afraid to speak to someone in person, there are groups online that can help you. Joining an online group can not only give you a space to comfortably express yourself but connect you with others who are experiencing similar things to you. Self-Care Is Important When you lose the person you love, it can turn your world upside down. This is especially true for introverts. Naturally, introverts prefer to be alone and recharge in their own close quarters. As such, after experiencing loss, introverts will most likely want to hide away from the outside and conceal themselves. While it’s natural to take time for yourself, it’s important to remember to take care of yourself. During this time, ensuring that you are eating and sleeping properly will give you strength and will help re-establish a routine. Without pushing yourself, give yourself a break from your space. This could mean going for a walk, a jog or even seeing a movie to help take your mind away from the feelings linked to your grief. It’s also important to note that grief is not a linear process. This means that there will be days where you feel better than others. If you find yourself retracting, don’t be hard on yourself. Take your time and allow yourself to experience your pain. Regardless of your personality, grief is inevitable for anyone that experiences loss. While it may appear that extroverts are better equipped to handle this process, remember that everyone is dealing with grief in their own way. Grief is something you need to experience to overcome, so there’s no right or wrong way to deal with this situation. Your grief belongs to you alone, so allow yourself time to heal. Author’s Bio:

Critical Reasoning Question 10-Increasing productivity - Private Tutoring

Critical Reasoning Question 10-Increasing productivity BobbiM Feb 13, 2014 Techniques to increase productivity in the performance of discrete tasks, by requiring less human labor in each step of the production process, are widely utilized.  consultant on productivity enhancement point out, however, that although these techniques achieve their specific goal, they are not without drawbacks.  They often instill enough resentment in the workforce eventually to lead to a slowdown in the production process as a whole. Which of the following can be reasonably inferred from the statements above? A. Productivity enhancement techniques do not attain their intended purpose and should not be employed in the workplace. B.  The fact that productivity enhancement techniques are so widely employed has led to a decline in the ability of American businesses to compete abroad. C.  If productivity enhancement consultants continue to utilize these techniques, complete work stoppages will eventually result. D.  Ironically, an increase in the productivity of discrete tasks may result in a decrease in the productivity of the whole production process. E.  Production managers are dissatisfied with the efforts that productivity enhancement consultants have made to increase productivity. Think you know the answer? The correct answer is D. Here the author presents the consultants ideas.  Notice the paragraph uses words like often and slowdown.  The correct response should not go beyond such terminology.  Consultants conclusion:  Techniques to increase productivity of discrete tasks have drawbacks, even though they accomplish their specific goals.  Consultants evidence:  They often instill enough resentment to lead to a slowdown in the production process as a whole. (A) is too sweeping a generalization, an unwarranted inference about productivity enhancement techniques.  Do these techniques never work?  (B) is even further out.  Nowhere does the information imply that America is less competitive abroad than before.  Since no geographic location is mentioned, this data could have originated in Europe.  (C) projects into the future, to an extreme result.  All were told is that sometimes these techniques lead to a slowdown in the production process.  (D) uses similar language (and tone) to the original paragraph and remains in scope without bringing in additional information.  It is an accurate summary of the text.  (E) can almost be disqualified after the first few words.  Though it picks up on the negative aspects of productivity enhancement, we can infer nothing about production managers since they are never mentioned.  In fact, many production managers may be ecstatic about the efforts that did pay off.

Classroom Learning Climate

Classroom Learning Climate Every day, you strive to guide your students toward greater learning. How can you foster a climate that pushes students to grow and learn? Here are a few tips to create an effective classroom and learning climate: Encourage questions. Students who are engaged are poised to learn, and asking questions is a big part of that. Invite meaningful, thoughtful questions. These help students solidify their understanding, think about what they learn as they learn it, and strive to continue their discovery journey in your class and beyond. Adjust to your students. No two students learn exactly the same way, so meet your students wherever they are. Acknowledge that everyone has different strengths and needs, and let students know your goal is to support them as individuals. Make your classroom a safe place. All students should feel welcome, comfortable, and empowered in your classroom. Demand respect from students for you and for one another. Emphasize the process, not the end result. Teach students the value of learning and get them to buy in on its importance. Let them know that you expect effort and participation, which in turn is likely to lead to higher grades. Embrace a positive attitude. Believe that your students are capable and tell them that you have confidence in their abilities. Set and communicate high expectations, and give students the support to meet them. Show your students you care and want to help them learn. Teaching is a complex process. The classroom atmosphere you cultivate has a tremendous impact on your students and your ability to stimulate learning that lasts.

Whats the average salary for a teacher in China

What’s the average salary for a teacher in China So, you’re thinking about teaching in China? Great! For the young and uncommitted fresh (or not-so-fresh) graduate , China offers thousands of teaching opportunities to finance a grand travel adventure or even pay off that dreaded student debt. All you need is that undergrad degree + native-level English skills + TEFL certificate and you’re good to go. Watch this video: What are the requirements to teach English in China? And for experienced, certified teachers contemplating taking their career overseas? , China offers plenty of high-paying teaching jobs and infinite opportunities to progress both professionally and personally. But before you get started with your teach abroad job hunt, you want to know how much you can really make while you’re abroad. How much do teachers make in China? The short answer is, it depends! The salary an international school in Shanghai offers will differ to what you can expect teaching English at a language school in Shenzhen. If you have a bachelor’s degree and a TEFL certificate but no experience, you can expect to earn $1,500 - 2,900 USD per month teaching at an after-school language training center in China. If you’re an experienced, licensed teacher teaching your subject specialty, you can expect to earn anywhere from $2,500 - 4,700 USD per month teaching at an international school in China. If you’re an experienced ESL instructor, you can expect to earn anywhere from $1,000 - 1,600 USD a month teaching as little as 25 hours a week within the public school system in China. Teaching English at a university in China is also an option that’s open to you - for around 20 hours of teaching a week, you can expect to earn up to $1,700 USD a month. Note:While we’ve done the US currency conversion for you as a guideline above, please bear in mind that you’ll be paid in Chinese Renminbi (RMB) or Yuan. Check out xe.com to help you do the math on converting your local currency to RMB. Why the huge range? It largely depends on three factors, which we’ve outlined below: Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. 1. Your salary teaching in China depends on where you’re teaching. Wondering how much teaching English in China really pays? For starters, your income will fluctuate depending on where in this incredible country you’re actually teaching. One of the most common financial mistakes prospective teachers in China make is assuming that a higher income will necessarily equate to a more prosperous lifestyle. Both ESL and certified teachers working in more rural areas tend to be paid on the lower end of the corresponding salary ranges listed above. However, the local cost of living will offset this fact, meaning you can still enjoy a similar standard of living afforded to teachers who are paid top dollar in cities like Beijing, Guangdong and Shanghai. Average teaching salaries in tier 1 cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen): Institution type Salary range (USD) Language centers $1,800 - 2,900 Public schools $1,500 - 2,500 International schools $2,500 - 4,700 Universities $1,200 - 1,600 Average teaching salaries in tier 2 cities (Nanjing, Chengdu, Kunming, Wuhan and Xiamen): Institution type Salary range (USD) Language centers $1,500 - 1,850 Public schools $1,400 - 2,300 International schools $2,000 - 3,500 Universities $1,000 - 1,300 Average teaching salaries in tier 3 cities (Yangzhou, Zhongshan, Guilin and Foshan): Institution type Salary range (USD) Language centers $1,500 Public schools $1,000 - 1,500 International schools $1,500 - 3,000 Universities $1,200 Not sure how far your salary will go teaching in certain regions of China Numbeo and Expatistan have cost-of-living calculators to help you determine just how far your salary will go teaching in various locations throughout China. These sites are especially useful in determining whether you’ll have a comparable net income to other areas after you factor in common expenses like groceries, utilities and entertainment. For more on the average cost of daily items in cities in China, check out our city guide series: Teaching English in China: Nanjing City Guide Teaching English in China: Hangzhou City Guide Teaching English in China: Nanjing City Guide Your salary teaching in China depends on your qualifications. Another major factor in determining your teaching pay in China is your qualifications and experience. If you’re teaching at an international school (whether it’s English or another subject area), you can expect to earn more compared to an inexperienced ESL teacher working at a language school. Bonus: Your paycheck will, more than likely, stretch a whole lot further than teaching salaries in your home country. For those jobs, though, you’ll need a teaching license or certificate and a couple of years of classroom experience under your belt. An advanced degree, like a master’s degree in education, can also beef up your salary quite nicely. Heads up: To learn more about other countries that pay the big bucks for overseas teachers, check out our list of the top countries to make the most money teaching abroad this year! Your salary teaching in China depends on the type of institution you’re teaching in. Here’s a few examples to help steer you in the right direction: Exhibit A: Bright Scholar Education Group, one of the largest operators of international schools in China, are currently hiring certified teachers across a range of grads levels and subjects, paying anywhere from $2,500 - 4,070 USD each month. Exhibit B:Teach Away’s Explore Program places college graduates and licensed teachers in positions at English language schools across China. The program pays successful program applicants up to $3,300 USD/month, depending on their qualifications and experience. Exhibit C: Disney English pays their English teachers anywhere from $1,200 - 2,200 USD a month Curious how Chinese teaching salaries stack up against other ESL hotspots in Asia? Check out our teach abroad salary calculator teach abroad salary calculatorfor a quick comparison! Overall, you can expect to save anywhere from 20 - 50% of your teaching salary in China, depending on how strict you are with your budget and how mich travel you want to do in your spare time. Saving a good chunk of your take-home pay is more than doable if your employer offers additional benefits, like Z-visa reimbursement, free housing, flights to and from your home country and a contract-completion bonus. International school teachers in China can also expect some extra benefits, including paid vacation and medical insurance, making it easier to pay off debt or build up savings. Many employers will include like free Chinese language lessons as part of your teaching package (and in the case of Disney English, free Disneyland passes! ) Two side hustles that will make your salary soar while teaching in China If you’re on the lookout for ways to make some extra money while teaching in China, there’s no shortage of freelance work as a private English tutor, teaching one-on-one English lessons to kids and adults in your free time. You’ll be able to pick and choose the times that work best around your current English teaching job. This can be a lucrative way to supplement an already decent income - with almost 2 billion English language learners in China, private English tutors are in high demand virtually everywhere. Or, if you’re more into the idea of padding your bank account from the comfort of your own home (no commuting to lessons necessary!) you can always earn some extra income by teaching English to Chinese students online. A common misconception is that teaching in China doesn’t pay that well. Hopefully, this has given you a better idea of what you can expect to earn as a teacher in China. Next step? Start researching the best teach abroad programs and get applying for teaching positions that fit your skills and experience on the Teach Away job board. Happy job hunting!