The Best Way to Learn English in South Africa

The Best Way to Learn English in South AfricaLearning English in South Africa is possible if you have a good memory. You should also have the passion for learning English.To learn English in South Africa, it is recommended that you start studying at a junior high school or junior college. Then, move on to high school. At high school, you will learn many things. One of the best ways to know what you are learning is to listen to your teacher speak and ask questions.You will learn a lot of English with the use of a video course. So, you can watch it at your home and listen to it at your convenience. There are many different video courses available. Some are free while others cost money.Most of the time, the course is charged based on the student's grades and class attendance. If you get good grades, then you can opt for a better course. However, if you are struggling to learn English, you can always look for a low cost course.This helps you know how to go about learning English in South Africa. One way to do this is by going online. There are so many websites that offer free courses online.So, it is best to take practice tests before you sign up for the course. The good thing about taking practice tests is that it lets you feel the feeling that you will be taking the exam that is given at the end of the course. It also lets you know if you are ready for the real test.In case you want to improve your English with the help of an online course, you can contact an online company and get an internet class. This is probably the best way to get the job done without worrying about money.

18 Unusual Idioms from Around the World

18 Unusual Idioms from Around the World 18 Unusual Idioms from Around the World Idioms are pretty much the best thing since sliced bread.But you should only use them once in a blue moon, or people might think youre not playing with a full deck.The idioms we use to express ourselves can sometimes seem out of left field. Sometimes the only reason we understand idioms in English is becausewell, we just know them!Maybe youve wondered where these phrases come from, but then you remember that curiosity killed the cat.Thats nothing compared to what you might feel the first time you encounter an idiom in a foreign language. These bizarre phrases native speakers drop like the most normal thing in the world can leave you questioning your listening comprehension or wondering whether you missed something important when  designing your language learning study plan.Every language has them. Even languages closely related to your native language might have idioms that leave you feeling like you didnt get the memo the first time you hear them.  That said, some idioms really take the cakeâ€"and guessing what they mean isnt  easy as pie. Here are 18 unusual idioms from around the world.18 Unusual Idioms from Around the World 1. Stop ironing my head!Next time someone is annoying you, just tell them to stop ironing your head!The Armenian ?????? ??? ???????? (glukhs mi? ardukeer), or Stop ironing my head, means Stop annoying me!This idiom is so useful that it actually appears in other languages as wellâ€"for example, the Turkish Kafa ütüleme means Dont iron my head!2. Are you still riding the goat?Cheyenne is a fascinating language thats now highly endangered, with only a couple thousand living speakers, mostly on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation.Its also the source of a rather catchy way of asking someone whether theyre separated from their spouse, Mónésótáhoenôtse kosa?â€"literally, Are you still riding the goat?3. Walk around in hot porridgeI wont walk around in hot porridge, Ill tell you right away: Chodit kolem horké kaÅ¡e is the Czech equ ivalent of “beat around the bush.”As if the phrase walk around in hot porridge wasnt already perplexing enough, the Finnish and Norwegians have also brought cats into the picture, using pace around hot porridge like a cat to mean the same thing (kiertää kuin kissa kuumaa puuroa in Finnish, Ã¥ gÃ¥ som katta rundt den varme grauten in Norwegian).4. Emit smoke from seven orificesThe Chinese  ????  (qiqiàoshengyan) to emit smoke from seven orifices means to be extremely angry. You might be wondering exactly what the orifices in question are, so just to clear things up: eyes, ears, nostrils and mouth.If you prefer your fiery anger-related idioms in Hindi, you can also go for ?????? ????? (angaare ugalana)â€"to excrete embers.5. Have other cats to whipThe French Jai dautres chats à fouetter! is analogous to Englishs I have other fish to fry! but literally talks about whipping cats instead.Between this idiom and pace around hot porridge like a cat, you might be sensing that a dispr oportionate number of idioms include cats.This feline fixation holds for English tooâ€"let the cat out of the bag, curiosity killed the cat, etc. Apparently people figured out long before the Internet that cats just make everything better.6. God bless you and may your mustache grow like brushwoodYou might think bless you is a perfectly adequate response to a sneeze, but Mongolians would beg to differâ€"they prefer the more comprehensive ?????? ????? ????? ????? ????? ????  (burkhan orshoo butyn chinee sakhal urga)  which wishes a fine blessing upon your mustache as well.7. Have the cockroachIn English, we sometimes say that to be feeling down is to have the blues. The expression in French is pretty much the same except, well, you replace blues with cockroachâ€"avoir le cafard.8. Live like a maggot in baconYou might think it doesnt sound very appealing to live like a maggot in bacon, but youll think again when I tell you the German Leben wie die Made im Speck refers to living luxurio usly.Just think how happy and well-fed that little maggot must be surrounded by delicious bacon!9. Inflate a cowYou mean, just when science has finally proven that cow-tipping is mathematically impossible, now we have to deal with cow inflation?!No, not so fast! To describe someone as inflating a cow in Chinese, ??  (chuiniú) is simply a way of saying theyre bragging or talking something up to be bigger than it actually is.10. Hang noodles on someones earsInstinctively, you probably understand that you dont want anyone hanging noodles on your ears. Indeed, to hang noodles on someones ears in Russian,  ?????? ????? ?? ??? (veshat lapshu na ushi),  is to fool them or BS them.11. Dumplings instead of flowersThe Japanese  ?????  (hana yori dango), translating literally as dumplings instead of flowers, refers to choosing something useful over something pretty and decorative.Its equivalent to Englishs comparatively unimaginative function over form and substance over style.12. You cant pl uck feathers off a bald chickenNo, you certainly cant. It just aint gonna happen. As the Dutch say, van een kale kip kan je geen veren plukken.13. Ride an elephant to catch a grasshopperIf youve been reading the FluentU blog for a while, you might know a thing or two about an elephant named Butterfly. But you probably havent heard about riding an elephant to catch a grasshopper.The Thai ?????????????????(K ¯hi`changc?bt? ´ktæn)  refers to putting in a lot of work and getting little in return.14. As clear as dumpling brothIt turns out something is klar wie Kloßbrühe in German if its absolutely clearâ€"that is, easy to understand. Now, you might argue that dumpling broth isnt actually clear, and youd be correct.Somewhere along the way, this idiom switched from meaning not at all clear to totally clear, sort of like if clear as mud had come to be synonymous with crystal clear in English.15. Pedal in sauerkrautYou might not be surprised to hear that a plate of sauerkraut isnt the ide al locale for riding a bicycle. Accordingly, the French pédaler dans la choucroute means to get absolutely nowhere.And if youre thinking man, thats such a cool idiom, I wish there were more idioms like that, youre in luck!If you find yourself overusing this expression, you can also choose from pédaler dans le yaourt (pedal in yogurt), pédaler dans la semoule (pedal in semolina), pédaler dans la cancoillotte (pedal in cancoillotte cheese) and pédaler dans le couscous (self-explanatory!).16. A germ across the sea can be seen, an elephant on the eyelid cantThe key to understanding this Indonesian idiom kuman di seberang lautan tampak, gajah di pelupuk mata tak tampak  is not taking it too literally.Essentially, it means that its easy to see other peoples mistakes no matter how small they are, but its hard to see your own even when theyre very large.17. Get stuffed with hayThe Polish wypchac sie sianem is, in literal terms, an instruction to get stuffed with hay. Needless to say, t his isnt an expression youd direct at someone towards whom you feel fondly.18. A dog in churchThe dog  may be mans best friend, but at least in Italy, that friendship does not extend to places of worship. The Italian un cane in chiesa refers to an unwanted guest.For more colorful idioms, you can purchase Adam Jacot De Boinods I  Never Knew There Was a Word for It  (which also covers interesting words from different languages) or check out FluentUs collection of real-world videos. FluentU makes it possible to learn languages  from music videos, commercials, news, inspiring talks and more.With FluentU, you hear languages in real-world contextsâ€"the way that native speakers actually use them.Just a quick look will give you an idea of the variety of FluentU videos on offer:FluentU really takes the grunt work out of learning languages, leaving you with nothing but engaging, effective and efficient learning. It’s already hand-picked the best videos for you and organized them by level a nd topic. All you have to do is choose any video that strikes your fancy to get started!Each word in the interactive captions comes with a definition, audio, image, example sentences and more.Access a complete interactive transcript of every video under the Dialogue tab, and easily review words and phrases from the video under Vocab.You can use FluentU’s unique adaptive quizzes to learn the vocabulary and phrases from the video through fun questions and exercises. Just swipe left or right to see more examples of the word youre studying.The program even keeps track of what you’re learning and tells you exactly when it’s time for review, giving you a 100% personalized experience.Start using FluentU on the website  with your computer or tablet  or, better yet,  download the FluentU app from  the  iTunes store  or  Google Play store.Youll be glad you didâ€"in fact, youll be like a kid in a candy store, or as they say in Norway, youll be in the middle of the butter melting in the p orridge!

Heads up! How you can land a teaching job in South Korea

Heads up! How you can land a teaching job in South Korea We’ve got some really exciting news for teachers looking to teach in South Korea. You may already know that we’re working with International School Services (ISS) to host an international teacher job fair in Bangkok from January 5th - 8th, 2017. School heads from several top international schools in South Korea will be kicking off their search at the Bangkok job fair, looking to fill a variety of open teaching positions for the upcoming school year. The list of international schools attending the job fair is growing daily, so be sure to check it out here! If you’re looking to secure your dream job teaching at an international school in South Korea, there’s no better way to get there than by attending the Bangkok job fair. You’ll get to meet face to face with potential employers, show your enthusiasm for their values and mission, stand out in person in way that you might not otherwise on resume alone -- and hugely increase your chance of getting hired! If you’re a certified teacher with a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of teaching experience, now’s the ideal time to apply for a chance to attend. Good luck and we hope to see you in Bangkok very soon!

6 Tips for Writing an Awesome Scholarship Essay

6 Tips for Writing an Awesome Scholarship Essay via Pexels.com 1. Proofread, proofread, proofread. If you dont proofread through your work the scholarship committee is going to think you rushed through the application. We all know time is money, so if you did indeed rush through the scholarship essay writing process, at least make it look like you didnt. The last thing these people want to read is misspelled words, incorrect usage of commas, and subject-verb disagreement. 2. Set yourself completely apart. Youve probably read this tip if youve done any kind of research on writing a killer scholarship essay. But this is truly the best advice I can give you. Everyone has a story to tell. And the people with the money  want to hear that story.  They want to know what it took to get through high school (walking uphill both ways kind of stuff). They want to know how sick your mom got, and how you became her primary caregiver while you were a sophomore, and thats why your grades in math are a little below average. Tell  your  story in a way that sets you apart from all the other applicants. Its your opportunity to show how much you deserve this scholarship money. 3. Portray your message in a unique way. Everyone begins their essay as to why they want to become a teacher with, Ive known ever since I started Kindergarten that I wanted to become a teacher. And then they go on to talk about how much they like being around children, specifically whichever age group theyre hoping to work with in their career. After a scholarship committee reads about 15 of those same essays, theyre tired of them! Theyre looking to award money to creative individuals, with passionate voices in their writing. Theyre looking for a student who can portray a message like no other. Maybe youre better at writing poetry, rather than prose. Maybe your mind is better with music. Whatever it is show it off. Tell your story, speak your mind, in a way thats different from the rest of the crowd. 4. Give yourself time for multiple drafts. Aside from creating a rough draft and going through the editing process multiple times, youre going to need some breather days. My teacher used to call these days the days that you wouldnt touch a draft of a paper. Youd sleep on it for two nights without doing anything to it. Coming back to your work with fresh eyes will always give you room to improve your work. 5. Get multiple opinions on the final copy. When your best friend is the only person who reads your scholarship essay, the feedback you receive is going to be a little bit biased. You should make sure you get multiple opinions on your final copy. Give it to both of your parents, your teachers, your friends, etc. Anyone you trust to give you good feedback is a good source! 6. Choose a catchy title. Reel your reader in from the first line of your essay by creating a title that will really speak to them. You want them to read your title and say WOW. I cant wait to read this. The tone of your essay will be set with your title. So choose carefully. Why I Want to Be a Teacher The Best Day of My Life My Dog, Sam All of these examples above are titles of papers you wrote when you were in middle school not when you were trying to win money from a group of people. Put more than five minutes of thought into your title and choose something that will really connect with your audience. As you begin writing (or editing) your scholarship essay, remember to keep in mind who your audience is. Remember that youre writing to a group of people who have no idea who you are. You need to grab their attention from the title and take them on the literary journey of a lifetime. Intrigue them. Persuade them. Show them why youre worthy of this scholarship. Good luck!

Organic Chemistry Tutor - My Schrodinger Equation For Organic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry Tutor - My Schrodinger Equation For Organic ChemistryA few months ago I started taking a science course in college with an Organic Chemistry tutor. We would be studying and do labs together each week. My motivation was that I wanted to learn how to make a solid, chemical, and/or biological connection between chemical compounds.The Organic Chemistry tutor, whose last name I forgot, taught quite a bit of chemistry and with his teaching style, I knew he could help me develop a solid and cohesive concept. From the very beginning of our first lab he introduced me to differential equations. For those of you who aren't familiar with them, they are similar to what is found in algebra, but instead of using numbers and shapes to represent things, they are the variables representing physical states of matter.He had me start by figuring out my own Schrodinger equation. The first step was to figure out my own Schrodinger equation. This equation is one of the most important equat ions in science, that is how all chemical reactions and the elements in our bodies are created. Any chemist knows this equation and will know why I chose it as my first one.To find my own Schrodinger equation, I simply replaced any number or shape with anything that represented the properties of matter. I figured out what some of the items that fit most closely to my physical states looked like, and then I substituted them for some of the electrons that were part of my molecule.It took a while to get used to different variables and having to figure out how to combine them in the right way so they can give me the exact value I wanted, but the concepts of how to connect and create a chemical bond were being introduced to me everyday. And as the semester continued, I would discover more connections between molecules and physical states, to different types of compounds, and I would get the occasional chemical reaction to occur.I had no idea how to put my newly developed knowledge into p ractice, but I was determined to. So, my Organic Chemistry tutor came up with a good way to measure my progress in the lab, he used a light bulb to show me which end of the lab where I stood. I was happy to see that I was getting closer to the end of the lab, and I knew I would soon have a chance to do the experiment my school and teacher had told me to do. But first, I had to find a way to test how well I was doing.So, I tested my time in the lab and discovered that I was the only one in the class who knew that experiment. Well, as the semester went on I began to notice that everyone else in the class was trying to run their experiments and making progress, so I began to follow along.

The Power of Mark Jordan Tutoring Email

The Power of Mark Jordan Tutoring EmailWho is Mark Jordan Tutoring Emails? I am a young athlete with a flair for the dramatic. To achieve my dreams I spent most of my time in a swimming pool, surrounded by strangers. I often wondered what could happen if I had the talent to win, something very rare among the teens that I knew.Well, since I was born, I have always been lucky to get what I wanted. That's why I am very much motivated to put my own effort into being the best swimmer and also the best person that I can be. I always worked hard at practice, but did not even think of competing in competitions. My dream was to go to college and eventually be a college basketball player, then someday coach at a University. I never really considered what I would do when I had a college degree.I still remember how disappointed I was when I found out that the University of North Carolina that I wanted to go to offer me a scholarship instead. Then I realized that I needed to really improve my bas ketball skills so that I could beat my former college coach in a game.I decided to study hard and work on my skills to have a perfect shot every time. A perfect shot means that the ball hits the rim and goes in the basket. I also needed to concentrate on passing skills and learning how to shoot well.I failed many times to pass the difficult college courses, and I thought that it was the fault of my lack of effort. I could never agree with my parents about having me stop going to school because they said that if I could just get my grades up, I would be able to quit.Well, all I could do is to keep working hard and studying for the upcoming exam. It was hard for me to make friends, but I was determined to do everything I could so that I could help my family financially. My parents were very patient with me and never really pushed me to do the things that I was doing.It is true that I am one of the lucky ones, but you cannot be so lucky to become one of the Mark Jordan Tutoring Email. You must work really hard in your studies. If you are studying late or too much during the day, I strongly suggest that you look for a tutor. Find a tutor that you will feel comfortable with and has the ability to make you think about things and think about the subject at hand.

A List of Schools For Your Nursing Tutor

A List of Schools For Your Nursing TutorA good lesson plan for nursing tutor will help you prepare for each lesson. This is something that you should think about since there are a lot of people out there who just randomly give out short term lessons and do not provide adequate time to you. The reason they do this is so they can get free services from the Internet and then sell the information over again.This is not your fault, it is simply part of the way the Internet works today. If you have any trouble getting started with a good lesson plan for nursing tutor you can always ask someone who has a large list of schools for you to choose from. They are usually the best people to ask since they have a lot of experience in this industry. This way you will be sure that you will not get misled by a long list of schools.It is important to get a list of schools and start calling around. At first you may not know anyone personally and are not sure if the person you have talked to is one of t he school's staff. This is why a list of schools is very important to include in your lesson plan for nursing tutor. Once you get past the initial few phone calls, you will find that there are many wonderful schools that will give you very good value for money.Talking to the people who are the teachers at these schools will be a good way to get to know them better. There is no reason to settle on one school as your teacher since there are many good ones out there.Another thing to consider is whether or not a list of schools is a good idea. Yes, it is but this is a great way to get started. If you are already using a list for yourself then this is a great way to get a lot of information on many different schools and compare them side by side.A good question to ask yourself is: 'Does this school have a good reputation?' If you find out that a particular school has not been a good choice for you you should probably move on.A great way to get into the field is by going to the right plac e. Whether you just want to get your degree or are thinking about teaching nursing online it is important to know what the various schools are about before you sign up. By knowing what you are looking for you will know how to get started as fast as possible.

Lace Up How to Train Your Voice Like an Athlete

Lace Up How to Train Your Voice Like an Athlete Sign up successful But keep in mind that’s with proper training, similar to what an athlete undergoes before competing. Here are some common questions I’ve received, to help you understand: What is a vocal coach? A vocal coach will help you improve your vocal technique and endurance, so you can achieve the best results possible. Just as every athlete has his or her own coach, singers also require this kind of support. With a qualified voice teacher, you can learn how to train your voice in a similar way. Why do I need to work out my voice for singing? Isn’t talking every day enough? It’s important to understand the specific techniques involved in order to get the best results possible for singing. These kinds of vocal “workouts” help teach your body how to behave to be more productive while you build up the strength in the muscles engaged with singing. For instance, in order to sustain notes and reach higher pitches for a longer period, you need to improve your breath control and strengthen your diaphragm and vocal folds. As your teacher, I can lead you through specific vocal exercises to help with this the same way a trainer in the gym helps you target specific muscle groups. Why do I experience hoarseness or discomfort while singing or afterwards? This is a common issue, and is typically caused by not using the proper technique. You may be engaging the wrong muscles to produce the sound, for example. Singing should be easy, delightful, effortless, and without any pain or strain. Imagine what would happen if any athlete participated in a professional competition without the proper preparation, working out, and specific nutrition. How long will it take until I see the results of my vocal coaching sessions? You will feel different and improve even after your first session, because you will understand your body and how to sing smarter. Long-term results, such as building muscle strength and adapting to the new techniques might take a couple of months. What might happen if I keep singing without the proper vocal technique? At the beginning you will notice flaws in your voice and pitch, or experience fatigue. As time goes on, you can cause permanent damage to your vocal folds. The more you repeat the wrong muscle engagement, the more you increase your chances of suffering vocal damages that can reduce your opportunities as an artist and can lead to more serious health issues like nodules, polyps, and contact ulcers. If not treated correctly, these issues might even require surgery. On the other hand, if you practice the right way, you can understand how to train your voice so that you can sing more challenging music pieces. Your body holds the treasure of an amazing music instrument ready for you to master it. The right vocal instructor can show you how to explore its possibilities. Then you will feel free to sing as you always dreamed! I already sing well, but I’ve never taken vocal lessons. Is that OK? Sure, it’s totally OK. If you already sing well without knowing how you are doing it, imagine what you would accomplish with the right training! You already have the most important things: musicality, intuition, passion, and an artistic sense. Vocal technique then will take you even further so that you can become the best singer you can be! Lorna E. is a singer, composer and vocal coach in LA. Born in Argentina, she is of English descent, lived in Brazil, and currently resides in Los Angeles, California. As a vocal coach Lorna uses a proprietary method of vocal technique specially created for developing power and highlighting each singers personal style. Book lessons with Lorna here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher  Photo  by U.S. Army

A Day in the Life at University of Washington

A Day in the Life at University of Washington The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teachtheyre sharing their college experiences as well. Stephanie is a Seattle tutor and graduate of University of Washington where she earned her bachelors degree in history and a masters in teaching. Stephanie currently specializes in English tutoring, writing tutoring, history tutoring, and a number of other subjects. See what she had to say about her time at University of Washington: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Stephanie: The campus setting at the University of Washington is quite large, so much so that the university district had its own zip code. It is an urban setting just North of downtown Seattle, an easy 15-minute bus or car ride. There were places on campus where I felt safe and others where I did not. For example, there is a main street called the Ave, where I would never attend at night by myself. On the main campus setting though, I always felt safe. It was clearly lit with safety poles frequently spaced throughout the campus. There are multiple buses that go to the University of Washington campus, as far north as Everett to as far south as Tacoma. When I lived on campus I usually biked or walked to classes, depending upon the time I had in between classes. There is an amazing bike path called the Birke Gilman Trail that runs around the perimeter of campus that was nice to stroll along over the sunny weekends. How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants at University of Washington? Stephanie: I found that the professors in the 100 and 200 level classes were not available for students. You primarily worked with their teaching assistants. Depending upon the class, the TAs were not always available. I primarily relied on using study groups that I created within the first few weeks of class. In the 300 and above classes, however, the professors were amazing. They shared in my general interest and were willing to accommodate to my individual questions. Once I declared my major, I found that I could just pop into my academic adviser with any question. Until that point, I either rarely went to the academic advisers or found their advice not helpful to my individual situation. How would you describe the dorm liferooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Stephanie: I did not live in the dorm life. I lived in the sorority system for my first three years at the University of Washington, my fourth year I lived off campus in a house. In the sorority system there was opportunities to socialize every day, if you wanted to do so. The dining options were whatever the cook provided for the house for lunch and dinner. I got a small meal plan, that covered my coffee addiction and some meals if I didnt like what was being served at the house. There are too many food options, in my opinion, at UW. Usually I was content with an Americano and a salad. Which majors/programs are best represented and supported? Stephanie: The UW is a research university, so there is a large focus on the sciences. They are the most represented on campus. Things such as medicine, engineering, technology and business were the common majors amongst my close groups of friends. I studied history, in particular American history. I felt that the UW did a great job providing a variety of courses in the history major that allowed me to focus on my area of interest, while at the same time learning about new cultures through their diverse graduation requirements. I was particularly focused on getting my history teaching endorsement, which required me to take additional courses beyond my history degree. Some of those courses were the ones that I enjoyed the most. 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? Stephanie: I found to be quite easy to get to meet new people through my connection with the Greek System. In addition to that, they place each freshman in what is called a FIG, which stands for freshman interest group. This is a small group of students that you take the same classes as you first two quarters and meet once a week with an upperclassman leader who guides you through common topics. Within that FIG you are able to have someone to sit with on the first day of school and form study groups. The Greek system is the largest west of the Mississippi, with over 40 fraternities and sororities. They are an active part of the University of Washington social life with events happening constantly on campus. How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services at University of Washington? Stephanie: Once I had the correct paperwork, the student support services were an amazing advocate for me. They were able to establish a learning plan for me that I presented to my professors at the beginning of each quarter. I also go to register early for the courses that worked best for me. I was able to use specific accommodations that I knew worked best for me and my learning style with no issues. The Career Center was always busy, so whenever I had questions regarding my graduation, I usually went to my department academic advisor to answer those particular questions. How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Stephanie: There are multiple study areas on campus for whatever learning environment you want. I am a learner where I need it to be silent with an individual spot for me to work. Whereas other people I knew went to the student union building where it was a constant talking level. Some libraries are over-crowded, in particular during mid-terms and finals week. You have to go early and claim your spot if that is where you want to study. Most libraries are walking distance on campus, with coffee shops available off campus. Not all libraries were 24 hours, only two. Those two were usually the busiest. One was primarily for graduate students, the other for undergraduate. You had to show your ID after 10 PM in order to stay in those particular libraries. Describe the surrounding town. Stephanie: The University of Washington is located within the Seattle city limits. There are things for people to do, whatever their interest is; from amazing restaurants that serve food from all over the world, to amazing sports and concert events happening on a weekly basis. I never found myself bored; if I wanted to do something in downtown Seattle, I could get there either by bus or car within 15 minutes. How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes at University of Washington? Stephanie: There are over 50,000 undergraduates and graduate students who attend the University of Washington. I would walk across campus and rarely see the same face twice. I was generally pleased with the class size, which is over 200 people. I knew what I was getting into and knew what I needed to do in order to succeed in this type of class setting. Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Stephanie: A memorable experience I had with my favorite professor/class is when we had a discussion around institutional racism in the school system. This was the first time that I had heard this term and I expressed this to the class of around 40 people. I shared with them some personal struggles that I was having around this topic based upon my background. This was a risk for me to share and the professor acknowledged that; for me that confirmed my appreciation for each student in his class. That will be a moment where I felt validated by a professor in a way that I never had before. Check out Stephanies tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.