Should I Go To Stanford University

Should I Go To Stanford University The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Perrine is a Phoenix tutor specializing in Geometry tutoring, SAT prep tutoring, Grammar and Mechanics tutoring, and more. She is a 2005 graduate of Stanford University where she studied Political Science and International Relations. See what she had to say about her time in college: 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? Perrine: Stanford Campus, known as The Farm, is breathtakingly beautiful. It is set on 8,180 acres, making it the largest contiguous college campus in America. Most students bike from classes because of the vast landscape. But, that was what made every day balanced, in terms of walking and exercise and enjoying the natural beauty of your surroundings. A car is great if you want to drive to San Francisco regularly. I had both a car and a bike. With regards to my personal experience, the campus is very safe. There are 24-hour security measures in place. At the time I attended, the CIA was even there providing security for Chelsea Clinton! The setting and proximity to San Francisco was one of the significant deciding factors when I was making my decision about where to go to school. VT: How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Perrine: It depends on what classes you choose to take. There is a range seminars include usually only 8-10 students as opposed to entry level classes such as Econ 1 which can get up to 100 or so. Most larger classes include smaller group sessions to create an opportunity for more one-on-one attention. You learn most from the students. The student body is composed of incredible individuals dedicated to learning and creating change. VT: How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Perrine: Most students live on campus and when I attended you were required to live on campus your freshman year. Stanford endeavors to create a diverse and interesting dorm life experience that brings together people from different cultures and ethnicities. My sophomore year, I lived in Toyon, where there were eating clubs, and that was great fun. There are also themed houses and alternative housing environments such as EBF, or the Enchanted Broccoli Forest. 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? Perrine: I studied Political Science and International Relations but took amazing classes in Physics and Human Biology. You have access to the best professors in the world and Stanfords academic reputation is among the best in the U.S. and internationally. 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? Perrine: Greek life does not play a big role in campus social life. When I attended, there were no housed sororities. Stanford encourages a different kind of social connectedness through academics and athletics. It is very easy to build great friendships in your dorms and beyond. VT: How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services?Do many reputable companies recruit on campus? Perrine: The short answer is yes, to both. The Career Center is a great resource and especially at the graduate level, there are tons of companies looking to hire Stanford grads. VT: How are the various study areas such aslibraries, student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Perrine: The libraries are huge and there are many specialized libraries that give students the opportunity to access field specific materials. Stanfords resources are seemingly infinite and I never felt crowded or that there was a lack of space. 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? Perrine: I was very involved in community outreach programs in East Palo Alto and loved every minute of it. In terms of the community, Atherton and Palo Alto are very affluent and family oriented towns. But, San Francisco is only 20 minutes away and most students make the most of venturing into the city. VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Perrine: Class sizes vary, but most large classes have small seminar groups that provide intensive academic support. The student body is not very large compared to UC schools which is why Stanford is very difficult to get accepted to. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Perrine: I loved working through StepOut, the community outreach program that I taught through. The kids we worked with had the opportunity to perform at Stanford in the spring and it was awesome. They were all at-risk kids and it was just great to see them so excited and say, I want to go to Stanford. That was part of a community outreach class I took and I taught for all four years. Check out Perrines tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Graphing Linear Function

Graphing Linear Function Graphing linear function involves graphing function with one and two variables. Linear functions are the functions having independent variable x never having power greater than 1. Linear function can be written in slope intercept form:f(x) = m x + b where x and y are the co-ordinates on the graph, m is the slope of the line and b is the y- intercept. Slope shows how steep the line is. Let us see some examples based on linear functions. Example 1:- Form linear function for the graph. Solution 1:-The linear function in the form f(x) = m x + b From the graph it is clearly seen that y- intercept =2 so b= 2. The slope of a line can be find by taking any 2 points on the line. Slope of line (m) = change in y axis / change in x axis. From the graph slope of a line = 0.5 Therefore the linear function f(x) = 0.5 x + 2 or y = 0.5 x + 2. Example 2:-Draw graph of linear function f(x) = y = 2x + 7 Solution2:-Assume values for x and use the function f(x) = 2 x + 7 to find values of y When x = 1 then the value of y = 2(1) + 7 = 9 When x = -2 then the value of y = 2(-2) + 7 = 3 When x = -1 then the value of y = 2(-1) + 7 = 5 Now plot x and corresponding y values in the graph Draw a straight line that passes through the points. From the above examples we can clearly understood graph of linear functions.

Why Would I Need a Guitar Strap

Why Would I Need a Guitar Strap Advice for Guitarists on Selecting the Right Strap and Properly Holding Your Instrument ChaptersFive Parameters to Think about When Choosing a Good Guitar StrapChoosing the Material of the StrapChoose a Guitar Strap of the Right SizeThe Fastenings and Attachments of the Guitar StrapChoosing a Guitar Strap According to Aesthetics“To master the guitar, it takes ten years per chord,” according to a Spanish proverb.It is often said that learning to play the guitar is the work of an entire lifetime.For there is always something to learn, even for virtuosos like B. B. King (1925-2015), Chuck Berry (1926-2017), Paco de Lucia (1947-2014) or Biréli Lagrène. Be it a Gretsch that you play or a Stratocaster, or even a mandolin, it's a lifetime of pleasure.Nevertheless, even if we can always continue to progress, everyone can have fun even at the beginner level, as soon as we manage to string together a few basic guitar chords.Whether we are novices, experienced, or professionals, every guitar player has already had to confront the difficulty of choosing a guitar and its acces sories:PickCapoStringsTunerMetronomeAmplifiersJack plugs for electric guitarHeadsetA book for practicing and tablaturesThere is guitar accessory that is often skipped over: the guitar strap.However, this part is fundamental: without it, no one can play the guitar standing up, nor perform concerts for those who are in a music group.Buying a guitar strap can become a crucial challenge, almost more important than choosing the guitar itself.The strap must be high quality. To put it crudely, having good “stuff” allows for good playability as well as musical comfort. Imagine stand on a stage for two hours with a strap that is too short or not comfortable. What would Joe Satriani do without one, for example?A guitar without a strap quickly becomes unplayable.Superprof lists here all the criteria to take into account to choose a good guitar strap and properly holding your instrument before your first guitar lessons.playing on a beginner guitar, the strap won’t come undone during a con cert, a jam session, or a rehearsal.Choosing a Guitar Strap According to AestheticsString instruments undoubtedly reflect a certain style: the guitar player is often at the front of a stage, everyone watching him or her although there are numerous instruments behind them, such as brass instruments, percussion, wood, wind instruments, etc.With the guitar or bass strap, the musician gives himself a certain look depending on the different patterns, inscriptions, and colors of the strap.Personally, I wouldn’t opt to wear, for example, a pink guitar strap decorated with skulls or flags.It’s a matter of personal taste.None of the guitar straps for sale at the music store are attractive? Are they too colourful? Not original enough?And does the array of guitar strings on display boggle your mind?There is a site, Strap Graphics, where you can design your own strap that matches your particular look. Cool, right?Start taking guitar lessons for beginners today with Superprof!

Pattern-Making Basics for Fashion Design

Pattern-Making Basics for Fashion Design Mastering Fashion Design Basics: Pattern-Making ChaptersWhat is Pattern Making?How Can I Make My Own Dress Pattern?Where Can I Learn to Make Patterns?How to Adjust My Patterns?Where Can I Buy Sewing Patterns?There is simply no way around it: for humans, clothing is essential.So is looking decent â€" not that your Superprof is deeply concerned about appearances but, in these times so dominated by social media influencers, looking shabby is looked down on.The idiom The clothes make the man  has never been truer!Doesn’t that make you wonder why the clothing industry seems determined to only outfit people of average height and weight?It’s true! If you are tall, more than, say, a size 16 and/or irregularly shaped, you have to either shop for clothes at speciality stores or resign yourself to an ill-fitting wardrobe. Unless…Unless you know how to sew, in which case you can make all of the clothes you want, tailored to your exact measurements.Of course, you could always go to the dressmaker’s or tailor every time you need a wardr obe addition but have you seen the price of bespoke clothing?That is a great reason for you to engage in dressmaking â€" or tailoring, if you are male.Other great reasons are that you have a unique sense of style that you would like to express through your clothes, you are interested in fashion but not quite sure you want to make a career out of it, or you might be looking for a new outlet for your creativity.Whatever your reasons for entertaining the idea of home sewing, we applaud you.So, whether you are a student contemplating a career in fashion design, looking for your next ‘new thing’ or fed up with clothes that never seem to fit right, it’s time to gather ‘round.Your Superprof is about to tell you all about pattern-making and how you can make it work for you. RaySewing Teacher 5.00 (6) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors PrincessSewing Teacher 5.00 (2) £18/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AnaSewing Teacher 5.00 (4) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ArianwenSewing Teacher 5.00 (2) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ShaziaSewing Teacher 5.00 (2) £10/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ZanetaSewing Teacher 5.00 (1) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors GianmariaSewing Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JacquelineSewing Teacher £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsWhat is Pattern Making?If you have ever made an article of clothing, you know that it is not a simple matter of clipping fabric, sewing it together and applying appliques to the finished garment.Those sewing projects start with a desire to create but begin in earnest once the pattern is selected, adjusted and pinned.If you are a seamstress, you are familiar with that part of the process, but what comes before it? Clothing patterns start with a sizing template called a sloper Image by Maatkare from PixabayHow do patterns get made?Basically, it all starts with a sloper â€" a block, in industrial terms.A sloper is an unadorned template that pattern drafters use as a guideline to draw patterns; you might think of them as stencils.Most garment makers have several slopers/blocks: a top and a bottom for menswear â€" for shirts and trousers. For women’s apparel, they would have a top, a trouser and a skirt sloper. Both male and female slopers come in a variety of sizes.When it is time to draft a new pattern, the pattern drafter selects the appropriate sloper, traces it on pattern paper and then starts marking it with solid lines for the garment outline and dashed ones for the seam allowance.S/he then goes on to include notches to match the panels up; darts and pleats if the design calls for them. They will also draw in pockets, buttonholes and, if the garment is supposed to be ruffled, s/he will dr aw in the ruffle placement.Much like house builders follow blueprints, dressmakers use patterns to ‘build’ clothing. In that sense, you might call pattern drafters the architects of the garment industry.Now, find out if pattern making has always been so prevalent…How Can I Make My Own Dress Pattern?Perhaps, as a child, you loved to sit around on rainy days, colouring pad on your knees and pencil gripped tightly in your hand. What did you draw?It’s not uncommon to engage in fanciful drawing at a young age so, if you drew knights and warriors in full battle dress or maidens in shimmering gowns or a tunic dress, you already have an idea of what it takes to plan a pattern.You chortle: “It’s a far cry from a child’s drawing to pattern drafting!” We beg to differ.Would you be surprised to know that legendary designers like Coco Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld never went to art school? And Michael Kors dropped out after only nine months. What did they do that you can’t?Whether you have an art education or not, the best way to start a dress pattern is to visualise it. Will it be a maxi dress? What fabric will it be made of? Will it have any embellishment â€" bows or ruffles? What about the bodice?How about dreaming up an open-backed summer dress?Once you have a good idea of the dress you want to make, sketch it out in as much detail as you can… and then, explode it.To get those explosive details, you have to read our step by step account of pattern drafting to learn exactly how to make that dress pattern. Store-bought patterns are pre-cut but, once you start making your own patterns, a rotary cutter is a must! Image by Gábor Adonyi from PixabayEventually, you too may mass-market the patterns you make but, for now, focus on making one-sized patterns; patterns to your measurements.To make your own patterns, you will need:a roll of pattern paperpencils and coloured pencils; having a rubber handy is a good ideascotch tapea tracing wheela 30cm see-through straightedgea French curve (you may also consider a Vary Form curve)an L-squarea fabric tape measurescissors or a rotary cutterIdeally, you should have a large table to work on; a sewing table with lines imprinted on it would be aces!As you might have noted from the shopping list above, you don’t necessarily have to have an artistic hand to guide your pattern drawings; most every mark you make will be guided by a straightedge or a curve.Now that you’ve got your shopping list, you only need to discover the best places to learn pattern making.You may choose between open sewing courses hosted by your local university or college, head to the library to check out some sewing books, or you could take a course in pattern making online.Don’t forget to stop by your local sewing shop to see if they offer courses, too!How to Adjust My Patterns?It’s a paradox: the clothing industry should cater to its buyers; if they don’t, people will simply stop buying… right?Wrong! For years, garment factories have been turning out cookie-cutter clothes that fit only averagely-proportioned people.  Curiously enough, it’s been only recently that the industry has conceived the idea that not everyone fits in a standard size.Thanks to independent designers with a strong online presence, activists and ongoing social media campaigns, there is a growing awareness that limiting sizing is seen as discriminatory.Those are steps in the right direction. Unfortunately, they are baby steps because it simply is not profitable for garment com panies to make a greater range of sizes.Where does that leave those of us who do not fit in that average mould?For the most part, we are still altering the clothes we buy and making our own clothes if we know how to adapt a pattern to our unique body type.You might think that messing with a professionally drawn sewing pattern is a recipe for disaster but, if you follow the hacks we outlined to adapt your patterns, you will marvel at your success in turning out that cute skirt or wrap dress in time for your next night out! Unlike many free patterns you can download, store-bought patterns provide a range of sizes Image by Katja Kuitunen from PixabayWhere Can I Buy Sewing Patterns?Of course, there is nothing wrong with buying a Simplicity or Butterick pattern, especially if you are just starting down the road to making your own patterns and/or designing your own clothes.In fact, it would be a good idea for you, at the outset, to work from patterns so you can get the feel for them.The big names in dress patterns â€" the two mentioned above and others, like Vogue, Lookbook, Kwik Sew, New Look and Burda Style pretty much all follow the same guidelines in making their patterns.Each pattern envelope offers the possibility of up to four designs and comes with instructions, sizing guidelines and, more often than not, fabric recommendations.You might know that not every fabric flows and falls the same way, and some are decidedly more difficult to work with than others.In that same vein, we might say that not all pattern makers are the same, either.For instance, independent designers offer free sewing patterns that you can get as a PDF download; they are a lot less 'crowded' than name-brand patterns you find in stores.Whatever you decide, perhaps it would be best if you spent some time in your local sewing shop, talking with people who have experience in the needle arts.They may be able to give you some pointers on the best patterns for beginner sewing; they may even offer you sewing tutorials.If you’re not sure where your local notions shop is, you may refer to our full-length article on the subject; if you’re certain there are none near you, surely you have a Hobbycraft store somewhere close.Those shop assistants may not be as knowledgeable as an independent shopkeeper would be but, rest assured: Superprof has sewing tutors if you need a sewing tutorial…

10 Free Physics Resources for Teaching Kids

10 Free Physics Resources for Teaching Kids This is a guide for the best online physics resources, many of which I used when learning about physics, and one of which I still use for revision myself as I study at Imperial College London. So, in no particular order . . . . 1. This first website is from the Institute of Physics and is great for learning about lots of aspects of physics. I especially like the teaching astronomy section which features fantastic videos for  11 to 16 year olds and  are great at  grabbing the imagination of kids. One of the key questions tutors are asked is “how can I get my son/daughter excited about science.” Well I say start here! 2. The Physics classroom covers a lot of key physics material that is certain to come up in exams. I particularly like the introduction to  waves by the folks at the Physics Classroom. More advanced students have plenty of scope to learn much more as they become interested, which is perfect for continuing their interest. Good to note that it is also available on iBook and iPad. 3. Providing resources for 9 to 11 year olds and perfect for help with the 11 plus,  Topmarks  is designed with fun colourful games to engage kids in learning about science and hopefully enable a continued interest in science. I have linked a game that teaches about solids, liquids and gases but you can search the site for other interactive games. 4. This is a fantastic GCSE physics site  from myPhysics that goes through each topic covered in GCSE. It’s highly interactive, colourful and easy to use. There should be an A level section coming soon which I am excited about. 5.  GCSE.com   (purely for GCSE surprisingly!) has lots of past papers and also resources to look up material when stuck. Perfect for making sure you have covered everything. They also provide some very simple, explanitory diagrams that hopefully should give a slightly new way at looking at topics. These diagrams may well prove more intuitive for your child.   Well worth a look. 6. I love the schoolphysics website  for its fabulous animations that  illustrate key physics ideas. There are an extensive number of them and they are all very simple and easy to use. If the animations aren't enough there are also thousands of other pages with beautifully laid out content for 11 to 19 year olds. I would particularly suggest anyone wanting to study physics at university to have a look over any content that hasn't be covered in the A level course. 7.  Discovery Education is great for tutors and teachers, as the site has full lesson plans for different topics. Well worth a look through if you find yourself getting stuck on how to approach a topic. 8. Created by Kishore Vyas, a science teacher in West London, My GCSE Science  has a video for every GCSE science topic.   All the videos are clear and, most importantly, designed specifically for the GCSE candidate in mind.  It has foundation videos and then more advanced videos, meaning that the explanations are always pitched at the right level.  Fantastic looking website too! For offline tuition  and inspiration why not head to the Science museum in South Kensington! 9.  Science teachers provides complete worksheets that are engaging and different. Very useful for teachers or tutors.  I find the most important thing when teaching kids science is presenting the material in many different ways. These worksheets are great for that. 10. My list would not be complete without mentioning the wonderful Khan Academy. It started as a way for Khan to teach his niece through videos  he uploaded on YouTube, but before too long they  spread across the world.   I’ll let the videos speak for themselves. If you are looking for extra help, why not try physics private tuition. Find the right tutor for you with Tutorfair. Happy learning!

An iPod worth $8 billion English Listening Exercise

An iPod worth $8 billion English Listening Exercise I think one of the hardest things understand in English, or in any language you are learning, is humor, and especially more subtle humor, like sarcasm. When using sarcastic humor, we often say the opposite of what we mean, or believe, in an attempt to make it look ridiculous. Cues like the tone of the persons voice and their word choice are often the only way to understand that the speaker is using sarcasm.In the TED video below, comedian Rob Reid shows how silly some of the numbers were that movie and music industry representatives used recently to support anti-piracy laws in the U.S. and Europe.As you are watching the video below, try to notice the moment when it becomes clear that Reid is being sarcastic (hint: listen to the crowd).I think some _________ and ________ reasoning could really bring a great ____ to the debate.How does he show that the Motion Picture Association of Americas claim that the economy loses $58 billion per year to piracy is ridiculous?Music revenues are dow n by about $8 billion dollars a year since Napster ____ on the ____.So this small missing _____ here is ________.Why does the audience laugh when he says the above line and shows them the chart?How does he mock the job numbers?This is just one of the many ____ _______ statistics have to ___ ____ everyday.What little _______ wouldnt want a million and a half _____ worth of stolen _____ in his pocket?How many dollars worth of music can a iPod classic hold?

Mathematics is an art - ALOHA Mind Math

Mathematics is an art G.H. Hardy’s excellent description: A mathematician, like a painter or poet, is a maker of patterns. If his patterns are more permanent than theirs, it is because they are made with ideas. Mathematics is rarely seen as a form of art but I strongly believe and classify it as an form of art . It is all about imaginations, possibilities and playing with numbers to get a desired result just like any artist does if he is a painter with his canvas or if he is musician with his notes. You can improve a child’s mathematical understanding by using an artists’ work. Children will be able to gain a greater understanding about the meaning of key vocabulary used in shape and space. Math’s can be made very interesting for kids if we imagine it being an art. Kids love drawing, painting and playing games and you could always involve numbers, shapes and spaces in their games which in turn will teach them basic concepts of mathematics. Once their foundation is built you never know they can become the next Einstein I would like to share with you a few ideas which you can use to get your kids to have fun with mathematics. Create art projects with the objective of a math lesson, in addition to learning a math concept they would be more motivated to work hard and less motivated to misbehave. A picture is worth a thousand words a visual representations of math concepts. This will surely improve achilds retention power of the concepts that are being taught. Teaching kids math’s as an form of art will surely help parents and teachers introduce, reinforce, or expand upon math topics and generate excitement within kids about various math topics.