Traveling Abroad 7 Spanish Phrases You Need to Know

Traveling Abroad 7 Spanish Phrases You Need to Know Suzy S. Ready to visit a Spanish-speaking country and communicate with the locals? Before you reach you destination, youll need to know some basic Spanish phrases to help you get around. Try the following essential Spanish phrases as you see the sights, try the food, and explore! Keep reading below the video for even more helpful vocabulary. While the most useful phrase might be inquiring about the location of the bathroom, another great phrase to master is the equivalent of “Hello, nice to meet you.” This phrase, expressed in Spanish as “Hola, mucho gusto” is useful in any personal situation where you’re meeting someone new. You’ll come across as polite and friendly, and it’ll get the interaction started. When you’re leaving a store or other location, a nice phrase to express your gratitude and your farewell is “ ¡Gracias, adiós!” This means “Thank you, goodbye!” You can’t go wrong with using it in almost any context when you are leaving. Now that you are equipped with pleasantries to greet people upon your arrival and departure, let’s get into more specifics. At customs, or in a government office, you may have a need to state your nationality to receive the appropriate form, or indicate what language you speak. In order to communicate that you are from the United States and/or American, you can choose one of the following phrases: “Soy de los Estados Unidos” (I am from the United States) or “Soy americano/a” (I’m American â€" and end the second word with ‘o’ if you are male and ‘a’ if you are female). If you need to communicate complex things, it may be necessary to switch to English. In this case, it’s most polite to inquire if the person you are speaking with knows English rather than assuming they will be able to communicate with you in English. To ask someone if they speak English, try “ ¿Habla inglés?” Next: shopping. You will probably be quite amazed at the beautiful arts and crafts available in many Latin countries. If you are interested in purchasing something, you can ask the merchant to write the price for you. This avoids the confusion of understanding the verbal answer. Say the following: “ ¿Puede escribir el precio?” Now, the phrase that is a universal necessity: where is the bathroom? In Spanish, that’s “ ¿Dónde está el baño?” However, you can substitute the words ‘el baño’ for any other location you are looking for. So you could say, “ ¿Dónde está el mercado?” (Where is the market?) or “ ¿Dónde está la oficina?” (Where is the office?). If you need help of any kind, a very useful phrase to express this in Spanish is “Necesito ayuda.” If you are feeling ill, you can substitute ‘un doctor/una doctora’ for ‘ayuda’ to ask for a doctor. Hopefully you’ll have no need for this phrase, but it’s good to know just in case. One final tip is to learn directional vocabulary in Spanish, in case you need help finding your way around. Check out the video below to learn more! With these Spanish phrases, you should be able to navigate the area you are in, interact politely with people you meet, and express needs. Learning these phrases can open the door to many more possibilities â€" as you are traveling, you may pick up many new phrases if you keep your ears open! 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  Lucy Nieto

Negotiation Guide How to Ask For a Raise as an Introvert - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / Negotiation Guide How to Ask For a Raise as an Introvert - Introvert Whisperer Negotiation Guide: How to Ask For a Raise as an Introvert Having the ability to be assertive with people who can have a great impact on your career is an important skill. After all, your professional success depends on the capability to get what you deserve. Knowing how to ask for a raise is one of the skills that will help you get what you want and how you communicate with people can be of great help along the way. But did you know that almost 60 percent of Americans report being too afraid to ask for a pay raise? Asking for more money is intimidating for everyone because people don’t know whether they’ll get what they want. They are afraid of seeming too pushy or even losing their job. For introverts, this fear is even bigger as they are naturally quiet and often uncomfortable with the idea of promoting their own achievements. The biggest problem with being too shy to speak up when you think you deserve more is that you often get passed over for opportunities. A lot of introverts stay silent until their fear of missing out on the opportunities becomes bigger than the fear of speaking up. Luckily, you don’t have to wait for that moment. Here are a few things you can do to lower anxiety when negotiating with your manager. Highlight your achievements Introverts find it particularly difficult to recognize their own achievements, especially among those who are louder and more confident. It’s also easy for introverts to get lost in group thinking where their work and ideas become everybody else’s. But when it comes to asking for a raise, it’s important to know what you have done to deserve a raise. The trick is to let the data show your accomplishments. Instead of letting your emotions lead you, try focusing on the facts and give specific examples of when you have gone above and beyond your official role in the company. Prepare yourself to discuss all the times your performance has positively affected the company. While recognizing your contributions can be awkward, it’s worth making a list. Focus only on your own accomplishments and don’t compare to others. That includes resisting the urge to say how unfair it is that your colleagues make more than you. Asking for a raise is all about how much you contribute and not about judging other people. Practice your speech   Introverts tend to let the more dominant people in the room take control of the conversation. That’s why you should know exactly what you are seeking from the management before the meeting even starts. Whatever you do, resist the impulse to accept whatever they offer you just to escape the uncomfortable conversation. Amy Cuddy, an associate professor of business administration at Harvard and a social psychologist, says that by assuming powerful physical positions, you can feel more powerful too. In her TED Talk “Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are,” Amy advises that you stand tall, puff your chest and make yourself look physically powerful. So don’t forget to practice your body language while practicing your speech. Keep it simple   You might feel tempted to start your sentences with something like “I know this seems a bit out of line” just because you are nervous, but the more you apologize for no reason, the more unprofessional you look. Do your research beforehand and show why you are not out of line. Have other people received raises after working at the company the same amount of time you have? Do you know what the appropriate salary range for your position is? Keep in mind that many factors can affect pay, such as your education, experience but also the company location and size. Once you consider all these factors, sit down with your boss, look him or her in the eye and ask for a raise in a few concise and convincing sentences. Make relationships through active listening   Your boss is not the only person you need to convince when it comes to negotiating a raise at work. You also need the support from your colleagues, which means you need to make allies across the company, not just in the management. Often it’s people from different departments that decide the fate of your career, so it’s very important how you build relationships. But making new connections can be intimidating for introverts. Luckily, many introverts have the ability to “actively listen” by asking others questions about themselves. The more you can use this skill, the more you can show how much you care about your colleagues. You also get to know them better which improves the chances that those who are a part of the decision-making process are on your side. Remember that it’s not weird   Your boss knows that it’s part of his or her job to deal with employees asking for a raise or promotion. As long as you request a meeting and maintain a professional tone, your manager will be happy to have a conversation about whatever you might need. Do your homework, prepare your numbers and speech and overcome your fear of sounding too pushy or even greedy. It’s time you get what you deserve. Writer: Tamara Luzajic https://sr.gravatar.com/tamaraluzajic Web content writer and editor, currently working as a copywriter at Humanity, employee scheduling and workforce management software. Go to top NETWORKING Bottom-line â€" I want to help you accelerate your career â€" to achieve what you want by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my 4 Building Blocks to Relationships eBookâ€" the backbone to your Networking success and fantastic work relationships.  Grab yours by visiting here right now! 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What is it Like to Attend Skidmore College

What is it Like to Attend Skidmore College The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Brandon is a New York City tutor specializing in several subjects such as Economics tutoring, Reading, and College Essay prep tutoring. He majored in Theater, Economics, and Government when he attended Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York and graduated in 2011. See what Brandon had to say about his alma mater: 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? Brandon: Saratoga Springs is probably one of the most beautiful cities in the northeast; it is mostly a summer vacation town, so it doesn't feel like a college town, but there are plenty of options (food, clothing, etc.) for college students. The economy during the summer months drums up enough business for Saratoga to host some of the most amazing restaurants in the northeast, apparently keeping the record for the largest concentration of bars and restaurants in the continental United States (maybe hearsay? Either way, the town feels like that is true). Getting downtown is as easy as taking a free bus from campus, I think they still run every 30 minutes. VT: How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Brandon: My professors were almost always available to speak with and I became close with a few of them. Whether a professor is in his or her office all day or not, every professor has mandated office hours during the week. If these conflict with you, most are usually helpful and willing to accommodate. VT: How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Brandon: The dining hall is amazing. Friends of mine from home who came to visit said it was the best thing they've ever experienced, especially at a college. Dorm and housing life is always getting better; a new housing establishment has just been finished and the other options are centrally located and easy to get to. I took the off-campus housing option my junior and senior years, just because I love the city of Saratoga and wanted to be more connected with it. Actually, living downtown is different from living on campus; Skidmore is like it's own little community, and so is Saratoga. I just wanted to get a little more connected with the Saratoga community. 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? Brandon: Well, it's hard to say which program or major Skidmore sees at it's most important. Sure, there are an abundance of students majoring in Business, Studio Art and Foreign Languages, but there is room for other kinds of majors. I majored in Theater and felt very well taken care of. My junior year, I mounted a production of Jean-Paul Sartre's No Exit at the historic Caffe Lena in downtown Saratoga Springs and Skidmore gave me a grant to pay for the space and the rights for the play. The Theater department was a tight-knit group and we took care of each other. On the other hand, my housemate senior year majored in Physics and went on to graduate school at University of Washington, studying Aerospace Engineering; so, whatever you study, you will probably be accommodated. 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? Brandon: I found it really easy to meet people and make friends my freshman year. I was really stressed out about making friends and doing well before I went, but once you arrive you realize that most people are in the same boat; everyone is essentially friendless, so if you put yourself out there, people will respond. Greek life doesn't exist at Skidmore, but we have A'Capella groups, and they come close. I was in one, so it seems that way. People who weren't in A'Capella groups probably didn't care too much though. VT: How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services?Do many reputable companies recruit on campus? Brandon: The Business department at Skidmore is reputable and one of the most active on campus. Ben and Jerry's Phish Food ice cream flavor came from an idea that a group in the Business department's 101 class came up with. Most of my friends received a lot of help from the Career Center and were successful in finding jobs upon graduation. It was different for me; I entered the professional theater world after I graduated, so there was not much Skidmore could have done for me other than train me and give me connections with people after graduation, both of which I received. VT: How are the various study areas such aslibraries, student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Brandon: I mostly studied in the library or in my room (aside from majoring in theater, I minored in government and studied economics Skidmore's Liberal Arts tradition took a hold of me). The library was great and spacious, while I was there at least. Recently, I've heard murmurs of over-crowded-ness around campus, but that may not be true. 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? Brandon: Saratoga is the best city in the north-east. Every time I go back to that place I have a perpetual smile on my face. Some of the best food I've ever tasted comes from Saratoga. It's so quaint, yet so cultured; there are art galleries, performing spaces, shops with oddities, and plenty of delicious food. While there, try The Local, Ravenous, or Putnam Market. There are so many other places, try it all! I lived downtown my senior year, some of my friends did the same thing. I'd say by senior year about half of the class is living downtown, while the other half stays with the on-campus Northwoods housing option, which is just as awesome. VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Brandon: I don't think I had a single class size over 30, and most of them hovered around 10 or 15. I was generally amazed by class sizes. I had an acting class my junior year that was 5 students; this was amazing. I got so much up close and personal work with one of the best acting teachers around, a permanent member of the SITI company and excellent actor in his own right. Government and Economics was generally the same thing, I was mostly very pleased with class sizes. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Brandon: My teachers were all so available; I regret not utilizing all of their office hours more and not becoming friends with more of them. The more you forge a close relationship with a professor, the more you will learn. You'll be more engaged in the teacher and the material, and the teacher will be more engaged with you. Only good things can come of this. Check out Brandons tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

An Introduction to StatisticsÂ

An Introduction to Statistics   Applied Statistics in a Nutshell ChaptersWhat is Statistics?Descriptive Statistics BasicsInferential StatisticsTips and Resources for statisticsFrom constructing a confidence interval for a point predictor to hypothesis testing, statistics can be a complex discipline to start to unravel. Luckily, this guide will help you start to understand the broad field of data analysis by walking you through the basics of its origins and composition.Crafting and implementing a study design is a vital part of statistics AisvaryaData Analysis Teacher 5.00 (4) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AdeyemiData Analysis Teacher 5.00 (4) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AdenikeData Analysis Teacher 5.00 (4) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors GokhanData Analysis Teacher 5.00 (4) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors OlawaleData Analysis Teacher £12/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ThanushanData Analysis Teacher 5.00 (4) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AisvaranData Anal ysis Teacher 5.00 (4) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Muhammad umairData Analysis Teacher 5.00 (2) £100/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsWhat is Statistics?In order to begin to answer this question, ask yourself: what is the value of data? While this very question is something modern policy makers have to examine with extreme care, investigating the value of data isn’t an exclusively modern phenomenon.We’re all familiar with the images of data and data analysis in the 90s, which typically drew on the caricatures brought forth by the dawn of the digital age: the Matrix being a prime example. In the present day, statistical data the statistical software to analyse it is available to everyone with access to the internet. From the algorithms that best match your dating profile with another to the way stores identify which items to put on sale - data is ubiquitous in our modern lives.Statistical analysis, however, has been around for centuries. Early statistic ians made the most of the statistical methods they had at their disposal in order to collect, sort and register categorical and quantitative data. While the job of the statistician didn’t involve the inferential tools involved in Bayesian statistics, the basic principles have remained the same throughout the centuries: to collect, analyse and interpret data in order to make more informed decisions.While today we concern ourselves with concepts in methodology and analysis such as sample size, raw data, or effect size, the concept of collecting demographic and economic data throughout history has mostly been interested in investigating the movements of the economy, population and agriculture. While more robust versions of the historical evolution of statistics exists, the basics of statistics can be broken down into three basic phases.The first involved collecting census and observational data to improve sanitary and economic conditions. The second, implemented heavily after the Sec ond World War, was registering demographic and economic data into government databases. The third, which extends to the present day, includes the revolutions in statistical inference brought about by technological advances. With live saving fields such as biostatistics, the improvement of data analysis methods has transformed the standards of living across the globe.Today, statistics has grown to become deeply interwoven with the field of data science. Statistical models have grown to include ones used in AI or machine learning, which often help draw inferences from non-numerical data. Tasks such as predicting an estimator or automatic randomization can be done much quicker in the present day thanks to the invention of statistical and analytical software. Some of the most common languages or programs you’re likely to encounter in statistics and data science field include R, Stata, SPSS, Python, C, and SQL.Learning statistics actually starts at a young age!Descriptive Statistics Ba sicsWhether you’ve built a histogram for a science project or regularly use data visualization tools at work, you’ve participated in one of the most important branches in the discipline of statistics: descriptive statistics. Split into two main branches, this first branch deals with data post data collection and strives to use statistical techniques to understand the composition of the data set.Often the first part of any study design, descriptive statistics reveal vital insights into the qualitative or quantitative data being considered. Whether the data is ordinal, categorical or numerative, there are two categories descriptive statistics can fall under: measures of central tendency or of variability.Measures of central tendency are used when someone wants to understand what the average looks like for one or more metrics. These measures involve aspects like the sample mean, median and mode. These three, while seemingly similar, are appropriate in different circumstances depend ing on whether or not the data has a large amount of outliers. Even the most experienced data scientists are not able to interpret anything about their data sets before conducting preliminary descriptive, statistical analyses.Measures of variability, on the other hand, include characteristics like standard deviation, covariance or the variances. These are used when someone would like to know the spread of the data, which tells you how far the data is spread around the centre, or average. This can be extremely helpful when understanding what percentage of your data falls under a certain range. When applied to financial statistics, the standard deviation can also be seen as the volatility of a particular data set.Descriptive statistics are mostly only for univariate analysis, which is the act of analysing one variable. While this acts as a way of understanding the makeup of things like income or sales, it can also be helpful when comparing the makeup of multiple variables. For example , if a small business wants to take advantage of the sales data it has for a particular event, they can use descriptive statistics to determine the percentage of its customers that are over or under a certain age.Descriptive statistics make up the vast majority of the statistics used by individuals, companies and governments. While forecasting future events is extremely important, many people only need measures of central tendency and variability to extract meaningful information for their decision making. Some of the most powerful measures and included in descriptive statistics are:Correlation coefficientSimple data visualizationDistributions (binomial, normal, Laplace, etc.)Graphing data is one of the essential components of data analysisInferential StatisticsThe next branch of the disciplines combines probability and statistics in order to understand not only what is inside the data, but to use that data to make predictions. This type of statistical analysis, called inferential s tatistics, typically draws from probability theory and a probability distribution in order to conduct multivariate, or several variable, analysis. Also known as mathematical statistics, the statistical theory involved under this branch can also reveal important relationships within the data without the use of probability distributions with non-parametric models.The types of models used in the majority of inferential, statistical data analysis involve mostly parametric models such as general linear regression models or analysis of variance (ANOVA) tests. Regardless of whether it’s a parametric or non-parametric test, however, the mathematician or statistician will have to meet two criteria: have a set of variables they’d like to test and have their data meet certain assumptions.The first criterion is simple and involves a process we all understand, which involves picking one dependent variable or several in order to try to predict one independent variable or more. The second crit erion is where most statisticians have trouble because most data sets do not strictly follow most assumptions required for using certain models, such as the data following a normal distribution. The Gauss-Markov assumptions for classical linear models are the most commonly known and are key to understanding inferential statistics.Inferential statistics is also distinct from descriptive statistics because it involves testing a null hypothesis against an alternative hypothesis. Using the models available, along with statistical software such as R or SPSS, you will be able to derive estimators and predictions on the mean along with their confidence intervals.If you’re just starting to learn about statistics, some of the most common parametric models include:General linear modelsLogistic regression modelsOn the other hand, some of the more common non-parametric models include:Cluster analysisFactor analysisDiscriminate analysisAlong with these models, ANOVA is a common way in which st atisticians determine which model can be more precise by comparing the variances of two or more models.Tips and Resources for statisticsFrom understanding what statistical methodology to employ with categorical data analysis to comprehending how the concept of a random variable effects least squares and regression analysis - here are some statistics tips and resources to follow if you need any sort of statistics help.AcademicNeed help interpreting the statistical significance of your dependent variable or knowing which parametric test to employ on your observational data? Heading over to Stack Exchange, a statistics forum, will most likely give you the answer to your question.If you’re interested in getting tutored in Statistics, browse through Superprof’s community of almost 150,000 maths teachers in the UK. From chi-square tests to drawing inferences from data sets, a maths teacher can guide you through the field.ProgrammingStackoverflow is another great online forum that can help you with everything coding related, from including only certain outliers in your experimental design to running a regression analysis, they’ll help you troubleshoot your coding problems.

Four Tips to Engage Your Students in a Brand-New School Year

Four Tips to Engage Your Students in a Brand-New School Year Theres a lot to do as you prepare for a new school year: getting the classroom ready, organizing your materials and plans, and brainstorming the best ways to engage your students both behaviorally and cognitively. Here are a few tips as you design this years learning activities: Share what you learned over summer. Your positive attitude can have a big influence on your students. Come in excited and your enthusiasm will inevitably rub off on them. Spend time developing a list of your takeaways from any recent professional development or personal projects that pertain to student learning. What are you eager to share with students this year? Give students some control. Empower your students by telling them that they are in charge of their learning. As the school year gets underway, start setting goals and have students come up with their own, as well as steps to achieve them. When possible, invite ideas and input. Rather than dictate, encourage dialogue. Guide students toward competence. The more you can guide your students toward success, the more motivated they will become. You cannot control students work ethic, but you can provide clear, well-thought-out direction in class and offer support and encouragement as students work toward skill mastery. Nurturing students sense of competence helps them feel more engaged in the next task. Commit to building good relationships. Show your students you care. Make your classroom a place where they feel like they belong and are treated fairly. Most of all, make it your class mantra that improvement and learning something new (and not simply obtaining high grades) is success. This year, refine your student-centered instructional approach to promote higher student engagement. Youll see your students become more focused and willing to participate, which will result in a richer class experience and greater levels of student success.

What To Look For In a GRE Prep Course

What To Look For In a GRE Prep Course GRE/MAT Graduate School Blog If you’re planning to take the GRE, chances are that you aren’t treating it as a casual endeavor, but that you are planning to put a lot into it and get a lot out. After all, a graduate education requires a huge investment and, hopefully, provides a huge return. So it should be safe to say that you are making a committed effort to prepare. But with all of the material that is considered essential to an undergraduate education, and the volumes more that is considered specialized, it can be easy to get lost without a roadmap. This is where a GRE prep course comes into play, which requires a decision about which one to use. For that decision, here are five characteristics you should consider: 1. Comprehensive The course you select should be comprehensive, which means it should thoroughly cover all three sections of the GRE (Verbal, Quantitative, and Writing), and have a more or less exhaustive inventory of the topics and information covered by each. A perfect score on the GRE is actually possible, but only if you cover all your bases thoroughly and review diligently. 2. Concise Conciseness is also a virtue, because as much information as there is on the GRE, there is even more that isn’t, and you don’t want to distract yourself with irrelevant information. The course you select should be streamlined and follow as closely as possible the actual format and content of the GRE. 3. Convenient Convenience is an important factor to consider, because with the necessity of preparing for the GRE while still managing the demands of your regular studies, you will want to remove any possible barriers to your GRE prep work. Online courses are great, as long as they satisfy the other considerations, because not only do they not add to your weight load (as long as you already have a laptop or mobile device with you), they are also convenient to access when you have short intervals of downtime throughout the day. 4. Comprehensible The course you select should be easy to read, easy to understand, and easy for you to learn from. You should feel like you are making steady progress in your GRE prep, not struggling to understand the material, which should mostly be review for you anyway. 5. Plenty of Practice Exams The best preparation is practice, and the course you select should provide you with plenty of opportunity in the form of a variety of practice exams. The more of these you can do the better, and the best way to use them is to take them under actual testing conditions, i.e. in a straight stretch of time with no outside references. This will not only reveal where you need to focus your studies, it will also get you accustomed to the testing circumstances, so they will no longer be stressful to you, and your performance should continually improve as you go along. hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(215486, '6baac2ae-05a3-4610-9d1f-265c8cbd809f', {});

6 Ways to Save Money on Food

6 Ways to Save Money on Food Image via Isorepublic.com Meal plan and prep An easy way to save money is to plan your meals in advance. A lot of the time, we college students spend a lot of money on food because we want to grab something quick and easy. Unfortunately, this is an unsustainable habit for both your wallet and your health. If you plan your meals, you won’t need to grab junk food, because you will already know what you’ll eat for your next meal. For extra bonus points, prep your meals in advance, too! It will save you so much time and money. I would recommend that you set aside one day every week to prepare your meals for the next few days. This way, you will have food ready to go when you are hungry, and you won’t have to resort to a quick and unhealthy fast food. By planning and preparing your meals in advance, you will save lots of money on food. Pack your lunches The easiest way to waste money on food is to buy your lunch every day. It’s convenient, but again, it’s not sustainable for your body or your wallet. Instead, pack your lunches. Chances are, the lunches you pack will be healthier and cheaper. If you need ideas on what to pack for your lunch, do a quick Google or Pinterest search. In other words, packing your lunches will help you spend less money on food. Limit the number of times you eat out per week It’s no secret that eating out is very expensive. We college students spend too much money on the convenience of having something quick and easy to eat. However, you will save a substantial amount of money if you limit the number of times you eat out every week. Rather than eat out, cook more of your own meals. Cooking is not only healthier, but it is much better for your wallet. Eating out is convenient, but limiting yourself to only a few times a week will save you lots of money. Use your student discount Using a student discount is a good way to spend less money on food. As a student, you will likely be able to get a discount at most restaurants, especially if you are in a college town. Of course, it’s better to pack a lunch rather than eat out. But if you must eat out, try to get a student discount. I would recommend doing your research to find out which restaurants in your area offer the best discounts. It’s also good to know if they have discounts on certain days or certain times. All in all, it’s a good idea to use a student discount if you eat out. Take advantage of rewards programs Some restaurants and grocery stores have a membership program that will reward you for spending money there. The trick is to join these programs at stores that you already shop at; if you aren’t already a regular customer, it won’t be worth it. If you shop there enough, you will soon get discounts or other perks that will help you save money. In other words, in stores you already shop at, you should definitely take advantage of these rewards programs because they will help you spend less money on food. Look out for promotions of your favorite stores and restaurants Similarly, another great way to spend less money on food is to constantly be on the lookout for promotions. You should always be looking out promotions for your local grocery store and for your favorite restaurants. For example, grocery store “BOGOs” (buy one get one) are especially useful for products that don’t expire, such as paper products. This way, you can treat yourself while also saving money. You can find these promotions with a quick Google search, or on an app. (It’s a good idea to download your local grocery store’s app, as you will likely be notified of good promotions!) Promotions will definitely help you spend less money on food. Going out to eat all the time is very convenient, since you can get food quickly and easily. This is tempting for us busy college students. However, these outings can add up, and we need to save as much money as we can. If you plan your meals in advance and take advantage of promotions, you will save tons of money on food.

Orange County Tutor 5 Ways to Make Next Summer Better

Orange County Tutor 5 Ways to Make Next Summer Better Tips From an Orange County Tutor: 5 Ways to Make Next Summer Better Tips From an Orange County Tutor: 5 Ways to Make Next Summer Better High school and college students are probably thrilled to have some time off in the summer to do nothing at all. However, they’re all looking at their first week of school. Some students are prepared to go back to school and tackle new assignments while others are in a total panic. Also, some students may be entirely prepared academically but may also be starting the school year on an empty gas tank, so to speak. If this past summer wasn’t spent quite the right way, students are encouraged to look back at what worked and what didn’t so that next summer can be more successful. Below are five ways to make next summer better from a private Orange County tutor. 1 Didn’t finish all those summer assignments? Not finishing assignments is a fairly common problem for AP students and can lead to a rigorous and stressful school year. At this point, AP students will be spending several Saturdays catching up on lost summer study but there is still hope for next year. Although it’s easier said than done, Advanced Placement students are encouraged to take a week to rest and relax and then get those summer assignments out of the way early on. If there are any problems along the way, they will still have time to get help from a tutor or work over those assignments with their study group (READ: 5 Things That Might Surprise You About College). 2 Feel overly mentally fatigued? This is also a common issue for college prep and university students alike. Although summer school and assignments are a necessary part of many students’ lives, it’s important to take a mental break. Students who find themselves in this position should consider taking some time off next summer to do something different. Light exercise, road trips, and time outdoors are all good ways to relax the brain and be prepared for the year ahead. 3 Are you broke? This is generally an issue for college students who will rely on their checkbooks to support their social and entertainment activities. The easiest way to fix this problem is to find a full-time job next summer. Some students will want to take summer school or an internship that takes up their time but others will spend a good portion of the summer on the couch. It’s a lot easier to focus on a full-time job during summer months than to run from class to a part time job every week of the school year. 4 Feeling a lack of growth? Some students may be spared from financial and academic issues but simply feel they haven’t grown as much as they would like. There are tons of activities a student can do over the summer to get that all around eye-opening experience they hoped their college years would provide. Next summer, consider studying abroad for a month and discover a whole new culture. Learn a new language abroad or at home. Volunteer for an organization that requires travel or experiences outside of the comfort zone of home. There are so many things that students can do, especially in college, in order to broaden their horizons (READ: Tips From an Irvine English Tutor: 5 Tips to Help You be a Great Student Writer). 5 Didn’t get those exams out of the way? Attempting to study for standardized exams during the school year can be tough considering all of the other assignments students already have on their plate. Although high school seniors don’t really have a choice but to trudge on, sophomores and juniors still have the option of taking tests multiple times. Students are encouraged to save themselves the trouble of starting from scratch when it comes to standardized exam prep and arrange to take a test prep course next summer. Whether it’s the SAT, ACT, or GRE, summer prep can be a life saver when the school year comes rolling around. Now that school is officially back in full-swing, its important to stay not fall behind. Book your private Orange County tutor today! All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write. Orange County Tutoring Services641 Wald Suite 200 Irvine, CA 92618 United StatesPhone: 949-510-9361Email: info@tutornerds.com