Some of the KSU Tutoring Programs Available

Some of the KSU Tutoring Programs AvailableIt is great that Kennesaw State Tutoring Lab has programs in a number of subjects. One such subject is math, which is required for the credit of KSU. What makes this particularly interesting is that each individual student will be evaluated by a combination of self-scored and an actual assessment.The KSU is now planning to award a number of credits that include the history and culture of KSU, by means of the Southerners Math Club. This club is one that offers tutoring as well as mentoring to adults who are interested in learning more about math. The tutoring is targeted towards those who do not have a lot of time but would like to learn more about math.Another KSU program is the Introduction to Sociology of KSU. This is basically a two-week program that will be led by a teacher from KSU. This particular program is intended to provide students with the opportunity to learn more about KSU, as well as other college students.There are many place s that students can take an intensive math class, if they desire to go on to college and continue on to study math. These courses will include calculus, algebra, geometry, statistics, and even basic probability.One of the most common forms of education for students to attend is online education. There are several institutions that offer this type of schooling. There are a number of advantages of taking an online course, as opposed to attending an in-class course.First of all, you do not have to take a class on a day and time when the class will not fit into your schedule. Secondly, you can save money by taking a class online.These are just a few of the KSU tutoring programs that students can take advantage of. Those looking for something more challenging can go for the Advanced Math course. This is for those who want to apply their math skills to the financial arena, or to make a difference in the world.

TutorZ.com Improves its Social Media and Payment Functionality

TutorZ.com Improves its Social Media and Payment Functionality Los Angeles, California, July 31st, 2012 â€" TutorZ.com, a leading nation-wide tutoring referral service announces further improvements of the functionality of its web-site. Now new social sharing buttons are  available  on each page of our blog. Our readers can find Facebook Like button and Google +1 button right under the articles. These handy buttons make  FB liking and Google +1ing  super simple  â€"  just click the buttons on the bottom of the article you like! “We want to make it easy for our customers to stay in touch with us and to be well-informed about all our  recent  updates. That is why we are happy to implement these new social media tools which bring us closer to our highly estimated users. says Dariya Lopukhina, Marketing Director of TutorZ.com. Another important upgrade refers to our pricing system. We maintain two ways for tutors to purchase credit. One is by going through PayPal the other by using their credit card. The new feature records this type of checkout and displays it on the tutor profile under the Credit section. Providing for a safe and  convenient  payment terms for our customers is our high priority task  says Dirk Wagner, CEO of TutorZ.com. ABOUT Tutorz â€" Founded in July of 2006 and launched at the beginning of 2007  by Dirk Wagner, TutorZ.com  is an online tutoring referral service. Currently Tutorz is based out of Los Angeles  and is a privately owned limited liability corporation (LLC) with four employees. TutorZ.com is designed to help students and parents freely and easily network to find a private tutor over the Internet. The search engine maintains a simple and clean construction â€"  site users looking for tutoring help have the option to search by keyword or subject (Algebra, English, Science, Accounting etc) and area (Seattle, New York, Texas).  The  TutorZ.com  site provides listings of over 55,000 private tutors nationwide  and this number is expanding daily. Tutors’ data is organized into easy to use profiles that include tutoring subjects, education background, professional experience, awards, degrees, references, pictures and location. Integrated relevance ranking algorithm and filters allow students to select the perfect tutor  quickly  and easily. Tutors listed on TutorZ.com directory embrace  academic studies including math, English, languages, business, accounting,  physics,  biology, chemistry, history and many more. For additional information on TutorZ.com contact Dirk Wagner (CEO Founder) at dirk@tutorz.com or Dariya Lopukhina (Director of Marketing) at dariya@tutorz.com. Visit  TutorZ.com  to find an online or an in-person private tutor for you or your child. TutorZ.com Improves its Social Media and Payment Functionality Los Angeles, California, July 31st, 2012 â€" TutorZ.com, a leading nation-wide tutoring referral service announces further improvements of the functionality of its web-site. Now new social sharing buttons are  available  on each page of our blog. Our readers can find Facebook Like button and Google +1 button right under the articles. These handy buttons make  FB liking and Google +1ing  super simple  â€"  just click the buttons on the bottom of the article you like! “We want to make it easy for our customers to stay in touch with us and to be well-informed about all our  recent  updates. That is why we are happy to implement these new social media tools which bring us closer to our highly estimated users. says Dariya Lopukhina, Marketing Director of TutorZ.com. Another important upgrade refers to our pricing system. We maintain two ways for tutors to purchase credit. One is by going through PayPal the other by using their credit card. The new feature records this type of checkout and displays it on the tutor profile under the Credit section. Providing for a safe and  convenient  payment terms for our customers is our high priority task  says Dirk Wagner, CEO of TutorZ.com. ABOUT Tutorz â€" Founded in July of 2006 and launched at the beginning of 2007  by Dirk Wagner, TutorZ.com  is an online tutoring referral service. Currently Tutorz is based out of Los Angeles  and is a privately owned limited liability corporation (LLC) with four employees. TutorZ.com is designed to help students and parents freely and easily network to find a private tutor over the Internet. The search engine maintains a simple and clean construction â€"  site users looking for tutoring help have the option to search by keyword or subject (Algebra, English, Science, Accounting etc) and area (Seattle, New York, Texas).  The  TutorZ.com  site provides listings of over 55,000 private tutors nationwide  and this number is expanding daily. Tutors’ data is organized into easy to use profiles that include tutoring subjects, education background, professional experience, awards, degrees, references, pictures and location. Integrated relevance ranking algorithm and filters allow students to select the perfect tutor  quickly  and easily. Tutors listed on TutorZ.com directory embrace  academic studies including math, English, languages, business, accounting,  physics,  biology, chemistry, history and many more. For additional information on TutorZ.com contact Dirk Wagner (CEO Founder) at dirk@tutorz.com or Dariya Lopukhina (Director of Marketing) at dariya@tutorz.com. Visit  TutorZ.com  to find an online or an in-person private tutor for you or your child.

The Career Advice No One Ever Gives You

The Career Advice No One Ever Gives You Photo Via: http://www.timothylutts.com Look no further. If you want to get ahead at work and ensure you’ll become an asset to the company you work for, it takes effort. So to help you out, here is the career advice that no one ever gives you. 1. Attitude is everything. Photo Via: http://www.commdiginews.com Whether you’ve learned this or not, the way you present yourself at work (and in your personal life) influences how people perceive you. Having a positive attitude and hanging around with positive people will go a long way, especially in the eyes of your boss and coworkers. I know we’ve all heard about picking friends carefully, but in the workforce, it carries much more weight than you think. So keep your attitude in check, and that means in your personal life as well. 2. Mentors can make or break a career. Photo Via: https://usfconnect.files.wordpress.com Typically, when you start a new job, you find a mentor, or someone higher up in the company than you are to learn from and help you advance. No one ever tells you this, but picking a mentor is something that’s ultimately up to you, and that choice matters. Just because someone is assigned to help you doesn’t mean they need to be your mentor. You can look up to anyone in the company and develop a professional relationship with them as well. Picking the right mentor isn’t only important for helping you better yourself in your given field, but also for helping you advance in that field. Whether you use them for recommendations, advice or just as a role model, a mentor is one of the most important people in your professional career, so choose wisely. 3. You need to be present. Photo Via: http://knote.com It’s common sense that spending your workday on Facebook, or taking selfies with Picpal isn’t exactly productive, and it certainly isn’t going to get you a promotion. But many people don’t know that physically leaving your office and communicating in person with your boss/coworkers is one of the most important things you can do during the day. Of course, this doesn’t mean leave your work behind in the office to rendezvous at the water cooler, but rather that face time with your employer can show your engagement with the job (and office) as well as display your hard-working attitude and communication skills. If you have a question, don’t just send out an email every time. Go physically ask your boss and have a conversation about it. This is one of the easiest ways to avoid mistakes and to show that you care. 4. You arent permanent. Photo Via: http://racetalkblog.com Despite what many think, getting a job does not mean you’re there until you quit. This is where the advice you actually do get comes in handy: do what you want to be doing. Because if you aren’t, your employer will notice. So while it’s easy to take a job for some extra cash and go through the motions everyday, at some point, your boss is going to notice you aren’t progressing and he/she will replace you with someone that will. You always need to be improving, you need to be actively working and you need to care about what you do, or none of the above tasks are going to be possible. Faking it until you make it may work from time to time, but in the business world, you’re expendable, so you definitely need to act like it. 5. Looks arent everything, but they matter. Photo Via: http://sunshinesigningconnection.com And finally, no one ever tells you how important your looks are in the business world. And I know we’re told to dress nice for work and such, but that’s not all that you have to do. How clean you are is indicative of how much you care about yourself, which translates to how much you’ll care about your life, job, etc. So while wearing slacks and a button up shirt may seem like enough, it isn’t. Your hair/face need to be washed daily, you shouldn’t look like you just crawled out of bed a few minutes ago and you certainly shouldn’t ever looked stressed out or tired. Yes, this seems like too much attention to detail, but I assure you, it isn’t. There’s a reason you look your best when you go to a job interview, and it’s the same reason that you look your best when you go to work for the day. Looks matter in the business world, even if they shouldn’t. So there you have it: the career advice no one ever gives you. So take advantage of this advice and apply it to your future career choices or your current ones. While they may not make detrimental differences in your professional life, your employer will take notice, and it just might set you ahead of somebody else when it comes time for that promotion.

Why Studying History is Important (and Why Its Fun)

Why Studying History is Important (and Why It's Fun) Chances are you’ve had to take at least one history class before, and your thoughts at the end might have gone something like “this is boring - when am I ever going to need to know when the Battle of Hastings happened?” (1066, by the way). The history we are taught in our classrooms can feel like an endless barrage of names and dates, battles and wars, historical figures and political leaders. Who cares? What you’re learning isn’t history. Sure, those things happened, and yes they’re important, but history is so much more than just an event and a date, and maybe a war here and there. History shows us why things happen and how things happen; how we go from knights and castles to tanks and bunkers; how empires are built and how they are town down; how states are founded and how they fall. History is a story: history is the story of conquest and of conquerors, of empires and emperors, of exploration and adventure, of love and betrayal, of trust and deception. History fills our human need for tales about ourselves and about the things that we have done. History is every bit as fantastic and as exciting as a novel. You need look no further than the Russian Tsars, the Egyptian Pharaohs, or the French Revolutionaries to see that history is a thrilling tale. What does that make history then? History is, in short, the study of change, and this makes it one of the most useful of disciplines. The world is driven by change, which is continuously shaping our lives in ways that we don’t even realize. Change affects us from the highest levels of governments and countries down to the most trivial details. Studying history is the key to understanding how these forces shape our lives today - the past is the key to the present. History provides context for everything that we see around us today, and the key to understanding the world we find ourselves in now is to look at how it came to be. Here are ten reasons why history is crucial to our education.1. History he lps us understand other cultures. Why are other cultures different from ours? Why is it that some cultures are antagonistic with each other, while others coexist in harmony? Why are there different customs, different traditions, and different religions from culture to culture? The answer to all of these questions lies in history. Without history, it is impossible to understand how cultures come to be. As the study of change, history identifies the driving forces behind cultures. A culture’s history is integral to the shared identities of its members, and you can’t see the full picture of a culture without understanding the history behind it.2. History helps us understand our own society. Similarly to how we can understand others through the study of history, we can also come to understand ourselves. Why do we do things the way we do? How did these social structures and traditions come to be? Looking at history in this light illuminates the forces acting on our own society throug h history and into the present. The student of history draws on politics, sociology, economics, and anthropology, all of which feed into the history of individuals and societies. In order to successfully navigate our society in the present day, it is essential to know what came before, the driving forces of change that shape our lives, and the individuals of the past who shaped our society.3. History helps us understand our own identities. History isn’t just a collection of famous names and events woven into a story that takes place in the past. History is the story of the past, and of everybody in it. Every individual had a place in shaping the historical narrative we know today, and every individual today has a place in molding the history that unfolds today. In order to understand our place within society, within our culture, and even within our own family, it is essential to realize that our present is the product of what came before, and the past provides a context for everyt hing we do as an individual. Knowing where you fit into history gives you a context for yourself, your culture, and your world today. History gives you an understanding of your own identity.4. History builds citizenship. Why are we good citizens? Because we have an understanding of a shared past and a communal identity, and we get this shared experience through our common knowledge of our history. Learning about how we came to be as a community informs how we see ourselves as a group in the present day, and we do this through knowing our history. Knowing how our shared experience came to be and what has defined us in the past gives us a reason to work towards a better society today. This is why American history is taught in school: it tells us why we are American, how we got to be American, and what it means to be an American today.5. History gives us insight into present-day problems. Without understand the root of a problem, there is no hope of solving it. This is what history doe s: it identifies the driving forces of society, of government, of individuals, of change, and it traces these features of the past to contemporary features of the world. We can’t confront international crises without one of the most basic tools in our belt, namely understanding how the crisis arose and what forces shape them. Conflict cannot be resolved without comprehending the historical roots of a situation. If we want to stand any chance of confronting the pressing issues of our world, we need to start at the root of the problem: we need to know history.6. History builds reading and writing skills. In many ways, history is as good as an English class at developing reading and writing skills because it employs many of the same techniques, as well as adding several other elements. Studying history involves reading different sources - be they documents, letters, or even novels - and pulling out themes and patterns, motifs and details, and making sense of what these features tell us about the past. This is similar to the task of the English student, but even more, history adds layers of politics and social change that inform the modern world. Writing is the vessel to communicate the exciting discoveries and keen observations of the history student, and as such history teaches us to read thoroughly and write well.7. History builds interpretation and analysis skills. History is based on the records left behind in past decades and centuries, so the study of history is inherently an act of analysis and interpretation. Similarly to how one reads classic literature in order to understand something about the author and society from which it originates, one looks at historical documents and letters, and indeed novels and art, to understand the time period that created them. This gives the history student several skills that carry over into every walk of life and are among the most useful tools to carry into the world. We learn how to compare conflicting interpretati ons and identify biases. We learn how to see an issue from multiple perspectives. We learn how to assess evidence and determine its value. A good understanding of history will leave any student with this indispensable inventory of skills that can carry anybody far in life.8. History helps us understand change. History is the study of change. The world around us is in a constant state of change, and understanding the role of change in society plays a pivotal role in being able to interpret the world that we see now. Without understanding why things used to be different and how they interacted to shape one another, it is impossible to get a complete picture of the here and now. History will give us a firm grasp on why things change, the mechanisms that drive change, the significance of some features of change to others, and the different magnitudes of change. Conversely, by giving us an understanding of change, history also helps us comprehend stability and the continuities that exist from past to present and from society to society. In short, history is a tool to understand the world.9. History allows us to learn from the past. “Those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it.” This oft-quoted saying tells a great truth: history has patterns. One of the continuities in history is the mistakes that are made century after century as people live in pursuit of the same self-interested motives. Wars are fought for the same reasons. Regimes topple through the same shortcomings. Riots and revolts accompany the same abuses. Men and women take stands against the same oppression time and time again. This is why history is essential to the repertoire of the politician and the ruler, because understanding the failures of the past puts us one step closer to addressing the shortcomings of the present.10. History is the greatest of stories. History has so many practical uses that it’s easy to forget that history is also a story, a thrilling adventure that takes p lace across the world and through the ages. This story encompasses the great empires of China, Rome, and Britain, the conquests of Alexander the Great and Napoleon, the explorations of Marco Polo, and the defeat of the Spanish Armada. It’s a story of romance in the royal courts of Europe, of honor in the Japanese samurai, and of spycraft in the American Revolution. There is the devastation and tragedy of two World Wars, the rise and fall of dictators and oppressors, and the fight for rights and liberties in a world of abuses. History is a tale that spans the entire human experience, and it is a tale in which we all have a part to play.

Instructor Spotlight Sherman Liu

Instructor Spotlight Sherman Liu Instructor Spotlight: Sherman Liu Meet Sherman and Margaret Liu. They are the proud owners of Kumon of Nutley (New Jersey). The minute that I walked into their Center, I immediately felt their dedication to not only their students, but also their community. Their Kumon Center isn’t just a business to them. It’s like an extension of their family. “Margaret and I are both 200% hands-on,” said Sherman. “It’s our personal business and we care so much. We want to ensure quality. It’s not just about pushing paper.” Sherman and Margaret were first introduced to Kumon when they saw their two young nieces doing worksheets at their kitchen counter more than 20 years ago. They were amazed at how they could do different operations of fractions at such a young age with the speed and accuracy of adults! That day, they decided that their son would also do Kumon when he reached the appropriate age. Three years later, they enrolled their four-year-old son at Kumon of Nutley. “We received a first-hand look at the Kumon philosophy when we saw how much our son benefited from the Kumon Method and the daily practice,” said Sherman. “The perseverance helped build our son’s study skills, work ethic, and confidence.” A few years down the road, the Instructor of Kumon of Nutley was looking for a Kumon family to take over the center. Sherman knew that he wanted to become a Kumon Instructor and help more families and students benefit from the program, but he wasn’t quite ready to leave his job as a lead network systems engineer at a major telecommunications company. Sherman’s brother-in-law decided to take over the Center as the Instructor and Margaret worked closely with him on the daily operations. Sherman helped out at the Center after work for four years and then officially took over the Center from his brother-in-law in 2014. Sherman’s 19 years with Kumonâ€"first as a Kumon Parent for nine years, then working in his brother-in-law’s Center for four years and now as a Kumon Instructor for five yearsâ€"gives him a unique perspective! He shares his experience with us below. What is it about being an Instructor that you enjoy the most? I have to say that the process of helping a student learn, improve and achieve! The transformation of a student into a confident, cheerful learner gives me so much joy and satisfaction. What is the most valuable lesson you’ve learned as a Kumon Instructor? I think it’s the awareness that we as Instructors are in a position to change a student’s future, a family’s hope in their children and the future of our society. What achievements are you most proud of? Sometimes the smallest efforts can achieve the greatest results. Helping a student change his/her attitude towards learning, helping parents understand the importance of having a strong and solid foundation, and seeing the results of the joint effort and hard work. You might also be interested in: Instructor Spotlight: Aoi Fujiyama Kumon Instructors: Small Business Owners, Franchisees, Educators Instructor Spotlight: Alex Tang Instructor Spotlight: Jennifer Ju Instructor Spotlight Sherman Liu Instructor Spotlight: Sherman Liu Meet Sherman and Margaret Liu. They are the proud owners of Kumon of Nutley (New Jersey). The minute that I walked into their Center, I immediately felt their dedication to not only their students, but also their community. Their Kumon Center isn’t just a business to them. It’s like an extension of their family. “Margaret and I are both 200% hands-on,” said Sherman. “It’s our personal business and we care so much. We want to ensure quality. It’s not just about pushing paper.” Sherman and Margaret were first introduced to Kumon when they saw their two young nieces doing worksheets at their kitchen counter more than 20 years ago. They were amazed at how they could do different operations of fractions at such a young age with the speed and accuracy of adults! That day, they decided that their son would also do Kumon when he reached the appropriate age. Three years later, they enrolled their four-year-old son at Kumon of Nutley. “We received a first-hand look at the Kumon philosophy when we saw how much our son benefited from the Kumon Method and the daily practice,” said Sherman. “The perseverance helped build our son’s study skills, work ethic, and confidence.” A few years down the road, the Instructor of Kumon of Nutley was looking for a Kumon family to take over the center. Sherman knew that he wanted to become a Kumon Instructor and help more families and students benefit from the program, but he wasn’t quite ready to leave his job as a lead network systems engineer at a major telecommunications company. Sherman’s brother-in-law decided to take over the Center as the Instructor and Margaret worked closely with him on the daily operations. Sherman helped out at the Center after work for four years and then officially took over the Center from his brother-in-law in 2014. Sherman’s 19 years with Kumonâ€"first as a Kumon Parent for nine years, then working in his brother-in-law’s Center for four years and now as a Kumon Instructor for five yearsâ€"gives him a unique perspective! He shares his experience with us below. What is it about being an Instructor that you enjoy the most? I have to say that the process of helping a student learn, improve and achieve! The transformation of a student into a confident, cheerful learner gives me so much joy and satisfaction. What is the most valuable lesson you’ve learned as a Kumon Instructor? I think it’s the awareness that we as Instructors are in a position to change a student’s future, a family’s hope in their children and the future of our society. What achievements are you most proud of? Sometimes the smallest efforts can achieve the greatest results. Helping a student change his/her attitude towards learning, helping parents understand the importance of having a strong and solid foundation, and seeing the results of the joint effort and hard work. You might also be interested in: Instructor Spotlight: Aoi Fujiyama Kumon Instructors: Small Business Owners, Franchisees, Educators Instructor Spotlight: Alex Tang Instructor Spotlight: Jennifer Ju

College Application Essay - Free Help? Or How To Get Past The First Section of Your College Application?

College Application Essay - Free Help? Or How To Get Past The First Section of Your College Application?Can a college application tutor really help? For most students, it's too difficult to get past the first section of an application without help. But is that help necessary? Or, is there a simpler way to get through the application process without asking for extra help?The answer to both questions is yes. There are many college application essay tutors who offer their services free of charge. You can always find a free or low cost essay book on the Internet. Or, you can ask a friend or colleague to help you write your essay and then you can pay for that service.One thing to be careful about when you decide to use a college application essay tutor is that they might offer their services for the wrong reason. Sometimes, this is where they come in handy. So make sure that you ask them for a formal academic degree before you use their services.Another common mistake is that you might hi re someone who charges more than you would have had you written your own essay. Remember, the essay tutor you're using should be able to write the essay for you, not someone else. It's really hard to research on your own, so let a professional writer to help you out with this process.A good college application essay tutor doesn't mean that they can only help you with grammar rules. They will help you formulate questions and write a powerful essay that shows you are a smart student.Make sure you ask the essay tutor for some type of sample essays that they have used before. If they don't have any experience in writing them, this is a red flag. If they offer to send you a sample and you look at it, don't take their word for it. essay This is because your professor may write it first or the college admissions officer might want to see an essay first. There is no reason to trust that someone you just met or an acquaintance that has never worked for you before can write your essay. By usi ng a professional essay writer, you'll save yourself time and money, which you'll probably be spending on college application essay writing.

Is Nuclear Radiation Chemistry As Easy As You Think?

Is Nuclear Radiation Chemistry As Easy As You Think?If you are researching the effects of radiation on human health and want to become a radiation chemist, you will quickly find that there is a wealth of information available online. While there are hundreds of websites devoted to this field, what you find most frequently is information. This is great news for you, but beware: some of what you read may be misleading or just downright wrong.First, you need to understand that it's quite common for individuals to think that the 'dangerous isotopes' of radon gas are the actual ones that are responsible for cancer. The problem is that people don't know anything about this. It's true that some forms of radon gas are formed from radioactive decay of other radionuclides, but the concentration is so low that even then there's no guarantee that you'll actually contract cancer.In fact, there are many types of isotopes and a lot of differences between them. As a general rule, radon isotopes are often used in decontamination activities. When the liquid mix is first poured into the treatment tanks, the liquid is dissolved in it by the process of sublimation. The liquid passes through many layers of plates and even layers of filters before it reaches the main treatment tanks.In some cases, the liquid is extracted by the decontamination process into streams or solid sludge which are placed on the ground. The liquid is then sent through a series of additional filters which reduce the concentration of the radionuclide.The problem here is that this process is too cumbersome, and there is not enough funding to carry out all the various processes. In addition, some isotopes are more effective than others at reducing the concentration of the radionuclide. So, while decontamination could be beneficial, the major benefit comes from the reduction of exposure levels.So, you need to realize that nuclear radiation chemistry isn't quite as simple as it may appear. There is a big difference between the results of isotope removal and this kind of radiation research, as you can probably tell from the variety of disinformation which you will find online.So, be sure to do your research before deciding to move forward. It's certainly possible to make a substantial income from doing nuclear radiation chemistry, but it's a very specialized field and any knowledge that you acquire won't be widely available online.

5 Easy Ways to Achieve Your Goals - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / 5 Easy Ways to Achieve Your Goals - Introvert Whisperer 5 Easy Ways to Achieve Your Goals Kayla Matthews February 23, 2018 Leadership, Problem-Solving 2 responses Go to top Whether you’re planning for the future or striving to make it through the next week, everyone has goals they can envision and define. But, because they aren’t tangible until you’ve obtained them, it may seem as though you’ll never reach some of the goals you’ve set for yourself â€"  you’ll just keep working toward them in perpetuity. That sentiment, while common, just isn’t true. The power lies in your hands to make sure you achieve all you want in life, and you can do it with these five methods primed for goal-getting. 1. Be Accountable to Yourself First Chances are, you do so much for everyone around you. It could be your boss, your beau or your brood, but you always show up and go above and beyond for those who need you. When it comes to your goals, though, you’re not as determined â€" and that needs to change. The most important step in achieving your goals is to hold yourself accountable, and there are plenty of ways to do it. First and foremost, you need to get into the right state of mind: Why do you want to do this, anyway? A little bit of research can go a long way, too, steering you in the direction of your goal. Most of all, you need to make sure you follow through and take the time you need to accomplish whatever you envision for your life. 2. A Little Bit Goes a Long Way New Year’s resolution-makers get a bad rap because they start the year in unyielding, near-constant pursuit of their goals. Quickly, though, that dedication fades as they grow tired of a packed schedule and benchmarks set too high. There’s no need to upend your life for the sake of your goals. In fact, you’ll find pouring all your energy into one thing will make you burn out and give up. So, whether your goals relate to your work, personal life or even your health, regularly making small changes that lead you toward the finish line is one of the surefire ways to live without limitations â€"  and to achieve what you want. 3. Ask for Input The amount of advice you seek in your pursuit of a particular goal is, of course, up to you. You could tap the knowledge of someone who has what you want at the start of the process. Find out their methods, their setbacks and successes, and keep all that in mind as you formulate your plan. And, once you have that contact, you can reach out to the same person for feedback and further advice as you continue in your quest. Another form of friendly support? Enlisting a friend to be your goal-getting buddy. You might cross paths with someone in pursuit of a similar achievement, and the two of you can work together, provide tips to one another and hold each other accountable to what you’ve set out to do. There’s a reason exercisers with workout buddies are more successful: They have someone to push them and support them throughout the process, and you can do the same. 4. Don’t Let Setbacks Stop You Even with all your resolve, determination and optimism, you will undoubtedly face setbacks in your quest. Rather than let them deter you or steer you off course face them head-on. You’ll find it easier to confront obstacles because, with each one, you’ll become stronger in your resolve. As you build your inner strength, you’ll be more resilient, which will do nothing but spur you in the direction of the goals you wish to accomplish now and in the future. 5. Go for It â€" and Stay the Course You’re ready now: You’ve figured out what you want and why, you’re setting a reasonable pace, you’ve asked an expert for help and you’ve built yourself up against any lingering negativity. The last thing left for you is to start on your path toward your delineated goal(s) and continue to  re-evaluate those objectives as you progress. Now, it’s up to you to see your visions through to the end. Doing so may mean you alter the plans you started with, or you leave behind a friend or mentor whose aspirations no longer match yours. Your adaptability will make it even more plausible that your goals will become reality, and that’s why you started this in the first place. Stick to it â€"  you can hardly imagine everything you will achieve with this can-do mindset. Go to top Do you know what your next career step is?  Many people don’t. I want to help you accelerate your career by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my eBook on how to construct your Career SMART Goals â€" that will help you put together your actions and keep you accountable. Get your copy now and start your action plan today! Brought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran â€" dedicated to unleashing your professional potential. Introvert Whisperer

What is it Like to Attend Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

What is it Like to Attend Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Brianna graduated from Texas AM University-Corpus Christi in 2016 with a bachelors degree in integrative biology. She is primarily a science tutor specializing in biology tutoring. Interested in attending Texas AM University-Corpus Christi? Check out Briannas review of her experience. Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Brianna: I attended Texas AM University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) for my undergraduate education. The campus is located on its own island so it feels somewhat rural despite being in the city. I own a car, so I was able to drive to campus, but there are buses that provide transportation to and from school all throughout Corpus Christi. You get to ride any bus for free with your student ID! I felt completely safe on campus except for the animals at night. There are a lot of raccoons, cats, opossums, skunks, and other animals on the campus that can be seen frequently at night. How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Brianna: TAMU-CC is a very small campus; I can walk across the whole campus in about 15 minutes. The largest classroom on campus only seats about 200 students. Since there are a small number of students in each class, professors and advisers are very available and open to meeting and working with students. If I was unable to attend a professors office hours, they were always willing to schedule a meeting at a different time. This allowed me to make a lot of professional connections during my undergraduate career to be involved in research and work opportunities. How would you describe the dorm liferooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Brianna: Since the campus is on an island, there are awesome opportunities to connect with other students and socialize! I didnt live in the dorms, but I have friends who did and they loved it. They only had a 5-minute walk from their dorms to classes. There are several dining options available on campus; there are kitchens in every dorm, theres a dining hall, and several restaurants across campus. The campus also hosted several activities, almost every week, that students could attend to socialize with each other. Which majors/programs are best represented and supported? Brianna: TAMU-CCs best represented major and program is the nursing program. Its one of the top-rated nursing programs in Texas, and it gets a lot of advertisement and support. I studied biology and chemistry for my bachelors degree because I have always been committed to studying science in the hopes of being a college professor one day. I think the university did an okay job of supporting the biology and chemistry programs. Because I was able to co-teach the freshmen biology courses, I was able to see a lot of what happened behind the scenes. The planning and organization for the biology and chemistry programs was very poor, in my opinion. A lot of times, the university wouldnt tell a professor they were teaching a class until a week before classes started. This resulted in very poor lectures for certain classes. 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? Brianna: One of the things I loved about TAMU-CC was that they have learning communities to aid freshmen in the transition from high school to college, and to help students make friends on campus who are in the same classes. A learning community is a group of ~25 students that will attend the same triad or tetrad of classes that you do. For example, I was enrolled in biology 1, chemistry 1, composition 1, and freshman seminar 1 as a tetrad and took a math course separately. There was a group of 25 students that also attended those same four courses with me, even though biology 1 and chemistry 1 were large lecture courses. Because I saw the same 25 people every day in nearly all of my classes, it was very easy for me to make friends and form study groups with people in the same classes as me. Greek life doesnt play a significant role in the campus social life. I was not part of Greek life and it had no impact on my social life at campus. However, many of the students on campus do like to be a part of Greek life and participate in the events they hold. There are a variety of clubs on campus that students can join other than Greek life as well. How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services? Brianna: Career Services, Student Support Services, and all of the tutoring services offered on campus were very helpful. The career center allows you to do mock interviews, write your resume or CV, help you apply for jobs, and many other things. It was very helpful to be able to have professionals look over my application materials and catch little mistakes that I missed. They also hold career fairs several times during the year where a lot of large companies and businesses will come to campus and recruit students. Some of the companies from the science and engineering fair include Valero, Coca-Cola, Texas State Aquarium, and many others. How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Brianna: All of the study areas are easily available throughout campus. However, they do become over-crowded very quickly. Forget going to the library during finals. I need to study in quiet areas, so I was unable to study in the library on campus because it was always too noisy and crowded for me. There are a lot of small quiet areas across campus that many students dont know about that I was able to find and study at though. Describe the surrounding town. Brianna: Corpus Christi is a relatively small city. I was raised in Corpus Christi so I didnt have the experience of going to a new city and getting to explore it excitedly. Corpus Christi is only a 15-minute drive from the beach on North Padre Island, but there is a campus beach. There are tons of restaurants, malls, shops, and fun activities (bowling, movies, go-karts, roller-skating, sports, etc.) to do in Corpus. Students will occasionally go downtown for the nightlife, but to experience the nightlife you dont have to go downtown. There are a lot of places to hangout only 5 minutes from campus. How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Brianna: Currently, there are ~12,000 students total at TAMU-CC. My graduating class was ~1,000 students. I really enjoyed having the small class sizes. My largest class was 185 students, and my smallest was 10. The small class sizes made it a lot easier to connect with professors in class and made it more enjoyable. You werent just another face in a large lecture. Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Brianna: I was a Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader for three years during my undergraduate education. As the SI Leader for biology 1 and biology 2, I was able to work alongside the biology professors and the students in those courses. My favorite experience at TAMU-CC was being able to teach freshmen and help them pass a difficult course. I had an SI session (basically a large tutoring session), where over 100 students attended. The biology students had a test the next day over evolution and they were struggling with the concepts. I ended up using a completely ridiculous situation regarding earlobe shape to help students understand the concept. This resulted in the whole lecture hall laughing at my bad attempt to help them understand evolution. The professor was also in the room laughing. I was teased for the rest of the semester by the students for that SI session, and still occasionally run into past students that will bring it up. They all passed their test though! Check out Briannas tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.