Should I Go To Harvard University

Should I Go To Harvard University The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Michele is a Chicago tutor specializing in LSAT prep tutoring, Essay Editing tutoring, AP English tutoring, and more. She is a graduate of Harvard University with a Bachelors degree in English. Check out her review of her 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? Michele: Harvard is nestled in the middle of the town of Cambridge, Massachusetts, right off of one of the public transit train stops (the T train). It is very easy to get around by public transit, and most students do not have or need cars (in fact, those who had cars often found them to be more trouble than they were worth given the cost of parking!). VT:How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Michele: Professors, academic advisors, and teaching assistants are happy to make themselves available, but in order to make sure you have the best experience, be sure to take the initiative to seek them out. Make a note of professors and teaching assistants office hours and go to them. Be ready with a specific question related to the classs topic and be prepared to engage in a lively academic debate. Almost always, they will be glad you took the time to show up! VT: How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Michele: Harvard has a system of houses, rather than dormitories, which goes back hundreds of years (literally!). Almost every house has its own dining hall, library, and common room. Although this is less true than in the past, each house has its own personality. Adams House, for example, was known to be academic and a bit quirky. A lot of the socialization on campus is based around the house you live in after your freshman year, so take advantage of dances / social hours at your house early on. You wont regret it, and your house may come to feel like a home. 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? Michele: Harvard has an excellent academic reputation, so it is difficult to identify particular programs or majors that stand out from others. Every major, from the fine arts to liberal arts to sciences, to engineering and mathematics has a stellar reputation, so its hard to go wrong. I studied English, in part because I was particularly impressed with the schools wide and deep offerings in Shakespearian studies. The university did an excellent job supporting my interest, and I was even able to help start a student organization that performed Shakespeares plays each semester. 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? Michele: Harvard is a large university, even though its undergraduate campus can feel small. Many of my friendships from my freshman year began with my roommates and the people I met in different extracurricular activities. Greek life does not play a significant role in campus life. Especially early on, make the effort to talk to and get to know other students. This wont happen quite as easily as it would at a smaller school, but if you put in the effort, youll be well-rewarded (and you are likely to find that other students are eager to get to know their classmates as well). VT: How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services?Do many reputable companies recruit on campus? Michele: Harvards Career Center is excellent, and in particular, the resume preparation advice I received there was invaluable (almost 15 years later, I still have and refer people to Harvards resume guide!). When it comes to recruiting, Harvards reputation will bring many companies to your doorstep. Almost any large company recruiting undergraduates will seek out and interview Harvard students. It will be up to you to close the deal, though! VT: How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Michele: Harvards libraries are, in a word, gorgeous. And they are also excellent places to go to study. The Loker Reading room in Widener library is a beautiful and quiet place to focus and prepare for finals, for example. Because Harvard has houses rather than dorms, the house libraries are often where students study. Again, these are beautiful spaces and do not tend to be overcrowded. Dont expect them to be boisterous students are serious about study time! 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? Michele: One common joke among Harvard students was that a student was more likely to visit New York City than downtown Boston. Its surprisingly easy to get to New York City from Cambridge, and many students make the trip on the weekends. The city of Cambridge is a nice college town with a mix of coffee shops, book stores, and small restaurants. There isnt a large bar scene but there are a variety of small pubs. The movie, Good Will Hunting, wasnt far off here! VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Michele: Harvards undergraduate student body is approximately 4,000 students larger than many students think. Class sizes vary widely and shrink significantly (from over 100 students to 6-10 students) once you begin taking upper-level classes. One little-known fact is that some graduate courses can be open to undergraduate students upon permission of the professor. If you develop a good relationship with a professor early on, consider asking that professor if you might be able to take his or her graduate-level course. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Michele: One of my favorite Harvard memories is a lecture a professor gave on the life and work of the author, Virginia Woolf. She cared so passionately about the subject and constructed the lecture so well that it went far beyond being informative it was powerful and moving. Thats the only time I have ever seen a spontaneous standing ovation for a lecture! Check out Micheles tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Our Tips For Mastering LinkedIn

Our Tips For Mastering LinkedIn Top Tips For Professional Social Networking ChaptersRegistration Tips For LinkedInLinkedIn Profile TipsPersonal Brand Networking Tips On LinkedinOnline Professional Etiquette Tips For LinkedInProfessional networks are underutilised resources when it comes to finding a job, securing new opportunities or promoting your company to a new audience. A lot of this resistance can be to do with shyness, lack of confidence or being unclear about what you can say to really communicate effectively.But with professional networks like LinkedIn which are entirely online; you will have all the tools to create your own network of mutually beneficial contacts using a well-known social media format. You no longer have to worry about saying the wrong thing to the influencer, recruiter, prospect or entrepreneur. Because with LinkedIn, it is all about what you have written and what you post. You now have time to consider your answers and present yourself using clear communication.Presenting yourself online is very different to doing it face to face , as it gives you time to prepare an effective presentation to the audience that will use your services. It allows you to polish your message to ensure that you don’t lose opportunities when you connect with influential people for your dream job search or business. In this case, your primary focus will be on preparing a striking profile, adding a CV, providing additional documents, engaging in relevant group chat, while also showing that you know your stuff with great comments on posts.But now you are faced with a new problem, how do you learn to communicate effectively with your words? And how do you set up a profile that opens doors for you? Do not panic, here are all our tips!Your LinkedIn summary should expand on your tag line and go into a bit more depth about you. Photo Source: Unsplashyou are encouraged to join in with groups in your industry. This allows you to contribute with the like button, comments and even your own content. Contributing to groups is one of the best wa ys to build your networks, meet new people and build your authority as a leader in your field.Endorsements and Recommendations are a way for your network to verify your skills and character. For example when you create a skill such as ‘typing’ Your friends, boss, colleagues and anyone who knows that you can type can go to your profile and give your skill an endorsement. In the offline world, this would be called a reference. References online are called social proof and are some of the most powerful ways to communicate your value and skill to a professional network.Online Professional Etiquette Tips For LinkedInAlthough LinkedIn is an online network, it is a professional one. Think of LinkedIn as you being in your suit in the office and facebook as being at home in your PJs. There are a time and a place for everything and understanding the difference is online etiquette. Which will go a long way in your professional networking.For Example:Emailing large numbers of people imperso nal emails trying to sell your services or Searching for jobs is not the way that online networking works. This is called spamming, not networking.Similarly, you wouldn’t walk up to random people and push your CV into their faces. In life, in almost all cases success comes from building rapport and helping people rather than trying just to help yourself.For example, proper etiquette in contacting someone that you don’t know could be to contact them and tell them that you have seen their website and love what they are doing but…insert an issue that you have seen. Then tell them that you could fix it for them for free if they agree to review your services.This is thoughtful, and you are offering something as a favour while asking for a small favour in return. While this is not the only way to contact people, it is 100% better than emailing them your CV and begging for them to hire you. If you spend time to create a resume, cover letter, CV or online profile, you have to optimize your networking skills to empower these tools to work for you and not against you.Professional networks are underutilised resources. Photo Source: UnsplashOnline etiquette, therefore, is very similar to real life etiquette and should be observed as much as possible. The ability to demonstrate proper etiquette will allow you to build rapport with the person that you are communicating with and open doors for you and your business.LinkedIn may seem like a challenging step to take in your pursuit of new connections. But the power of LinkedIn is that everyone using the service is motivated to make new connections and to leverage these connections so that mutual success can come to everyone.LinkedIn is excellent at creating new opportunities for everyone, from the student in college to the hiring manager to the tech-savvy entrepreneur and founder in Silicon Valley. The job alert, job searches, one click searches, network building, groups, industry job board and information sharing. Not t o mention it is available via the website and on the LinkedIn mobile app. So you can genuinely connect and network anytime, anywhere.This is because networking connections are what make business and careers a success, giving engaged users a competitive advantage. I hope you are going to register for your LinkedIn account right now if you don’t have one already. See you there!

How LOI English got Started

How LOI English got Started Over the weekend I was doing a bit of nesting (definition here). Unpacking some old boxes and I came across this gem. It is LOI Englishs original scheduling system! Its amazing how far weve come in 6 years and how much weve learned along the way.This was my original schedule, from 2010. In late 2009 LOI built its first website and began offering classes. I was the only teacher, and by spring 2010 I had my first group of students. I  lived in Buenos Aires at the time, and I was also teaching classes in person around the city. The classes highlighted in yellow were my Skype classes. I still teach one of these students today!I think one of the things that makes LOI English unique was that it started by  me, a teacher. Not a programmer, not a businessman, not an investment company, but a teacher. I think the quality of our classes and our current teachers reflects this important difference. The truth is that I didnt intend to build an online language school and Im not a very techie perso n. I saw there was a need for English teachers around the world,  and realized I  could connect with students by Skype to give personalized high-quality classes. Thankfully, Ive been able to work with some really great people as weve built LOI English, including all of the great teachers, our software developer, our curriculum designer, financial consultant and Paul, who wears many hats (definition here).We love to hear from our students about how we can improve our classes even more. If you have any suggestions please write.

Paralegal Glossary

Paralegal Glossary Do you love justice? You you want to help the little guy get some justice in an unfair world? Paralegal Technology could be the field of study for you. Here is a glossary of legal terms every paralegal needs to know in English. Blogtrepreneur [CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)] accusedThe defendant or defendants appearing on a criminal charge. actA proceeding designed to have a legal effect. An act by an individual aimed at altering, terminating, or otherwise affecting a legal right. affidavitA written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court. allegationA claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof. appearance lawIn law, appearance is the coming into court of either of the parties to a lawsuit, and/or the formal act by which a defendant submits himself to the jurisdiction of the court. appellate courtA court having jurisdiction to review decisions of a trial-level or other lower court. appellantA person who applies to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court. argumentA reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong. assaultMake a physical attack on. attorneyOne who is legally appointed to transact business on another’s behalf; especially : lawyer. authorityLegal permission granted to a person to perform a specified act. bail bondBond provided by an insurance company through a bail bondsman acting as agent for the company. bailSecurity given for the release of a prisoner on bail. bailiffAn officer, similar to a sheriff’s deputy, employed to execute writs and processes, make arrests, keep order in the court. barristerA lawyer entitled to practice in the higher courts of the United Kingdom. burden of proofThe obligation to prove one’s assertion. burglarA person who commits burglary; housebreaker. caseA suit or action in law or equity. child support paymentMoney that one spouse must give to another spouse (or legal guardian) every month to help care for the children. Civil Code of QuebecThe civil code in force in the Province of Quebec, Canada, which came into effect on January 1, 1994. claimTo demand by virtue of a right. clauseA particular and separate article, stipulation, or proviso in a treaty, bill, or contract. clerkA person employed in an office or bank to keep records and accounts and to undertake other routine administrative duties. common goodThe advantage or benefit of all people in society or in a group. common lawThe part of english law that is derived from custom and judicial precedent rather than statutes. Often contrasted with statutory law. compensatory allowanceTo make amends to someone. complainantA plaintiff in certain lawsuits. condemnTo express an unfavorable or adverse judgment on. constitutional lawThe body of law which defines the relationship of different entities within a state, namely, the executive, the legislature, and the judiciary. contractA formal agreement between two or more parties. corporationA company or group of people authorized to act as a single entity (legally a person) and recognized as such in law. courtA court is a place where legal matters are decided by a judge and jury or by a magistrate. court of appealsA court to which appeals are taken in a federal circuit or a state. court orderA direction issued by a court or a judge requiring a person to do or not do something. courthouseA public building in which courts of law are held. criminal recordA history of being convicted for crime. custodyThe act of keeping safe or guarding; the right of guardianship of a minor. damagesA sum of money claimed or awarded in compensation for a loss or an injury. debtSomething that is owned or that one is bound to pay to or perform for another. debtorA person or commercial enterprise that owes a financial obligation. default judgementA judgment entered in favor of the plaintiff when the defendant defaults (fails to appear in court). defendantAn individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law. denunciationA charge or accusation of crime made by an individual before a public prosecutor or tribunal. dismissTo bid or allow a person to go. dismissal, firingThe act of being dismissed, fired from a job. distensionThe act of distending or the state of being distended. docketA calendar of the cases awaiting action in a court. doctrineA belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a church, political party, or other group. due processFair treatment through the normal judicial system, esp. As a citizen’s entitlement. dwellingA shelter (as a house) in which people live. enactTo represent or perform in or as if in a play; to act out. evidenceMatter produced before a court of law in an attempt to prove or disprove a point in issue, such as the statements of witnesses, documents, material objects, etc. expert witnessA person who is permitted to testify at a trial because of special knowledge or proficiency in a particular field that is relevant to the case. expungeErase or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant). family lawAn area of the law that deals with family-related matters and domestic relations, including: marriage, civil unions, and domestic partnerships; adoption and surrogacy, etc. felonyA serious crime, usually punishable by at least one year in prison. fiduciaryInvolving trust, esp. With regard to the relationship between a trustee and a beneficiary. formal noticeNotification or warning of something, esp. To allow preparations to be made. fraudWrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain. grand juryA jury, normally of twenty-three jurors, selected to examine the validity of an accusation before trial. grievanceA real or imagined wrong or other cause for complaint or protest, such as unfair treatment. guiltyCulpable of or responsible for a specified wrongdoing. habeas corpusA writ requiring a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or into court, esp. To secure the person’s release unless lawful grounds are shown for their detention. half-way houseA place where persons are aided in readjusting to society following a period of imprisonment, hospitalization, etc. hearingAn opportunity to state one’s case. inadmissibleNot admissible or allowable. incarcerationThe state of being confined in prison; imprisonment. indictTo make a formal accusation or indictment against (a party) by the findings of a jury, especially a grand jury. injunctionAn authoritative warning or order. inmatePersons confined in prison, jails, and other correctional facilities that house those convicted of crimes. interlocutory judgementA judgment that determines a preliminary or side issue in the case, but does not finally decide the case. judgeA public official with authority to hear cases in a court of law and pronounce judgment upon them. jurisprudenceThe theory or philosophy of law. jurisprudentialRelating to the science or philosophy of law or a system of laws. juristAn expert in or writer on law. justiceJust behavior or treatment. labor lawLabour law mediates the relationship between workers, employers, trade unions and the government. Collective labour law relates to the tripartite relationship between employee, employer and union. landlordOne that owns and rents land, buildings, or dwelling units. lawThe system of rules that a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and may enforce by the imposition of penalties. law enforcement agencyA group of people responsible for insuring obedience of legal rules. lawsuitA case in a court of law involving a claim, complaint, etc. lawsuitA proceeding in a court of law brought by one party against another, esp. A civil action. lawyerA person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor. legal actLaw is a term which does not have a universally accepted definition, but one definition is that law is a system of rules and guidelines which are enforced through social institutions to govern behavior. legal aidFree legal advice or representation for a person who cannot afford it. legal researchLegal research is “the process of identifying and retrieving information necessary to support legal decision-making. lethalCapable of causing death. limitationA certain period of time, legally defined, within which an action, claim, etc., must be commenced. litigantA person engaged in a lawsuit. litigatingTo make the subject of a lawsuit, contest at law. litigationThe act or process of litigating. loiteringRemaining in an area for no obvious reason. manslaughterThe unlawful killing of a human being without express or implied malice. mediationIntervention in a dispute in order to resolve it; arbitration. mistrialAn invalid trial, caused by fundamental error. When a mistrial is declared, the trial must start again with the selection of a new jury. monographA detailed written study of a single specialized subject or an aspect of it. notaryA person authorized to perform certain legal formalities, esp. To draw up or certify contracts, deeds, and other documents for use in other jurisdictions. notaryA public officer or other person authorized to authenticate contracts, acknowledge deeds, take affidavits, protest bills of exchange, take deposition. notificationThe action of notifying someone or something. oathA solemn, formal declaration or promise to fulfill a pledge, often calling on god, a god, or a sacred object as witness. offenseA breach of a law or rule; an illegal act. overruleTo disallow the action or arguments of, especially by virtue of higher authority: the defense attorney’s objection was overruled by the judge. panelTo select or impanel (a jury). penalOf, relating to, constituting, or prescribing punishment. petty theftA criminal act in which property belonging to another is taken without that persons consent. plaintiffA person who brings a case against another in a court of law. pleaAn earnest request; an appeal: spoke out in a plea for greater tolerance. pleadingA formal statement of the cause of an action or defense. pledgeA solemn promise or agreement to do or refrain from doing something. police headquartersThe administrative police center. prejudiceHarm or injury that results or may result from some action or judgment. probationThe release of an offender from detention, subject to a period of good behavior under supervision. proofSomething that induces certainty or establishes validity. prosecuteTo hold a trial against a person who is accused of a crime to see if that person is guilty. prosecutorA person, esp. A public official, who institutes legal proceedings against someone. proxyThe agency, function, r power of a person authorized to act as the deputy or substitute for another. Quebec BarThe provincial law society for lawyers in Quebec, Canada. It was founded May 30, 1849, as the Bar of Lower Canada. reasonable doubtBeyond reasonable doubt is the standard of evidence required to validate a criminal conviction in most adversarial legal systems. recourseThe act of resorting to a person, course of action, etc., in difficulty or danger. recourse to legal actionAn action that can be taken by an individual or a corporation to attempt to remedy a legal difficulty. recover damagesTo succeed in a lawsuit. To obtain from waste. To make a recovery. recusalThe disqualification of a judge or jury by reason of prejudice or conflict of interest; a judge can be recused by objections of either party or judges can disqualify themselves. relinquishmentTo renounce or surrender. remandTo send back, remit or consign again. requestAn act of asking politely or formally for something. requestThe act or an instance of requesting, esp. In the form of a written statement; petition or solicitation. respondentA defendant in a lawsuit, especially one in an appeals or divorce case. revokePut an end to the validity or operation of (a decree, decision, or promise). seizingThe act of a person or thing that seizes. seizureThe act or an instance of seizing. sentenceThe punishment assigned to a defendant found guilty by a court, or fixed by law for a particular offense. subpoenaA writ ordering a person to attend a court. subrogationThe substitution of one person in the place of another with reference to a lawful claim, demand, or right. subscriptionA sum of money given or pledged as contribution, payment, investment. successionThe act or an instance of one person or thing following another. summonsA summons is an official order to appear in court. superior courtA court with general jurisdiction over other courts; a higher court. suretyMoney or something valuable which you give to someone to show that you will do what you have promised. sustainTo keep in existence; maintain. testimonyA solemn declaration usually made orally by a witness under oath in response to interrogation by a lawyer or authorized public official. appellantA person who applies to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court. thiefOne that steals especially stealthily or secretly. trialA formal examination of evidence before a judge, and typically before a jury, in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings. trustFirm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something. trusteeAn individual person or member of a board given control or powers of administration of property in trust with a legal obligation to administer it solely for the purposes specified. upholdTo maintain or affirm against opposition. venueThe locality where a crime is committed or a cause of action occurs. verdictA decision on a disputed issue in a civil or criminal case or an inquest. VINVehicle identification number. waiverAn intentional relinquishment of some right, interest, or the like. wantedTo be hunted or sought in order to apprehend. warningTo give notice to beforehand especially of danger or evil. warrantA commission or document giving authority to do something. weaponSomething (as a club, kknife, or gun) used to injure, defeat, or destroy. witnessA person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place. witness standA stand or an enclosure from which a witness gives evidence in a court. writsA formal order under seal, issued in the name of sovereign, government, court, or other competent authority, enjoining the officer or other person to whom it is issued or addressed to do or refrain from some specified act. young offenderA criminal from 12 to 17 years of age. Please follow and like us:

Irvine Tutor Tips Ways to Work On Writing This Summer

Irvine Tutor Tips Ways to Work On Writing This Summer 5 Great Ways To Work On Writing This Summer Writing is an essential skill, and one of the core subjects students will focus on in school. Although many kids are happy to leave writing in the classroom over the summer, its important that they stay focused on this important skill and prepare for what will await   them this fall. There are several ways parents can help kids work on writing over the summer without taking away from their fun in the sun. 1.   A picture is worth 1000 words Kids love to draw pictures and summer is a great opportunity for kids to spend a little bit of indoor time working on their arts and craft skills. Parents can sneak in a little bit of learning by asking kids to write a few words, although perhaps not 1000, about their picture. They can work on adjectives by describing the subject of their drawing and make their sentences complete with correct punctuation. They might only spend 10 or 15 minutes writing, but this type of review can help kids stay sharp for the fall (READ: 5 Tips to Encourage Your Child to Read). 2. Chapter summaries Most kids will have a summer reading list from their teacher and will choose a few books to work on. One great way to add in writing skills to this activity is to ask kids to write a chapter summary. They can write a few sentences about what happened in each chapter and which characters were the main focus. This will help kids stay organized and better understand what theyre reading as well as work on important writing skills. 3. Word of the day Learning new vocabulary is an important part of mastering writing in general. Going through many vocab lists can be cumbersome over the summer but one word a day isnt so bad. Kids can learn a brand new word Monday through Friday and learn how to use it in a sentence. After a while, their vocabulary will expand, and they will learn how to look up words and use them in a grammatically correct format. 4. Become an author Kids who are interested in taking on a bigger project can become their very own author. They can create their magazine, short story, or full-length book. Perhaps a student has a favorite superhero or historical legend they want to write about. Maybe they want to do some research and learn about a new topic. Whether kids are writing about fantasy or fact, creating their book is a great way to hone in on writing and editing skills. 5. Poetry Learning about poetry is another great way for kids to work on their writing skills over the summer. There are tons of different types of poetry from haiku to freeform to traditional rhyming. Kids will have a lot of fun with poetry and can learn about all sorts of different cultures, points in history, and writing styles. Poetry is also a great form of artistic expression and can help kids expand their thought process and be creative. Want to improve your writing this summer? Call us today and we will match you with one of our experienced Irvine English tutor. 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.

Learn How to Say Goodbye in 25+ Different LanguagesÂ

Learn How to Say Goodbye in 25+ Different Languages   Learn How to Say Goodbye in 25+ Different Languages Hello is the first thing on our minds.Whether were battling foreign language anxiety or just general nerves, were most concerned with getting past that first five seconds of the conversation.Because thats the hardest part.Theres a lot of truth to this, and it goes beyond foreign language learning.Often, if you can just get started on something, its not so hard to keep going.But when you think about it, not knowing how to say goodbye is just as awkward and impractical as not knowing how to say hello.After all, how do you end a phone conversation?How do you walk away from someone youve been talking to without seeming rude?How do you slip out of an awkward interaction after youve just been informed that you are, in fact, at an Arbys?As counterintuitive as it may sound, its never too early to learn how to say goodbye. Learn How to Say Goodbye in 25+ Different LanguagesBelow are some key phrases for saying goodbye in some of the worlds most popular languages. Each set of phrases is acco mpanied by a video that you can watch for more context and pronunciation.Now, I know that despite how great videos are, its sometimes annoying to have to watch them in the middle of a post or an article when youre trying to read. So, for each language below, you can simply read through a couple of ways to say goodbye if you like or play the video if and when you want. Because some of the videos below cover more than just goodbyes, theyre all linked to cover the right material as soon as you click on them.Speaking of videos, if you enjoy learning these expressions from the videos below, youll probably love learning with FluentU. FluentU takes real-world videosâ€"like movie trailers, music videos, news and inspiring talksâ€"and turns them into personalized language lessons.With FluentU, you hear languages in authentic contextsâ€"the way that native speakers actually use them. Just a quick look will give you an idea of the variety of FluentU videos on offer:FluentU really takes the gru nt work out of learning languages, leaving you with nothing but engaging, effective and efficient learning. It’s already hand-picked the best videos for you and organized them by level and topic. All you have to do is choose any video that strikes your fancy to get started!Each word in the interactive captions comes with a definition, audio, image, example sentences and more.Access a complete interactive transcript of every video under the Dialogue tab, and easily review words and phrases from the video under Vocab.You can use FluentU’s unique adaptive quizzes to learn the vocabulary and phrases from the video through fun questions and exercises. Just swipe left or right to see more examples of the word youre studying.The program even keeps track of what you’re learning and tells you exactly when it’s time for review, giving you a 100% personalized experience.Start using FluentU on the website with your computer or tablet or, better yet, download the FluentU app from the iTu nes store or Google Play store.Now, lets find out how to say goodbye in more than 25 languages!ArabicAs the entertaining video below from LearnArabicwithMaha explains,  ?? ??????? (maassalama) is a formal, polite way of saying goodbye. Maha mentions a spoken variation of maassalameâ€"as with Arabic in general, pronunciation and usage can differ between dialects.A common, informal way to say bye thats likely to be more comfortable for English speakers is ??? ??? (yalla bye), which youll notice actually uses the word bye.5 Different Ways to Say Bye in Arabic! (LearnArabicwithMaha)Bengali/BanglaAs is explained in the video below, the Bengali word for goodbye is  ?????? (biday), but  ??? (like the English bye) is actually generally used instead now.Additionally, ???? ????  (bhalo theko) is kind of like saying take care.Learn Spoken Bengali Greetings (BDED)CantoneseIn Cantonese, you can use  ?? (bái bái)  for a casual bye, which sounds like the English bye-bye. However, note that whil e the written syllables look the same, theyre pronounced in different tones.?? (zài jiàn) is a more formal way to say goodbye, and  ??? (chí di jiàn) is like see you later.The video below, which goes into more detail about the phrases above, is from Innovative Language Learning. Their courses focus on practical conversations that you can apply to any situation. Each lesson is taught by a language expert and comes with plenty of study tools. Their audio lessons cover cultural tips, vocabulary, grammar and more and are suitable for all levels. You can sign up to access more of their videos and material  material on their website.3 Ways to Say Bye in Cantonese (Learn Cantonese with CantoneseClass101.com)DanishThis travel video from GeoBeats explains that you can use farvel for goodbye in Danish, and hej  (which sounds kind of like the English hi) if you want to be more informal. As you might guess, hej can also be used to say hi.Hej is often doubled to hej hej to say bye, and only means goodbye when used like this.Top Local Phrases (Copenhagen, Denmark) (GeoBeats)DutchAs the learning video below explains, daag, among  other variations, is a word that youll hear to say bye or goodbye in a more informal context.Tot ziens is a handy phrase for see you later.The video below actually goes into quite a bit of detail about sentences that you might use when saying goodbye to someone or wishing them well, so its great to watch for more context.Learn Dutch for beginners goodbye in dutch (ifactner)FarsiIn Farsi,  ???????  (khodahafez) is a common way of saying goodbye.???? (felan) is a more casual goodbye that you can use with friends.Learn more Farsi phrases for farewell in this video from Reza Nazari.Most Common Farsi Phrases to Say Goodbye (Reza Nazari)FilipinoPaalam is one way of saying goodbye in Filipino. A more informal goodbye is  sige.How to Say Goodbye in Filipino (Filipicano)FrenchAu revoir is one common, polite way to say goodbye in French, but there are ma ny other ways! Salut, which can also be hi, is an informal way to say bye.The video below is from a channel called Français Immersion, and you can probably figure out what that means even if you dont speak any French. Despite the fact that the videos are all in French, they include all kinds of gestures and images to make them accessible for learners, so if youd like to learn French, check them out!You can also check out this post on more ways to say goodbye in French to expand your repertoire.How to Say Goodbye in French (Français Immersion)GermanThere are a ton of ways to say goodbye in German, but here are just a couple.Tschüss is a common, informal way of saying goodbye in German. Auf Wiedersehen is a more formal goodbye thats used less often.As you can see, Jenny from lingoni German really went all out with the video below that details 25 ways of saying goodbye, so be sure to check it out if you have an interest in exploring the language further.German Lesson 25 Ways to Say Goodbye (lingoni German)HindiYoure likely already familiar with the word ??????  (namaste), which has been incorporated into popular yoga culture in English-speaking countries.  ?????? can be used to say goodbye or hello.???? ??????? (phir milenge) means see you later or see you again.The video below is another great offering from one of Innovative Language Learnings courses.3 Ways to Say Bye in Hindi (Learn Hindi with HindiPod101.com)IndonesianSelamat tinggal  and  selamat jalan  are both ways of saying goodbye, but the first is typically used when youre the one leaving, while the second is used when youre the one staying. Sampai jumpa can be a more informal way of saying see you.Saying Goodbye in Indonesian Language (Learn Indonesian with Think Bahasa)ItalianYou probably already know at least one of these. Ciao is the casual way of saying goodbye (or hello), while arrivederci is the formal equivalent.Its worth mentioning that ciao, like the English bye, has become very internatio nal, with some other languages having adopted their own spellings of it. You could probably often get away with using it in a random location informally, as people tend to know what it means.So if you want to learn Italian, distinguish yourself from the pack early on by loading up on some basic but lesser-known Italian phrases.How to Say Goodbye in Italian (mahalodotcom)JapaneseStop using sayounara. Yeah, I know Google Translate told you to, but as Misa points out in the video below, not only are you probably pronouncing it wrong, but youre likely using it incorrectly and confusing people. In any case, there are other ways to say goodbye in Japanese that are much more common.Instead, you could use  ??? (mata ne  â€" see you later) or ???? (jaa ne â€" see you) as an informal way of saying goodbye to friends.In a more formal situation, you can use  ??????? (shitsurei shimasu), which is a polite way of excusing yourself. The video goes into more detail about how to use this phrase in d ifferent scenarios.Stop saying Sayonara How to Say Bye (Japanese Ammo with Misa)KoreanIn Korean, you can use ??  (an-young) as an informal way of saying hi or bye to close friends and family and those younger than you.For a more polite goodbye, you can say ??? ??? (an-nyeong-hi-gye-se-yo) if youre the one leaving and ??? ??? (an-nyeong-hi-ga-sae-yo) if youre the one staying.As long as youre getting into goodbyes, why not enjoy learning some other basic Korean phrases? Also, be sure to check out the video below because its adorable.How to say Hello and goodbye in Korean (Korean Hanna)MalayIn Malay, selamat tinggal is a way of saying goodbye if youre the person leaving. If youre the person staying, youd say selamat jalan. These might look very familiar, and that might be because you saw them in the Indonesian section above. Indonesian and standardized Malay (as used in Malaysia) are actually both  forms of the Malay language. Theyre mutually intelligible but very different in some wa ys.Another way to say goodbye in Malay, which you can use whether youre staying or going, is sampai jumpa lagi.The video below goes into more detail about how to pronounce the phrases and their meanings, as well as some sample conversations.Goodbye in Malay Language (I Learn Malay)Mandarin??  (zàijiàn) is goodbye in Mandarin Chinese. The video below goes into detail about the character construction and meaning.Learn Goodbye! in Chinese (ChineseCUBES)In this second video below, you can hear another pronunciation example of  ??, only youll notice its written a little differently here. This is just the difference between traditional Chinese and simplified Chinese.This video also introduces a couple more ways to say goodbye in Mandarin, including  ?? (tzài hueì), which is a more formal way of saying goodbye.How to Say Goodbye | Mandarin Chinese (Howcast)NorwegianThe video below explains that ha det is a standard goodbye, which literally means have it and exists in many variations, i ncluding ha det bra (have it good). You can also use farvel, which may sound familiar due to the Danish video above and the similarities between Scandinavian languages.Norwegian Language: Basic Hello Goodbye  (Norwegian Teacher Karin)PolishIn the video below, Marzena explains that do widzenia is a versatile expression for goodbye in Polish. You can use dobranoc to say good night or do zobaczenia to say see you in informal situations.This is yet another great video by Innovative Language Learning.3 Ways to Say Bye in Polish (Learn Polish with PolishPod101.com)PortugueseWhile the video below is from a European Portuguese learning channel, it outlines the differences in speech between Brazil and Portugal.Adeus  is a formal way to say goodbye. This term has a certain finality to it, so youll want to be careful how you use it.An informal way to say goodbye is  tchau, like the Italian ciao, though it tends to be used with a softer s sound in Portugal.How To Say Goodbye in Portuguese (Le arn European Portuguese Online)PunjabiThe video below highlights several phrases in Punjabi, including some for saying goodbye.You can say take care with ???? ???? ????? (apna khayal rakhna).  ?????? (alvida) is goodbye or bye-bye.Learn Punjabi Phrases General and Personal Greetings (MyGuide)RomanianThe video below quickly covers a bunch of Romanian basics in just under three minutes, including  la revedere (goodbye), and  pa for a more casual bye. Note that Romanian is actually a Romance language, like French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. Romance languages tend to have certain similarities, so knowing this can make learning easier!How to Say in Romanian Basics (WatchMojo.com)RussianIn this video from Cafe Russian, we learn some ways to say goodbye, including the more polite ?? ???????? (do svidaniya)  and the casual ???? (poka). The difference between formal and informal is a pretty big deal in Russian, so make sure to brush up on this if you want to learn it.Theres also, once again,  ??? (chao) from the Italian ciao, but as the video notes,  ??? in Russian cant be used to say hello, only goodbye.3 ways to say Goodbye in Russian (Cafe Russian)SpanishA common phrase for goodbye in Spanish is  hasta luego, which can be used like see you later.  Adiós is another common and versatile goodbye youve probably heard.If you want some more tips on goodbye expressions, including why you may want to think twice before using the pop culture phenomenon  hasta la vista, check out the Butterfly Spanish video below.6 ways to say goodbye in Spanish (Butterfly Spanish)SwedishThe video below shares several basic expressions in Swedish, including your standard goodbyes.According to this video, the most common goodbye expression is  hejdÃ¥, with  adjö  being another common variant.Theres also  ha det sÃ¥ bra, which literally means have it so good and links up with the expression ha det bra in the Norwegian video above.Learn Swedish (Hello/How Are You?/Goodbye) (Pheonix TV92 )TurkishThis excellent video shares some versatile goodbye expressions in Turkish, including the popular güle güle  and its variation haydi  güle güle, which is like alright, bye.Görüsürüz is like see you later. The video walks you through several variations on these phrases and some additional ones with helpful context.How to say Goodbye in Turkish (Learn Turkish with Muki)UkranianThis video shares several popular ways to say goodbye and wish someone well in Ukrainian, including the standard formal ?? ????????? (do pobachennya â€" goodbye).An informal way to say bye is  ????? (buvay).How to say Goodbye in Ukrainian (Oksana Riabets)UrduAn easy and versatile way to say goodbye in Urdu is  ??? ???? (khuda hafiz), which may be even easier for you as its similar to the equivalent expression in Farsi above.To say goodbye specifically at night, you can say  ?? ???? (shab bakhair â€" goodnight).Check out the following video by Innovative Language Learning for more information on sa ying goodbye in Urdu.3 Ways to Say Bye in Urdu (Learn Urdu with UrduPod101.com)VietnameseNow, youll need to be careful here. One way to say goodbye in Vietnamese is  (chào) t?m bi?t, but  chào, which is optional in this expression, isnt from the Italian in this case. Its just an interesting coincidence that the words sound similar, but its a coincidence, at least etymologically.Furthermore,  chào  t?m bi?t, unlike ciao, is a formal way to say goodbye and is one of those goodbyes that tends to carry a sense of finality.  Chào is used as a greeting, but only when following it with a proper term of address, which is covered at the beginning of the video below if you want to rewind it.In other words, as an exception to what we talked about above in terms of the versatility of ciao, chào and ciao,  these are not words that you want to get mixed up or throw around casually in a Vietnamese language context.So, how do you say goodbye in a less formal way in Vietnamese? You can simply s ay bye bye.Hello Goodbye (Love Vietnamese Love Saigon)Learning goodbye in many languages isnt just a good way to prepare yourself for encounters in those languages but to see the similarities and differences between them.Have fun with the videos in this post, and goodbye til next time!Elisabeth Cook is a freelance writer who you can find on Twitter (@CooksChicken), trying to avoid being told shes at an Arbys.

MCAT Undergoes Significant Changes for 2015

MCAT Undergoes Significant Changes for 2015 Photo via flickr.com “One of the things students really will be surprised by are how much more integrated the science content is in each of these sections,” he said. Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS) will replace the old Verbal Reasoning section. CARS will exclusively include passages about social sciences and humanities, but will maintain the same critical thinking skills the old Verbal Reasoning section had. In last year’s MCAT, “the Verbal Reasoning section was not only the section that most isolates the critical thinking skills that you need to be successful in medical school and beyond, but it was also the section score that correlated the most strongly with students’ performance on the board exams,” Chiu said. Introductory psychology, introductory sociology and biochemistry will be courses added to pre-medical curriculum, jumping required prerequisites from eight to 11. “They’re really having to squeeze in those 11 semesters of pre-requisite coursework during their first two and half years or so,” Chiu said. The Association of American Medical Colleges decided to incorporate behavioral sciences to equip medical students for proper bedside manner and to understand the various social-economic factors of health and health care, Chiu said. Pre-medical students will face 230 questions over 6 hours, 15 minutes versus 144 questions in 3 hours, 20 minutes on the old MCAT. Each of the four sections on the new MCAT will receive scores from a low of 118 to a high of 132. An overall score will range anywhere from a low of 472 to a high of 528. The old MCAT had a total possible score of 45, the high being 15 across three sections. Chiu suggests that students take the MCAT in the spring or summer semester of their junior year. He also points out that preparation for the new MCAT is different considering the test will be longer and cover a broader content base. Students are “going to have to use their time even more efficiently,” he said. “They’re focusing on the areas where they need the most help, and where they can get the highest deals in terms of scoring more points on test day.” Leo Diaz, a 19-year-old UF biology freshman, said he’s hoping to apply to medical school and is concerned that the revised MCAT is more challenging. “I don’t see why they have to go and make it longer and more difficult,” he said. “Kids stress out enough about it already.” Diaz said he feels stressed in a way, but hopes high standards will better prepare him for rigorous courses in medical school. “The addition of three pre-requisite courses is going to really add onto the load,” he said. “It’s going to be difficult for kids to handle that and still keep up their GPA, but it’ll sure weed out the kids who aren’t equipped.”