What is it Like to Attend Auburn University

What is it Like to Attend Auburn University The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Stephanie graduated from Auburn University in 2011 with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration. She tutors in Atlanta and specializes in French tutoring, Algebra tutoring, SAT prep tutoring, ACT prep tutoring, and many more subjects. Check out her review of Auburn: VT: How easy or difficult is it to get around on your campus? Is it hilly, do lots of people bike, are there buses, etc. Stephanie: It is very easy to get around on the Auburn campus. Many people bike and also walk. I used to walk from class to class. There is a bus that will pick you up from most Auburn off-campus and on-campus apartments; it is called the Tiger Transit. I used the Transit a lot, it is very convenient. VT: How helpful are the academic advisors? Stephanie: They are very helpful. You are assigned an academic advisor based on your last name and your college (business, nursing, engineering, liberal arts, etc.) VT: How would you describe the dorm life? Stephanie: The dorm life is very fun. I lived in the Hill dorms my freshman year. VT: Which majors/programs are best represented and supported? Stephanie: At Auburn, there are so many different majors and colleges to choose from. From Engineering to Nursing, Auburn has it all. VT: How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Stephanie: For me, freshman year at Auburn was easy to make friends. Whether you came along with some friends or don't know anyone, you'll adapt easily to the campus and the school. Just be active and participate in your classes, attend any social events whether it be in your dorm or with your roommates, and join a Greek organization if you have the desire to. At Auburn, there are also many clubs and organizations to become a part of aside from the fraternities and sororities, many of which can help you connect and communicate with fellow students. VT: How helpful is the Career Center? Stephanie: The Career Center is very helpful. They helped me tweak my resume, as well as helped me find out which job field I wanted to go into. The resources at the Career Center, and Auburn in general, for students are phenomenal. VT: How are the various study areas? Libraries? The Student Union? Dorm lounges? Stephanie: The library is very large, a total of 5 floors. The very top floor is a quiet study floor. The remaining floors have study tables, rooms, etc. for studying. The resources in the library are very good and useful. I worked at one of them - Study Partners, a peer tutoring program, where college students tutor other college students for free for 50 minute sessions at a time. The student union is fairly new, just built a couple of years ago. There is a Starbucks and a Chick-Fil-A as well as several other mini restaurants to eat lunch at. There is also room to study in the Student Union. The dorm lounges consist of couches and a meeting space, also good for studying with groups. VT: What is the surrounding town like? What are the best local attractions that make it unique? Stephanie: Auburn is a small, fun college town. The town right by Auburn that I frequently visited is Opelika. Just 15-20 minutes from campus in Opelika is a neat little area called Tiger Town - lots of shopping! VT: How big or small is the student body and how does that affect your experience? Stephanie: The student body at Auburn consists of over 25,000 students. The size, rather large, however, does not affect the experience in a negative way at all. It is very easy to make friends who share your interests, and everybody, including the faculty is willing to help. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one you dreaded the most. Stephanie: I loved all of my French courses and professors. More specifically, when I studied abroad in Paris, I was able to become close with one of my professors, and actually went to her apartment in the city. She writes me recommendations and is a good friend, still as of today. It is really good and beneficial to be close with your professors, especially in the subjects in which you excel at. Check out Stephanies tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

What is it Like to Attend The College at Brockport, State University of New York

What is it Like to Attend The College at Brockport, State University of New York Serafina earned her bachelors degree in education from The College at Brockport, State University of New York. She specializes in English tutoring, ISEE tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at SUNY Brockport: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Serafina: Brockport is the perfect size town. The campus is fairly rural, but the main street is within walking distance and offers plenty of restaurants. There is also a bowling alley in town and an active night life. There is a bus to Rochester, and a campus bus that makes trips to local grocery stores. If you want an off-campus job, you may need a car, or at the very least a bike, but there are plenty of on-campus opportunities as well. How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Serafina: In my experience, the faculty are very available. Some faculty do not hold regular office hours, but offer to schedule a meeting whenever you would like. You do need to seek out help if you need it. If you make the effort to meet with professors, they are very accommodating and helpful. How would you describe the dorm liferooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Serafina: Dorm life is typical. There is a strong no-alcohol policy that is strictly enforced. There are plenty of clubs, and you can even make your own club if what you are looking for isnt currently available. The food is generally greasy, but there are healthy options as well. Which majors/programs are best represented and supported? Serafina: In my experience, Brockports teaching program is a good program that prepares you well for the field. I went into teaching because it was my biggest passion. In addition, the business program is world-renown and probably the best program Brockport offers. 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? Serafina: I was a transfer student, and making friends was easy. There are many clubs and the people in the dorms are very friendly. There arent many strong Greek life opportunities on campus. How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services? Serafina: The career center is great. Companies recruit on campus and there are career fair events in which many employers come to campus at once to speak to students. How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Serafina: The library is quiet and was recently redone. The workout facilities are amazing and also have been recently remodeled. The student union is spacious, and I have never experienced overcrowding on campus. Describe the surrounding town. Serafina: Brockport is a small town, so if you want access to a city, you have to go to Rochester. However, if you like small-town environments, Brockport has everything you need. There are places to shop, dine, and beautiful places to walk. My favorite walks are the canal and North Hampton park. How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Serafina: Brockport is a medium sized school. General education classes can be big, sometimes 300-400 students. But once you get into your major, class sizes drop way down to 10-40 students. Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Serafina: I remember being shy in my first arts for children creative drama class. We did a lot of improvising, and at first I hated it. But by the end of the class, I was friends with everyone and had so much fun every class period. Check out Serafinas tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Tips for Making Your Résumé

Tips for Making Your Résumé How to Make Your Resume Outstanding ChaptersThe Origins of the RésuméThe Purpose of a RésuméWriting Your RésuméFormatting Your RésuméWe’re not talking high literature, here â€" or, for that matter, popular literature. When reading a summary of your work experience, nobody is looking for engaging prose.The place for such prose is in your cover letter; more on that later.A resume, also commonly known as a CV or curriculum vitae, should be a snapshot of what you have to offer in the way of education, experience and suitability to the company you’re applying to.In a job search, suitability actually counts more than experience and perhaps even more than your educational background.Still, there are specific ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts’ to heed when composing or tweaking your résumé to better match the requirements of any job you apply for.Your Superprof wants to provide you with hacks, tips and tricks to nailing your first impression â€" the all-important resume; the first contact you make with a prospective employer.Indeed, most languages â€" French, Spanish; even Polish uses either ‘resume’ or ‘curriculum vitae’ (abbreviated as CV) to describe this document, albeit modified to suit their languages’ particulars.Job seekers in Spain should know to use only 'curriculum vitae'; CV means 'horsepower'!The word ‘résumé’   - with or without the marks, comes to us from Latin via the French. In that language, it’s meaning is ‘summary’, reflecting that such documents are intended to be a short recounting of your academic, professional and personal experiences.The personal aspect of the résumé, listing one’s hobbies and interests, did not become an integral part of the resume format until the mid-20th century. That segment is now considered standard and is used to determine a candidate's suitability to a position; what employers call 'a good fit'. You might think that, as a student, you will have trouble writing a professional resume Image by Selver Ucanbarlic from PixabayDid you know that Leonardo da Vinci is credited with presenting the world’s first résumé?In his time, this all-important document was not much more than a handwritten letter describing one’s abilities. Résumés maintained that seeming informality for nearly 500 years, until technology mandated a neater, more professional appearance of job applicants’ CVs.The words ‘résumé’ and ‘CV’ are often used interchangeably but they are (supposed to be) fundamentally different. The contrast is hinted at in their names: a résumé is meant to be a brief summary while the CV is an extended retelling of one’s life.Still, hardly anybody makes that distinction these days so, whether you are called on to submit a résumé or a CV, know that, to prospective employers (or websites) those documents are one and the same.Also discover how to write a cover lette r to complement your CV…The Purpose of a RésuméLong gone are the days when one could simply present oneself to a corporate establishment, seeking work.For the last half-century, two sheets of A-4 paper (maximum!) have done what supplicants had been doing for thousands of years. Indeed, if any random person turned up at an office building claiming they are looking for work today, security officers would promptly turn them away.On the other hand, your local newsagent, greengrocer or dairy farmer might not require you to submit a résumé to work in their shop, in part because they already know something about you.That distinction is key to understanding the purpose of the résumé in today’s business world.Every year, around summertime, the job market is flooded with newly graduated university students seeking their break into.That torrent of job seekers counts among its numbers students who have not yet graduated â€" from secondary school or university, who want/need to gain a bit of pocket money or to get some work experience under their belt while they have a chance, before the school year starts again.From this onslaught of workers, hiring departments must make the best selections possible to represent their companies’ interests but, you have to admit, it is hard to meet individually with swarms of applicants all vying for the same position.The noise, the crush of humanity… the ongoing moments of face time can only melt into one long blur. How could any job candidate stand out?By contrast, the hiring team that gets to review stacks of résumés, culling out the ones with the most potential and presenting only those to their manager, who gets to look over those picks in the tranquillity of his/her office…Presenting yourself well on paper gives you a far better chance at being hired than pressing yourself into an applicant scrum, hoping to get noticed in all of the clamour.Consider this a tip to finding your first job: write an effective résumé. Resume writing takes skill; maybe you should practise and bat some ideas around before sitting at the computer Image by Free-Photos from PixabayWriting Your RésuméIf you are preparing to graduate from university or still in secondary school, there’s a good bet you don’t have much work experience. Still, you shouldn’t worry about a thin résumé; you can still make a good first impression on paper.On any résumé, work experience is less important than relevant experience, meaning any experiences relevant to the field of work you are applying to.Let’s say your future ambitions include a career in law. A logical place for you to apply for work would be in law offices. As someone who might never have even had a brush with the law, you might be hard-pressed to flesh out your résumé but you’re not down the pan just yet.Are you a member of your school’s Debate Club? Do you do any volunteer or charity work, especially with less fortunate segments of the population?These are both fine examples of relevant experience relating to careers in law; now, all you have to do it present them in the proper context.Let’s get started by writing your header.Aligned with the left margin, list your name, address and contact details: email, phone and Skype â€" you may have a phone interview or a video interview so it is important to let prospective employers know that you would be happy to talk with them by any means possible.Because your résumé will be light on information â€" not through any fault of your own, you may write an introductory paragraph; something to the effect that you are a (university? secondary school?) student.This paragraph should be no longer than two or three sentences and reflect directly on the position for which you are applying.Next, you will list your educational accomplishments.The chronological résumé is generally considered the norm; it starts with work experience and progresses through educational accomplishments. As you are rather light on work history, perhaps you should write a functional résumé; one that highlights skills and experience. With this type of résumé, you can make your educational achievements the focus.Obviously, there is no need to divulge your primary school awards and accomplishments; only from secondary school up.If you have participated in any extracurricular activities, perhaps the aforementioned debate club, you would list them in the 'education' section, under the header ‘Extracurricular Activities’.The next segment you should populate is ‘Experience’. Later in life, once you have experience, you will be able to revise and edit your résumé so that you can adapt it to suit any job you may want.For now, here is where you would list any volunteer work and any experiences you might have had that are relevant to the job you're applying for.Please keep in mind that you will not write rambling paragraphs detailing thoughts and feeling; the essence of the exercise is to be conci se; present your thoughts as bulleted statements. And always stay relevant!The Résumé SkeletonHeader: the place for your name and contact information; you may list social media profiles only if they are professional â€" a LinkedIn profile or a sanitised FaceBook pageIntroductory paragraph: only a couple of sentences, targeted to the job you are applying for.Education: go no further back than secondary school; list relevant courses and test scores if you have themExtracurricular activities (and achievements): if you’ve won debate competitions or played team sports, list them here.Experience: any ‘work’ experience relating to the field you are applying in. Include any volunteering and freelancing you’ve done that connects back to the job you want.Skills: list any special skills you might have that could bear on your ability to do this job better than others.Hobbies and Interests: in this last section, feel free to list key skills that bring out your best qualities â€" readin g, community work, etc.Join the discussion: does anybody still expect a thank you letter after an interview? You don't have to look professional while you write your resume but, for your job interview, you have to look sharp! Image by kropekk_pl from PixabayFormatting Your RésuméA good résumé is formatted such that the hiring manager or job recruiter needs only to glance at your document to know that the job seeker who wrote it merits more than a cursory glance.Everything, from the font you use to the font size, matters!Experts advise that Arial and Verdana ‘pop’ more than tried-and-true fonts such as Times New Roman. Also, a 12-point font is optimal and it should remain consistent throughout your document.Also, these fonts work better with the online applicant tracking system, a hiring tool more personnel departments are gravitating to for applicant screening.Avoid stylising your résumé with bold, italic or underlined scripts; trust the hiring managers to find critical information without your having to point to it. However, you should make your section headers a bit bigger and i t wouldn’t hurt if they were in bold.Feel free to jazz up your résumé with targeted keywords; these are words that relate directly to the job field you’re applying to.Finally, the most important advice: proofread!Run your résumé through a spell-checker. Ask two or even three other sets of eyes to go over it â€" for both content, appearance and correctness. There is truly nothing worse than presenting yourself through a grammatically unsound, poorly written document.Once you’ve sent your résumé in, you only need to sit back and get ready for your phone interview…

Work your Hamstrings with a Personal Trainer

Work your Hamstrings with a Personal Trainer Hamstring Exercises Recommended by our Personal Trainers ChaptersWorking Your Hamstrings: Safety First (and Last)Hamstring Warm-upsWork Your Hamstrings Without a Fitness InstructorWorking Ischios with Resistance Bands and Other Gym EquipmentResistance Training for Your LegsCooling Down After the WorkoutFinal Words from Our Training SpecialistsToning the muscles behind your thighs is necessary for a powerful workout, and just to get around in the everyday.Supple hamstrings are vital to your flexibility, to protect and enhance knee function and to just feel like the best you.During fitness training, the focus is generally on gaining strong back muscles, on losing weight, on working toward a flat stomach, on building pectoral muscles...Seldom does anyone think about toning hamstrings.Situated at the rear of your leg, above the knee, they are a trio of interdependent muscles: the semitendinosus, the semimembranosus and the biceps femoris, all of which facilitate hip muscle function and permit knee flexion.Poorly conditioned hamstrings could ke ep you from so much as climbing a set of stairs!If that limitation of mobility doesn't scare you now, think about your golden years: what will your senior fitness profile  look like?Do you find it difficult â€" even impossible to touch the floor with your legs straight? Even with just your fingertips?Do you often get a feeling similar to ants crawling along the back of your legs and behind your knees?Now is the time to do some strength training and muscle conditioning on your hamstrings.Reflect first upon that great law of our nature, that exercise is the chief source of improvement in all our faculties. - Hugh BlairTo lose weight, to gain muscle mass;  to tone or sculpt your body: there is a wealth of exercises and activities to trim your thighs â€" an integral part of them being your hamstrings.Every move targeted especially to hamstrings should only be done after warm ups.Our Superprof training specialists will now share their knowledge on how to tone and build up your hamstrings .advanced fitness groups could easily pull more than five reps.Every fitness specialist emphasises: if pain is immediate, acute and ongoing, stop what you're doing and seek out the advice of a health professional.At no point should you accept agony as a part of your physical training.Nationally, every personal fitness trainer is required to obtain First Aid Certification before being allowed to work through any fitness center or gymnasium, and as an in-home personal trainer.Working with a personal trainer will not only save you from injury but also motivate you and measure your progress.S/he might add leg curls to your personal training sessions, too.How to do Leg CurlsLaying face-down on your exercise mat, prop your upper body on your elbows.Be sure to keep your head in line with the rest of your spine.On the inhale, lift your calves slowly and progressively, until you can bring them back no further.Exhale as you bring them back to original position, equally slowly. Repeat.The begi nner athlete should crank out ten of these low impact curls. Professional athletes use a machine, with weights to work and condition their legs!If you are taking intermediate or advance fitness courses, you may be using a similar set-up.This type of gym machine is designed for leg lifts Source: Pixabay Credit: Janeb whether with isometrics, kettlebells or an elliptical trainer, fitness accountability rhymes with body flexibility.Final Words from Our Training SpecialistsMuscular endurance is vital to any exercise program.Exercise trainers have the knowledge, skills and abilities to design a personal training program tailored to you.Your private training may include corrective exercises, especially if you suffer from regular back pain or have had setback in your personal fitness training.At-home workouts have their benefits, but nothing beats an accredited fitness program led by a certified personal trainer.Most Superprof trainers offer their first lesson free!If you prefer motivation from fellow exercisers, you could participate in circuit training at a fitness studio, or work out in a small group at the gym.Just remember: to achieve your goals, be sure to include all muscles groups into your program design, even those overlooked hamstrings.

Learning English Ten Words Often Mispronounced

Learning English Ten Words Often Mispronounced What Are The Common Speaking Pronunciation Mistakes When Learning English? ChaptersCommon Words that Suffer Mis-pronunciationPre- versus Per- wordsThe Same but for One LetterBuilding Proficiency in Writing and Speaking EnglishMis-pronounced IdiomsEnglish is the world's language, with more than a billion and a half speakers using at least business English, if not general English in their daily life.It is not uncommon that some words are not spoken correctly, even by native English speakers. Many people make common mistakes in every aspect of English.The most up-to-date Oxford English dictionary contains entries for nearly two hundred thousand words.Of those, here are the ones that are most often mispronounced.emphasis on the second and speaks all three: des-PI-te.Word pairs, like birds, may look similar but often do not sound the same. (Source: Pixabay Credit: Frank Winkler)Building Proficiency in Writing and Speaking EnglishStudents, especially in Basic English lessons are encouraged to rely on the International Phonetic Alphabet as a way to learn vocalizat ion of English words.Intermediate level Esl classes are filled with learners who rely on audio renderings of words that most online  dictionaries provide.These are not necessarily the best tools to improve your reading skills or spoken English.It is true that native English speakers teach their children by repeating words again and again, so that their young can mimic the sounds.Repeatedly listening to a recorded word does not give you the same benefit.The difference is that parents of small children enunciate, speaking each syllable with proper tone and inflection.Furthermore, the youngest learners have the advantage of watching a speaker's mouth move, so that s/he can copy the action.An audio recording does not permit that vital link â€" between mouth position and sound. Besides, it offers the whole word, as spoken in conversation by native speakers, rather than each syllable spoken individually.To get serious about language learning, we suggest these techniques on how to learn En glish and increase your fluency.Reduce your reliance on recorded wordsFor proper English pronunciation, learn to break words down into syllables.Developing your writing skills will lead to better speaking skillsKeeping a journal or writing a blog would be helpful.Disable word processing tools that would automatically correct your spelling mistakes.However, the spell-check function would be helpful in highlighting mistakes that you can correct on your own.Practise your spoken English every chance you get.Learn new words only after mastering your current vocabularyA language course can help you avoid learning bad pronunciationThe British Council maintains a website full of tools and activities to support your English learning.They host podcasts â€" recordings of everyday conversations, moderately spoken so that you can hear correct pronunciation.You can follow along by downloading the accompanying transcript. On their site, they publish quizzes as well as reading and writing exercises to help you perfect your English.Whether you learn to speak English in a recognised ESOL  class, through English lessons online, or at an English language school, rest assured that your language skills can only improve if you use as many ways to learn English with as you can.To close, we give you a humourous look at English speaking.There is no such thing as a doggy-dog world. (Source: Pixabay)Mis-pronounced IdiomsA Doggy Dog WorldA dog eat dog world is a ruthless, cruel environment where failure results in being eaten â€" most likely by the top dog.Contrast that image with a doggy dog world â€" doggy-dog  being the way a toddler might refer to a  puppy.For All Intensive PurposesFor all intents and purposes is a legal phrase that means virtually, or for all practical purposes.Intensive purposes are those that are concentrated in a single area, for a short time.Taken for GraniteThe idiom taken for granted represents a belief of insignificance.The importance of verb tenses is taken f or granted by many Ielts students.Taken for granite would signify that many people mistake any type of rock for a specific type, namely: granite.If you are an international student, don't take this advice for granted!Learn to to avoid common English Grammar mistakes here.

Store Cupboard Essentials for Learning to Cook!

Store Cupboard Essentials for Learning to Cook! The Food that Makes Every Chef’s Life Easier! ChaptersUseful Products for an AperitifIngredients for Everyday DishesEssentials for Creating Great DessertsFresh Produce to Keep on HandCooking Vocabulary“Cooking and baking is both physical and mental therapy.” - Mary BerryMore and more people are getting into cooking their own meals because it's cheaper and healthier!Learning to cook also involves learning which products you’ll need to create almost any recipe.  In order to make gourmet dishes, aside from the specific ingredients you’ll get for the recipe, you should always have a basic set of ingredients.In this article, we're going to be having a look at the supplies you should always have in your cupboards so that you'll be ready for any situation! GiovanniCooking Teacher 4.83 (12) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HalimaCooking Teacher £12/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HakimCooking Teacher 5.00 (5) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors VincenzoCooking Teacher £30/h1st lesson free!Disc over all our tutors GinellaCooking Teacher £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ArronCooking Teacher 5.00 (2) £9/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JoshuaCooking Teacher 5.00 (5) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors FlickCooking Teacher 5.00 (1) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsUseful Products for an AperitifIt’s Friday night and your partner comes home from work and says “I’ve invited the Smiths round for a few drinks at 8.”.It’s half six and, while you’ve got plenty of alcohol (to be consumed in moderation, of course), you don’t really have the time to get to the supermarket for pre-dinner snacks.  Don't panic! With just a few basic items, you’ll be the host with the most.You never really know what your friends are going to drink. (Source: Pexels)Fruit Juice and Soft DrinksOf course, alcohol might be useful, but not if your friends don’t drink.What do you do if your friend’s pregnant?Constantly having fruit juice and soft drinks means you’re ready for any eventuality. There are plenty of different options available and they're also really useful as mixers for cocktails (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic).Ice CubesIf you don’t have time to chill your drinks, it’s a good idea to keep stocked up with cubes. If your fridge-freezer doesn’t make ice, then make sure the ice tray is always full. Most modern fridge-freezers have a drawer dedicated to ice cubes or an ice cube tray built into the device. It's always a good idea to fill up this once a day and empty the cubes into the drawer below.OlivesA couple jars of olives are always a good idea because they can be served quickly, giving you the time to make up a few snacks. In fact, there are plenty of products in cans that will keep for ages and will certainly help you out in a pinch.SnacksAlways have a few packets of cashew nuts, peanuts, and crisps in your cupboard. We tend not to eat healthily if we snack before dinner but your guests will certai nly be happy to have something they can eat whilst they're waiting for the main course.Jars of Sauces: Pesto, Bolognese, etc.You can spread some sauce onto puff pastry and pop it in the oven until it’s golden. A quick and easy amuse bouche. Sauces in jars also keep for a while so you won't have to worry about them going off or having to regularly replace them.Sardines or TunaWith a bit of fromage blanc or cream cheese, tuna and sardines can become a lovely snack. Much like jars of sauces, tinned tuna and sardines also keep for a very long time and won't need to be replaced often.Sliced BreadSome toast is great with a bit of spread. You can freeze loaves of bread if you're planning to toast them directly and keep a stock of them in your freezer. You'll also probably need a loaf that isn't frozen if you're planning on serving fresh bread.What about radishes, sweet potato fries, and a few crudités?Also discover these easy dishes you can whip up in practically no time!Ingredients for Everyday DishesWe tend to eat the same thing quite often because it’s what we know how to make. However, you don’t need a lot to spice up a few simple recipes. You just need some basic ingredients to make your dishes better.Herbs and SpicesSalt and pepper are the very least you can have in your cupboards. You should also have stuff like cumin, coriander, chives, and paprika. Again, a good selection of spices is easy to maintain and it isn't something you'll have to frequently replenish.Never underestimate how useful herbs and spices can be. (Source: stevepb)Oil and VinegarTo make a vinaigrette, prepare vegetables for roasting, or to make mayonnaise, you’re going to need some vinegar and oil.Make sure you’ve always got a bit of olive oil and rapeseed oil. When it comes to vinegar, you can get wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, or raspberry vinegar.Pureed TomatoesThis is really useful for making tomato sauce for pasta or rice, with eggs or fried vegetables, or you could use it f or a lasagna.Pasta, Rice, and LegumesThe advantage of these products is that they last a long time so don’t hesitate to stock up on plenty of different types of pasta, rice, and legumes: coral lentils, chickpeas, snap peas, beans etc.For cold or warm starters and mains, carbohydrates and starches can be used a variety of different ways.MustardAs every cookbook will remind you, mustard can be used in plenty of dishes.  It’s also great for seasoning meat or making a sauce with crème fraîche.Onions, Garlic, and ShallotsI can’t live without these ingredients. Whether it’s with fish, meat, vegetables, or pasta, I put them on everything.  Make sure you always have these to hand as they can be used to improve a lot of dishes.MilkMilk is essential for pancakes, cakes, sweetening up a sauce. If you’re lactose intolerant, you can always swap it out for soy or almond milk. Fresh milk is nicer but UHT milk keeps for ages.CreamA carton of cream lasts for ages.  It’s a good idea to keep them in the cupboard for when you need to make a sauce, quiche, or other savoury dishes.StockWhen you’re preparing a soup or a sauce, it’s always a good idea to have some of this around. It lasts for ages and can be added to tonnes of recipes.Grated CheeseGrated cheese can be added to plenty of dishes including pasta, gratin, pies, and even used to decorate hors-d'oeuvres.Find out what kitchen accessories you should always have on hand! GiovanniCooking Teacher 4.83 (12) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HalimaCooking Teacher £12/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HakimCooking Teacher 5.00 (5) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors VincenzoCooking Teacher £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors GinellaCooking Teacher £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ArronCooking Teacher 5.00 (2) £9/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JoshuaCooking Teacher 5.00 (5) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors FlickCooking Teacher 5.00 ( 1) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsEssentials for Creating Great DessertsDessert is my favourite part of a meal. I love both eating and making cakes (the former more than the latter). Mixing ingredients, tasting the raw batter, taking it out of the oven when it’s still piping hot.  If you’re like me, then you should have a few of the following ingredients in your pantry.EggsWhile eggs are essential for omelettes and great with salad, you also need them for baking.  Whether you use the whole egg, whip up some egg whites, cook them in a meringue, or use them for chocolate fondant, eggs are essential.ButterBaking isn’t really that healthy... that’s why you need butter, lots of butter. Olive oil won't cut it!ChocolateWho would dare suggest anything other than chocolate?Dark chocolate is particularly good for quick and simple recipes. Furthermore, it’s rich in antioxidants, which are great for your health (when consumed in moderation, of course).If you have a sweet tooth, you should always keep some chocolate in your cupboards. (Source: AlexanderStein)CerealsMuesli or oats are great for mango, apple, or raisin crumble.FlourFlour is used in a lot of recipes. Make sure you always have a bag of it to hand.SugarSugar, honey, or agave syrup is great for sweetening up pastries. Of course, make sure you use it sparingly so that your desserts aren’t sickly.YeastThis is used to make the dough rise in cakes. Baking powder isn’t very expensive and keeps for a long time.Did you know that you can replace it with beer when making pancakes?Vanilla Ice CreamJust made an apple pie? You should serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!Pick up on these cooking tips to become a pro in the kitchen!Fresh Produce to Keep on HandMost of the products we’ve already mentioned last for a long time. It’s useful to have them in your cupboards as you can use them as and when you need to.While you have to buy it more frequently, fresh produce can make the differenc e. (Source: Free-Photos)Of course, you’ll also need to stay stocked up on some fresh produce as this is where most of your flavour and nutrition will come from:Seasonal fruits and vegetables including lemon, which is useful for stopping apples and avocados from darkening, bringing out the taste of fish, and making a vinaigrette. They're also great for making soups, stews, and casseroles or a tasty stir-fry.Ham or lardons are very useful for adding to fried vegetables, pies, or quiches.Seasonal fish: Just like fruit and vegetables, fish can be in season. You can reduce your carbon footprint by buying local fish. You should also opt for fresh fish that has been sustainably fished.Meat from the butcher’s: For better meat with a longer shelf-life, you should opt for produce from your local butcher. You can eat less meat of a higher quality.Cooking VocabularyIn addition to basic ingredients, you should be aware of a few of these terms. We've also got a few definitions in our other co oking articles so don't forget to read those, too!BechamelBechamel is a sauce made from whole milk, flour, salt, pepper, and a bit of nutmeg to bring out the flavour.CoulisConcentrated sugar and pureed strained vegetables.How about rounding out your meal with a few delicious cooking quotes?Find out more about cooking classes.

Five Ways to Help Students Develop a Growth Mindset

Five Ways to Help Students Develop a Growth Mindset Are you teaching your students to embrace a growth mindset? Students with a growth mindset believe that they are capable of increasing their knowledge and growing their intelligence. The outcome can be remarkable, resulting in students who are more motivated, happier, and undeterred by failure. Here are five ways to help your students develop a growth mindset: Talk about how to tackle problems. Encourage your students to think of challenges as opportunities to learn, and mistakes as milestones on the path toward growth. When one attempt doesnt work, have your student rethink it, adjust, and try another. Share pitfalls of the fixed mindset. Talk to your students about how a fixed mindset can put them at a disadvantage in school and leave them feeling disappointed and dissatisfied. Students with fixed mindsets avoid taking risks because they are afraid of mistakes. They give up easily because theyd rather shirk hard work. Celebrate progress. Just as you tell parents, grades are the result of effort. Explain to your students that what you want to see most is sincere commitment to do their best. When a student acquires a new skill or raises a grade, take notice. Adopt the class mantra, Theres always something new to learn. Tell students to stay curious. Encourage them to ask questions, and dedicate class time to seeking answers. The more you engage your students in learning for learnings sake, the more you help them strengthen their growth mindsets. Reframe failures and struggles. To the student who wants to give up, say that learning requires persistence and practice. To the student who claims he is bad at something, point out that hes still figuring it out and will get there. Whenever possible, help your students turn those fixed mindset claims into growth mindset statements. When you infuse these concepts into your teaching, you build life-long learners. Tell your students to dream big, work hard, keep at it when something is difficult, and support each other.

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