Why Siena College Is One of the Best Colleges in the Country?

Why Siena College Is One of the Best Colleges in the Country?Siena College is one of the most sought after academic institutions in New York. It has been home to the likes of Nelson Rockefeller, Ezra Taft Benson, Janis Joplin, Lou Reed, and even Bill Cosby. They've all had the opportunity to meet with renowned professors, enjoy the rich history of this state and attend important academic events such as commencement, conventions, and symposiums.All of these individuals went on to become professors at one of the finest universities in the country. The time and resources they put into their educations have provided a lot of education for all of us, including today's students.Students who want to go to a great university such as the University of Siena can benefit from the tutoring services provided by faculty at Siena College. Whether it's college grades, essay writing, the history of American music, or simply learning new information, students have many choices in student tutors that w ill enhance their academic abilities and they'll always be up to date with what's happening at the college.There are plenty of tutors that can help with the same topics that students in Siena College do. Whether it's essay writing, reading comprehension, or independent study, there are plenty of professionals who are available to assist students with all of their needs.In addition to student tutors, Siena College has other services and resources for students, such as conferences and seminars. These may include guest speakers who provide academic insights on current events or even a music workshop. These can help students learn and grow in more ways than they ever thought possible.A seminar can also be arranged for students who are interested in furthering their studies. This can allow students to spend time with other students who are in the same academic field as them.Of course, this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the advantages of attending classes at Siena Colleg e. There are a lot of other amazing aspects that students should look into, including internships, traveling abroad, community service, and of course, even personal tutoring through the university.

School Magazine Features Heart Math Tutoring

School Magazine Features Heart Math Tutoring School Magazine Features Heart Math Tutoring School Magazine Features Heart Math Tutoring December 2, 2015 Amanda Saunders, a second grade teacher at Billingsville Leadership Academy, shared the impact of Heart Math Tutoring’s volunteers on her students in the latest issue of My School Rocks! magazine. “We do some of the same activities in math class, and it’s great to hear some of the kids say ‘Oh, I practiced that last time with my tutor,’” Saunders says in the article. Click here to download a copy of the article. My School Rocks! is a free magazine distributed to pre-K through fifth graders in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. It publishes nine times a year, with a circulation of approximately 80,000.

Voluntários que não sabem Inglês devem ser selecionados

Voluntários que não sabem Inglês devem ser selecionados tungphoto / FreeDigitalphotos.netEstamos vivendo um momento que tem tudo para ser efetivamente revolucionário. No entanto, enquanto existem pessoas gritando pelo cancelamento dos grandes eventos que o Brasil vai receber, outras pessoas são da opinião de que, agora que o dinheiro já foi gasto, o importante é focar no que está programado, para que o investimento seja recuperado.Uma das formas de batalhar para que os eventos aconteçam sem grandes problemas é apostar no recrutamento de voluntários que se encaixem nos parâmetros necessários ao trabalho a ser desempenhado. Afinal, já que o comitê decidiu que ao invés de contratar iria angariar voluntários, é preciso que faça um bom trabalho na hora de selecionar essas pessoas.Contudo, como a gente está no Brasil e, de vez em quando, as coisas não funcionam bem, durante a Copa das Confederações pessoas reclamaram essencialmente da dificuldade de comunicação com os voluntários que, por norma, falavam apenas Português .  De acordo com uma notícia que li há algumas semanas, Rodrigo Hermida, gerente do programa de voluntariado, afirmou que não era obrigatório saber falar Inglês para ser selecionado como voluntário para a Copa das Confederações e que, provavelmente, esse parâmetro vai ter que ser alterado para a Copa do Mundo.Particularmente, não entendo como é possível que não achem imprescindível ter voluntários que tenham domínio de, pelo menos, um idioma além do Português, tendo em conta que estarão lidando com pessoas de todo o mundo que vêm ao Brasil para os eventos.  Porém, em um país onde o ensino de idiomas é delegado aos cursinhos ao invés de ser incutido nas escolas, de forma consistente, desde os primeiros anos de estudo como algo essencial para a vida profissional e também como uma fonte de conhecimento, podemos esperar qualquer coisa.Apesar do erro de cálculo, o lado positivo é que a Copa das Confederações, como evento de teste que foi, mostrou o erro para a organização e é possível que para a seleção de voluntários para a Copa do Mundo saber ou não falar outro dioma se torne um elemento obrigatório.E para você, voluntários que não sabem Inglês devem continuar a ser selecionados?

Why Babysitting is the Perfect Summer Side Gig in College

Why Babysitting is the Perfect Summer Side Gig in College Image via Pexels.com Sometimes you get paid to sit It’s not always an easy job. The children’s ages will definitely determine how you spend your day. You might be changing diapers or chasing hyper toddlers up and down the hallway. Or you might end up arguing with a cranky 8-year-old. However, there is one glorious activity that most children take part in: naps. In some instances, parents might ask you to put their kids down for a nap while you’re on babysitting duty. Getting them to sleep can be tricky, but once they’re asleep, you get some free time. “It’s a job that takes a lot out of you, but it also innately understands that even the most gung-ho babysitter needs a break from time to time,” according to Thought Catalog writer Ella Ceron. Keep an eye on them, and don’t take a nap yourself, but relax a little bit. If you’re allowed, you can watch some quiet T.V. Read a book. Sometimes even just sitting there is a nice, well-deserved break. There may be times when the kids just want to play on their own, too. As long as you keep checking on them, you have more chances to take a breather for a little while. You’ll never be short on references Have you ever filled out a job application and found yourself at a loss for references? You already wrote down your old coach’s name, your part-time boss’s name, and maybe even a friend’s name. Who else can fill that last spot? It can’t be your own parent’s name. But, it can certainly be someone else’s parent. Image via Pixabay.com Every time you babysit for a new family, you have one more person who can confirm that you’re a responsible worker. This is why it’s so important that you take the job seriously. Be nice to the children and be respectful to their guardians. Babysitting is a wonderful way to network in general. If you’re a medical student sitting for a doctor, then you can probably bet they’ll be willing to talk you up at the hospital. Parents will be happy to help you out in exchange for good child care. If anything, you’ll at least be able to network within the babysitting world. Parents will tell their friends how much their kids love you. Before you know it, you’ll have more families asking you to babysit, and a much larger network of professional contacts for later on. Skills, skills, and more skills Babysitting will teach you how to do so many new things, from everyday tasks to creative projects. If you have long shifts, you’ll probably need to know how to cook some basic meals. You’ll also need to keep the kids entertained, so you’ll have opportunities to get crafty (Pinterest has tons of ideas for fun activities). You can also develop skills on a professional level from babysitting. You’re probably thinking, “How professional can it get when I’m hanging out with a 5-year-old?” Well, as a babysitter, you have a huge sense of responsibility. You also show a great deal of time management skills and trustworthiness. Employers look for these skills. Image via Pixabay.com If you think you might want a future career working with children, babysitting is definitely the place to start building your resume. For example, you can take CPR classes to better yourself as a babysitter, and it’ll help to list CPR as a skill down the road. The American Red Cross offers babysitting classes to help you improve. Become a role model The children you babysit look up to you (literally and figuratively). Their parents will appreciate you setting a good example for them, and your job will be a whole lot easier if you get along well with the kids. Always encourage your kids to do the right thing and follow their dreams. You should let them see that you’re doing the same. Hearing a little kid say, “I want to be just like you when I grow up” is such a confidence booster. Plus, it’s a definite win if they tell you you’re their favorite babysitter. Babysitting is the best way to make some extra cash this summer and build your character. Are you considering babysitting for your side gig? Here are 7 ways to get the job.

How To Recover From Internship Embarrassment

How To Recover From Internship Embarrassment pixabay.com Initial embarrassment may be inevitable, but prolonged embarrassment doesn’t have to be. With these few easy tricks, you’ll be out of your embarrassment funk in no time and ready to take on your internship again. 1. You’re supposed to make mistakes. As an intern, you’re there to learn. And oftentimes, as much as we usually hate it, learning also means making mistakes. You can’t have a perfect day, every single day. You can’t possibly know and execute everything exactly right, no matter how much you try. Also, remember that the things you do will stay in people’s minds far less than you think it will. The embarrassing thing you’ll remember for two years, everyone else will forget within the week. Just think about it. How many embarrassing moments of other people can you recall without them having told you themselves? That’s right, probably not that many. You may obsess over every action you take, but remember that everyone else is doing the exact same thing. As individuals, we focus on ourselves, so don’t take what other people might think too seriously. 2. Think about the future. The past is easy to get caught up in. Because the past is the only thing we know, we tend to overanalyze and think endlessly about the things we’ve messed up on or could’ve done differently. Of course, doing this has no purpose. You simply cannot change the past, no matter how hard you try. A better thing to do is focus on your future. The future is something you have control over and can be productive about. If you made a mistake that can be easily fixed, go out of your way to address the problem and find solutions to solve it. Perhaps you need to learn to manage your schedule or be more careful about proofreading your work; whatever it is that needs fixing, be conscious of it and plan to make changes in the future. 3. Remember the good things you’ve done. The worst thing about one embarrassing experience is that it often overshadows all the other great experiences surrounding it. You could’ve been having a great, productive day at work and then your morale was totally ruined by one event. Naturally, this will happen. You can’t combat the terrible feelings immediately, but what you can do is prevent them from persisting too long. Before you get way too down on yourself and think about all the terrible things you’ve done in the past, try and remember all the great things. Think of the compliments you’ve been given lately or the person who smiled at you on the street. Any small, nice thing to remember is far better than dwelling on the one bad thing. 4. Get organized. Being a probably young intern, you can’t overcome the years of experience other people will have over you. What you can do, however, is try and get as much of your stuff as organized as possible. Nothing appears more adult-like than a well-organized person. If your embarrassment was anything project related or about handing things in late, organizing your life will make all the difference. I recommend getting some sort of planner and also making a spreadsheet. Doing this will help you prioritize what needs to be done and when. This makes it much easier on you to stay on top of things and tackle projects because you don’t have to remember it all. You can simply look it up in your planner or on your computer. Such an easy fix to combat those office mistakes. 5. Listen to other’s stories. Like I said earlier, be aware that others will remember their terrible embarrassments before they’ll remember yours. If you’re still feeling really self-conscious about it, try bringing it up to others. I know, it seems counter intuitive, but it may spark a conversation with your other coworkers about the embarrassing things they did as an intern or maybe even as an adult now! Once you get the ball rolling, you’ll be surprised at how many hilarious and downright awful things that have happened. Often, these stories will make you realize that your embarrassment pales in comparison to what has happened to others. Your coworkers will also probably provide needed support and encouragement to get you through. Hopefully by now you’re starting to realize that everyone gets overly dramatic over a little embarrassment. You are certainly not alone. However, the sooner you realize that it’s no big deal, the sooner you can start laughing about it. Who knows, this might even turn into one of your best stories to tell!

Celebrating the Japanese Festival of Setsubun

Celebrating the Japanese Festival of Setsubun Japan marks the beginning of spring on February 4th. Setsubun, which means “the division of the seasons,” is celebrated on February 3rd (although there is technically a “setsubun” for every season, the beginning of spring is the only one celebrated).Mame-makiTo welcome the new season, one member of the family (often the father) dons a devil mask while his family members throw roasted soybeans at him. The act of throwing beans is known as mame-maki, and is done to drive out demons and invite good luck for the new year. While throwing beans, the family will yell “Oni wa soto, fuku wa uchi!” which roughly translates to “demons out, luck in!” and slam the door on the defeated demon. Because the ritual tends to get messy, many people opt to simply do this outside!Supermarkets will usually sell masks and soybean packets, and a few restaurants even join in on the fun by giving patrons packets of beans as they leave. Larger mame-maki events often take place at temples and shr ines, where patrons will rush to catch the beans thrown. Some believe that eating the number of beans equal to their age will bring them health and happiness. (A 42-year-old, for example, would eat 42 beans.) Unless you live in a household where the other members also celebrate Setsubun, it’s probably best to keep this tradition confined to Japan. Housemates and strangers don’t usually take kindly to having beans thrown at them!Eho-makiThe tradition of eating eho-maki started in the Kansai area, but is becoming more common in other regions across Japan. This custom dictates eating a large sushi roll in total silence while facing in a lucky direction; the direction is determined by the year’s zodiac sign. In 2014, the lucky direction is east-northeast.The start of springThe day after Setsubun is known as Risshun: the start of spring. Whether you're currently teaching in Japan or just like the idea of driving out demons with beans, we hope the start of this new season is filled with good luck!Photo: Sakura Chihaya (Flickr)

Advancing Beyond Grade Level in the Kumon Math Program

Advancing Beyond Grade Level in the Kumon Math Program Advancing Beyond Grade Level in the Kumon Math Program Thomas is a curious youngster, fascinated by rocks, animals and science. At eight years old, he has aspirations of becoming a scientist, venturing into the deep blue sea and discovering new creatures. Thomas was four years old when his parents enrolled him in the Kumon Math Program. He persistently moved from one level to the next, mastering number sequence, the calculation of whole numbers, and fractions. His problem solving and reasoning abilities deepened and at age seven, he scored in the 98th percentile on the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT). By the time he reached third grade, Thomas was calculating algebraic expressions! He’s currently studying three years above grade level in the Kumon Math Program and is looking forward to completing the entire curriculum, which ends in calculus. Thomas is acing math in school. The study habits he developed through the Kumon Program has made him accountable and more focused when hes doing his homework. “Kumon teaches him to depend on himself, to be more focused when he’s doing his homework and the best thing is that he is advanced in math at his school,” says Nader, his proud father. Nader also added that Thomas especially enjoys the challenge of doing his Kumon homework when he begins a new math level. Thomas is two levels away from completing the Algebra II level in the Kumon Math Program. “I’m amazed to see him find mathematical connections and relations in math problems, even if it’s something he has never worked on before,” comments his Kumon Instructor, Kamal Kaur. Clearly, Thomas loves math and if he chooses to pursue it further, he can continue in Kumon’s advanced levels of math for program completers. Until the time comes for him to bring his scientist dream to fruition, he continues to enjoy watching television, reading books, participating in church activities, winning marathon and basketball medals, and let’s not forget his Kumon Silver and Gold Medals for Math Achievement. Science is organized knowledge and Thomas certainly has his feet on the right path. You might also be interested in: Advancing Beyond Grade Level Helped this Student Become a Member of the National Elementary Honor Society Finding the motivation to continue learning during the summer can be a challenge. 13-year-old Kumon dual program completer shares advice on perseverance. Studying Three Years Above Her Grade Level, This Student Helps Her Peers Kumon Program Completer Earns Perfect SAT Math Score as a 7th Grader Advancing Beyond Grade Level in the Kumon Math Program Advancing Beyond Grade Level in the Kumon Math Program Thomas is a curious youngster, fascinated by rocks, animals and science. At eight years old, he has aspirations of becoming a scientist, venturing into the deep blue sea and discovering new creatures. Thomas was four years old when his parents enrolled him in the Kumon Math Program. He persistently moved from one level to the next, mastering number sequence, the calculation of whole numbers, and fractions. His problem solving and reasoning abilities deepened and at age seven, he scored in the 98th percentile on the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT). By the time he reached third grade, Thomas was calculating algebraic expressions! He’s currently studying three years above grade level in the Kumon Math Program and is looking forward to completing the entire curriculum, which ends in calculus. Thomas is acing math in school. The study habits he developed through the Kumon Program has made him accountable and more focused when hes doing his homework. “Kumon teaches him to depend on himself, to be more focused when he’s doing his homework and the best thing is that he is advanced in math at his school,” says Nader, his proud father. Nader also added that Thomas especially enjoys the challenge of doing his Kumon homework when he begins a new math level. Thomas is two levels away from completing the Algebra II level in the Kumon Math Program. “I’m amazed to see him find mathematical connections and relations in math problems, even if it’s something he has never worked on before,” comments his Kumon Instructor, Kamal Kaur. Clearly, Thomas loves math and if he chooses to pursue it further, he can continue in Kumon’s advanced levels of math for program completers. Until the time comes for him to bring his scientist dream to fruition, he continues to enjoy watching television, reading books, participating in church activities, winning marathon and basketball medals, and let’s not forget his Kumon Silver and Gold Medals for Math Achievement. Science is organized knowledge and Thomas certainly has his feet on the right path. You might also be interested in: Advancing Beyond Grade Level Helped this Student Become a Member of the National Elementary Honor Society Finding the motivation to continue learning during the summer can be a challenge. 13-year-old Kumon dual program completer shares advice on perseverance. Studying Three Years Above Her Grade Level, This Student Helps Her Peers Kumon Program Completer Earns Perfect SAT Math Score as a 7th Grader