The Tea Chemistry

The Tea ChemistryThe tea chemistry is the science of manufacturing, growing and managing tea plants to achieve specific levels of quality. It basically involves certain structural processes, factors that affect the final quality of the product, management of the products and the process of manufacturing and processing.Tea production starts with harvesting and growing the tea plant in order to produce the leaves. While harvesting the plant the leaves are separated from the buds and twigs. After the buds and twigs are collected they are crushed and mixed with a suitable method. At this point the desired volume of the coffee or tea has been achieved. In the manufacturing process the resultant liquor is subjected to a certain process to produce different teas and coffees.The main chemicals used to process the materials include sulfur, other organic acids and a considerable amount of caffeine. The chemicals are mixed together using different processes. Tea plants are grown in either green houses or enclosed in enclosed greenhouses. Growing indoors has been studied as a process to lessen the environmental impact and promote the benefits of the system.Tea Chemistry, like many other products, is subject to extensive and very strict quality control and requirements. This has to be done on the kind of the tea being processed and the type of environment the plant is growing in. All the equipment that can potentially affect the quality of the product needs to be monitored and maintained by the professionals.Tea is grown mainly for processing into the various teas. However, the manufacturing process for tea also includes other varieties of teas such as herbal teas, black teas, green teas, oolong teas, etc. depending on the way the process is being conducted.In order to increase the potential for producing high quality teas and coffees, it is essential to implement advanced scientific and engineering techniques in the tea chemistry to get the desired results. A well trained a nd qualified chemist would be a good idea in this regard.In general, tea chemistry is one of the most crucial aspects of a good tea manufacturing process. The science involved is quite comprehensive and should be carefully reviewed by the people who know the tea world as the entire world could use more high quality tea and coffee.

Tips for Staying Organized Part 1

Tips for Staying Organized Part 1 Improving Academic Performance Keeping abreast of school assignments, tests, and projects can be quite a hassle if you are not organized. Not only can good organizational skills help you complete tasks in an orderly and timely manner, good organizational skills can also help you stay focused and earn higher grades and better test scores. In this two-part article, we’ll talk about organizing your: a) things b) work space c) schoolwork and d) time. Organize your things: A first step in becoming more organized and thus effective at school (and everywhere else) could be to focus on organizing the physical things around you, like your binder, backpack, and laptop. Binder - To stay on top of all your classes, it is best to have a notebook and a binder with dividers for each class. Try to minimize losing or scattering your notes around by keeping all your notes for one class in the same notebook, preferably in chronological order. Having your notes all in one place, and organized chronologically and neatly will make locating specific notes easier. Store your notebook in a binder. Make sure to have dividers for assigned homework, documents your teacher handouts to you, completed tests, and completed homework. Having dividers for each of these sections will make it easier to review old tests and homework for test preparation, and will decrease the amount of time you spend shuffling in your backpack looking for your latest homework assignment. It is best to have a color-coded system wherein each notebook and binder for each class matches. Again, this will save you time in trying to find and identify which notebook is for what class. Label your binder and notebook with the subject of the class you are using it for. Backpack - You should never have any loose papers or documents in your backpack ever! All papers, notes, and documents should always be placed in the appropriate binder, or divider sleeve! Make sure to bring only binders, notebooks, and textbooks that you will need for your class, and store all other binders and textbooks in your locker or at home. Keep all of your pens and pencils together in a pencil bag. Also, make sure to store all of the necessary tools and implements (e.g. protractor, compass, calculator) in a case. Never have tools and pencils and pens floating around in a disorganized fashion in your backpack! By having all of your pens and pencils together in one case, and all of your tools and implements in another case, you save time having to dig and find these items that you will need in class. Having everything organized also promotes a sense of calm and minimizes stress, since you aren’t looking for necessary things, like a pencil, in a frantic frenzy. Locker - Try to keep your locker organized by creating a system of storing your notebooks, binders, and textbooks. If necessary, purchase a shelf to help you utilize the space in your locker more effectively. You can also invest in a whiteboard to hang in your locker in order to remind you of important events or upcoming due dates for tests, projects, and assignments. Also consider taping your class schedule in your locker, as well as hanging a calendar in your locker. Taking such steps will help you stay abreast of due dates for assignments, and will encourage you to prioritize tasks if you are able to see what important events are coming up every time that you open your locker. Additionally, keeping an organized locker will prevent you from losing important documents in your locker. Laptop - If you use a laptop to take notes or complete class assignments, make sure that you create a folder for each subject (color-coded of course!), and create subfolders for assignments, papers, presentations, etc. Take time to organize and clean out your folders at least once a week. If you really like taking notes on a laptop, consider a tool like Evernote for keeping virtual notes. Sometimes it may be difficult to keep or binders, notebooks, backpack, and laptop organized at all times. Try to schedule 5-10 minutes a day organizing all your notes, documents, pencils, and other implements. Another strategy is to spend 30 minutes every Friday after school organizing all of your binders, notebooks, backpack, and laptop. You can also use this time to cull and get rid of unnecessary documents, broken pencils, and leftover wrappers or junk that are in your backpack. It is very important to schedule time to clean and organize your things so that you don’t lose track of important documents or carry around unnecessary things/documents. Culling will minimize confusion and stress that may stem from losing assignments, or bringing in the wrong document/assignment to class. Organize your workspace: Many people find they are far more productive and better able to retain information and understand difficult concepts when they are working on a structured, clean environment. Try to have a designated workspace at home where you can work on completing homework assignments and studying for tests and quizzes. Always make sure that your workspace is clean and quiet. Keep your workspace stocked with note-taking paper, pencils, pens, and other school supplies that you may need to complete an assignment or project. Keep your backpack and textbooks close to your workspace. Having a clean and organized workspace will allow you to complete your assignments in a calm atmosphere and will minimize the chances of you losing assignments or important documents. Once you completed all of your homework, place your homework in the appropriate binders, and place everything you will need for the following day in your backpack. You should always take time to prepare and get everything you will need ready for tomorrow the night before.In our next article, we’ll discuss how to organize your work space, and perhaps most importantly, your time.

Motivating Children by Developing a Growth Mindset

Motivating Children by Developing a Growth Mindset Motivating Children by Developing a Growth Mindset “Motivation is the most important factor in determining whether you succeed in the long run. What I mean by motivation is not only the desire to achieve, but also the love of learning, the love of challenge, and the ability to thrive on obstacles. These are the greatest gifts we can give our students.”  â€" Carol Dweck Parents often ask how they can help their child become more motivated to learn, especially material that is above grade level. Stanford University Professor of Psychology, Carol Dweck demonstrates that communication to children about their effort, successes, and setbacks often shapes a child’s mindset and motivation. Here is how it works: The author of Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, Dweck postulates that people have either a “fixed mindset” or “growth mindset” that influences our perspective and communication. When we believe that success is based on innate ability, we are said to have a fixed theory of intelligence, otherwise known as a fixed mindset. When we believe that success is based on hard work, learning, and perseverance, we are said to have a growth theory of intelligence, also called growth mindset. Parents and Instructors are most effective when they praise effort and results equally. Praising effort means recognizing errors as learning opportunities that lead to improvement and success. The brain is a muscle that becomes stronger through hard work and learning from our mistakes. We can motivate children to develop a growth mindset and achieve their goals through communication about effort, learning, and persistence. Ive got to have a growth mindset, man. Thats what its about, me still trying to improve even at 30 and (after) 12 years in the league. â€" LeBron James You might also be interested in: Mistakes Make the Student Ring in the New Year with Kumon’s Goal Setting Tips Roundup Neuro-what? Why Neuroplasticity Is the Key to Making Your Smart Kid Even Smarter. Ace the School Year with Kumons Study Tips Roundup Motivating Children by Developing a Growth Mindset Motivating Children by Developing a Growth Mindset “Motivation is the most important factor in determining whether you succeed in the long run. What I mean by motivation is not only the desire to achieve, but also the love of learning, the love of challenge, and the ability to thrive on obstacles. These are the greatest gifts we can give our students.”  â€" Carol Dweck Parents often ask how they can help their child become more motivated to learn, especially material that is above grade level. Stanford University Professor of Psychology, Carol Dweck demonstrates that communication to children about their effort, successes, and setbacks often shapes a child’s mindset and motivation. Here is how it works: The author of Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, Dweck postulates that people have either a “fixed mindset” or “growth mindset” that influences our perspective and communication. When we believe that success is based on innate ability, we are said to have a fixed theory of intelligence, otherwise known as a fixed mindset. When we believe that success is based on hard work, learning, and perseverance, we are said to have a growth theory of intelligence, also called growth mindset. Parents and Instructors are most effective when they praise effort and results equally. Praising effort means recognizing errors as learning opportunities that lead to improvement and success. The brain is a muscle that becomes stronger through hard work and learning from our mistakes. We can motivate children to develop a growth mindset and achieve their goals through communication about effort, learning, and persistence. Ive got to have a growth mindset, man. Thats what its about, me still trying to improve even at 30 and (after) 12 years in the league. â€" LeBron James You might also be interested in: Mistakes Make the Student Ring in the New Year with Kumon’s Goal Setting Tips Roundup Neuro-what? Why Neuroplasticity Is the Key to Making Your Smart Kid Even Smarter. Ace the School Year with Kumons Study Tips Roundup

wenbozhihua Ltd Co.

wenbozhihua Ltd Co. wenbozhihua Ltd Co. We,VIP China is run by the National Oral English Teaching & Research Bureau, and is the only recruiting office authorized by the Chinese education system to place foreign English teachers. We are located in Beijing, China, and our mission is to advance the English communication skills of middle school students throughout China. We place enthusiastic, fluent English speakers to help Chinese students sharpen their spoken-English skills. The students typically have good theoretical knowledge, but need help in communicating clearly. Teaching Oral English is easy and enjoyable, and will allow you to be immersed in a Chinese community, providing a unique opportunity to explore this great country. We are always looking for teachers for the coming term, and to fill existing vacancies. If you would like to be treated like a superstar, while doing a noble deed, and even making money, you have come to the right place! Verbal Education China offers more choice of school locations than is available from any similar agency, ranging from remote villages to bustling urban centers. In some cases, you will be the first foreigner that the students have ever seen! Perhaps Hebei, Inner Mongolia, Henan, Shandong, Shanxi, Gansu, Ningxia, Jilin, Heilongjiang, Xinjiang, Yunnan, or Guizhou appeals to you. We offer an extraordinary chance for adventurous individuals to make a real contribution to intercultural understanding while greatly advancing their own growth. The beauty and variety in China is beyond words. You will be immersed into the colorful lifestyles of local people, and joining them. This is clearly not just another job

Weve made the Public Video Pledge for the 2014 New Years Language Challenge!

Weve made the Public Video Pledge for the 2014 New Years Language Challenge! Were Doing it!  So Should You! If youre taking the Langauge Challenge and really want to succeed, were giving away 50ITC if you make a Public Video Pledge!   Why would you ever want to do this? (Click here for more details)   Please take some time to motivate and encourage our Public Video Pledge Challengers  by commenting on their Notebook entrees! Lexie from China Lexie is italkis very own Marketing Manager!  Shes taking The Challenge to learn French and she just posted her Public Pledge on her Notebook entry.  Send her some words of encouragement! Nancy from the U.S.A. Nancy, a native English speaker from New Mexico, is learning Chinese and she does a great job explaining her language learning goals in both English and Chinese!  Her Public Video pledge is below.    Please comment on her Notebook entry! Simon Lejeune   from Belgium Simon who speaks French has signed up for the Challenge to learn Spanish!  Send him words of encouragement in his Notebook entry.   Simon is also one of Community Tutors. Anna from the Ukraine Anna who is also one of our Community Tutors that teaches Russian is taking The Challenge to learn Mandarin!  Shes just a beginner but the Challenge will be a great way to kickstart her Chinese language skills.  Read her notebook entry here and tell her to ??! Karol Varela from Brazil Karol, a Community Tutor who teaches Portuguese is taking The Challenge to learn English! Read her notebook entry here. OKSlinky from Canada This has got to be one of the cutest videos as Tashas daughter Mika climbs all over her while she gives her Public Video Pledge. Tasha is using the Challenge as a goal to become fluent in Japanese. Read her notebook entry here and leave some comments! Claudio from China Claudio speaks some decent Japanese already but wants to improve it even more by taking the Challenge. Read his notebook entry here! Stephan from Germany Stephan is living in Taiwan and wants to improve his Mandarin. Read his notebook entry here. Joseph Hawkins from the United States Joseph is learning German! Be sure to sign his notebook entry. Weve made the Public Video Pledge for the 2014 New Years Language Challenge! Were Doing it!  So Should You! If youre taking the Langauge Challenge and really want to succeed, were giving away 50ITC if you make a Public Video Pledge!   Why would you ever want to do this? (Click here for more details)   Please take some time to motivate and encourage our Public Video Pledge Challengers  by commenting on their Notebook entrees! Lexie from China Lexie is italkis very own Marketing Manager!  Shes taking The Challenge to learn French and she just posted her Public Pledge on her Notebook entry.  Send her some words of encouragement! Nancy from the U.S.A. Nancy, a native English speaker from New Mexico, is learning Chinese and she does a great job explaining her language learning goals in both English and Chinese!  Her Public Video pledge is below.    Please comment on her Notebook entry! Simon Lejeune   from Belgium Simon who speaks French has signed up for the Challenge to learn Spanish!  Send him words of encouragement in his Notebook entry.   Simon is also one of Community Tutors. Anna from the Ukraine Anna who is also one of our Community Tutors that teaches Russian is taking The Challenge to learn Mandarin!  Shes just a beginner but the Challenge will be a great way to kickstart her Chinese language skills.  Read her notebook entry here and tell her to ??! Karol Varela from Brazil Karol, a Community Tutor who teaches Portuguese is taking The Challenge to learn English! Read her notebook entry here. OKSlinky from Canada This has got to be one of the cutest videos as Tashas daughter Mika climbs all over her while she gives her Public Video Pledge. Tasha is using the Challenge as a goal to become fluent in Japanese. Read her notebook entry here and leave some comments! Claudio from China Claudio speaks some decent Japanese already but wants to improve it even more by taking the Challenge. Read his notebook entry here! Stephan from Germany Stephan is living in Taiwan and wants to improve his Mandarin. Read his notebook entry here. Joseph Hawkins from the United States Joseph is learning German! Be sure to sign his notebook entry. Weve made the Public Video Pledge for the 2014 New Years Language Challenge! Were Doing it!  So Should You! If youre taking the Langauge Challenge and really want to succeed, were giving away 50ITC if you make a Public Video Pledge!   Why would you ever want to do this? (Click here for more details)   Please take some time to motivate and encourage our Public Video Pledge Challengers  by commenting on their Notebook entrees! Lexie from China Lexie is italkis very own Marketing Manager!  Shes taking The Challenge to learn French and she just posted her Public Pledge on her Notebook entry.  Send her some words of encouragement! Nancy from the U.S.A. Nancy, a native English speaker from New Mexico, is learning Chinese and she does a great job explaining her language learning goals in both English and Chinese!  Her Public Video pledge is below.    Please comment on her Notebook entry! Simon Lejeune   from Belgium Simon who speaks French has signed up for the Challenge to learn Spanish!  Send him words of encouragement in his Notebook entry.   Simon is also one of Community Tutors. Anna from the Ukraine Anna who is also one of our Community Tutors that teaches Russian is taking The Challenge to learn Mandarin!  Shes just a beginner but the Challenge will be a great way to kickstart her Chinese language skills.  Read her notebook entry here and tell her to ??! Karol Varela from Brazil Karol, a Community Tutor who teaches Portuguese is taking The Challenge to learn English! Read her notebook entry here. OKSlinky from Canada This has got to be one of the cutest videos as Tashas daughter Mika climbs all over her while she gives her Public Video Pledge. Tasha is using the Challenge as a goal to become fluent in Japanese. Read her notebook entry here and leave some comments! Claudio from China Claudio speaks some decent Japanese already but wants to improve it even more by taking the Challenge. Read his notebook entry here! Stephan from Germany Stephan is living in Taiwan and wants to improve his Mandarin. Read his notebook entry here. Joseph Hawkins from the United States Joseph is learning German! Be sure to sign his notebook entry.

SAT Prep Not a nightmare.

SAT Prep Not a nightmare. The SAT may seem daunting (definition:seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating), but I promise you that the SAT is a lot easier than it seems! It simply requires patience and self-discipline.Here is some advice that people have given on the SAT. Hope you guys enjoy!Critical reading:Every time I didn’t know a vocab word, I would write it down on a piece of looseleaf whether it was from the passages or the fill ins.Learn the meanings of some prefixes and suffixes, and several or more common roots of words (again, depending on time). This means if you come across words you don’t know, you can make a good guess.Do not try to cram vocabulary two weeks in advance. The words aren’t obscure enough to justify that.GETHOT WORDS FOR THE SAT($2.53 for a used copy on Amazon). ALL OF THE WORDS ON MY TEST WERE IN THAT BOOK.Memorize the grammar rules. There's about 10 of them.Math:I highly 150% recommend getting your hands on a graphing calculator if you don’t have one. G et one off your friend or rent one or something, but get one.You also don’t need to memorize formulas for anything because you can get a program that’ll do anything with formulas for you.During the SATs you’re allowed to bring in a calculator with programs. DO NOT WASTE THIS OPPORTUNITY. But don’t waste precious time using a program when you could use your head and be faster.Even when going over your mistakes, make sure you understand how to do every single problem.I think math is all about practice, so just do as much as you can.Writing:Pick a side. Don’t try to be all smart and argue both. You think you can, and you’re probably right, but your argument will be a lot more nuanced and well-supported (which is a chunk of the mark) if you choose one side.You don’t need to worry about actually forming an argument supported by evidence. Spend 2 minutes planning and come up with exactly 3 points. In each paragraph, make your point and then bam, you’re good to go. You know why? Because you make up examples. Whatever you want- Make up dates! Make up people! Make up absolute shit that the graderknowsisn’t true! I mean, try not to write 500 words on how Shakespeare’s most famous play, ‘Roly-poly Ollie and Julianne Moore’, changed your life, but. Make up books, plays, personal anecdotes, whatever. It does not matter. You can do that. They’re marking you on whether or not you have examples, not whether or not they happen to be true.Listen up, because this is the most important: write a lot.Creditshttp://sebuttstianstan.tumblr.com/post/130560352253/tips-for-the-sats-things-prep-books-wont-tellhttp://doctortatertot.tumblr.com/post/128436756965/how-i-studiedto-study-for-the-sat

Gatech Chemistry Review

Gatech Chemistry ReviewGatech Chemistry is a unique story about two children, Frida and Ester, who each have their own special talent, but both need a way to be more than they are. Together they discover and develop their talents in math, music, language, dance, and writing.In Gatech Chemistry, you will be introduced to the two characters, Frida and Ester, who have been separated for years, and finally, reunited when Ester's grandmother has an accident and dies. There is an incident involving a horse that Frida is unable to avoid, and he finds himself in jail.This intense personal drama is based on the true story of a boy who, because of an accident when he was five, cannot communicate through words. As a result, he is confined to a private school with another child who has none of his emotional and physical abilities.The tragedy is that the boy, until now, had been able to make up his own songs and music in the child's language, and play in his band. His mother, a hospital reception ist, became so frustrated and angry that she decided to tear the entire family apart, to punish her son. She has had no further contact with him since then.Gatech Chemistry follows the tragic events that led to Frida's and Ester's reuniting. This is told in first person, and you can hear the emotions of each character as they prepare to face the unknown once again. You will find yourself rooting for them to succeed against all odds.Science fiction readers will enjoy this book for the plot, and the dynamic relationships between the two characters. On the other hand, readers who enjoy family stories and books about more traditional characters will enjoy this one as well. Gatech Chemistry also offers insight into a very real problem of failure to communicate.Gatech Chemistry is an inspiring story about two amazing children who do what they believe is right. They are lucky, because they have each other, but the author also offers insight into children and families everywhere, to show ho w important it is to be strong.

Organic Chemistry Review PDF

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Should I Go To University of Miami

Should I Go To University of Miami The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Aaron is a Miami tutor specializing in Spanish tutoring, Essay Editing tutoring, Literature tutoring, and more. He graduated from the University of Miami in 2012 with a Bachelors degree in English Literature. Check out his review of his alma mater: VT: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. How urban or safe is the campus? Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Aaron: The campus is very safe, and the security guards / police force have a strong presence to make the students feel protected. That being said, the surrounding area is so nice that there isnt even a great need for them, but theyre there for you anyway. In terms of transportation, a bike can get you most anywhere you need to go; trips to the mall or grocery shopping are done in minutes, and the MetroRail, a monorail with service which reaches most of Miami Dade County, allows passengers to bring their bikes. The university also has shuttles running round the clock to get people where they need to be around the campuses (including the Marine Science campus on Key Biscayne). VT: How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Aaron: I cant speak for all of the programs and professors at UM, but in my experience, they were constantly available and accessible for whatever questions may arise. The same goes for the academic administration; your advisers, deans, and other officials have great availability and accessibility. President Shalala can often be found walking around campus engaging students. VT: How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Aaron: I never stayed in the dorms, but from what I have seen, they are more functional than flashy. The emphasis is on student safety, which makes sense considering hurricanes are a very real problem we have to face living in South Florida. To cope with this reality, the dorm buildings were designed to be the safest buildings in the entire county in terms of withstanding hurricanes. The cafeterias were not popular among the students, though I personally loved them. Theyre buffet style, so after working out at the gym, I would pop into the cafeteria and eat to my hearts content. Despite the food not being popular amongst the student body, everyone loves the staff. They are definitely the friendliest assemblage of people in the entire university. 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? Aaron: UM kind of has the practical areas of study vibe lots of premed, prelaw, and even pre-veterinarians as well as engineers, Business Administration, etc. This isnt to say that the other programs are lacking. I studied English Literature and received a wide breadth of tutelage from professors specializing in a wide variety of topics. And despite seeming like the perfect place for Latin American or Caribbean Literature, UM is definitely a hotbed for British andIrish Literature, particularly the work of James Joyce. There are a few literary journals based out of UM, and there seems to be ample room for future growth in that field as well as others. 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? Aaron: Meeting people was easy. The university plays a big role in facilitating that process. Greek life is so-so; a lot of people are into it but there are so many other things to do and see in Miami that no one feels pressured to get involved if they dont want to. VT: How helpful is the Career Center and other student support services? Do many reputable companies recruit on campus? Aaron: Toppel Career Center has to be among the best in the nation at what they do. They helped me tremendously in terms of job hunting and advising. There are a lot of big companies which frequently visit UM, especially those with a Latin American or foreign slant. For example, the School of Communication is practically a feeder school into Telemundo, Univision, and other Spanish language television companies. Ditto for the business school and its proximity to the many corporate headquarters in downtown Coral Gables (Bacardi, Club Med, and many others). VT: How are the various study areas such as libraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Are they overcrowded, easily available, spacious? Aaron: Students have a wide variety of choices as to where they study. Some prefer the library or the stacks, others prefer reading by the pool, and a lot of students just stay in their dorms. The university sets up hammocks on certain palm trees during finals its awesome. 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? Aaron: There is nowhere else in the world like Miami. It has the nickname of being The Gateway to the Americas and The Capital of Latin America, and it is here that you can find whole communities made up of people from around the world. I knew someone who had Cubans, Spaniards, Koreans, and African Americans living on the same street as he did growing up. If being exposed to a huge variety of cultures is of interest to a possible applicant, there is really no better place than Miami. A lot of students dont venture from campus or the surrounding municipalities aside from Miami Beach, but there are many ways to take advantage of this global city for those who chose to do so. VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Aaron: The campus is never overwhelmingly big or small; its constantly floating in a happy medium. There are a few big seminar classes, but the majority of them were around 1015 students per class. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one you regret the most. Aaron: One of my professors had just finished writing a book and did a reading from it at the local bookstore. I went, and amongst those in the audience were all of my other professors. English Literature can be an individualistic endeavor for many people, so seeing my other professors there supporting another one of my professors was awesome. The feeling of camaraderie was palpable, and I truly felt like I was amongst friends. Check out Aarons tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.