What is it Like to Attend University of Buffalo?

What is it Like to Attend University of Buffalo?

The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Albina is a New York City tutor specializing in Anatomy tutoring, Physics tutoring, Biology tutoring, and more. She graduated from the University of Buffalo in 2010 with a degree in Biological Sciences. See what she had to say about her alma mater: VT:  Describe the campus setting and transportation options. How urban or safe is the campus? Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Albina: The campus was very large and has two campuses: North and South. South Campus is located just on the edge of the ci ... Read More About What is it Like to Attend University of Buffalo?

What is it Like To Go To a Women's College?

What is it Like To Go To a Women's College?

The following piece was written by Cassie Kosarek. Cassie is a Philadelphia tutor for Varsity Tutors and 2012 graduate of Bryn Mawr College. When the inevitable question came up during my undergraduate years – “So where do you go?” – my answer was often met with disbelief followed by looks suggesting I was crazy. “Bryn Mawr, one of the Seven Sisters. It’s a small women’s college outside of Philadelphia.” Why, whoever I was talking to wanted to know, would I ever choose an “all-girls’ school?” Did my parents push me into it? Did I know when I was applying? I’d quickly corr ... Read More About What is it Like To Go To a Women's College?

What is it Like to Attend Harvard College?

What is it Like to Attend Harvard College?

The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. James is a New York City tutor and graduate of Harvard College. He studied History during his time at Harvard and now tutors many subjects including World History tutoring, Literature tutoring, and College Essay prep tutoring. See what he had to say about 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?  James: Harvard’s campus is located in Cambridge Massachusetts, next to Boston. Thu ... Read More About What is it Like to Attend Harvard College?

What is it Like to Attend Johns Hopkins University?

What is it Like to Attend Johns Hopkins University?

The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Ashlee is a New York City tutor who specializes in many subjects including Pre-Calculus tutoring, Statistics tutoring, and French tutoring. She graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 2011 where she studied Psychology and French Literature. Check out her review of her alma mater: VT:  Describe the campus setting and transportation options. How urban or safe is the campus? Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Ashlee: The undergraduate campus at Hopkins, Homewood, is like a little oasis in the mid ... Read More About What is it Like to Attend Johns Hopkins University?

Reflections of an Anatomy Instructor

Reflections of an Anatomy Instructor

The following piece was written by Ben Gubar. Ben is a New Jersey tutor for Varsity Tutors as well as a professor for Richard Stockton College. Mark Twain once said: “The more you explain it, the more I don’t understand it.” In my opinion, this is the bane of every instructor’s existence. When I first started teaching at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, I would hear variations of this quote from my students. My biggest job was not to impart the knowledge to the students, which is what every professor must do, but rather to impart it in such a way that students wouldn’t become confused. One could say that i ... Read More About Reflections of an Anatomy Instructor