What is it Like to Attend Northwestern College?

What is it Like to Attend Northwestern College?

The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Heidi received her Bachelor’s degree in Theatre from Northwestern College. She is currently an online tutor specializing in ESL/ELL tutoring, public speaking tutoring, and writing tutoring, among other subjects. See what she had to say about her experience at Northwestern College: VT: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. How urban or rural is the campus? Did you feel safe on campus? Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Heidi: The campus of Northwestern College is immaculate, safe, an ... Read More About What is it Like to Attend Northwestern College?

A Day in the Life at University of Wisconsin-Madison

A Day in the Life at University of Wisconsin-Madison

The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. John received his Bachelor’s degree in Zoology from University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is currently a tutor in New York City specializing in algebra tutoring, chemistry tutoring, and geometry tutoring, among other subjects. See what he had to say about his experience at University of Wisconsin-Madison: VT: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. How urban or rural is the campus? Did you feel safe on campus? Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? John: The campus is very easy to ... Read More About A Day in the Life at University of Wisconsin-Madison

5 Things to Do the Summer Before Business School

5 Things to Do the Summer Before Business School

Prospective business school students may decide to pursue an MBA for many reasons. Some wish to deepen their knowledge of the business world, while others may see business school as an opportunity to advance within their companies. Here are 5 tips that can help you to ace your business school interview if you do decide to pursure your MBA.  Whatever your reason is for obtaining an MBA, here are five things to do the summer before business school. These tasks can help you maximize the return of your degree, as well as help you begin business school on the right foot: 1. Draft well-defined career goals Do you already know what type ... Read More About 5 Things to Do the Summer Before Business School

Can Music Help Me Study?

Can Music Help Me Study?

Studying can seem quite tedious or draining depending on your mood, the subject you’re reviewing, the time of year, and your overall schedule. Considering the many factors that can affect the quality of your studying, you might be asking yourself this question: “Can music help me study?” Here are four ways that (some) music can improve your review sessions: 1. It increases connectivity between different brain regions We have all experienced the feeling of listening to music we enjoy, whether it’s a favorite band or a song that brings back specific memories. Recent research has found that listening to favorite gen ... Read More About Can Music Help Me Study?

5 Myths (and Realities) About Study Abroad

5 Myths (and Realities) About Study Abroad

Studying abroad is a popular pastime for many college students. Living and learning in a foreign country can provide you with the opportunity to immerse yourself in an unfamiliar culture while also earning college credit, meeting new people, and traveling. It also allows you to increase your confidence. Despite these benefits, many students still choose not to participate in study abroad because of intimidating information they have heard from others. Here are five myths (and realities) about study abroad: 1. It’s too expensive Study abroad may seem expensive at first, but when you begin to evaluate program options and costs, you might ... Read More About 5 Myths (and Realities) About Study Abroad