My Experience at Yale University

My Experience at Yale University

The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Murat earned his Bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies from Yale University in 2014. He is a Washington, D.C. tutor specializing in many subject areas, including Spanish tutoring, SAT prep tutoring, and Algebra tutoring. Check out his review of Yale University: 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? Murat: The Yale University campus is located in New Haven, Connecticut. While the university maintains close ... Read More About My Experience at Yale University

3 Thesis Struggles and How to Overcome Them

3 Thesis Struggles and How to Overcome Them

Writing a thesis – a major paper or essay – is no small feat. Imagine you have finished the research, gathered your data, and created your main premise: now it is time to shape all of your information into the body of a thesis. Here are three thesis struggles you might run into along the way, as well as strategies to overcome them:  1. Unclear claim A strong thesis relies on a clearly written and understood line of argument. To come up with your central claim, look for patterns that emerge across all of your data. You want to make a claim that is not completely obvious; it should add something new to your classroom dialogue ... Read More About 3 Thesis Struggles and How to Overcome Them

3 Things to Know About College Co-op Programs

3 Things to Know About College Co-op Programs

In college, students expect to receive an education that will help prepare them for their future careers. However, some colleges go a step further by offering students opportunities for specialized work-study training. Cooperative (or co-op) programs are long-term paid internship arrangements that combine typical college classroom-based education with hands-on work experience. These programs typically feature semesters of classroom study alternated with semesters of work.  Such programs can give college students an edge on their resume, allowing them to gain valuable work experience while still enrolled in school. Additionally, this trai ... Read More About 3 Things to Know About College Co-op Programs

A Student Review of Georgetown University

A Student Review of Georgetown University

The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Jessica currently tutors several subjects in Washington, D.C., specializing in ACT prep tutoring, Pre-Calculus tutoring, Chemistry tutoring, and much more. She graduated from Georgetown University in 2013 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. See what she had to say about her time at Georgetown University: 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? Jessica: Georgetown University’s campus is amazingl ... Read More About A Student Review of Georgetown University

What is it Like to Attend Middlebury College?

What is it Like to Attend Middlebury College?

The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Robert graduated from Middlebury College in 2014 with a Bachelor’s degree in French Literature and Music. He is now a New York City tutor specializing in IB prep tutoring, Trigonometry tutoring, all levels of French tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Take a look at his review of Middlebury College: 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? Robert: Middlebury College is a very safe campus. It is in a rura ... Read More About What is it Like to Attend Middlebury College?