A Guide To Learn Hindi

A Guide To Learn Hindi Learning Hindi: All You Need To Know ChaptersWhat Is The Hindi Language?How To Find A Hindi Teacher?What Is The Cost Of Hindi Lessons?Best Tools For Learning HindiIs It Hard To Learn Hindi?How To Learn Hindi On Your Own? GiusyHindi Teacher 5.00 (3) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AnchalHindi Teacher 5.00 (4) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NehaHindi Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AkshayaHindi Teacher £10/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SuhaniHindi Teacher 5.00 (4) £18/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MedhaHindi Teacher 5.00 (2) £10/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors PriyankaHindi Teacher £10/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SaurabhHindi Teacher £10/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsWhat Is The Hindi Language?With over 250 million speakers across the north of India alone, it is a wonder that Hindi lessons are not more widely accessible in schools in the UK and the rest of Europe. Especially, that is, when you consid er that statistics show that nearly 425 million people in the world speak this form of Indian language as a first language and around 120 million as a second language.Some Background Information On IndiaThe second most populous country in the world, India is a powerful Asian country in many respects. Not only is it a multilingual and multi-ethnic society, it is also a nuclear weapons state and regional power, it boasts the second largest standing army in the world and it is home to a variety of protected natural habitats and diverse wildlife.Ask anyone who has spent time in one of its 29 Arabic  states, and they will all tell you that India is a special place, and each for their own reason.The Importance Of HindiSo, whether it is spirituality, food, art, architecture or industry that takes you to this fascinating territory, wouldn't it be amazing to understand a little more about the culture and languages of India before you cross its borders? Furthermore, wouldn't you like to know why Hindi is such a good language to speak? Of course some residents you come across will be an English speaker, however, learning a language like Hindi doesn't have to be difficult and will help with your conversation skills.Make sure you practice those greetings!Hindi is the most widely spoken language in India and derives from Sanskrit, written in the Devanagari script.  Because of their similarities, learning how to speak Hindi will help you to speak  Sanskrit, Urdu, Nepalese, Bengali,  and Gujarati.Check here to find and take Hindi classes now.Hindi derives from Sanskrit, written in the Devanagari script. Photo credit: romana klee on Visual HuntHow To Find A Hindi Teacher?It may be stating the obvious, but the easiest way to find Hindi classes in your area is to do a search online and see what language lessons are being offered.While most results will come up on an Internet search, don't forget to consult local schools, colleges and universities to see if they offer any evening classes for adults. Alternatively, if looking for a child, there may be some weekend or after school classes available run by either trained teachers or parents of pupils.Just because Hindi isn't on the conventional school curriculum, it doesn't mean that educational establishments can't and won't offer lessons in this important language.If you don't have any luck finding group classes, then you may like to consider one to one tuition with the likes of a friend of a friend or a professionally trained private tutor. Of course, if you don't know anyone within your circle who has connections with the Hindi language, then you may be forced to look for a tutor with the help of Internet once again.Since finding individual tutors for private lessons can be quite hard (for instance, will they be listed on Yell, advertised on a community webpage or up for grabs 'Things for Sale' Facebook page?) be sure to look in the right place for your prospective tutor. There is no better place for this than Superprof.com.Superprof is an online tutoring platform for tutors to advertise their services and to connect with pupils. Here, you will be able to search for a tutor in your chosen subject, filter by area (however this may not be applicable if you are happy to carry out lessons via video call) and also sort in order of price.Learn Hindi online with one of their expert tutors and understand all you can want to know about Hindi as a beginner, like Hindi vocabulary, Hindi phrases and how to read and write the language. GiusyHindi Teacher 5.00 (3) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AnchalHindi Teacher 5.00 (4) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NehaHindi Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AkshayaHindi Teacher £10/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SuhaniHindi Teacher 5.00 (4) £18/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MedhaHindi Teacher 5.00 (2) £10/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors PriyankaHindi Teacher £10 /h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SaurabhHindi Teacher £10/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsWhat Is The Cost Of Hindi Lessons?Hindi lessons can cost just about anything, depending on a number of factors.Instructors will base their pricing on their knowledge, training, and experience, as well as on the length of the lesson or course, how many pupils are included in the session (this will determine how much one-to-one time can be spent with each learner) and perhaps the starting level of the learner(s) entering the language course.Teachers may also need to adjust their pricing according to what you want to gain from your lessons. For instance, if you want to learn technical language for business purposes fast, then they may have to prepare a whole set of new resources tailored just for you and the specified timeframe.Expect to pay around £20, give or take, for an hour's lesson.Best Tools For Learning HindiAside from purchasing dictionaries and finding some language te xtbooks at your local library or WH Smith, why not consider some interactive online tools dedicated to language learners? Duolingo is a popular language app, however, there are many more free language learning tools to choose from too.You may find n=books to help you learn Hindi in a library or book shop. Photo credit: The City of Toronto on Visualhunt.comRocket LanguagesRocket Languages is a website that offers free lessons in Hindi, including  Hindi common phrases, salutations, and pronunciation tools. As well as the many resources on offer, there's a forum for Hindi learners so you can speak to others in your position and exchange ideas and tips.The Hindi version of this 'Rocket Languages' series is called 'Rocket Hindi'.Glossika HindiGlossika Hindi is a product that helps learners progress in Hindi.By encouraging you to listen to Hindi spoken phrases and reproduce the sentences (and then repeat!), you can learn key grammar lessons and master your pronunciation.HindiPod101The Hin diPod101 course is part of the Innovative Language series which teaches students using a podcast-style format with videos to stream.All lessons can be downloaded to your device for use offline and include a range of features such as a database for vocabulary, a flashcards app, grammar lessons and more.There's a multitude of audio and video lessons available at various levels.Is It Hard To Learn Hindi?Hindi is unlike English in many ways, but that doesn't mean to say that it is difficult to learn.Hindi is written from left to right, which is something that English speakers are familiar with! It's also fairly easy to read Hindi as words are generally written as they are pronounced because each character of the alphabet has a different sound. This is quite refreshing for speakers of European languages who often have to learn words one at a time as opposed to chunks of sounds and memorise exceptions to the many grammatical rules!The other good thing about Hindi is that it doesn't have a rticles (i.e. words for 'the' or 'a'), yet all nouns have genders to remember (a bit like in French). It may seem like a minefield at first, but you will see that the genders do start to come naturally.How To Learn Hindi On Your Own?Acquiring a new language on your own is always going to be a challenge, so if after reading the above you still want to go it alone, then you may want a few tips to help you along.1. Look For Some Resources, Even If They Are FreeFirstly, you simply cannot learn this language without using some resources.If you don't want to spend money on books and student guides, then you can opt for free language resources like the lessons found on the BBC website, for example. The dedicated Languages page for Hindi features facts about Hindi, including where it is spoken and how to use the language respectfully, along with the Hindi alphabet, a list of key phrases and other useful guides to help with your language learning journey.Alternatively, if you want to immerse yourself in the Hindi language then see if you can get hold of some newspapers for Hindi communities. Newspaper articles are good practice because the content is usually quite basic and easily understood by foreigners.As well as written resources, you should never forget to find tools that help you listen to spoken Hindi.To hear natives talking in Hindi (remember, however, that the different regions have different dialects so be sure to stick to one form of Hindi wherever possible), try tuning into an Indian radio station or finding a TV channel dedicated to Hindi speakers. Most people with Sky TV will have access to such programmes broadcast in India.2. Don't Give Up Too QuicklyAs a solo learner, it can be really easy to become despondent and lose all faith in your ability to pick up the language. If you get off to a slow start, then don't get down about it. It is probably just down to the fact that you are still learning how to learn Hindi, whereas others who are being led by a l anguage instructor will have the advantage of being led down the easiest and most direct path to language acquisition.If you struggle to pick up key phrases, then take a step back and try to break the language down into smaller, more digestible chunks. For instance, go back to the start and learn how to conjugate your verbs, revise nouns and their gender, and build up your learning from here.Just think to yourself, what kinds of things did you learn first as a child picking up your mother-togue, or what were your first lessons in French / Spanish about? While sentence structure is different in Hindi to that of English and other European languages, remembering to focus on the basics can be key.3. Travel To IndiaIt may seem incomprehensible that a stay in India could teach you more than a dozen lessons with a professional, but visiting a country and practicing immersion can teach you so much in the way of language and culture and thus facilitate your language acquisition.Imagine being stood in a village in northern India with all of the conversations around you, signs written in Hindi, local traditions taking place... there's nothing quite like it and you can't replicate this.To learn more about Indian culture, visit the country yourself and witness their traditions. Photo credit: Arian Zwegers on Visual Hunt / CC BYThe younger you are, the easier it is said to be to pick up a foreign language yet if you leave yourself completely open to learning and are willing to show yourself up by trying to communicate with the locals, then you will pick up the language in no time.You just need to be brave in taking that huge step of settling in an unknown country first!

Learn The Nitty-Gritty Of Business With Online Accounting Tutor

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A-Z Of Baking For Beginners

A-Z Of Baking For Beginners Easy Baking Guide For Non-Bakers ChaptersThe Benefits Of Baking Are:Top 5 Essential Baking TermsTips For Getting Started At HomeSome Practical Baking Tools How To Use ThemUseful Tools For BeginnersUpgrading Your Equipment As You ImproveBaking Recipe Books And Online Resources For BeginnersStep By Step Cookie Recipe For BeginnersBaking for beginners can be a challenge because there are so many secrets that you don’t know. Secrets learnt by bakers with experience and time in front of the oven. But there is a way that you can fast track your success by reading about the secret tips of the trade in our baking guide. Are you ready to get your mixing bowls out and flour on your work surfaces? Then read on because this guide will only make your baking even more delicious.Almost everyone loves chocolate if you are feeling generous you can share. Photo Source: Unsplashhave some great bread, you will feel better, and you will have something tasty to eat.Baking is healthier than some other forms of cooking, such as frying. Baking retains flavour, and as long as you are not using too much sugar, it can be very healthy.Baking is a straightforward form of cooking; with minimal effort, you can achieve some delicious and impressive dishes with quite a minimal effort.The results are in the details such as sieving the flour, glazing the pastry, the quality of the ingredients and the oven temperature. If you know what to pay attention to, you can get consistent and foolproof results.Baking is a cheap way to cook, and you will save on buying the same items in the supermarket. Not to mention the taste when made at home will far outshine anything you can buy in a packet.Almost everyone loves chocolate if you are feeling generous and want to build up some brownie points with your friends and colleagues. Baking could be just the ticket, why not try to make chocolate truffles, chocolate fudge muffins, chocolate cookies, double chocolate and peanut butter cookies. There are endless recipes, and all of them will be w elcomed with open arms where ever you choose to share them.Baking is great for your self-esteem because you will be able to see yourself getting better each time you try to bake. Each time you bake a scone or biscuits, you will be sure that it is better than the time before. Building your confidence in the kitchen and in your baking abilities.Do you know that to sell a home, an estate agent will often bake cookies in the oven just before people are due to arrive? There is no better smell of home than warm bread or cookies.Top 5 Essential Baking TermsKnead - To knead (said ‘need’) something done when baking bread is when you have formed your dough. You then firmly massage the mixture using your hands or a mixer to make the dough more elastic. This is commonly used to make light, airy bread.Score - To score something in baking refers to the shallow slices or cuts made in the dough before baking. These help stream to be released but are also decorative. Commonly used with Bread and pies.Beat - To beat ingredients in baking is to stir them together very rapidly. Commonly this can be done with a fork, spoon, whisk, or electric mixer. Beating helps all of the ingredients come together well and can add air to the mixture.Blend - Blending in baking is about making sure that all ingredients are mixed evenly together. You should continue to stir until blended well. This is commonly used in many baking recipes as evenly blended mixture give the best results in terms of flavour.Whip - Whipping in baking is a way to add a lot of air to ingredients. You would whip egg whites, for example, to achieve the light, fluffy mixture which creates a meringue.Nothing comes close to kneading some dough to work out all of your troubles. Photo Source: UnsplashTips For Getting Started At HomeUse Room temperature IngredientsUsing room temperature ingredients helps your baking, and it is an important step. Hard butter will not mix well, and cold eggs may curdle. Having all ingredients at room temperature will ensure that they mix well and bake well.Remember To Taste As You GoTaking your time also helps you to avoid silly mistakes like using salt instead of sugar, or oil instead of honey. These mistakes are very easy to make when you are trying to multitask with making a pie and a cake, for example. Try to enjoy the process and take your time, taste ingredients that look similar to sugar and salt if they are not well labelled before adding to your mixture.Always Use Fresh IngredientsThings like baking powder and baking soda can sit in the cupboard for years and seemingly not go bad. So can flour and other ingredients, but it is always worth using fresh ingredients as older ingredients may act in a way that you don’t expect when you are baking. Also, while ingredients may seem like they don’t go bad, they can go rancid without you be aware of it. It is better to purchase ingredients in small qualities and use it all up rather than have huge quantities sitting i n the cupboard for years at a time.Use SaltYou have seen salt in your cake recipe and are thinking about leaving it out. It's weird, right? But remember what we said about following the recipe closely. Every ingredient is there for a reason, this includes salt too. For example; Salt is there to balance sweetness and make the flavours pop. If you want your lemon cake to taste more lemony, add a tsp of salt and watch the lemon come to life.you can achieve some delicious and impressive dishes with quite a minimal effort. Photo Source: UnsplashThe Essential Top 10 Equipment List For You To Start Baking At HomeKitchen Scale,Mixing Bowls,A Baking Sheet,Muffin TinBaking Tin,A Wire WhiskA Wooden SpoonA SieveGreaseproof Paper Or Parchment Paper  A TimerUseful Tools For BeginnersMeasuring Cups And SpoonsIf you decide not to pay out for a kitchen scale, you can also use a measuring cup or measuring spoons. It is a bit more of a slow process this way, but it can work for you if you are patient. Used for: Measuring IngredientsA Rolling PinYou will get a lot of use out of your rolling pin if you like pies, biscuits and perfectly iced cakes. Yes, you can use it for all of that and more if you get a good one, it will last forever.Used for: To roll pastry, icing or other doughs flat in a uniform way.Pastry And Cookie CuttersI almost added this to the essentials list because who doesn’t love biscuits and cookies in gorgeous shapes. You can’t have gingerbread men in the shape of a circle, for example. These cutters make things fun and can be used for lots of purposes in the kitchen. Such as for icing shapes, pie shapes etc.Used for: To create decorative shapes in doughs.A SpatulaThis is a narrow metal unsharp blade that is used for spreading. You can use this to spread icing onto cakes or jam on scones. It helps a lot with spreading icing on cakes and biscuits.Used for: Spreading uniformly.Search for the best cooking courses London on Superprof.Upgrading Your Equipment As You ImproveElectric MixerMixers can be expensive, but wow do they make baking easier. After you have tried your first one, you will wonder what you have been doing without it. Not to mention the results of your bakes will show that it was worth the investment.Used for: Makes your life easier by mixing everything for you.Pie DishWhile you can technically use an oven-safe bowl for your pies, both the sweet and savoury kind.   If you are planning on making lots of pies then having a dish can be a great treatUsed for: Used for pies, often they come in a uniform shape and size.Pastry BrushIf you want lovely brown baked goods, then you need to coat them in an egg or milk wash. This helps you coat your savoury and sweet treats uniformly without drowning them in liquid which will burn once added to the oven.Used for: To coat baked goods to help them to brown.Baking Recipe Books And Online Resources For BeginnersBaking Recipe BooksThe Hummingbird Bakery CookbookThis is one of my favourite bakin g books that I have at home. Brought after trying the decadent cakes from the hummingbird bakery in London. I am an absolute fan of their cakes, and the book makes it really easy to recreate some of my favourites. Like the deliciously chocolatey red velvet cupcake that they are well known for.Purchase: Everywhere books are sold, online and offline; also available on KindleHardcover: 160 pagesPrice: from £6.99 for the Kindle editionISBN-10: 1784724165 / ISBN-13: 978-1784724160Online Courses For An At Home Bake OffThere are lots of easy ways to get hands-on help from people from around the world. The benefit of learning from people who come from different cultures is that you can learn the real techniques that they use to get authentic and delicious dishes at home. Want to learn how to make Macarons like a French baker, focaccia like an Italian baker, streusel like a German baker, pumpkin pie like an American baker.Online baking courses or classes are a great way to try your hand at making international sweet treats. Using the power of the internet, you can meet bakers who can take you step by step through the techniques to make sweet treats and luscious, savoury bakes. As well as your oven and ingredients, you also need to have stable internet connection and compatible devices.Online YouTube channelsBigger Bolder Baking This is the channel is focused on helping you to bake with confidence. Gemma Stafford is a fully fledged chef, but she creates recipes that are accessible for you to develop your baking skills and also other kinds of cooking as well. Nothing is out of reach with this channel as her focus is for you to use things you already have at home to make great and yummy recipes.Followers: 1.8MViews: 171,214,027New videos: Sundays and ThursdaysTop videos:No, Knead baked DonutsEasy to make cinnamon rollsHomemade baked churrosStep By Step Cookie Recipe For BeginnersSo you have got your tools, have learnt a few tips and looked up a few bakers. Now it’s tim e to try your hand at baking, this easy recipe is perfect for beginners and yummy enough to make sure you don't stop baking.Recipe For OTT Chocolate Chip And Peanut Butter Oaty Cookies500 g oats250 g of peanut butter3 large eggs113g of butter200g of brown sugar150 g of granulated sugar2 tsp of baking soda1 tsp of salt1 tbsp of vanilla extract170 g of chocolate chips  170 g of MM’s  100 g of peanutsOptional: Add raisins,Prep time: 15 minutesCooking Time: Less than 10 minutesServes 60 cookiesCooking Instructions For OTT Chocolate Chip And Peanut Butter Oaty CookiesPreheat the oven to 350 F.Prepare two baking trays with greaseproof paper.Cream the butter and sugars together until fluffy.Stir in the vanilla and the egg until well mixed.Add the eggs 1 at a time and mix well.Add the peanut butter and vanilla mix again until combined.Add the dry ingredients to the bowl and combine until evenly mixed.The dough will be sticky and soft to the touch.Now fold in the chocolate chips, peanuts a nd MM’s.Using tablespoons or your hands; scoop out 1 (small cookies) to 2 (large cookies) tablespoons of the dough and place on the baking tray.Bake for 7 to a maximum of 12 minutes.Take them out and let them cool for 5 minutes.Baking brings all of your senses to life, as you focus on step by step of your recipe, you detach from stress, worry and the overactive thoughts in your mind. Welcome to the baking world, Enjoy your journey

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Going to Medical School

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Going to Medical School MCAT Medical School Admissions For children, it is very easy to answer “doctor” when asked what they want to be when they grow up. While their intentions are pure and honest, their innocence blinds them from the fact that becoming a doctor is extremely challenging. If you were one of those kids who wanted to be a doctor when he grew up, you’d now realize getting into and completing medical school is no joke. The fact that you are reading this article means that you might be questioning: is med school really worth it? Getting into medical school is both exciting and challenging. Before you commit to putting in the time, effort, and money for the upcoming years of your life, it’s important to consider the following pros and cons of going to medical school: Advantages of Getting into Medical School The most obvious advantage of going to medical school is that, if you graduate, you will become a professional and licensed doctor, which is a highly respected job. You will be equipped with the ability to save lives and provide health-related services to other people. Being a doctor, is a rewarding job that pays well and opens many doors. The journey to become a doctor offers continuous learning about medical science. While your classmates, who did not pursue medical school, could be stuck at their desk jobs, you will be discovering new things, interacting with senior doctors, training at several medical institutions, and practicing the science of treating patients. Disadvantages of Getting into Medical School The medical school application process is long and arduous. From studying for the MCAT to submitting your AMCAS application to developing your medical school secondary essay strategies, the process requires immense work and focus from beginning to end. Let’s face it â€" before you reap the benefits of being a doctor, you have to survive long, stressful, and expensive years of learning, training, preparing, and testing. It doesn’t come easy or cheap. Applying to and attending medical school will cost you a lot of money. You have to be prepared to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars for med school tuition, books, course requirements, and years with very little, if any, income. Applying for student loans and getting into debt are serious dilemmas that med students face. In addition, medical school is not like your typical undergraduate course that you can pass by cramming or taking shortcuts. The difficulty level is a few notches higher, meaning thicker textbooks, more technical exams, higher grading standards, and more demanding requirements. In addition, you have to retain a specific med school GPA to be able to stay in the school. Making the Decision It is no secret that medical school requires a great deal of responsibility. However, if you are able to handle all of the rigors and challenges that come your way, you will enjoy a great deal of rewards â€" not only monetary, but humanistic rewards that nobody can put a price on. This article was written by a medical school admissions expert at InGenius Prep. hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(215486, '6baac2ae-05a3-4610-9d1f-265c8cbd809f', {});

Celebrating Heart Tutoring Volunteers and Partners - Heart Math Tutoring

Celebrating Heart Tutoring Volunteers and Partners - Heart Math Tutoring Celebrating Heart Tutoring Volunteers and Partners Celebrating Heart Tutoring Volunteers and Partners March 29, 2019 Join us as we celebrate Heart Tutoring volunteers and partner organizations during Volunteer Appreciation Month! Lets take a peek into the hearts and lives of some of our committed volunteers and partners to learn what motivates them to make a difference in the lives of students. Lisa Phillips has volunteered as a tutor with Heart Tutoring for five years.She was drawn to the organizations mission and the impact it makes in the community.Having often heard the common phrase, “I am not a math person”, Lisa believes that you “don’t need to have anxiety about math if taught correctly”. Read more about Lisa here. Global Endowment Management (GEM)gave Heart Math Tutoring one of its first school sponsorship grants of$50,000 in 2014 to open a site at Westerly Hills Academy, which has since seen significant math proficiency growth. The grant was targeted on economic mobility after the release of The Equality of Opportunity Project research study (conducted by Harvard University and the University of California at Berkeley), but prior tothe Charlotte-Mecklenburg Opportunity Task Forces work and broader publicity about the issue. Heart Tutoring is grateful to partner with such a visionary organization. Read more about GEM here. Natasha Johnson is a first-year volunteer with Heart Math Tutoring at Barringer Academic Center. However, as a veteran volunteer in the Charlotte community, Natasha enjoys giving back. After hearing ‘testimonials’ from her co-workers about their experiences volunteering with Heart Tutoring she was hooked. Read more about Natasha here. A fairly new partner of Heart Math Tutoring, Vanguard has quickly proven its commitment to students as crew members have readily joined the ranks of volunteer tutors. Read more about Vanguard here.

The Dynamic Brain A Fresh Outlook on Learning Potential

The Dynamic Brain A Fresh Outlook on Learning Potential Improving Academic Performance The old adage “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” has some interesting implications when applied to humans through the lens of something called neuroplasticity, which is essentially how malleable, dynamic and flexible the neurons (brain cells) in our brain are. This is directly related to the phenomenon of learning. Although, one must wonder when it comes to canines if sometimes the older dog truly can’t learn new tricks, or is simply just too old to care or try! For me, this raises a few questions: What is it about getting older that makes it harder for us to learn new things? Or is this just a thought put into our heads and are we perhaps not giving our magnificent brains enough credit? And what does this say about the period of time while we are young and supposedly able to “learn new tricks”? Why is it easier to learn when we are younger? Every species must learn certain skills to adapt and survive, and if put in the position where an organism, dog or human, must learn a certain skill to survive then it’s either adapt or perish, regardless of age or species. Human beings have developed a biosphere where they are no longer at threat to be randomly attacked and eaten by a saber tooth tiger or stomped on by a wooly mammoth, thus, we have the option to engage in higher learning. Research shows that the structures of our neurons are not static and stationary at any age. As we practice and refine our skills (be they related to math, languages, art, or athletics) our brains literally change inside of our heads. It is a dynamic system and the spiderweb like connection of neurons with their axons and dendrites are always in constant flux and moving. Such dynamic flexibility lasts well into the late stages of adulthood. Increased flexibility in the structure and scaffolding of our brain means higher potential to integrate new information and keep learning! In fact, Carol Dweck, a Psychologist at Stanford University and author of Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, has developed a theory called the Growth Mindset. She has shown that when people are simply educated about how the brain changes over time as you learn, as they begin to believe that the brain is like a muscle that grows with use, they begin to learn faster and perform better in school â€" without any other intervention (i.e., they don't receive additional tutoring, etc.). Why does this happen? It probably happens because when you believe that your brain can expand and acquire new knowledge, vs. believing your IQ and general ability to do well in school are fundamentally fixed at birth (which Dweck calls the “fixed mindset”), you engage with material in your classes in a new way. You proactively engage in an effort to expand your intelligence. This, then, leads to actual learning and the creation of new neural connections deep inside your brain. Thus, there’s hope yet for both young and old in having the capacity to keep learning new things so long as we take advantage of how beautifully fluid and dynamic the brain stays well into adulthood. Let’s take a closer look at how this actually happens… It is said that memory, the hallmark of learning, is the product of information storage through the development and preservation of an intricate distribution of brain cell connections (called a “synaptic trace”) that become imprinted through experiences (Ajemian et al., 2013). It is also said that these traces become further reinforced and stabilized through repetitive stimulation, ultimately leading to that response becoming the default pathway in the brain. Essentially, habits are hard to break. My Dad would always tell me that habits are hard to break because if you take away the “h” you’re left with “a bit” and if you took away the “a” you would still have a “bit” and finally, when you take away the “b” and you’re still left with “it”! But fear not, modern science has proposed progressive new schemas and theories that dispute the idea that once these connections between our brain cells are put into place, they become somewhat “cemented” there, thus leaving us victim to our habits. New research puts the power and the responsibility back into our hands! The new school of thought states that these connections between our brain cells are non-stationary, fluctuating arrangements that systematically produce responses or outputs that would be the same as the fixed system design (the cemented design). What does this mean? Well, first of all, it means that even though our intricate connection of brain cells are constantly moving around up there, we still get the right information to where it needs to go! That much is great news. But the better news is because they are constantly moving, they are easier to restructure and reprogram so we can build new habits, change old ones and acquire new skills! As I had mentioned, there exists a particularly sensitive period in humans as well as other species that shows a far more remarkable potential for plasticity relative to other stages in their life. This is defined as the imprinting period or the “critical period”. It is during this period that the brain rapidly process and adapts to infinite dimensions of new sensory stimuli, all of which essentially have “free range” to stimulate and imprint the vast number of highly sensitive neurons in an offspring’s brain. At this time the offspring mimics the behavior of their parents and develops crucial skills needed for interspecies communication and survival. For example, children have the remarkable ability to learn a multitude of languages. In all my years tutoring it still amazes me when I meet children that know four, five, even six languages! While adults can of course learn new languages, it tends to be much more difficult for them to do so. Thus, it is crucial during this time of high plasticity to keep children engaged and learning as to take advantage of these neurological events. Toddler or doctor, third-grader or aerospace engineers, we all have the ability to harness the plastic potential of our own brains. We have been in more control than we once thought, over the learning capacity of our own brains. The dynamical systems theory (constantly moving brain cells and their connections) provides much hope in the arena of neurodegenerative disorders as well such as Autism Spectrum Disorder. So keep your brain stimulated! About the Author Gaurav Dubey is a biology, chemistry, mathematics, and ACT/SAT tutor from Naperville, IL who has worked with MyGuru for several years. He attended the University of Miami, where he earned his B.S. in Biology and his B.A. in Philosophy. He went on to earn his Master's of Science in Biotechnology at Rush University before working at the John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics and creating his first scholarly publication on using stem cells to create neurological disease models. Recently, he was accepted to the University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine to earn his PhD as a PIBS (Program in Biological Sciences Student). He is also the founder of The Biolitics Podcast, a show aimed at discussing modern day, hot button biopolitical and bioethical issues that are in constant debate. More than just a show, BIOLITICS is a movement that attempts to make science more accessible to everyone in hopes of inspiring minds, both young and old everywhere, to view the world through the lens of the natural born scientist we all have within us.

As Told by College Students Ways to Relax Before Your Job Interview

As Told by College Students Ways to Relax Before Your Job Interview Image credit: Pixabay.com Put it in perspective   Grace (Harvard University) said I just keep reminding myself that even if I dont get the job, its not the end of the world. Keeping things in perspective, and reminding yourself that youll have plenty of opportunities in the future, is a tried and trusted strategy that many students recommended to me. It will, of course, be a disappointment if you dont get the job you want, especially if it was your top choice. But reminding yourself that you can still succeed without it is going to relax you far more than stressing over every syllable you uttered in the interview for the next week. Write If you fancy yourself a writer, Mowafacs (German Jordanian University) strategy is to write down how Im feeling in my journal that I carry with me every day. Sometimes staring our worries in the face can help us remember that our jitters arent the biggest problem in the world and that were totally capable of beating them. You can write in a physical notebook like Mowafac, or you can type up your thoughts on a phone or laptop. Its important to do what works best for you! Study, study, study!   Abigail (Gettysburg College) has separate strategies for in-person and phone interviews. For in-person ones, Abigail said I always get there (or to the area) 15-20 minutes early. If its a phone interview, I spend the 20 minutes before the interview going over research I have done on the organization and looking over questions that I have written down to ask the interviewers. Studying up on the particulars of a company or organization is sure to get your recognition from your interviewer. Your knowledge will shine through, whether youre sitting across the desk from them or simply on the phone. Phone interviews are a unique kind of beast (which is why Abigail has a different strategy for tackling them). Theyre less intimidating for some people since you can conduct them from the safety of your home. For others, though, theyre terrifying, especially for people who dislike talking on the phone. If youre a member of the latter group, Abigails tips will be particularly helpful to you. Having everything you want to say written down in front of you will help keep your thoughts straight, and indeed might result in a better performance. For these kinds of interviews, make sure that you speak clearly and confidently, as it can sometimes be more difficult to understand a person on the phone than in person. If you miss something your interviewer says due to a bad connection, dont be afraid to let them know. Otherwise, a phone interview is no different than an in-person one. You just get the benefit of peeking at a cheat sheet when you need it! Strike a power pose While interviewing for a competitive fellowship program, Hera (University of Tennessee) stated that me and some of the other girls went to power pose in the restroom. Hands on the hips, chest out, and chin high, we ladies blew it out of the water. Reminding yourself just how incredible you are (and how great you look in that outfit you chose based on Wynters tip) is a great way to boost your confidence right before heading into your interview. Dont be worried about looking silly. No one is going to judge you, and frankly, plenty of them probably do the same sorts of pre-interview confidence boosters. But if youre self-conscious about the idea of doing power poses in a public bathroom, dont be afraid to do them at home first. As long as you step out the door with some renewed confidence, youll do just fine. Now get out there and rock that interview!