KState SAs Tutoring and Its Unique Program

KState SAs Tutoring and Its Unique ProgramAs the State System of Training expands, the number of people enrolled in the program has grown exponentially. This is good news for prospective students, as it makes KState sas tutoring an even more affordable choice. Even more encouraging, the program now boasts of some of the top tutors in the industry.Those with little or no prior experience can benefit from KState sas tutoring. Those who want to take a four-year college course or get their associate's degree can make the most of this opportunity. Each year the number of certified tutors increases, with more becoming certified every year.Not only can KState sas tutoring help those with little or no prior experience to achieve their goals, but the program can do so at a reasonable price. Each tutoring session will be made available in a single session. This means that if the student wants to take one semester of college, two semesters, or all four years, they only have to take one session. In order to further the diversity of KState as tutoring, it now offers two types of courses. The first is the traditional two-semester program, and the second is an accelerated two-semester program for students who only need one semester to complete their degrees. The accelerated program is made up of two one-semester sessions, one each year.KState sas tutoring is a relatively new program and even its teachers are still learning how to make the most of it. Nonetheless, with each passing year, more new and interesting techniques and lessons are added to the curriculum. That is the beauty of the program. New ideas are constantly being added, and the entire curriculum is constantly evolving.AlthoughKState sas tutoring is new, it has been shown to produce long-term and solid results. The program has a very high success rate. Students learn faster and are more likely to achieve their goals. They also are more likely to succeed at their goals after completing the program.Whether you need to achieve a bachelor's degree or a master's degree, there is no reason to continue to struggle. KState sas tutoring can help. The student is already at the campus for a one-time, intensive program. After that, there is no need to worry about where they will be going next.For more information on KState as tutoring, visit the website of the KState System of Training. There you will find out what you can expect to learn and what you will be expected to do as part of the program. A KState as tutor will meet with you and assess your needs before preparing you for the entire program.

Enter to Win!

Enter to Win! Enter to Win! *Closed* Kumon North America is a proud sponsor of the PBS Kids animated series Ready Jet Go! Enter for a chance to win a Kumon PBS Kids Prize Pack. Goodies include an Amazon Fire Tablet; Ready Jet Go! beach towel; PBS Kids series DVDs, and a Kumon tote bag. Here’s how to enter! Follow @KumonNorthAmerica and @PBSKids on Instagram Like the Kumon giveaway post (see below) Leave a comment on the Kumon giveaway post letting us know how you keep your kids minds sharp over the summer. Look out for this post on the Kumon North America Instagram account the week of June 18th! Official Rules NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.  1.  Eligibility The Kumon Giveaway (the “Giveaway”) is open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States (excluding Rhode Island) and the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry. Void where prohibited by law. Employees of Kumon North America, Inc., or any of their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising agencies, or any other company or individual involved with the design, production execution or distribution of the Giveaway and their immediate family (spouse, parents and step-parents, siblings and step-siblings, and children and step-children) and household members (people who share the same residence at least three (3) months out of the year) of each such employee are not eligible. Franchisees of Kumon North America, Inc. and their respective employees are prohibited.   The Giveaway is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Participation constitutes entrant’s full an d unconditional agreement to these Official Rules and Sponsor’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Giveaway. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein. 2. Sponsor Kumon North America, Inc., 300 Frank W Burr Boulevard, Suite 6, Teaneck, NJ 07666. 3. Giveaway Submission Period The Giveaway submission period is from June 19, 2018 at 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) to June 26, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. ET (the “Giveaway Submission Period”). Sponsor is the official time keeper for this Giveaway. 4. How to Enter During the Giveaway Submission Period you can enter as follows: Follow @KumonNorthAmerica and @PBSKids on Instagram Like our contest post Leave a comment on our contest post letting us know how you keep your kids minds sharp over the summer. Each entrant is allowed only one (1) Entry during the Giveaway Submission Period. By uploading the Entry, the entrant agrees that his/her Entry conforms to all of the Official Rules, including, but not limited to, the Entry Guidelines and Content Restrictions as defined in Sections 5 below (collectively, the Guidelines and Restrictions), and that Sponsor may remove an Entry and disqualify a Participant from the Giveaway if Sponsor believes, in its sole and absolute discretion, that an Entry fails to conform to the Guidelines and Restrictions. Uploading a photo is optional. 5. Entry Requirements Each Entry: Must not contain material that violates or infringes anothers rights, including but not limited to privacy, publicity or intellectual property rights, or that constitutes copyright infringement; Must not disparage Sponsor, or any other person or party affiliated with the promotion and administration of this Giveaway; Must not in any way, either visibly or otherwise, contain any brand names or trademarks other than those of Sponsor or as indicated herein.; Must not include personally-identifiable information of anyone other than yourself; Must not contain material that is inappropriate, indecent, lewd, pornographic, obscene, hateful, tortious, defamatory, slanderous or libelous; Must not contain material that promotes bigotry, racism, hatred or harm against any group or individual or promotes discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation or age; and Must not contain material that is unlawful, in violation of, or contrary to the laws or regulations in any jurisdiction where Entry is created. All Entries will be reviewed for content eligibility and compliance with these Official Rules before being judged. Entries containing false information, prohibited material or inappropriate content, as determined by the Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may be disqualified. Sponsor makes the final determination as to what Entries are eligible to take part in this Giveaway. Submission of an Entry grants Sponsor and its agents the unconditional, irrevocable, worldwide right to publish, use, adapt, edit and/or modify such Entry in any way, in any and all media, without limitation, and without consideration to the entrant, whether or not such Entry is selected as a winning Entry. BY SUBMITTING THE ORIGINAL ENTRY, THE ENTRANT REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS THAT HE/SHE HAS ALL RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST NECESSARY TO GRANT THE SPONSOR THE WORLDWIDE, IRREVOCABLE AND UNRESTRICTED RIGHT AND LICENSE TO ADAPT, PUBLISH, USE, EDIT, AND/OR MODIFY SUCH ENTRY IN ANY WAY AND POST THE ORIGINAL ENTRY ON THE INTE RNET OR USE THE ORIGINAL ENTRY IN ANY OTHER WAY AND AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD SPONSOR HARMLESS FROM ANY CLAIMS TO THE CONTRARY. 6. Winner Selection On or about June 29, 2018, the Sponsor or an independent judging agency will select one (1) entry prize described below in Section 9 in a random drawing of all valid entries received up to the point of the drawing. The entrant will be contacted by Instagram direct message and/or by reply to their comment entered on the contest post and may be awarded the prize (subject to verification of eligibility and compliance with the terms of these rules.) Sponsor’s decisions as to the administration and operation of the Giveaway and the selection of potential winner are final and binding in all matters related to the Giveaway. Winner will be notified or about or about the selection date. Failure to respond to the initial contact within ten (10) business days of date of notification will result in disqualification. Odds of winning a prize depend on the number of eligible entries received before the respective selection during the Giveaway Entry Period. Limit one prize per person. 7. POTENTIAL GIVEAWAY WINNER IS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION BY SPONSOR WHOSE DECISIONS ARE FINAL AND BINDING IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE GIVEAWAY. 8. Verification of Potential Winner Potential winner must continue to comply with all terms and conditions of these Official Rules and winning is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements. The potential winner may be required to provide the Sponsor with documentation that shows he or she was an eligible participant. The potential winner will be notified by Instagram direct message after the date of random drawing. The potential winner will be required to sign and return to Sponsor, within ten (10) days of the date notice is sent, an affidavit of eligibility, and liability/publicity release (except where prohibited) in order to claim his/her prize if applicable. If a potential winner of any prize cannot be contacted, fails to sign and return the affidavit of eligibility and liability/publicity release within the required time period (if applicable), or if the prize or prize notification is returned as undeliverable, potential winner forfeits prize. In the event that a potential winner of a Giveaway prize is disqualifi ed for any reason, Sponsor may award the applicable prize to an alternate winner by random drawing from among all remaining eligible entries. Canadian winners must also answer a skill-based question in order to claim a prize. 9. Prizes One (1) prize pack will be awarded. The prize winner will receive: One (1) Amazon Fire ® 7” LCD Display, 8GB with WiFi capabilities; One (1) Kumon frisbee; One (1) Kumon water bottle; One (1) Kumon tote bag; One (1) Kumon pencil; One (1) Kumon activity sheet; One (1) Kumon eraser; One (1) Kumon parent guide; One (1) Kumon Publishing workbook; one (1) Ready Jet Go water bottle; one (1) Ready Jet Go pillow case; one (1) Ready Jet Go beach towel; three (3) DVDs of other PBS Kids series (such as Dinosaur Train, Arthur, Wild Kratts â€" DVD’s may vary); one (1) Dinosaur Train magnet book; four (4) Arthur plush dolls; and one (1) PBS Kids tote bag. Prizes are non-transferable, and no substitution will be made except as provided herein at the Sponsors sole discretion. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute any listed prize for one of equal or greater value for any reason. Winner is responsible for all taxes and fees associated with prize receipt and/or use. 10. Entry Conditions and Release By entering, each entrant agrees to: (a) comply with and be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, and/or the Giveaway judges which are binding and final in all matters relating to this Giveaway; (b) release and hold harmless the Sponsor, Instagram, and their respective parent, subsidiary, and affiliated companies, the prize suppliers and any other organizations responsible for sponsoring, fulfilling, administering, advertising or promoting the Giveaway, and all of their respective past and present officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from and against any and all claims, expenses, and liability, including but not limited to negligence and damages of any kind to persons and property, including but not limited to invasion of privacy (under appropriation, intrusion, public disclosure of private facts, false light in the public eye or other legal theory), defamation, slander, libel, violation of rig ht of publicity, infringement of trademark, copyright or other intellectual property rights, property damage, or death or personal injury arising out of or relating to a participant’s entry, creation of an entry or submission of an entry, participation in the Giveaway, acceptance or use or misuse of prize (including any travel or activity related thereto) and/or the broadcast, exploitation or use of entry; and (c) indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Sponsor from and against any and all claims, expenses, and liabilities (including reasonable attorneys fees) arising out of or relating to an entrant’s participation in the Giveaway and/or entrant’s acceptance, use or misuse of prize. 11. Publicity Except where prohibited, participation in the Giveaway constitutes winners consent to Sponsor’s and its agents’ use of winner’s name, likeness, photograph, voice, opinions and/or hometown and state for promotional purposes in any media, worldwide, without further payment or consideration. 12. General Conditions Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, suspend and/or modify the Giveaway, or any part of it, if any fraud, technical failures or any other factor beyond Sponsor’s reasonable control impairs the integrity or proper functioning of the Giveaway, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Giveaway or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or any other promotion or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to deliberately undermine the legitimate operation of the Giveaway may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. 13. Limitations of Liability The Released Parties are not responsible for: (a) any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by entrants, printing errors or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Giveaway; (b) technical failures of any kind, including, but not limited to malfunctions, interruptions, or disconnections in phone lines or network hardware or software; (c) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Giveaway; (d) technical or human error which may occur in the administration of the Giveaway or the processing of Entries; or (e) any injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrant’s participation in the Giveaway or receipt or use or misuse of any prize. If for any reason an entrant’s Entry is confirmed to have been erroneously deleted, lost, or otherwise destroyed or corrupted, entrant’s sole remedy is another Entry in the Giveaway. No more than the stated number of prizes will be awarded. 14. Disputes Entrant agrees that: (a) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Giveaway, or any prizes awarded, other than those concerning the administration of the Giveaway or the determination of winners, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; (b) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Giveaway, or any prizes awarded, will be construed in accordance with, the laws of the state of New Jersey, and the forum and venue for any dispute shall be in the county of Bergen County, New Jersey. If the controversy or claim is not otherwise resolved through direct discussions or mediation, it shall then be resolved by final and binding arbitration administered by judicial arbitration and mediation services, inc., in accordance with its streamlined arbitration rules and procedures or subsequent versions thereof (“Jams Rules”). The Jams Rules for selection of an arbitrator s hall be followed, except that the arbitrator shall be experienced and licensed to practice law in New Jersey. All proceedings brought pursuant to this paragraph will be conducted in Bergen County, New Jersey; (c) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Giveaway, but in no event attorneys’ fees; and (d) under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim punitive, incidental and consequential damages and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 15. Entrant’s Personal Information Information collected from entrants is subject to the Sponsor’s Privacy Policy which is available here. 16. Giveaway Results For Giveaway results send a hand-printed, self-addressed, stamped envelope to Kumon Giveaway Winners List Request, Kumon North America, Inc., 300 Frank W Burr Boulevard Suite 6, Teaneck, NJ 07666. Requests for the winner list must be received by July 31, 2018. DO NOT SEND ANY OTHER CORRESPONDENCE OR ENTRIES TO THIS ADDRESS. This Giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram. You are providing your information to Kumon North America, Inc. and not to Instagram. The information you provide will only be used for this Giveaway. You might also be interested in: Giveaway Alert What are the School Readiness Skills that Preschoolers Learn in Kumon? Celebrate Mathematics With These Three Pi-Tastic Activities! Guest Tips: How to Make Your Sleep Routine Smarter for Your Child Enter to Win! Enter to Win! *Closed* Kumon North America is a proud sponsor of the PBS Kids animated series Ready Jet Go! Enter for a chance to win a Kumon PBS Kids Prize Pack. Goodies include an Amazon Fire Tablet; Ready Jet Go! beach towel; PBS Kids series DVDs, and a Kumon tote bag. Here’s how to enter! Follow @KumonNorthAmerica and @PBSKids on Instagram Like the Kumon giveaway post (see below) Leave a comment on the Kumon giveaway post letting us know how you keep your kids minds sharp over the summer. Look out for this post on the Kumon North America Instagram account the week of June 18th! Official Rules NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.  1.  Eligibility The Kumon Giveaway (the “Giveaway”) is open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States (excluding Rhode Island) and the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry. Void where prohibited by law. Employees of Kumon North America, Inc., or any of their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising agencies, or any other company or individual involved with the design, production execution or distribution of the Giveaway and their immediate family (spouse, parents and step-parents, siblings and step-siblings, and children and step-children) and household members (people who share the same residence at least three (3) months out of the year) of each such employee are not eligible. Franchisees of Kumon North America, Inc. and their respective employees are prohibited.   The Giveaway is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Participation constitutes entrant’s full an d unconditional agreement to these Official Rules and Sponsor’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Giveaway. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein. 2. Sponsor Kumon North America, Inc., 300 Frank W Burr Boulevard, Suite 6, Teaneck, NJ 07666. 3. Giveaway Submission Period The Giveaway submission period is from June 19, 2018 at 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) to June 26, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. ET (the “Giveaway Submission Period”). Sponsor is the official time keeper for this Giveaway. 4. How to Enter During the Giveaway Submission Period you can enter as follows: Follow @KumonNorthAmerica and @PBSKids on Instagram Like our contest post Leave a comment on our contest post letting us know how you keep your kids minds sharp over the summer. Each entrant is allowed only one (1) Entry during the Giveaway Submission Period. By uploading the Entry, the entrant agrees that his/her Entry conforms to all of the Official Rules, including, but not limited to, the Entry Guidelines and Content Restrictions as defined in Sections 5 below (collectively, the Guidelines and Restrictions), and that Sponsor may remove an Entry and disqualify a Participant from the Giveaway if Sponsor believes, in its sole and absolute discretion, that an Entry fails to conform to the Guidelines and Restrictions. Uploading a photo is optional. 5. Entry Requirements Each Entry: Must not contain material that violates or infringes anothers rights, including but not limited to privacy, publicity or intellectual property rights, or that constitutes copyright infringement; Must not disparage Sponsor, or any other person or party affiliated with the promotion and administration of this Giveaway; Must not in any way, either visibly or otherwise, contain any brand names or trademarks other than those of Sponsor or as indicated herein.; Must not include personally-identifiable information of anyone other than yourself; Must not contain material that is inappropriate, indecent, lewd, pornographic, obscene, hateful, tortious, defamatory, slanderous or libelous; Must not contain material that promotes bigotry, racism, hatred or harm against any group or individual or promotes discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation or age; and Must not contain material that is unlawful, in violation of, or contrary to the laws or regulations in any jurisdiction where Entry is created. All Entries will be reviewed for content eligibility and compliance with these Official Rules before being judged. Entries containing false information, prohibited material or inappropriate content, as determined by the Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may be disqualified. Sponsor makes the final determination as to what Entries are eligible to take part in this Giveaway. Submission of an Entry grants Sponsor and its agents the unconditional, irrevocable, worldwide right to publish, use, adapt, edit and/or modify such Entry in any way, in any and all media, without limitation, and without consideration to the entrant, whether or not such Entry is selected as a winning Entry. BY SUBMITTING THE ORIGINAL ENTRY, THE ENTRANT REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS THAT HE/SHE HAS ALL RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST NECESSARY TO GRANT THE SPONSOR THE WORLDWIDE, IRREVOCABLE AND UNRESTRICTED RIGHT AND LICENSE TO ADAPT, PUBLISH, USE, EDIT, AND/OR MODIFY SUCH ENTRY IN ANY WAY AND POST THE ORIGINAL ENTRY ON THE INTE RNET OR USE THE ORIGINAL ENTRY IN ANY OTHER WAY AND AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD SPONSOR HARMLESS FROM ANY CLAIMS TO THE CONTRARY. 6. Winner Selection On or about June 29, 2018, the Sponsor or an independent judging agency will select one (1) entry prize described below in Section 9 in a random drawing of all valid entries received up to the point of the drawing. The entrant will be contacted by Instagram direct message and/or by reply to their comment entered on the contest post and may be awarded the prize (subject to verification of eligibility and compliance with the terms of these rules.) Sponsor’s decisions as to the administration and operation of the Giveaway and the selection of potential winner are final and binding in all matters related to the Giveaway. Winner will be notified or about or about the selection date. Failure to respond to the initial contact within ten (10) business days of date of notification will result in disqualification. Odds of winning a prize depend on the number of eligible entries received before the respective selection during the Giveaway Entry Period. Limit one prize per person. 7. POTENTIAL GIVEAWAY WINNER IS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION BY SPONSOR WHOSE DECISIONS ARE FINAL AND BINDING IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE GIVEAWAY. 8. Verification of Potential Winner Potential winner must continue to comply with all terms and conditions of these Official Rules and winning is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements. The potential winner may be required to provide the Sponsor with documentation that shows he or she was an eligible participant. The potential winner will be notified by Instagram direct message after the date of random drawing. The potential winner will be required to sign and return to Sponsor, within ten (10) days of the date notice is sent, an affidavit of eligibility, and liability/publicity release (except where prohibited) in order to claim his/her prize if applicable. If a potential winner of any prize cannot be contacted, fails to sign and return the affidavit of eligibility and liability/publicity release within the required time period (if applicable), or if the prize or prize notification is returned as undeliverable, potential winner forfeits prize. In the event that a potential winner of a Giveaway prize is disqualifi ed for any reason, Sponsor may award the applicable prize to an alternate winner by random drawing from among all remaining eligible entries. Canadian winners must also answer a skill-based question in order to claim a prize. 9. Prizes One (1) prize pack will be awarded. The prize winner will receive: One (1) Amazon Fire ® 7” LCD Display, 8GB with WiFi capabilities; One (1) Kumon frisbee; One (1) Kumon water bottle; One (1) Kumon tote bag; One (1) Kumon pencil; One (1) Kumon activity sheet; One (1) Kumon eraser; One (1) Kumon parent guide; One (1) Kumon Publishing workbook; one (1) Ready Jet Go water bottle; one (1) Ready Jet Go pillow case; one (1) Ready Jet Go beach towel; three (3) DVDs of other PBS Kids series (such as Dinosaur Train, Arthur, Wild Kratts â€" DVD’s may vary); one (1) Dinosaur Train magnet book; four (4) Arthur plush dolls; and one (1) PBS Kids tote bag. Prizes are non-transferable, and no substitution will be made except as provided herein at the Sponsors sole discretion. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute any listed prize for one of equal or greater value for any reason. Winner is responsible for all taxes and fees associated with prize receipt and/or use. 10. Entry Conditions and Release By entering, each entrant agrees to: (a) comply with and be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, and/or the Giveaway judges which are binding and final in all matters relating to this Giveaway; (b) release and hold harmless the Sponsor, Instagram, and their respective parent, subsidiary, and affiliated companies, the prize suppliers and any other organizations responsible for sponsoring, fulfilling, administering, advertising or promoting the Giveaway, and all of their respective past and present officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from and against any and all claims, expenses, and liability, including but not limited to negligence and damages of any kind to persons and property, including but not limited to invasion of privacy (under appropriation, intrusion, public disclosure of private facts, false light in the public eye or other legal theory), defamation, slander, libel, violation of rig ht of publicity, infringement of trademark, copyright or other intellectual property rights, property damage, or death or personal injury arising out of or relating to a participant’s entry, creation of an entry or submission of an entry, participation in the Giveaway, acceptance or use or misuse of prize (including any travel or activity related thereto) and/or the broadcast, exploitation or use of entry; and (c) indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Sponsor from and against any and all claims, expenses, and liabilities (including reasonable attorneys fees) arising out of or relating to an entrant’s participation in the Giveaway and/or entrant’s acceptance, use or misuse of prize. 11. Publicity Except where prohibited, participation in the Giveaway constitutes winners consent to Sponsor’s and its agents’ use of winner’s name, likeness, photograph, voice, opinions and/or hometown and state for promotional purposes in any media, worldwide, without further payment or consideration. 12. General Conditions Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, suspend and/or modify the Giveaway, or any part of it, if any fraud, technical failures or any other factor beyond Sponsor’s reasonable control impairs the integrity or proper functioning of the Giveaway, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Giveaway or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or any other promotion or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to deliberately undermine the legitimate operation of the Giveaway may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. 13. Limitations of Liability The Released Parties are not responsible for: (a) any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by entrants, printing errors or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Giveaway; (b) technical failures of any kind, including, but not limited to malfunctions, interruptions, or disconnections in phone lines or network hardware or software; (c) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Giveaway; (d) technical or human error which may occur in the administration of the Giveaway or the processing of Entries; or (e) any injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrant’s participation in the Giveaway or receipt or use or misuse of any prize. If for any reason an entrant’s Entry is confirmed to have been erroneously deleted, lost, or otherwise destroyed or corrupted, entrant’s sole remedy is another Entry in the Giveaway. No more than the stated number of prizes will be awarded. 14. Disputes Entrant agrees that: (a) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Giveaway, or any prizes awarded, other than those concerning the administration of the Giveaway or the determination of winners, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; (b) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Giveaway, or any prizes awarded, will be construed in accordance with, the laws of the state of New Jersey, and the forum and venue for any dispute shall be in the county of Bergen County, New Jersey. If the controversy or claim is not otherwise resolved through direct discussions or mediation, it shall then be resolved by final and binding arbitration administered by judicial arbitration and mediation services, inc., in accordance with its streamlined arbitration rules and procedures or subsequent versions thereof (“Jams Rules”). The Jams Rules for selection of an arbitrator s hall be followed, except that the arbitrator shall be experienced and licensed to practice law in New Jersey. All proceedings brought pursuant to this paragraph will be conducted in Bergen County, New Jersey; (c) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Giveaway, but in no event attorneys’ fees; and (d) under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim punitive, incidental and consequential damages and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 15. Entrant’s Personal Information Information collected from entrants is subject to the Sponsor’s Privacy Policy which is available here. 16. Giveaway Results For Giveaway results send a hand-printed, self-addressed, stamped envelope to Kumon Giveaway Winners List Request, Kumon North America, Inc., 300 Frank W Burr Boulevard Suite 6, Teaneck, NJ 07666. Requests for the winner list must be received by July 31, 2018. DO NOT SEND ANY OTHER CORRESPONDENCE OR ENTRIES TO THIS ADDRESS. This Giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram. You are providing your information to Kumon North America, Inc. and not to Instagram. The information you provide will only be used for this Giveaway. You might also be interested in: Giveaway Alert What are the School Readiness Skills that Preschoolers Learn in Kumon? Celebrate Mathematics With These Three Pi-Tastic Activities! Guest Tips: How to Make Your Sleep Routine Smarter for Your Child

Organic Chemistry Tutor Addition

Organic Chemistry Tutor AdditionAn organic chemistry tutor addition is essential to any student who is taking up the study of organic chemistry. Many institutions provide such add-ons, in order to help in the individualized chemistry teaching, as well as the organic chemistry tutoring programs. Many also want to have an organic chemistry tutor in place for their students. This, in turn, brings out the advantages and allows people to find the most suitable professor and teacher for their child's academic needs.It is easy for a tutor to be hired on a permanent basis or as an occasional basis, depending on your availability. The graduate level and post graduate levels require a tutor, as well as a regular teacher. As such, it is not advisable to send your child to a place without the teaching qualities or ability that he needs.The use of this method of hiring a tutor, also, gives you some amount of flexibility, as to the schedule of your child, which would help you in allowing your chil d to do his own research. The tutor in you needs can be called upon to help you or your child in your need for organic chemistry tutor addition and organic chemistry tutor assistance, as well as organic chemistry tutor service.The use of the online classroom, through the use of the web sites of the school counselor, or through the use of the internet on the internet, allows a student, especially a child, to actually see what you would like him to do, if he is doing his work online. Most students can be taught in online courses, with many being able to do so under time constraints, as well as finding this to be quite a convenient method of teaching.You might be using any of these materials, as long as your kid has the internet in his home, and he is able to log on, at any time that he wants to do. The better the technology, the more advanced the lessons, and the more he learns. The use of the internet, with your organic chemistry tutor addition, will certainly allow your child to fur ther enhance his learning.This way, your child would be exposed to a greater range of learning resources. For this reason, your child could also learn a lot more than he would have been able to do through just reading textbooks or taking notes, as well as being able to take a great many decisions as he learns new information from his tutor.You can use the internet to your advantage, by searching for a combination of organic chemistry tutor, organic chemistry tutor service, and an organic chemistry tutor addition. These include the use of a textbook, as well as the use of a personal computer. With all the different types of instructional aids that are now available, and the advanced level of the material that is offered, these tools will be of immense help to anyone wanting to take up organic chemistry.

One Tutors Complete Package

One Tutor's Complete PackageTo give you a preview, there are tutoring centers available that make one tutor a complete package to serve you from the very start of your studies. There are also tutoring centers available that takes care of your whole child, whether it is a child from a third-world country or one from the United States. These centers will help you save money by having done away with the time and effort on tutoring. Such tutoring centers are already available in many cities, towns and countries, and even some in faraway lands.You can hire the services of a local tutor center in any state or city, and if you are moving to another place, then you can go to the nearest library. You can book your classes as per your convenience and the required times. If you want your child to get to meet the other children from different nations, then you need to go for the counseling session to arrange some extra tuition fees.Private tutors are quite expensive but the private tutors can wo rk on any age group and are free of charge. But not all of them are responsible. Some also use self-taught children. It depends on the choice of the parent if they are interested in using a self-taught tutor, but mostly they prefer the one who is known as a specialist in his own field.Adult tutors are available too, but it depends on the place where you want to learn the subject. Usually, the experts find a center where adult tutors can go to learn from them. There are some tips to select an expert. For example, good adult tutors always get into an arrangement for learning a particular subject.Some famous tutors are mentioned below. In America, one of the most famous tutors is Dr. Brown, one of the parents of the Ramzi Yacoub Tutors, the famous NYC tutors who are teaching basic in Social Studies and History. He has visited many a school and has prepared special training for the teachers. Dr. Brown says that he finds a mentoring for every student, so there is no need to stress over a nything. The ideal choice for American education is Mr. Henry R. Brown.These tutors make use of the latest technology and new teaching methods. The place where you will be getting the lessons from, must be a center where only the right kind of instructors can teach the lessons. You can visit the library and see if any center has these tutors. There is a complete list of these tutors, and also you can search the internet to know about their learning capabilities.The right kind of the teaching is the one that suits the needs of your child. You have to choose the one who is passionate about teaching. He must have some good qualities like the ability to follow instructions and develop rapport with students. Always pay attention to the curriculum taught by the tutor.

How Will the AP U.S. History Exam Change in May 2015

How Will the AP U.S. History Exam Change in May 2015 In May of 2015, there will be changes to the Advanced Placement U.S. History test. These changes have been in the works since 2006, with the new framework rolled out in 2012 to give teachers the chance to prepare themselves and their students. There will also be changes to the AP Physics B Exam in May 2015as well.So, what will the new exam look like? How has it changed, and why? Why is the exam changing? The prior AP U.S. History exam was heavily criticized. Mainly, critique focused on the exams length, as well as its questions spanning such a wide range of potential topics that students did not always know what to study. Moreover, many teachers did not feel they were able to teach important topics in an in-depth manner. Some felt the old exam tested trivia-like information instead of students deeper knowledge of historical concepts and their critical thinking skills. The revised test addresses these issues by focusing questions more on analyzing historical documents, as opposed to recalling isolated facts. Additionally, the revised course framework and accompanying exam attempt to align the curriculum more closely with that of college introductory U.S. History classes. The focus has shifted the responsibility of students from displaying knowledge of historical facts to being able to think critically about historical information and analyze multiple viewpoints. There has been some criticism of the new test saying that it focuses too much on themes across history and critical thinking, and not enough on the basics that students need to know. However, the test creators are optimistic about the switch, and maintain the stance that changes in the course and exam will benefit students in the long run. What does the exam look like? The AP U.S. History exam is a two-section test, each section being composed of two smaller parts. The number of questions, as well as the content of these questions, have been changed in the new exam starting in May 2015. The first section of the exam consists of multiple-choice and short answer questions, and is to be completed in one hour and 45 minutes. One of the main changes of the new test is a reduced number of multiple-choice questions; while it used to have 80 questions, the new test will have only 55. The primary criticism of the questions in the old test was that they were essentially fact recall and resembled trivia prompts. The new test questions require students to analyze and interpret primary or secondary source documents (e.g. text, charts, maps, etc.) provided in the test, while also utilizing fact-based knowledge learned during their coursework. The test has also added three additional short answer questions to the original one, for a total of four. These short answer questions test a students ability to use critical thinking skills to respond to a text, graph, argument, or other historical document. Section I constitutes 60% of the students grade for the exam: 40% for the multiple choice, and 20% for short answer. The second section of the exam is composed of two questions: a document-based question and a long essay question. Students will have one hour and 30 minutes to complete this section, since both questions involve a substantial amount of writing. Both questions assess the students ability to support his or her thoughts with evidence. These questions are worth 40% of the exam grade: the document-based question counts for 25%, while the long essay counts for 15%. AP U.S. History practice testsand sample questions are available in order to inform students, instructors,history tutors, and parents of what will likely be on the test. Here is a great test prep timeline for AP exams. The changes in the AP U.S. History exam are intended to more accurately test students knowledge, and thus better position them for success in later college classes.

What is a Capo Everything You Need to Know Here.

What is a Capo Everything You Need to Know Here. What is a Capo? Jessica Dais A capo is a helpful device that allows you to easily change the key of a song while using the standard “open position” chords that every guitarist knows. With a capo, you can play those same chords in any fret position along the neck of the guitar. Keep reading to find more answers to all of your capo-related questions! What is a Capo? A capo (pronounced “cape-oh”) is a small clamp that you can attach to the neck of the guitar at a specific fret. What does a capo do? It keeps all of the guitars strings depressed at that specific fret, all of the time. The parts of the capo that squeeze the strings against the fret board are made of rubber, so they don’t damage the wood on your guitar.   Let’s say you attach the capo at fret two. It will squeeze down all of the strings at fret two and keep them pressed down. So it’s like you’re playing a note at fret two with your finger, but on all six strings simultaneously. If you were to lay your index finger across all six strings at fret two and press down hard enough so that all the notes at fret two sounded clearly on each string, that technique would be called a “barre.” This barre technique is used by guitarists all the time, but if you are just beginning you may not have tried it yet and when you do, it will take a few weeks to master. Attaching a capo is a much easier way to achieve the same result. You could say that the capo produces a permanent barre at a specific fret. Now let’s look at what exactly happens when you have a capo attached to your guitar. How Does a Capo Work? Let’s use the capo attached at fret two as an example again, although you can put the capo across any fret. Once the capo is on, when you play your strings open, the notes that sound are not E, A, D, G, B, and E (the notes of open strings six through one). Instead, they are F#, B, E, A, C#, and F#. We say these notes are “one tone higher” or a “whole step” higher (the distance of two frets) than the normal open string notes. If you think of fret three as if it were fret one, and form a C chord as you normally would (but above the capo), it will sound as a D chord. If you played a song with Am, G, and C chords (which would be in the key of C major), you will hear Bm, A, and D chords (which would move the song to the key of D major). Every time you move the capo one fret higher, you have raised the music by one key. The most common reason for changing the key of a song is to make it easier to sing in your vocal range. To hear the sound of a guitar with a capo on, listen to “Here Comes the Sun” by the Beatles. The capo is on fret seven and it gives the guitar a bright, mandolin-like quality. The chord progression would be in the key of D major, but with the capo on, it comes out in A major. Who Should Use a Capo? For beginners, using a capo means that you can play more songs with a limited knowledge of chords and delay learning those difficult “barre chords” you may have heard about. But capos are not just for beginners. Many songwriters use capos so they can play chords in the style theyre accustomed to anywhere along the neck of the guitar. By moving the capo, they can easily try singing a song in different keys until they find the one that works best for their voice. In fact, flamenco guitar players routinely use a capo in the first few frets for two reasons â€" to play songs in the traditional keys, but also for the way the capo tends to push the strings closer to the neck, making chords and fast melodic runs easier to play. Try this if your guitar is a beginner model that is a bit more difficult to play. SEE ALSO: 5 Guitar Gadgets That Will Change Your Life Which Capo is the Best? There are a few different capo designs. One of the best capos is the Shubb, which retails for about $16 on Amazon. It’s made of rugged steel and clamps on very securely. This is handy because if you accidentally bump the capo while playing, it won’t pop off and ruin your performance. If you’re on a budget, one of Amazon’s best sellers is the UGY plastic capo which retails for about $7. This capo uses a spring action and can be attached or moved very quickly by squeezing two levers together. There are many manufacturers making capos in this style. A third option is the Dunlop elastic capo, starting at around $3. It uses a stretchy elastic cloth that attaches to a rubber coated, pole piece. Several holes are provided along the elastic to allow for different tensions, as the neck gets wider the higher you go. Whatever style you prefer, you need to make sure you order the right one for the type of guitar you have. If you order the wrong one, it won’t squeeze the strings correctly. A “steel string” guitar capo has a slight curvature to the part that lies across the fret board, as the fret board on a steel string guitar is slightly convex. A “nylon string” guitar capo is wider and very flat. Many beginning guitarists often ask their instructors, What is a capo? Now that you know what a capo is and how to use one, you’ll be on your way to playing more songs than you thought you could! You’ll also be able to more easily play and sing along at the same time. Although the capo can be a very helpful tool, try not to rely on it too much. It’s still very important to expand your knowledge of different chords on the guitar. Need some help mastering some of the more challenging chords? Check out TakeLessons. Our expert guitar instructors can help take your skills to the next level! Need Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Mike J. teaches  acoustic guitar, bass guitar,  blues guitar, classical guitar, as well as  country guitar  in Ogden, UT. He received his Applied Music Degree from  Mohawk College and has gone on to receive many certifications and awards since then. Mike is a  full time music instructor with over 30 years of experience teaching, performing, and writing music.  Learn more about Mike J. here!

Violin Lessons Cardiff

Violin Lessons Cardiff Make The Most Of Violin Classes In Cardiff ChaptersWhy Do You Want To Learn The Violin?Gain Formal QualificationsLooking For Violin Lessons Based On Age?What If I’m Struggling To Find Violin Lessons?What To Look For In A Violin TutorEver wanted to take a violin lesson in Cardiff, but didn’t know where to start?Whether you’re after private instruction or group lessons, having a good music teacher by your side can make all the difference when it comes to making you more comfortable when playing the violin, and, crucially, making you a better player and musician.This article outlines some venues that offer music education in Cardiff, in particular, music schools or tutors who offer violin lessons near me.You’d like some individual lessons to learn more about the different styles of music you can play with the violin;You would like to learn some new skills, whether that’s improvisation when playing, sight reading, or learning how to read sheet music; orYou’re looking to improve your confidence as a player in general.O nce you have an idea of why you’d like to play the violin, it should become easier to find a tutor in Cardiff. This is because you can look for tutors whose experience and skills match your learning goals.If you'd like to learn to play the violin in a symphony orchestra, a violin teacher can help (Image Source: Pixabay)Gain Formal QualificationsEqually, whether you’re looking to complete a degree in music, or just want to learn an instrument like the violin for fun, there is no shortage of places where you can learn according to your ability level.For example, let’s say that you’re an advanced violin player who wants to study music formally. In Cardiff, you can study music at the prestigious Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama,For string instruments, several study programmes are available, including:“BMus (Hons)Postgraduate Programmes in Music PerformancePostgraduate Programmes in Orchestral PerformancePostgraduate Diploma Advanced Professional Practice”There’s plen ty to appeal to students as well, as the College’s training can include things such as orchestral training, chamber music masterclasses, and performance classes, to name a few.Of course, if you’re not looking at getting a formal degree or qualification in the violin, there are still tutors out there that can help you in Cardiff, and we’ve outlined a few tutors you might like to research below!The viola; andThe violin.If you have a young child that would like to learn the violin in Cardiff, then there are Stringbabies violin tutors you can turn to.Catherine Chamberlin is a violin teacher advertised on Stringbabies and is based in Cardiff, South Glamorgan. She accepts students from the age of 3 and up. She’s a highly experienced tutor, having achieved an MA in Musical Performance, a BMus (Hons) and a DipABRSM in Instrumental Teaching.However, this isn’t the only place in Cardiff where you can learn to play the violin. Cardiff Music School, for instance, offers violin tuition , and boasts a rather impressive “100% pass rate across the full range of instruments”. The school teaches a wide range of instruments, from the guitar (acoustic, classical, and electric) to the drums, harp, cello, violin, as well as music theory and parent and child lessons.As an added incentive, the Cardiff Music School offers a free 30-minute lesson to all new students. In terms of ongoing pricing, a 30-minute lesson on a one to one basis costs £15 while a 60-minute lesson costs £30.If you'd like to learn how to read sheet music, then violin lessons can certainly help (Image Source: Pixabay)Violin Lessons For AdultsIt’s great that there are so many places for children to learn an instrument like the violin, but if you’re an adult learner, sometimes you can feel a bit left out.Thankfully, there are music school and tutors out there who also cater to adult learners.After all, you may have never learnt an instrument as a child, or only decided you’d like to learn the vio lin later in life.Places such as Staccatos Violin Tuition, for example, offer private one to one tuition for the violin for both children and adults. You can also learn with Staccatos Violin regardless of your ability level, whether:You’re an absolute beginner who has never studied music theory or a musical instrument;An intermediate violin player looking for more regular practice; orAn advanced violin player looking to get even better.The content of your lessons is likely to vary based on your ability level.For example, if you’re a beginner when it comes to the violin, you might learn to play “simple tunes, basic scales and music theory…”If you take Staccatos Tuition’s “Progress Violin” classes, then lessons help make sure students “are playing with the correct techniques and we help them to learn and progress in whichever way they need to. Some students like to take their graded exams, others do not. As with all our students we teach music theory as well.”Alter natively, if you’d prefer to take a more formal approach to music lessons and playing the violin, then you may also consider taking music exams. Staccatos Tuition is happy to support students wanting to take the ABRSM exams from grade 1 through to grade 8 and try to prepare their students “for their exams in a way which ensures that they are able to take them with confidence.”When it comes to pricing, a 30-minute lesson at Staccatos Tuition costs £10, a 45-minute lesson costs £15, and an hour-long lesson costs £20.What If I’m Struggling To Find Violin Lessons?The above isn’t a comprehensive list of every violin teacher that you can find in Cardiff.There are other tutors out there. For example, you might ask around (if you have friends that play the violin as well) and see if they have a tutor that they would recommend, or you could see whether any music students at university in Cardiff are offering violin lessons.Equally, you can also find other violin tutors in Cardif f through an online search. Tutoring websites, including Superprof, have a wide-ranging database of tutors across a number of subjects, including music tuition.Whether you’re looking for:Piano;Guitar;Drum; orViolin lessons (or another instrument)There should be a tutor on Superprof that can help you. You can also review the tutors’ profiles to see what their experience in violin tuition is like and see whether their experience would be a good match when it comes to your learning needs as a violin player.What’s more, you can also see a tutor’s hourly rate, meaning you can see whether a tutor’s services are within your budget.Violins can come in all shapes and sizes. Speak to your violin tutor about which violin might be best for you (Image Source: Pixabay)What To Look For In A Violin TutorBelow are just a few things you might like to think about when deciding whether a violin teacher is right for you:Does the tutor have experience teaching any particular style or method (su ch as the Suzuki method)Does the violin tutor have any experience as a professional musician, or do they have a music degree?Does your prospective tutor offer a one to one private lesson, or would you have to take a group lesson to learn the violin?Does the music instruction include areas such as ear training exercises, and would there be any performance opportunities?Aside from thinking about what the content of your violin lessons might look like, it’s also worth looking at the practical aspects of hiring a tutor, including:The tutor’s location (would you have to travel extensively to have lessons, or are they relatively close by?);How much lessons cost;How often you’d like to have lessons (often weekly is recommended, but some tutors are more flexible); andHow long you’d like your lessons to be (typically you can find 30, 45, or hour-long sessions).If you’re interested in learning the violin from a particular music school or tutor, but you can’t find the information y ou’re looking for on their website, remember that you can always try to get in touch with them to ask them any unanswered questions you may have.After all, it’s best to be as confident as possible that a tutor is a good match before booking onto any lessons!Find more violin lessons in the UK:Violin lessons in LondonViolin lessons in LeedsViolin lessons in BirminghamViolin lessons in ManchesterViolin lessons in GlasgowViolin lessons in EdinburghViolin lessons in Belfast

Everything to Know About Japanese Entertainment

Everything to Know About Japanese Entertainment Entertainment in the Land of the Rising Sun ChaptersThe Must-See Films of JapanBest Japanese TV SeriesJapanese Game ShowsManga Publication MagazinesNippon is one home to one of the oldest civilizations on earth and, because of this, has witnessed countless examples of artistry in the forms of sculpting, painting, photography and film-making. Having influenced East Asian popular culture since time immemorial, Japan saw artistry flourish even in the Heian and Meiji periods.Today, Japan travel and tourism isn't just centred around understanding Japanese government, culture and society but also aspects such as street fashion, Japanese television, media and more. From the 17th century, Ukiyo style of painting to the Tokyo and Kyoto subculture of Harajuku's Lolita fashion - art created for and by Japanese audiences has been steadily gaining traction on the world stage for decades now.Whether it be anime and manga or television documentaries, getting to know Japanese culture and language doesn't strictly mean you have to take a trip to Japan. On the contrary, Japanese language and popular culture has been made much more accessible thanks to the help of 21st century technology.While Studio Ghibli, Akihabara kawaii pop culture, otaku, and more have put Japan on the map in terms of entertainment, it’s the entirely original and deeply rooted cultural media that have helped export Japanese pop culture to the rest of the world. Whether you want to get to know more about Japanese society and Japanese people, want to improve your Japanese language skills or even want to design your own manga anime one day, learn everything you need to know with this guide on everything to do with entertainment in the country.Japanese films have made an impact on generations of filmmakers NanaJapanese Teacher 5.00 (3) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors YukoJapanese Teacher 5.00 (3) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors EllyJapanese Teacher 5.00 (1) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MomokoJapanese Teac her £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MelanieJapanese Teacher £14/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JamesJapanese Teacher 5.00 (5) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors PippaJapanese Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarikoJapanese Teacher £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsThe Must-See Films of JapanWhether you're preparing for your upcoming trip to Osaka, want to know more about kawaii, or cuteness, culture, or are simply curious to learn more about everything from Japanese pop songs to Japanese animation - the easiest way to start learning about culture in Japan is by watching movies!Japanese style is, like all cultures in the world, made up of a plurality of identities and subcultures. The yen, kimono, woodblock prints - Japanese fashion, architecture and lifestyle are as diverse and historically nuanced as any. Movies, however, can help bring both the main ideas and subtleties of Japanese society and history to the fore front. Here are some of the best Japanese movies you must see.Seven SamuraiA cult film considered by many to be the best movie ever made, Seven Samurai was directed by acclaimed Akira Kurosawa in 1954. The movie's plot centres around a 16th century village that hires 7 samurai in order to defend and protect their citizens against the bandits in the region. Known for its epic scenes and classic plot, the movie has influenced generations of directors and actors since its initial debut. Earning praise both domestically and internationally, the film has continued to receive awards throughout the years.The GrudgeWhile this film might already be popular with English speaking audiences thanks to the help of its American remake released in 2002, many movie lovers have recognized the original as the best of its kind out of all the iterations that have since come out.Created in 2000 under the title Ju-On and directed by Takashi Shimizu, the film tells the story of school teacher Shunsuke Koba yashi. Kobayashi, worried about a truant student, pays his family home a visit only to find out that the boy is dead. After that spooky encounter, Kobayashi starts experiencing strange phenomena happening all around him.Some of the other notable Japanese movies you should check out are:GodzillaTokyo StoryHana-biBattle RoyaleBest Japanese TV SeriesWith classic theatre drama like Kabuki, subcultures like visual kei, and sports like sumo wrestling, Japanese artists have had an impact in the world arena for centuries. Boasting some of the best comic books, anime manga and more - it's no wonder much of contemporary youth culture includes many Japanese idols.While modernity has taken much of the guesswork out of finding new music, books and shows to try out - it can still be overwhelming to navigate the crowded space of Japanese entertainment. If you're looking for cool Japan guides for understanding many a fandom, music, pop culture, manga and anime - the best place to start is by watchi ng TV!While it may surprise you, whether you're currently living in Japan or want to visit someday, real-time viewership is still higher than internet audiences. Take a look at some of Japan's most famous shows and you'll probably figure out why.Learn about Japanese culture through their entertainment industryMy Boss, My HeroTouching on the same themes as the wildly popular Japanese manga Great Teacher Onizuka, this 2006 drama was released on Nippon TV in 2006. The story's main character, Makio Sakaki, is a 27-year old Yakuza member whose gang leader is actually his father.When his father decides Makio must go back to high school and finish his degree, he is forced to disguise himself as a 17-year old and re-integrate into a society that is not only unrecognizable, but with whose modernity he's lost touch with.One Litre of TearsCantered around the narrative of Aya Kito, the drama was released in 2005 under the Japanese title Ichi Rittoru no Namida. In the story, Aya's expectations o f starting her high school experience on the right note are shattered when she starts to lose function in her body. Diagnosed with an incurable disease, she must re-orientate how she views her place in the world. Be warned, the title is what it is for a reason!Whether it be the style in Shinjuku, the history of the Edo period, postwar economics, or a traditional tea ceremony - Japan has been at the forefront of style, finance and history for centuries. Getting a glimpse of Japanese popular culture can help you start to untangle their society's long and diverse narratives. Here are some other Japanese dramas you should check out:Switch Girl!!Hanazakari No Kimitachi ENodame CantabileHibana: SparkJapanese Game ShowsCat cafes, pop music, Japanese tea and Japanese comics - Japanese soft power has consisted of exporting its entertainment to the world for decades now. One of the most well received of these has come in the form of game shows. Regardless of whether you're interested in build ing your own Japanese garden or can't point out Japan on a map - you're bound to love the drama, comedy and suspense contained in an episode of some of Japan's most famous game shows.Ninja WarriorRemade into many similar game shows in countries around the world, Ninja Warrior is made up of 4 rounds where contestants must complete obstacles and tasks within certain time limits and physical boundaries. The typical set up of a round consists of an obstacle course that each contestant must complete by reaching the buzzer at the end of the line. Out of the nearly 100 candidates put to the test, only four are allowed at the final round.Tetsuko's RoomOriginally airing on TV Asahi in 1976, the show is hosted by Tetsuko Kuroyanagi. Running for half an hour, the talk-show made history in 2015 when, celebrating its 10,000th episode, it was inaugurated into the world's hall of fame for the longest running, single-hosted talk show in the world. Tetsuko Kuroyanagi is one of the most admired women in the country and has been an ambassador for UNICEF since 1984.Take a look at some more instances of Japanese artists, Japanese history and more through some other great Japanese game shows like:Dero!Takeshi's CastleMarshmallow Funny FaceJapanese Literature, Culture and MoreInterested in post war autobiographies, Japanese anime or science fiction? Here are all the different types of Japanese publications you should check out to learn more about the language, culture and economy!Read some of the best popular Japanese manga!Manga Publication MagazinesWhat started with Osamu Tezuka, often hailed as the father of manga, has grown into an international art form loved by many. Before manga get published as graphic novels, they often get their start by being included in pre-publication magazines specifically for manga. The different types you can check out are:Shojo mangaJosei mangaShonen mangaSeinen mangaThe first word in these different types of manga stand for the Japanese word for wo man, young adult female, boy and man.Beauty MagazinesIf you want to learn more about beauty tips, trends and fashion, take a look at some of Japan’s most popular beauty magazines:JellyMamagirlElle JapanArts and Culture MagazinesInterested in Japanese music, sports and politics? Some of the magazines you should check out include Records Collectors' Magazine, Music Magazine and Bungeishunju.LiteratureHere are some recommendations if you're just getting started with Japanese literature. From science fiction like Gundam to classic texts.Tale of Genji by Murasaki ShikibuConfessions by Kanae MinatoSnow Country by Yasunari kawabataLearn more about the different kinds of publications Japan has to offer!

5 Tips for Writing Your First Resume

5 Tips for Writing Your First Resume Searching for your first post-college job can be both exhilarating and intimidating. One key to getting your foot in the door is to understand what it takes to compose an effective resume. Most resumes follow a set structure and include information such as an objective, level of education, and work experience. The challenge comes when deciphering how to organize this information and understanding how much detail to include. Before hitting the job market, ensure your resume sets you up for success. Here are tips for writing your first resume: Tips for the resume objective The objective section of a resume is an introduction that briefly explains who you are and what position youre seeking. It appears at the top of your resume, below your name and contact information. Your objective should reflect your goals for the specific job youre pursuing. For example: To obtain employment as assistant to the CEO at [company name], leveraging my strong organizational skills and my education in the field of business management. Keep your objective brief and make sure it says something valuable. An objective thats too generic wont set you apart from other applicants. Try to use words that reflect the companys job posting whenever possible. An alternative is to include a summary section, which is an elevator pitch of sortsa similar statement that sums up what you offer as a job candidate. [RELATED: 4 Tactics for Landing Your Dream Job] Tips for the resume education section In this section, its important to be honest and straightforward. If you have multiple degrees, list the most recent or advanced first. You dont need to list your high school diploma if you have completed a college degree. Include the following information: School name and location Years attended, including the month and year of graduation Your degree Aside from the basics, you can include your college GPA if you finished in good academic standing (generally a 3.0 or higher), and if you deem it relevant information for a potential employer to know. Some fields will be interested in this number, while others may not be. Research your particular career and look at the job posting to see if GPA is applicable. Tips for the resume work history section One common mistake is thinking you need to include every job youve ever had on your resume. As a recent college graduate, you may have some positions in your work history that are more relevant than others. You may have been a lifeguard for three summers in high school, for example, but that experience is likely less important than the summer you spent as an intern in your desired field. Use your space wisely and highlight only your relevant experience. For each position, list the employer and the dates you worked there, followed by a few brief points summarizing your most important achievements in that role. Focus on areas where you accomplished something measurable; this will give the hiring manager a better idea of what you can contribute. Also, list these points in order of what may be most applicable to the job youre applying to. For instance, if youre sending in your resume for a social media manager position, list tasks relevant to that first in your bulleted list and all others after. [RELATED: How to Continue Learning After College] Tips for the resume skills summary This is where you can highlight skills that set you apartwhether they are hard skills, such as computer programming, or soft skills, like strong leadership or communication. Be as specific as possible, but dont oversell or exaggerate. You can include technical skills, such as knowledge of specific software or equipment, and also list experience with foreign languages. However, this is not a place for purely personal hobbies or interests, unless they directly relate to the position youre seeking. Tips for awards, honors, and other relevant resume information This last section is optional to include in your resume. If youve received awards or honors during college that are relevant to your field, include the name of the award and the year received. Additionally, you may choose to include relevant coursework you completed in college. Limit this, though, to just a few courses that specifically illustrate why you possess the background for this job listing. You may also consider mentioning a capstone or senior project if its relevant to the job. Lastly, if you held leadership roles while in school that are applicable to this position, you may include the titles and years as well. [RELATED: 4 Lessons Recent Graduates Should Carry From College] When putting together your post-college resume, dont forget to proofread. Also, research resumes in your particular field, in case theres any other information specific to your profession that must be included. Limit your resume to one page, focusing only on important information that will help you stand out from other applicants. Any topics you want to know more about? Let us know! The Varsity Tutors Blog editors love hearing your feedback and opinions. Feel free to email us at blog@varsitytutors.com.