There are so many things that are desired in a student’s life, but the beginning of summer vacation is not on the list. While summer may mean sun and relaxation to most students, you have to obey your parents and use the summer months to continue your education. Is there anything more awful? Summer classes are not at all your idea of the perfect way to spend your vacation time, and we all know that in the long run, you will never be happy that you did. Continue reading
The Summer School Nightmare is Coming!
John von Neumann Mathematics is Simple
“If people do not believe that mathematics is simple, it is only because they do not realize how complicated life is.“
– John von Neumann
The Two Playgrounds of (1960) Santa Monica
It was always dark under there, old and strange, somehow feeling in itself like a living thing. The pilings are like an ancient forest breathing and moaning. Even a good distance from the shore the wet spray fills the air. The scariest parts of being under there are the people, the so Continue reading
It is a Kids World
On this June 1st the International Children’s Day is celebrated worldwide. Everyone talks about protection, childcare, rights… And I decided to imagine a Kid’s World – what would the kids talk about in the Social Networks and Media. Which topics would they choose for their posts, themes, comments, forums and tweets:
“My parents are trying to feed me cauliflower: how should I react?” Continue reading
Biology gives you a brain. Life turns it into a mind.
“Biology gives you a brain. Life turns it into a mind.” — Jeffrey Eugenides Continue reading
Conflicts in Tutoring
Tutoring – is to work with people. Not always do your students and their parents have the same scale of values as yours, they may have a different life experience, maybe other family traditions. Therefore, there is no insurance against the conflicts, even forĀ the most experienced tutors. But in most cases, conflicts can be avoided. Continue reading
Intelligence and Proper Education
“Intelligence and proper education will give you independence of spirit.”
— Charlotte Brontë Continue reading
Phrases of Manipulation
Have you ever visited the store just to take a look at the goods and an hour later you find yourself walking out of there with bags full of purchased products? Have you ever thought about the reason for this strange behavior? The whole secret is in the hands of smart managers who have studied psychological techniques. Continue reading
The World is a Book
“The World is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”
– St. Augustine Continue reading
