How can I get youth involved in volunteering? Define the purpose. Defining the real purpose of why they should volunteer is a great way to motivate them. Allow them to be independent. Empathize with them. Lead them by example. Provide fun learning activities. Provide positive feedback and recognize their efforts. What makes a good volunteer […]
How can we respond to prejudice?
How can we respond to prejudice? You can ask people to tone it down. You can discuss the issue or make yourself heard in another way. You can let people know that you are not okay with offensive or insulting prejudices – whether they affect others or yourself. To respond well to prejudices, you do […]
Is it worth going to law school?
Is it worth going to law school? According to a Gallup poll of over 4,000 adults who obtained a law degree between 2000 and 2015, only 23% said obtaining a law degree was worth the cost. 1 With the average law school debt coming in around $145,500, according to the most recent data from the […]
Why Cafe is a good business?
Why Cafe is a good business? If you already love your job but want a fun side project that also happens to be profitable, a coffee shop is a natural choice. You can delegate many of the more time-consuming tasks, spend as much or as little time on it as you want, and enjoy the […]
What is on the writing TSI?
What is on the writing TSI? The Writing section of the TSI consists of 20 multiple choice questions and an essay writing exercise. The objective questions are of two types: Correct grammar and punctuation questions encompass the agreement of subjects and verbs, nouns and pronouns, and the use of commas and periods. Agreement means consistency. […]
What are the 10 elements of fiction?
What are the 10 elements of fiction? The Top 10 Story Elements for Picture Books Character. Characters are the heart and soul of any story. Conflict. They say that there are only four real conflicts in literature: man vs. Plot. Dialogue. Theme. Pacing. Word Play. Patterns. What are elements of creativity? Creativity is something that […]
Is the Mayflower ship still around?
Is the Mayflower ship still around? Mayflower II is owned by Plimoth Plantation and is undergoing a multi-year restoration in the Henry B. duPont Preservation Shipyard at Mystic Seaport. The restoration of the 60-year-old wooden ship is being carried out over several years with the project scheduled for completion in 2019. What did the pilgrims […]
Why did Europe develop empires?
Why did Europe develop empires? In the 15th century, Europe sought to expand trade routes to find new sources of wealth and bring Christianity to the East and any newly found lands. This European Age of Discovery saw the rise of colonial empires on a global scale, building a commercial network that connected Europe, Asia, […]