5 Daily Habits Youll Be Thankful For

5 Daily Habits You’ll Be Thankful For With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, your everyday routine can become challenging to maintain. You likely have looming due dates for papers, projects, or workplace tasks that make it difficult to implement habits beneficial to your ongoing learning success. Keeping a reflection journal, updating your planner, and making time for your interests are just a few of the daily habits youll be grateful you made time for as 2019 draws to a close. Hoping to finish the year strong? Keep reading to learn five daily habits youll be thankful for this Thanksgivingand beyond. 1. Reading for pleasure As college students and adult learners, we seldom have time to read on our own outside of academic or workplace assignments. This holiday season, commit 20-30 minutes each day to reading for pleasure. This daily habit is an excellent practice that engages the brain, widens your worldview, and keeps you connected to your interests and other people around you. When searching for reading material, aside from books, consider referencing the following options: News articles Blogs or magazine articles related to your interests Audiobooks Its important to determine what time of day youre best able to set aside as focused reading time. This could be reading news pieces in the morning or listening to audiobooks on your commute to work or school. [RELATED: 5 Educational Podcasts Every College Student Should Be Listening To] 2. Keeping a reflection journal The way you keep a journal is up to you, but the idea is to incorporate informal writing into your daily routine. Writing helps you process things that have happened throughout the daya conversation you may have had with a professor, or how you feel you performed on an assignment, exam, or at work. You can use this space to plan out future goals and reflect on yourself as a learner. It can be as informal or structured as you want it to be. Additionally, this daily practice can also help you maintain and foster your writing skills. [RELATED: 3 Ways Students Can Benefit From Journaling] 3. Maintaining your planner Keeping an updated planner of all upcoming academic and personal commitments (like assignments) can help you stay on track throughout the semester. Unfortunately, its easy to let maintaining your planner fall to the wayside. Setting aside time each day to keep track of your responsibilities can help you stay focused and maintain a clear understanding of whats expected of you. 4. Setting aside time for your interests Setting aside time to incorporate personal interests into your daily life can help provide perspective in the doldrums of the semester, and it can remind you why youre in school in the first place. Reading is one way to do this, but you might also seek out a podcast or documentary related to your interest. You could also do something active outside, or find a group of people in your community who have similar interests. [RELATED: 6 Habits to Become A More Organized Student] 5. Practicing self-care Self-care is essential for staying on top of your work and staying healthy in general. Every day, incorporate some aspect of self-care into your daily routine. This looks different for everyone, but may include exercising, guided meditation, reading, or spending time with friends and family. In the busyness of the holiday season, its important to set aside time each day to incorporate tactics to help you destress. It can be easy to think of these habits as extra work on top of what you already have to do. Shift your mindset and think of these items as daily activities that will help you stay focused and successfully achieve your learning goals. 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.

SAT Subject Test Time Online SAT Prep Online Tutoring Tutorpace

SAT Subject Test Time Online SAT Prep Online Tutoring Tutorpace SAT Subject tests are a set of standardized tests available in around 20 various subjects to high school students who would like to get tested on specific individual subjects. High school students residing in the United States or internationally in other nations take the SAT test to get admissions in their desired colleges and universities in the United States. SAT test scores help a student to get enrolled in the college or at least get placed in the appropriate course according to the students level of knowledge. Students can take SAT Subject test by choosing a particular subject in which they feel they are confident, and can take the test to analyze their subject knowledge and get scores in it. Sometimes colleges and universities, based on the admission requirement prefer students to take subject tests in only few particular subjects as they prefer to examine the scores of the students only in those subjects. In such cases, it is recommended for students to verify it with the respective college about their entrance requirement and accordingly students can take the subject test. SAT Subject tests are of 1 hour duration and are conducted many times a year. The fastest method to take the test is by registering online on the official website of the College Board. Students can schedule the test date from the list of SAT subject test dates available on the website for the academic year 2013-14 and can also choose the test center according to their convenience.

7 Times Using a Salary Calculator Can Get you Ahead in Your Career - Introvert Whisperer

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Famous French Military Victories and Defeats

Famous French Military Victories and Defeats Famous French Military Defeats and Victories ChaptersThe Military History of FranceBattle of ToursBattle of HastingsSecond Battle of YpresBattle of VerdunBattle of AgincourtBattle of TrafalgarBattle of Dien Bien PhuFrance’s geographical location within Western Europe with England to the North, Germany to the East, Spain to the West and the Mediterranean Sea at its South coast mean that it is a country which has fought its fair share of wars over the years.French military history is fascinating â€" but is there any truth to the stereotype that France has never won a war on its own?Of course, France has known many military victories, especially in the World Wars â€" so did they have any help?Let’s take a look at some of France’s most notable victories and defeats in Superprof’s guide to France’s military history.But first, an overview...However, the country regained much land and also acquired many overseas territories: in Africa, South America, Indochina and a large swath of North America.Most military action in those territories and in the homeland centred around peacekeeping efforts. French soldiers were generally tasked with quelling native population uprisings as well as dissent among the French colonists citizens alike.From the Gallo-Roman war (60 to 50 BC) fought while France was still a land occupied by various oft-squabbling tribes to the end of the Second World War â€" when France’s western borders were finally drawn, this country’s more than 2,000 years of military history defy the stereotype that France cannot win a war on her own.Or, you could think of it this way: not for nothing does France occupy the largest landmass in Europe.Her expanded size is certainly not due to her neighbours’ generosity but because of France’s military acumen and might through centuries of fighting.Now let’s take a closer look at some of the more notable battles fought by the French military.Battle of ToursAlso known as the battle of Poitiers, the Battle of Tours was a victory for the Franks (the people lived in France in the 8th century) against invaders who had accessed France from North Africa via the Iberian Peninsula.The Muslim conquest of European Christian kingdoms began in 711 AD with the defeat of many areas in present-day Spain. Established as a dominant power in Southern Europe, Umayyad Caliphate’s men went on to pursue France. After having been defeated at Toulouse in 721 AD, the invaders continued Northwards and emerged victorious at Aquitaine in 732 AD.After fleeing Aquitaine, which was now being brought under the control of the Umayyad forces, Duke Odo pleaded with the Frankish mayor, Charles Martel, who agreed to help as long as the attack was Frank-led.Charles Martel was not initially nominated to rule Francia upon his father’s passing. Instead, Pepin de Herstal, Charles’ father, at his wife's urging, nominated Charles’ nephew as successor.Some records contend that Charles was in fact illegitimate, which would have been a good reason to deny him succ ession to power. However, at that time, it was legal for a man could have several consorts.Charles, being the issue of one of Pepin’s other wives, could in fact ascend to power but Plectrude, a consort who bore heavy influence on her husband, ensured her grandson would inherit the title by obtaining a promise from Pepin on his deathbed.You might say that Charles Martel’s first, most significant battle was for the title that was rightfully his.Plectrude, unwilling to see her grandson slighted, had Charles thrown in prison. However, because the boy was so young, only eight years old, the nobles resisted his ascension to power.Unrest festered throughout the land, culminating in battle. The young statesman led his troops in the battle of Compiègne and suffered a humiliating defeat.Later that year, Charles escaped from prison and was met with acclaim and allegiance from the nobles.The resistance of the Franks, along with the Muslims’ failure to prepare for the European climate and the Franks’ attack on the opposing army’s camp made for a Frankish victory.A scene from the Bayeux Tapestry depicting the death of King Harold Source: Wikipedia Credit: MyrabellaBattle of HastingsThe Battle of Hastings is probably one of the most famous French military victories in history.In 1066, William of Normandy gathered his troops and set out to take the English crown from King Harold I, who, unfortunately, had only recently returned from another battle in which Harald Hardrada of Norway has also attempted to establish his dominance on the British Isles.The battle tactic employed by the King Harold’s army was famously shocking to William’s troops, who attacked the English as they stood their ground. Thankfully for Harold, this put the Normans off, and eventually, after a rumour that William, the Norman leader, had been killed on the battlefield, the French forces retreated.Seeing his army’s reaction, William quickly became frustrated and audaciously removed his hel met before both armies to disprove the rumour.Now empowered with a new rush of confidence, Willliam’s troops persisted in their attack and emerged victorious after the death of King Harold and surrender of his forces.William of Normandy became William the Conqueror, and the Normans gained a new territory.Reflections of Battle:It is easy to ascribe Harold’s defeat to battle fatigue, depleted troops and the element of surprise.However, we must consider these factors:The troops were not necessarily fatigued â€" by the long march to Hastings from London or by the fighting which lasted an entire day.Nor were they depleted. Although reliable records don’t exist, it is estimated that between 7,000 and 8,000 troops fought at Hastings.Furthermore, Harold dispensed of some of the troops at his disposal before marching to HastingsSurprise may have been a decisive factor in shaping the battle. When the rumour circulated that William was dead, Harold’s troops all but ceased fighting, per mitting onslaughts by the Normans â€" once they were assured that their king was indeed alive.The battle’s outcome might have been vastly different had Harold been a more experienced fighter and strategist.  Unfortunately for him, that is where William had the upper hand.For example, he might have exploited the Norman confusion over William's supposed death; perhaps he may have turned the tides in his favour by striking while the Normans were otherwise preoccupied.When I took French lessons online with my Superprof tutor, we discussed this battle from the French and British perspectives!Along came German chemist Fritz Haber, embellishing on fellow chemist Walter Nerst’s idea that the trenches could be ‘infected’ with tear gas. Haber proposed chlorine gas. Heavier than air, this gas would sink down into the trenches, quickly achieving the desired effect.The German commander opted to use this tactic as a diversion rather than an all-out attack, thereby losing the element of su rprise that would have made this deadly type of trench warfare most effective.It was that decision that afforded French troops the opportunity to flee.British troops, more familiar with mining tactics â€" to this day, France has little to no mining operations, devised impromptu masks that helped them survive the gas attacks. Thanks to those masks, they went on to win the battle.Battle of VerdunAnother landmark victory for the French was the Battle of Verdun, which also took place during the First World War, in 1916. It is famous for being the longest battle of the whole war, lasting from February to December.Verdun is still remembered for being key to the defence of France ¦ source: Pixabay - 12019Verdun was a historically important city in the military history of France as a defensive town, and the Germans sought to make the French compromise the forts in Verdun, which were signs of the country’s previous military strength and cause national embarrassment, or to forfeit the live s of their men.The plan to attack Verdun appeared to be perfectly engineered and everything looked to be in the favour of the attacking side. The French had removed a significant amount of ammunition from the forts, the trenches had not been finished, and German air forces were dominating the skies.Marshal Phillipe Pétain led the French forces to victory by moving supplies and troops to Verdun as quickly as possible, and elsewhere, the British planned to lead an attack on the Germans at the Somme which would force them to remove men from Verdun.What Clinched the Verdun BattleTwo major events turned the tide during the Battle of Verdun:1. Maréchal Pétain ordered his air commander to concentrate the flying squadrons over Verdun rather than distributing them all along the battlefront.  This disrupted German air support in that area.2. German General Falkenhayn had grossly underestimated the French: their reserves, their military savvy and their tenacity.He had calculated that, troop -heavy as his army was, and having air support as well, he would soon make short work of those pesky French!His strategy was to bleed the French troops to death; to kill as many as possible, causing surrender by attrition. Actually taking the city was never his priority.His failure to take Verdun was the first in a succession of military faux-pas that led to his removal as a general and his reputation as a war leader to be villified in his home country.Meanwhile, Maréchal Pétain was celebrated as the Lion of Verdun...Battle of AgincourtOne famous defeat for the French was the Battle of Agincourt, which was fought during the 100 Years War in 1415.The 100 Years War was being fought between England and France over which country would inherit the French crown.Henry V of England led his troops into France via the English Channel, however, weeks of traveling has caused levels of exhaustion which cost King Henry V over 5000 men. After suffering such massive losses, Henry decided to retre at back to England, however, he was met by a wall of French soldiers.The English remained still while the French troops, clad in heavy armour, came towards them. The French found themselves bombarded by arrows from the English longbow archers.The Battle is famous for the use of the English longbow, which can reach targets up to 230 metres away.As the French army tried to push through the arrows, attacking became even more difficult because of the weight they were carrying on their bodies. Once the battlefield was full of French men, King Henry ordered his troops to attack the French using axes.This bloody tactic secured a victory for the English and marked the start of a series of military successes for Henry V.The Agincourt FalloutWhile Henry returned to London celebrated as a war hero, France was left in shambles â€" and not just because of the resounding defeat they had just suffered!Two political factions clashed: The Armagnac who supported the French government and the Burgundi ans, who didn’t.The former was saddled with most of the blame â€" and took most of the casualties in the Agincourt defeat.The Burgundians took advantage of their weakened political and strategic position to march on Paris, sowing discord along the way and especially once they got there.The discord in France afforded King Henry about 18 months to rest up and gather more troops, after which he again marched into France and again handed the French a humiliating defeat.Battle of TrafalgarThe Battle of Trafalgar was a victory for the British Royal Navy against French and Spanish forces in 1805. The battle was part of the Napoleonic wars.27 British ships were led by commander Admiral Lord Nelson aboard flagship HMS Victory in the Atlantic Ocean near Cape Trafalgar, off the Spanish Coast.In the run-up to the battle, Napoleon Bonaparte, the new Emperor of France, had been trying to find a way to invade Britain and expand the empire of France after the French revolution. However, the Briti sh were aware of his plans and imposed a naval blockade on France which prevented Napoleon’s forces from crossing the Channel as well as interrupting France’s trade links.Frustrated and unable to control the waters around France, Napoleon (who had allied with Spain) planned to get men from the Caribbean who would assist his troops in dismantling the British presence in the Channel so he could invade England.Nelson's Column stands in Trafalgar Square to commemorate Admiral Lord Nelson ¦ source: Pixabay - 12019However, Napoleon’s ships were prevented from reaching the Caribbean by Nelson’s men, who approached the French in two columns to deter them.After 5 hours of battle, Britain had destroyed 19 of the 33 Franco-Spanish ships. No British ships were lost and the British Navy returned triumphantly.Though Admiral Lord Nelson lost his life in this battle, his leadership ensured that Napoleon would never seek to make Britain part of the French Empire. He was honoured with the na ming of a square in London: Trafalgar Square, where a statue of him still stands.The Irony of TrafalgarThe Spanish and French collectively had more ships at their disposal than our lone Admiral Nelson. They were also in familiar waters, just off the coast of Spain.Napoleon had already shown himself to be a brilliant military strategist and Frederico Gravina, his Spanish counterpart, had been at sea since he was 12 â€" just shy of 40 years at the time of the battle. Furthermore, he had plenty of experience fighting at sea, having fought at Gilbraltar and in Toulon.However, Both Napoleon and Gravina were nothing if not traditionalists.Convention at the time dictated that fighting ships should line up, single file, and fire upon one another until one sinks.Admiral Nelson threw tradition to the winds by lining his ships in two columns perpendicular to the French and Spanish fleets, giving him twice the range and firepower than Spain and France gave themselves.No wonder Napoleon and Grav ina never landed a shot but took so many hits!To read more about Napoleon and other famous French figures throughout history, follow the link!Battle of Dien Bien PhuA more recent defeat of the French was the Battle of Dien Bien Phu in Vietnam in 1954, which was a part of the larger Indochina War.The French engaged in a battle with the Viet Minh, who represented Vietnam’s communist and national forces. Vietnam has been a French colony since the 19th century, however, the independence movement had been growing in popularity and France was losing control over the country.In a bid to weaken the Viet Minh forces, the French Republic started an occupation of Dien Bien Phu in order to cut off supplies into Laos and establish a French stronghold. However, this tactic did not work as planned, as the town was soon cut off and surrounded by Vietnamese forces.When the Viet Minh began their offense, France called on the USA for help, however, the independence movement has strength in numbers a nd the Viet Minh eventually broke through the French defences to the town.What Went Wrong in Dien Bien Phu?Clearly, the French had completely underestimated their opponents; they did not reckon that the Vietnamese would be able to navigate the jungle burdened by heavy weaponry.Furthermore, they assumed that the Viet Minh must want to rush to Laos; surely that was behind their strategy of blocking that route.It is interesting to note that the same tactical error brought about defeat in most military campaigns.Such thinking seems incomprehensible in hindsight: if your enemy thinks like you, how much of a battle could there be?Prepare for what your enemy can do, not what you think he will do â€" Carl von ClausewitzHow many battles would have had a different outcome had that wisdom been heeded?In the aftermath of Dien Bien Phu, the Viet Minh captured over 11,500 prisoners; nearly 4,500 of which were wounded.The blow that French diplomacy suffered in Viet Nam was not survivable. Furtherm ore, the citizens of France were tired of war and demanded that hostilities cease.So ended a conflict that, in many ways, resembled the First World War: trench fighting, hand to hand combat and limited use of (for the time) sophisticated weaponry, and no air support.If you found this blog interesting, why not check out our article on the most important events in France's history?Or, if you want to start learning French, try googling 'french lessons london'.

Standard deviation Normal Distribution

Standard deviation Normal Distribution Definition: - Standard deviation is the square root of the variance. The standard deviation is the popular measure of variability. It is used both as a separate entity and as a part of other analyses, such as computing confidence intervals and in hypothesis testing. The population standard deviation is denoted by and Sample standard deviation is denoted by s. =(x-)^2 / N s= (x- x?)^2/ (n-1) Standard deviation= variance. Example: Find the standard deviation of the sample when variance of sample is 25. Solution: - Since Standard deviation= variance. S = 25= 5 Therefore standard deviation of sample is 5. Another example: - Find the standard deviation of population when variance of the population is 100. Solution: - Standard deviation= variance. S = 100 =10 Therefore standard deviation of population is 10. Normal distribution is the most widely used of all distribution. It fits many individual characteristics, such as heights, lengths, speed, IQ and year of life expectancy, among others. Like their human counterparts living things in environment, such as trees, animals, insects, have many characteristics that are normally distributed. Some examples of variables that could create normally distributed measurements include the yearly cost of household insurance, the cost per square foot of renting warehouse space, and managers satisfaction with support from ownership on a five- point scale. In addition, we can say most items are produced or filled by machines are normally distributed.

Using the First Conditional Video and Exercises

Using the First Conditional Video and Exercises Using first conditional sentences in English is often difficult for students because of the way the sentences are constructed. But once again, this is an English grammar point that will allow you to express much more complex ideas in English. If you want to improve beyond Hello, my name is and Ill have the cheeseburger, then youll want to start learning to use conditionals.So, weve got some videos for you, one to explain the first conditional, and another video about the recent factory collapse in Bangladesh. The second video will give you a topic to write about using the first conditional. If you really want to master the first conditional, you should take a live English class via Skype with one of our teachers. Weve got a lesson to accompany these videos, and youll have the opportunity to use the first conditional in real conversation.Video: First ConditionalOk, do you think you understand first conditional now? Then watch the video below and try the exercise.Video: Factory Collaps e in BangladeshClick here to watch the video.Exercise: Fill in the gaps in the sentences below, then write 3 sentences about the factory collapse in Bangladesh, using the first conditional. Write your answers in comments, and we will correct them.If nothing __ ____ to improve working conditions for garment workers, I ____ stop buying clothes.I ____ buy clothes at higher prices __ it guarantees better living and working conditions for others.When they finally have world wide labor laws, we ____ ____ some assurance about the conditions in factories. Nelly Neko 1. If nothing is done to improve working conditions for garment workers, I will stop buying clothes.2. I will buy clothes at higher prices if it guarantees better living and working conditions for others.3. When they finally have world wide labor laws, we will have some assurance about the conditions in factories.1. If government doesnt take any measures to improve working and living conditions, nothing will change for bett er.2. In my opinion if they have some good security systems so many people will not die.3. if they dont stop using children labour , government will have to take some strict measures. Thank you ?? LOIEnglish NellyGood work. A few small mistakes: change for better.in this case we say change for THE better it is a special idiom. If we want to say that things will improve we use: GET better.Thanks for answering! José Edorides 1. If not is done to improve working conditions for garment workers, Ill stop buying clothes. 2. Ill buy clothesat higher prices if it guarantees better living and working conditions for others. LOIEnglish JoséNumber 1: If NOTThe correction is: If NOTHINGNothingin this case is the subject of the sentence. It literally means NO THING. Not is used for negation of verbs. An alternative sentence is: If they do NOT Do anything about working conditions for garment workers, Ill stop buying clothes. In this sentence you can see that NOT modifies the verb DO.I hop e this helps! José Edorides When they finally have world wide labor laws, we will have some assurance about the conditions in factories. ABUTURAB ALAM If nothing IS DONE to improve working conditions for garment workers, I WILL stop buying clothes. I WILL buy clothes at higher prices IF it guarantees better living and working conditions for others. When they finally have world wide labor laws, we WILL HAVE some assurance about the conditions in factories. LOIEnglish Excellent!

Political Science Glossary

Political Science Glossary Are you interested in the government and politics? Are you interested in the economies of the world and how policies shape them? Perhaps, political science is for you. Learn the vocabulary related to political science with this political science glossary. G7 Politicians Glossary racismThe belief that all members of each race possess characteristics or abilities specific to that race, esp. So as to distinguish it as inferior or superior to another race or races. wealthAn abundance of valuable possessions or money. regulationA rule or directive made and maintained by an authority. voteA formal indication of a choice between two or more candidates or courses of action, expressed typically through a ballot or a show of hands or by voice. powerIn social science and politics, power is the ability to influence the behavior of people. The term authority is often used for power perceived as legitimate by the social structure wara state of armed conflict between different nations or states or different groups within a nation or state. democracyA system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives. stateA nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government. vetoA constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body. socialismA political and economic theory of social organization that advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole. lawThe system of rules that a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and may enforce by the imposition of penalties. governmentThe governing body of a nation, state, or community. melting potA place (such as a city or country) where different types of people live together and gradually create one community globalizationGrowth to a global or worldwide scale, the act of globalizing, or extending to other or all parts of the world mondialisation third worldThe developing countries of asia, africa, and latin america. nationalismPatriotic feeling, principles, or efforts. imperialismA policy of extending a countrys power and influence through diplomacy or military force. ideologyA system of ideas and ideals, esp. One that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy. citizenA legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth, either native or naturalized. oligarchy A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution. liberalismA political orientation that favours social progress by reform and by changing laws rather than by revolution revolutiona forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favour of a new system. treatyA formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries. secularism A doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations sanctionA threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule. Please follow and like us:

How to find a job teaching English abroad while youre still in college

How to find a job teaching English abroad while you’re still in college If you’ve spent any time looking through ESL job boards you’ll have seen that there is literally a world of opportunity for English teachers with degrees. But, what about wannabe ESL teachers who are still studying, or are just about to head off on a gap year? Can you teach English abroad before you graduate? Well, yes, you can! Personally and professionally, teaching abroad can be a great opportunity for undergraduates. Opportunities are so varied that you can easily fit teaching English into a gap year, summer break or while you're deciding which degree you want to do. In and outside the classroom, you’ll gain valuable skills that will come in handy whatever career you choose to pursue in the future. Maybe you want to get to know a new culture. Or you're looking to add something impressive to your resume. Perhaps you want to try your hand at teaching. Or you simply want to spread your wings and set off on an adventure. Whatever your reasons for wanting to work and live abroad, teaching English before you graduate could be just the job you’re looking for! Read this:No degree? 5 places to consider teaching English abroad so you can see the world this year I don’t need a degree, great! So, what are the requirements for teaching English abroad? There’s no one answer to this question. Although not having a degree yet may reduce your options a little, there are still teaching opportunities open to you all over the world. None of the following suggestions are always required, but they might put you ahead of the pack when applying: Being a native English speaker. This quality is what makes companies seek you out from all the way overseas. They need you, and your expert knowledge of English. Getting TEFL certified. You don’t need a degree to get a TEFL certification, and, as TEFL qualifications last for life, getting one before you graduate could be a worthwhile investment. Most online TEFL courses are self-paced, making it relatively easy to slot the coursework into your current study schedule. Getting some teaching experience. Taking the time to help out at a local community centre or school will help you figure out whether you actually like teaching, and could give employers and extra incentive to pick you over anyone else. If you’re ready to throw yourself in at the deep end and lead a class yourself, there are also online English teaching companies that hire English teachers studying for their degree, with and without teaching experience. So, now you’re ready to roll! Yes, you can teach abroad before you graduate! Here’s how. Let’s take a look at the different teaching opportunities out there if you want to start teaching abroad before you graduate: 1. Apply for volunteer teaching abroad programs. The easiest way to teach abroad before you graduate is by doing volunteer work. If you can stomach not getting paid or a smaller stipend, there are many advantages to taking on a volunteer role. Firstly, you will most likely be able to travel to whichever destination interests you. If you’re keen to get off the beaten path and experiencing some truly undiscovered locations, now is your chance! Or, if you’d prefer to feel like a local in a classic destination, you can just as easily find opportunities in tourist hotspots like France and Spain. Volunteers can also often choose whether they want to commit short-term or long-term and, depending on the program, the kind of teaching they want to do. If you don’t feel ready to take on a role as a fully-fledged class teacher, how about working as a homestay tutor or teaching assistant? So, the pay might not be great, but for an experience that you can tailor to your exact tastes, volunteering is hard to beat. Read this: All about volunteer English teaching in China 2. Apply for ESL summer camp jobs. If you just have a few weeks free over the holidays, or want to dedicate a part of your gap year to teaching abroad, why not try applying for an English camp? There’s lots of ESL summer camp jobs throughout Europe - especially in countries like Italy and Spain. Perks often include food and accommodation (allowing you to save a few $$) and the chance to act like a big kid all summer long. Camp counselors often spend time with the kids outside of the classroom, so while you’re not teaching be prepared to get involved in activities, meal-times and campfire singalongs. Camp jobs can run through holidays all year, but summer is by far the busiest period, and positions often start appearing on job boards from January onwards. Alternatively, try searching for summer camp teaching jobs by duration or check out large international brands such as English First. Often all that’s required for positions is a TEFL qualification and a passion for teaching! Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. 3. Apply for paid teach abroad programs that don’t require degrees. If you’ve already started studying but are interested in taking a break to teach abroad before you graduate, some international programs accept applications from undergraduate students. It’s worth doing an in-depth search for any countries you’re interested in visiting, but here are a few of our favorites: South Korea’s TaLK program accepts applications from native English speakers who have completed an associate’s degree (equivalent to two years of college/university study). Teacher training is even included as part of the package! Placements last from six months to one year. There are also opportunities in Taiwan for associate degree holders who are TEFL qualified. Schools such as HESS Education organize year-long placements. The French Cultural Embassy organizes year-long teaching assistant positions throughout France for US citizens who have completed three years of higher education. Remember that you can only teach English in a country that doesn’t require you to have your degree already. So developed countries like China, South Korea and most countries in the Middle East won’t be an option for you until you get that. 4. Apply for teach abroad scholarships or grants. It’s a little-known fact that if you’re already studying for your degree in a related field, like education or linguistics, then your institution might offer funding for students interested in work or teaching abroad for a semester at educational non-profit organizations. Some universities will even count this as course work! So be sure to look into any opportunities like this at your school. 5. Travel to where you want to teach! Finally, if you’re feeling independent you could just throw caution to the wind and book a ticket to your chosen destination! In some countries, tackling your job hunt in person is likely to have much better results than applying online. While many countries only issue work visas for teachers with degrees, there are a surprising number of opportunities for those without throughout Asia, Europe and Central and South America. A few words of advice, though. Not having a degree may limit the kind of jobs you can apply for (in this situation, having a TEFL qualification can definitely help you get your foot in the door). Instead of working regular hours with one school, the reality might mean working part time for multiple schools as well as organising your own private students, and it can take a while to build up a strong network of employers. So, if you want to teach English abroad before you graduate, bear in mind that a summer break might not be long enough to make the most of an opportunity like this. If, however you’re on a gap year, or studying abroad for a semester, it could be perfect! If you decide this is the route for you, finance-wise, it's definitely worth making sure you have enough saved to tide you over for a month or two while you set yourself up. And, as you don’t know how much you’ll be earning, keep aside enough for a flight home in your native currency. Finally, make sure you get the right visa so you can work legally without your degree. So, paid work or volunteering? Summer time break or all in for a year? And most importantly, where will teaching English take you? Even if you haven't got your degree yet, there are plenty of ways make your dream adventure a reality right now and teach abroad before you graduate.