Online Tutoring With Lycee

Online Tutoring With LyceeLycee Chicago tutoring was one of the first online tutoring sites that allowed you to learn online and when it was first created it was very popular. It was there to give anyone who wanted to learn how to study and read effectively the help they needed to keep up with their studies.Lycee is now the oldest online tutoring service in the world and has a good number of professional tutors who have been with the company for many years. With so many different styles, subjects and levels of tutoring that they offer there is something for everyone. If you need a grammar check, research skills or need help with English composition you can find that on Lycee Chicago.Many students will be under pressure at school, work or at home and finding a tutoring service will be easier than ever before with Lycee. They offer a large number of different services that will meet almost any need. You can choose to study at home and pay a small fee every week or pay a monthly fee for the entire year. Lycee also offers many classes, so you can get professional help at the gym, at the library or just sitting around at home.Lycee has many different things to offer including a comprehensive database with all the information you could ever need to help you learn as much as possible. For many students it is important to have an accurate and up to date resource so that they know what to do when studying. This is where the database comes in and provides you with tons of great resources for study.While Lycee does not have the average student profile that some tutoring centers do, they are not out to turn people away. They want their students to succeed and make them look at them and what they can offer as an institution. If you have a computer and access to the internet you can log on to the website and find the right tutor for you.They have great contact forms that can give you instant contact information and a personal interaction that is guaranteed to work. No matter what level of student you are there is something that Lycee can help you with.In conclusion, if you are looking for an effective online tutoring service Lycee is just the place for you. They have a vast amount of different services to help you learn the language and help with your academic needs. They are also a very professional institute and will provide you with great help.

Vegetarians VS Vegans Yes There Is A Difference

Vegetarians VS Vegans Yes There Is A Difference image via charlotteaclarke.blogspot.com A lot of people get us vegetarians and vegans confused, and I get it. We are the weird people who dont indulge in meat, so why should you care which restrictions apply to whom? Well, just in case you are curious, I decided to point out a few differences, because though we both dont eat meat, we are not the same thing. Vegetarian image via atlantablackstar.com I belong to the vegetarian group, so Ill start with them. Upon telling anyone that I am a vegetarian, I get a few usual responses. Ill get the raised eyebrow, long pause, and then, Uh, so what the heck do you eat? Or, Ill get the people who start to ask about everything I cant eat and then get confused. Them: OMG so you dont eat ice cream or drink milk or anything? Me: Thats vegans, I just dont eat meat. Them: (Not paying attention to my last comment) But you cant eat eggs right? Me: I do eat eggs. Them: But I thought vegetarians cant? And then it goes on and on. One guy was even asking what types of meat I eat Lets Define a Vegetarian So lets lay down some ground rules to what a vegetarian is (note: there are many different versions). A Vegetarian is someone who doesnt eat meat, including fish and poultry. Its not like this rule is super restrictive however, since some people will eat fish, or maybe just chicken and nothing else. It really depends on why they are vegetarian in the first place. If they are doing it for animal’s rights, chances are they arent eating anything with a face (yup, just stole that from John Tucker Must Die, whatcha gonna do?) If, however, they are doing it not by choice but for dietary reasons, chances are they will eat some type of animals because it is hard to quit meat cold turkey (hur hur). So What Do They Eat Exactly? My answer to this question is I eat everything you do, without the meat. A lot of people think this concept is harder than it actually is. Think about it. If you are having chicken, rice, and vegetables for dinner, Id just eat the rice and the vegetables. Most sides to main courses are what a vegetarians main course is. We also eat dairy products, so yes we can eat ice cream, have milk with our cereal, and tons of cheese on our spaghetti. The thing most people argue with me about is eggs. They get confused that I eat them since its killing an unborn chicken. This is of course untrue. Chickens lay eggs every couple of days, whether they are fertilized or not. If you crack open an egg and there is no red speck in it, it wasnt fertilized and therefore isnt/ wasnt going to be chicken. If there is a red speck, it was fertilized, and then I cant eat it (personal preference). Meat-Tolerance A lot of people also think that they cant eat meat in front of vegetarians, but we all have different tolerances of the sight and smell of meat. Fishy things are my weakness, and also rare-cooked meat where you can see the blood squeeze out when the person stabs it with a fork. Other than that, I can still enjoy my veggie meal while my carnivorous friends enjoy theirs. Some vegetarians wont eat something if it has touched meat, but this doesnt really bother me if the meat can be picked out. If my friends order a pepperoni pizza and I’m really hungry, I will just pick the pepperoni off so they dont have to order a whole other pizza with cheese. Other vegetarians would rather not eat than have their food touch meat; so if you have a veggie friend, just ask their meat-tolerance. Vegans via www.nonviolenceunited.org Lets move on to vegans now. You can think of a vegan as a hard-core vegetarian. Vegans dont eat meat or ANY animal bi-products. That means no dairy, no eggs, nothing that comes from animals, period (that includes what they wear, like no leather etc.). There are also different extremes of vegans, from raw vegans (which is super extreme and probably the healthiest people you will ever meet) to vegans that allow themselves a cheat day once in a while and get that half pint of BenJerry’s. So What Do They Eat? As Im sure you have seen in stores, there are many vegan friendly products now a day that are actually pretty tasty. They drink soymilk, or almond milk, and can still indulge in vegan treats. They eat a lot of fruits, veggies, and tofu. If you meet a vegan who can cook well, chances are that even if you love meat, youll love their vegan cooking. My roommate last year who was vegan showed me the awesomeness of ice cream made from coconut milk. Not only is it healthier for you, you honestly cant even tell its not the regular ice cream that youd normally eat. If you have never tried vegan food, take a trip to a vegan restaurant, and be amazed. Vegans also have a stricter policy when it comes to eating something that has touched meat, so watch out! How Is It Healthy? Many people dont think you can get enough nutrients without consuming meat, but being vegan is a very healthy lifestyle choice. (I just cant give up sweets or cheese, but I definitely have mad respect for the people that can pull through with being vegan). They get protein from assortments of beans, and vegetables. Vegan products also contain protein and can be a lot better for the body than meat in some instances. The main thing is that you have to educate yourself on the lifestyle, and find out how to get the nutrients your body needs. End Note To the carnivores that made it this far down the page, we vegetarians and vegans thank you. Though not everyone agrees with the lifestyles, its good to know the differences. And hey, dont knock it till you try it! Challenge for the Brave:   Think youve got the self-control to be a vegetarian or vegan for a week? Challenge yourself and see how it goes! Good luck

8 Resume Mistakes College Students Make

8 Resume Mistakes College Students Make via Pixabay 1. Typos and Grammatical Errors It’s completely unacceptable for misspelled words to be found in your resume. With dictionaries at the tips of our fingers and spell check, there is no reason that a word should be misspelled. This shows the hiring manager you are lazy and misleads them when you claim to be “detail oriented.” Before handing in a resume, ask two to three different people to look it over closely. A new set of eyes is better than one! 2. Length We get it, you may have a lot of stuff to put on your resume with all of your part-time jobs, extra curricular activities, and volunteer work. Rule of thumb is that your resume should be no longer than a page long, but no shorter than a page. It’s a little confusing, but almost everything about resume writing is. If you find that your resume runs onto two pages, make the font a little smaller and decrease the margins. You may have to take some details out and just leave your title and the company you worked for. via Pixabay 3. Format Now that you have your resume down to the length of one page, make sure the formatting is easy to read and does not look cluttered. There should be plenty of white space making it easy for the hiring manager to scan your resume and have an idea of your accomplishments in five seconds. Use bolded words for the most important information, such as companies you worked for and what position you held. Use indented bullet points to expand on your positions. Make sure to have headings for each section as well. via Pixabay 4. Focus on Accomplishments, Not Duties Contrary to popular belief, a resume is not an account of what you did while working at different jobs. You are not writing a job description. Instead, focus on the accomplishments you achieved while working in different positions. Be specific. If you won an award or were recognized for something, add it! If you grew a following on social media, add it! 5. High School Accomplishments Now that you are in college, most internships won’t care about what you did in high school. It’s cool that you were in the spring musicals as a background dancer, but that won’t get you the accounting internship. Don’t put down things that may have landed you a part-time job in high school. If you did something in high school that is transferrable to the position you are applying for and it is impressive, then you can put it on your resume. For example, if you were the team captain for the competitive mathematics team and won multiple competitions, then put it down if you are applying for a position in finance. 6. GPA This is one of the most controversial aspects of a resume for college students. Do you put your GPA since you’re in school? Some may say yes and some may say no. My rule of thumb is that if you have an extremely impressive GPA on top of extra curricular activities and part-time jobs, then put it. If it’s mediocre and doesn’t make people say “That’s great!” and mean it, don’t put it. Your boss probably won’t care about the grades you received in school. Working is much different than sitting in a classroom. via Pixabay 7. Being Vague Be specific about your accomplishments. Use numbers and things that are measurable. If you managed social media for an organization, put down how many followers you gained and in how many weeks. Add analytics and views each post received. If you write blog posts, specify how many times a week you write and how many words they typically are. 8. “One-Size-Fits-All” Resume You must cater your resume for each position you apply for. If you are applying for a marketing position, the hiring manager does not want to know that you used to be a line chef at a fancy restaurant. Your resume should express that you have experience in the field and that you can add value to their company. This may take some extra time, but it is worth it if it lands you an interview!

How to Succeed at Math Without Really Crying

How to Succeed at Math Without Really Crying I guess it was about six or seven years ago that I first met him. He was sitting a couple of seats behind me in the row to my right. I was in the front row. I almost always sat in the front in those classes, the really difficult ones. I needed all the advantages I could get. I believe the class was called “Automata”. I think it was classified as a math course, sort of. Automata is really the study of “a finite machine”. It would be classified under theoretical computer science. This would be a course you would take along the lines of how to create your own compiler. Let’s just say I was lost from the moment I sat down in the chair. Who Am I and what am I doing in here? The way I got through that class was first, I was always at the professor’s office, when the professor was there, getting questions answered that I was afraid to ask in class; because I knew I was the only one who didn’t know the answer to what it was I was asking. As I recall, he was pretty cool, many of my questions were very basic ideas that I should have known before entering his classroom. But like I said he was pretty cool, in his office, he answered them all. If I had put my hand up to ask one of those questions in the classroom he probably would have shot me down and I would have looked and felt stupid. But for whatever reason, when in his office, he was an entirely different person. Interesting huh? When he handed out the first exam he said to the class; “Is this ridiculously difficult? Well yes, too bad for you!”   You get the idea. But let’s get back to the guy who sat behind me in the row to my right. He was quiet. He never asked questions in class but took lots of notes. I remember the first time we talked. I always showed up early for class but couldn’t get into the classroom until the class started, so I would sit at a table down the hall and stare at my book. He was sitting at the table too and asked how I was doing and I told him, “terrible!” He pulled out a blank sheet of paper and started sketching and explaining to me in the simplest of terms what the Automata instructor was talking about the day before. From that point on I would meet him at that table before class every day and be given a private lesson, of insightful and detailed tutoring on abstract machines. We became friends at that point. He was happy to show me whatever was needed for me to pass the course. I was to find out later that he already had a graduate degree and as a software engineer, was one of the developers of some major b reakthroughs at NetZero a few years before. He was taking a few classes to brush up on some concepts and theories and preparing to launch an idea that he had developed with a couple other students at UCI. All I can say is I did very well in that course and was able to move on. I didn’t see my extremely intelligent friend again for some time. Meanwhile I ended up in another of those crazy courses the Computer Science guys take. This one was called     “Combinatorial algorithms”. Another “math” course, so they say. Well, after a couple of weeks of struggles and the usual barely hanging in there, the professor said something unbelievable. In the middle of a lecture, he was commenting on how difficult this class is, and went on to say “if you ever get a chance to get Dirk Wagner as a tutor in this class you would get an ‘A’, because Dirk could teach it. Dirk? Hey that’s the name of my mysterious friend who helped me pass “Automata”!   I scrambled through everything I owned in hopes that somehow I had his phone number written down somewhere. The miracle was a number on a torn piece of scratch paper at the bottom of my old book bag, Dirks’ number. I called him up and told him how much trouble I was in, again. I lived in Santa Monica at the time and he was in the Oxnard area. This was not close and he was not taking any courses at the school that term. However in his efforts to put his new idea into reality he was traveling back and forth from his home up north down to Irvine several times a week and he agreed to tutor me by stopping by on his way home each trip. Now, to make a long story even longer, Dirk used the same simple clear tutoring style as he had with me before. I remember the first exam the teacher handed back to me graded as an ‘A’ and I stopped the instructor and said; “there must be some mistake here!” Fortunately he didn’t agree. I got a ‘B+’ overall in that class. Wow. And the tutor, of course was launching his new idea onto the internet. The idea; TutorZ.com!

AP Chemistry Free Response - What is It?

AP Chemistry Free Response - What is It?AP Chemistry Free Response is a test based on the AP Calculus AB Exam. It is one of the three AP exams, and tests basic mathematics and physics as well as communication, critical thinking, and quantitative reasoning. This exam is very similar to the NCEES test of Physics, but it's also slightly more difficult.For the answer to this question, the student must remember that there are four tests - Texas Math, Texas English, AP Calculus AB, and AP English Writing. This AP Chemistry Free Response is not in the same class as the Mathematics Free Response because that exam requires knowledge of both linear and quadratic equations.The differences between the exams are the type of test and the questions. AP Calculus AB includes all the topics listed in the previous paragraph, while the Mathematics Free Response is a bit harder. However, students should take the free response because it has all the topics on the Preparing for the AP Calculus AB Exam: How to Keep Your Results Up to Date sections, except for the Verbal Reasoning section. This exam is recommended for students who have taken all of the tests needed for the exam.The AP Chemistry Free Response is basically two exams. One is the AP Chemistry Course. This course can be taken at a computer and the questions can be obtained from any online source.The other part of the AP Chemistry Free Response is the Tutorial. There are two types of tutorials. One is a full-length tutorial, which are an entire written course, and the other is an interactive tutorial, which is a sample quiz with small solutions. Both tutorials are similar to the tutorials that students get when taking Calculus BC.This tutorial is an interactive test that uses a lot of Math, Physics, and English. The Texas content is fairly easy to understand, although the various problem sets will require students to apply their learning as best they can. The difficulty of the test depends on the difficulty of the questions, the student is asked.Students taking the AP Chemistry Free Response should be able to follow the problem sets, including the tutorials, and successfully pass the final exam. Of course, students are encouraged to review what they've learned before heading out to take the exam.

How to Solve Equations Algebraically

How to Solve Equations AlgebraicallyMany students learn algebra at school, or they are taught it during the homework. There are few people who don't know algebra, and one of the most popular questions asked by them is how to solve equations. This question is common in physics and math classes too. The answer to this question is easy because algebra teaches you the principles of solving equations.One of the steps in solving an equation is to find the result. This can be done by the terms and variables, but sometimes this step is overlooked. The terms and variables are vital for solving equations. They describe the relationship between the quantities and the variables. The most common term in an equation is called a variable, while the most commonly used are the constant and the variable.The constant is the quantity that is constant, and it's value always remains the same. That is why this term is called the constant. The variable is used to express the values of the constants. This in cludes the speed of light, the time to a point in space, the square root of a number and the area of a square.Finding the result of an equation is not easy because all the relationships between the variables have already been discovered. One can choose to solve the equations with the different methods. It depends on the type of equation and the number of variables. Different methods will work for different types of equations. One should experiment on each of them to find out which method will work best for the problem.Solving an equation by hand is the most common method. You need to locate the points in the graph of the equation. Then you can mark the points using a black chalk and then use your pencil to fill in the rest of the blank places with the values of the variables. Some equations don't have enough points on the graph, so you can make some additions.Solving equations by hand may require some practice, so you can experiment with different solutions until you get it right. R emember that you need to be exact and don't simplify things. Simplifying things will lead to making mistakes, so keep your attention on the quantity. If you make a mistake, you can always try again.Since solving math problems is one of the major objectives of mathematics, it is better to master the technique than do anything else. For students who learn algebra at school, you should definitely give it a try. You can also use algebra online. This way you can find the answers anytime you want.

Getting Started with Photo Editing

Getting Started with Photo Editing Which Photo Editor Should You Choose to Get Started? ChaptersOur Advice for Using Adobe Photoshop CCHow Do You Use Lightroom?Why Choose GIMP as Your Photo Editing Software?How to Use Aperture for Editing Photos“In photography there is a reality so subtle that it becomes more real than reality.” - Alfred StieglitzPhoto editing is becoming increasingly competitive and there are more and more functions and techniques appearing. Resizing, cropping, correcting imperfections, retouching, and treating images.An increasing number of people have edited their photos. With this in mind, photo-editing software needs to be simple to use and powerful.A photo editor needs to be able to do things as simple as red-eye reduction and treat the raw files.Of all the photo editing software, some are more powerful than others.Wondering which ones?In this article, we're looking at some of the most popular photo editing packages available on the market! AllanPhotography Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NatashaPhotography Teac her 5.00 (7) £55/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors TimothyPhotography Teacher 5.00 (5) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Anosh nadeemPhotography Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ZangmoPhotography Teacher 5.00 (6) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RosiePhotography Teacher £12/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MattPhotography Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AndyPhotography Teacher £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsOur Advice for Using Adobe Photoshop CCPhotoshop is already 29 years old! The pioneer of image editing software costs around £20 a month as part of the Adobe Creative Cloud and is considered the professional photo editing software.Photoshop is considered to be an essential image editing programme. You can download it from Adobe.com in just a few clicks.Whether you've taken a portrait or landscape, you can use Adobe Photoshop to edit your photos. (Source: SplitShire)The Photoshop InterfaceSo what’s the Photoshop interface all about?It’s very busy, for one, as you can see everything you need to edit photos.In the centre of your window, there’s the image that you’re working on. At the top of the screen, there’s the menu with all the buttons you see in other programmes including “file”, etc.While you have to pay for Photoshop, the possibilities are seemingly endless. At the right of your screen, there are even more options. You can find tabs like “Properties” on the right of your screen.Photoshop FunctionsEven though Photoshop is a powerful and complex tool, you can get started with it quite easily. You can create a blank document or edit a preexisting photo.For example, there are three ways to zoom in on a photo:Hold down alt and scroll.Click on “Tools” then “Zoom”.Type in the level of zoom in the bottom left of the screen.A programme has tonnes of special little features. Photo editing has never been so comprehensive. Of a ll the functions, here are some of the most common ones:Cancel.Resize a photo.Make an image black and white.Edit jpegs, gifs, or pngs.Correct imperfections like redeye.And many others!Join the best photography courses on here.How Do You Use Lightroom?“To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place… I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.” - Elliott ErwittPhotoshop Lightroom is one of the best image editor packages on the market. This photo editor isn’t just good if you want to retouch photos, you can also use it as a portfolio. This is useful when you want to quickly find your photos.Lightroom is among the best photo editing packages. (Source: Lalmch)But when it comes to how to use Lightroom, you may have a lot of questions since the programme has changed a lot since its creation in 2002. While the programme isn’t free, there is a free trial period , like with Photoshop. You can download Lightroom like you do Photoshop with the Adobe Creative Suite.There are slight differences between the two programme which is why Lightroom is a photo editor and organiser.Here’s how you can import a photo:To import a photo on Adobe Lightroom from a computer or hard disk, you need to click “Add”, select the photos you want, and follow the steps on the left.To import photos from a camera, you need to select the card from the left, click “Copy”, select the photos you want, and adjust the settings on the right.Get the best photography courses in the UK on Superprof.The goal of Lightroom is to organise your photos like in an album. The programme also allows you to add information to the shot, create collections, and organise photos by date, for example. Give it a go.This isn’t the only function since, like any good image manipulation program, Lightroom allows you to fix redeye, add presets, improve the sharpness, or trim a photo. Even if you've taken the best photo ever, you can make it better with just one click!How do you find a photo class?Why Choose GIMP as Your Photo Editing Software?Of all the photo editing programmes, GIMP is one of the pioneers. It’s light, has quick load times, and very few bugs.Getting good photos doesn't necessarily need to cost a fortune. (Source: pixel2013)GIMP was launched in 1984 and is popular for its fluid and efficient interface. It's also a free photo editor. The toned-down version of Photoshop, this programme has all the basic menu items like “File”, “Edit”, “Image”, “Layers” and “Filter” that you’ll find in most photo editing programmes.The layers are the first thing you should learn about if you want to use GIMP. When you edit an image, you can work on several layers, and the one of the top is the one you’ll see the most of.  There’s no limit to the number of layers you can use and they can include text, filters, overlays, or even other objects.Yo u can also use GIMP professionally and effectively due to its tools. These tools can be found in tabs. These include:The selection tools, for selecting the part of the image you want to work on.The editing tools, which allow you to modify parts of the photo.The transformation tools, which allow you to alter an image’s scale, rotation, and alignment.And many others!GIMP’s main strength is its versatility and you can also use plugins to add to its versatility.  Darktable, Pandora, and Liquid Rescale are all examples of plugins that, once downloaded, can help you to use different file formats, make a panoramic image, or smooth out imperfections on a face.Not bad, is it?The plethora of options available on this programme makes GIMP a great tool for editing photos.How to Use Aperture for Editing PhotosOf all the programmes for editing photos, Aperture is one of the best. This programme, which was created by Apple in 2004, only works on Mac OS. It’s easy to use but it is starting to be replaced by the Apple Photos app.There are plenty of options both physical and digital for making your photos better. (Source: Free-Photos)Aperture isn’t free but it is great for those who want to learn the basics of photo editing. As with any photo editing software, it’ll take you some time to get the hang of it. But don’t worry, we’ll get to that.Aperture requires a one-off payment rather than a subscription like you have with the Adobe products.  Once you’ve downloaded the programme, you can start organising your photos on the platform. Give the folder a name, rate each photo by a number of stars, fill in keywords and locations, identify people in the photos, and you’re ready to go!That said, you’re probably more interested in retouching photos. Aperture has a good number of functions that make it great for editing photos. Changing the contrast, white balance, or doing collages has never been so easy.But what can Aperture do?Identify faces to sort photos more ea silyDetect and remove red-eyeZoom up to 1600%Fullscreen modeRotate a photoExport images in raw formatCorrect imperfectionsIn short, Aperture is an essential programme if you want to touch up photos or add photo effects. It’s simple, intuitive, and effective.The green frame is the toolbar.The red frame includes editing, metadata, and the library.The blue frame allows you to see the photos.Thanks to these programmes, you can get started with editing photos right away.If you need more help with professional photo software like Adobe Photoshop Elements, Photoshop Express, an online photo editor or techniques to edit your photos like photo enhancement, tilt-shift, and removing blemishes, you can get help from a professional photographer or photography tutor.On Superprof, there are tutors offering three main types of tutorials: face-to-face tutorials, group tutorials, and online tutorials.Group tutorials are usually the cheapest because you're sharing the cost of the tutor's time with t he other students in attendance.Face-to-face tutorials tend to be the most expensive (and cost-effective) as the tutor's all yours for the lesson and they'll be creating bespoke lessons for you.Finally, if you want a one-on-one tutorial for less or can't find a suitable tutor where you live, online tutorials are great because they can be taught from anywhere in the world. All you need is a webcam and a decent internet connection!

Centrioles Function

Centrioles Function Centrioles: A centriole is a barrel shaped polarized structure made up of microtubules. It is present double in number and is considered smallest cell organelles in animal cell. They usually participate in the process of cell division and are observed during the process of mitosis and meiosis. The granular mass which organizes at the center of a microtubule is called as centrosome. Centrioles consist of nine triplets of microtubules, all arranged in a ring like pattern. Centriole definition: Centrioles are present in most of the animal cells, cells of fungi and algae but not commonly in plants. The centrioles are cylindrical in shape and referred as cellular organelles. They are present in most of the eukaryotes. The centrioles consist of triplets of microtubules arranged in a ring pattern; these microtubules form an arrangement of 9+3. This arrangement of the microtubules in a ring like pattern is referred as triplets and is arranged perpendicular to one another. Centrioles organize and form the assembly of microtubules during cell division in animal cells. They also get replicated during Interphase of both mitosis and meiosis and get distributed equally among the daughter cells at the end of the process. In cilia and flagella, they form the basal bodies. Centriole structure: The walls of each centriole are composed of nine triplet microtubules (9+0) arrangement or, in case of Drosophila, nine doublet microtubules. The central part of centriole is proteinaceous and called the hub, which is connected with peripheral triplets by radial spokes made up of protein. In animal cells, a pair of centrioles present in MTOC (microtubule-organizing center). MTOC with a pair of centrioles is known as centrosome. Two centrioles are arranged perpendicular to each other in the center of centrosome. The cloud of amorphous material that surrounds a pair of centrioles is called centrosome matrix or pericentriolar material. Although the localization of centrioles within the centrosome together with their precise duplication prior to mitosis has suggested a role in bipolar spindle assembly or function, the actual role of centrioles in cell division remains unclear and controversial. Cells from which centrioles and centrosomes are ablated can still form bipolar spindles via a centrosome-independent self-organization process. Centriole functions: Centrioles are involved in forming mitotic poles in higher animal cells. They have their functions in MOC which also involves formation of flagella and cell division. Centriole duplicates within the cell and one of them migrate to the opposite poles during cell division where they organize themselves to execute mitotic spindle formation. They once again disassemble during G1/S phase transition in Interphase of cell cycle. Each centriole duplicates to form a new centriole during cell division. The newly formed centrioles stay attached tightly to their parent centriole and further elongation occurs during S and G2 phase. The migration and the arrangement of the centrioles govern the alignment of the spindle fibers. It also stimuluses the chromosomes attachment to the spindle. The mitotic spindle fibers regulate for the separation of chromosomes into their daughter cells during cell division. At end of the division, each cell consists of two centrioles - one the parent centriole and the other newly formed daughter centriole. After separation, the centrioles regulate the assembly of the nucleus and also determine the cellular organization in the daughter cells. The centrioles also play role in the formation of flagella or cilia. Centrioles also give rise to the fiber of the tail of sperms. The malfunctioning of the centrosome leads to the formation of certain cancers.

5 Things First-Generation College Applicants Should Know

5 Things First-Generation College Applicants Should Know The following is a guest post written by Sarish Kasat of Admissionado, a premier college admissions consulting company focused on helping students get into their dream schools. No matter your background, the college application process can be a beast. From targeting schools and taking campus tours, to tracking down letters of recommendation and (maybe the most important thing of all) telling a compelling narrative throughout your application, theres, well, just a ton to consider. And if you dont have the good fortune of having parents, siblings, relatives, or friends who have actually gone through the process themselves, things can get even hairier. Welcome to the world of first-generation college applicants. Whether a student is considered a first-generation applicant simply because their parents never attended college, or because their parents are immigrants who have never navigated the U.S. college landscape, the additional barriers these students face can be daunting to say the least. Lets face it, applying to college isnt simple for anyone. When you start with the complexity that is the nature of the beast, and then add elements such as language barriers and a lack of a natural support system, the process can get downright scary. And many times, it can contribute to continuing on-campus struggles. Its not all bad though. There are a plethora of helpful resources available to first-generation students. The key to success is simply figuring out how to gain access to or utilize these resources. Thats why weve put together a quick list of advice for first-generation college applicants. 1. Mentors can provide much-needed, real-world guidance2. There are scholarships and grants out there, specifically for you3. Many resources are available in the community4. Many campus resources are available to help you succeed5. Professors and advisors are there to help (so talk to them!) Now, lets break these things down one-by-one with some next steps to help guide you through the process and get you started. 1. Mentors can provide much-needed, real-world guidance Three words: find a mentor. It could be a teacher, guidance counselor, advisor, or coach. It could be the older sibling of a friend whos already gone through the college application process, or even a member of your local community center. The basic thing to remember here is that there are a ton of people out there who are willing to help you, but you have to raise your hand and ask them for help. Its important to find someone who can guide you through this process and help you make more informed decisions. If your head is spinning trying to think about who is the best candidate, simply start by asking a trusted teacher or stopping by your guidance counselors office to talk about college. The possibilities here are endless, but the mantra is singular: find a mentorsomeone you trust. 2. There are scholarships and grants out there, specifically for you What if I told you that there is money out there that exists specifically to help pay for your college education? Believe it? Its true. Now, more than ever before, people (and companies) are taking note of the obstacles first-generation students face, and many organizations are trying to find ways to help. One of these ways is by offering scholarships specifically for first-generation college students like you! Open your favorite browser (if youre not in it already) and start looking for opportunities. Google is your best friend here. You can also use websites like Fastweb, College Board and Unigo to help find scholarship opportunities that are relevant for you. The Admissionado First-Gen Ten is a great scholarship opportunity to check out as well, as it is specifically for first-generation students. And, as always, dont be afraid to ask your mentors for help in the search. 3. Many resources are available in your community Its no secret that academic advisors and counselors are often spread thin across hundreds and hundreds of students. This can make it difficult to schedule a meeting with them, and can leave students (and parents) feeling like theyre getting the short end of the stick when it comes to advising them on their future. Luckily, there are organizations like ImFirst.org that exist specifically to help guide first-generation students and their parents through the process. Find local organizations like this in your community or connect with national ones like Im First. 4. Many campus resources are available to help you succeed Once youre on campus, its easy to become overwhelmed with your surroundings, but rest assured, the majority of your surroundings are designed to help you succeed! Aside from talking to your professors and advisors regularly (which well get to in a moment), make sure you visit your schools career and writing centers whenever possible. These are free resources that can help you think through your career path and make sure youre on the right track in terms of identifying a major, minor, courses, and everything else that will help you maximize your college experience. You should also consider joining a first-generation student organization at your school. An organization such as this will expose you to older students who have been in your shoes and are brimming with good advice. Additionally, an organization like this will, in time, give you the opportunity to mentor and support incoming first-generation students. Pay it forward, right? Check out the Campus Life section of your schools website to look into any on-campus organizations you think youd like to join. Lastly, look for opportunities to land an on-campus job, become part of other on-campus organizations, and/or take part in resident-life activities in your dorm. Especially if language is a potential barrier for you, these are amazing opportunities to 1) meet and engage with other people and 2) practice your soft skills. This not only forces you out of your comfort zone, but also encourages you to nurture existing interests and find some you didnt even know you had. 5. Professors and advisors are there to help (so talk to them!) Much like weve advocated that you talk to your high school teachers and guidance counselors, once youve enrolled in college, start building relationships with your professors right away. We recommend attending office hours and introducing yourself to at least one or two professors that you genuinely admire or respect. Get to know them and make sure they know you as well. It can definitely be intimidating to introduce yourself to a professor (which is why so many students coast through their courses without doing so), but youll find that, in almost all situations, theyre very happy to interact with you. Making sure that you stand out to them, as both a human being and a courteous, engaged student, will pay dividends in the future. Additionally, most new students are assigned an academic advisor when they start school. Make sure to utilize this person! Your advisor can help guide you through selecting a major, minor, specialization, and/or concentration, as well as provide you with valuable information on specific courses. They can also connect you to other types of academic support services available on campus such as tutoring and writing centers. Once youve decided on a major, your faculty advisor will be another resource. They can offer you real-world guidance geared specifically toward the field youve chosen to study, which is extremely valuable. All in all, its important to remember that you arent in this crazy college thing by yourself. There are so many people and resources available to help you succeed, both on the way to college and once youre there. Sometimes, the hardest part is just finding them and being courageous and disciplined enough to utilize them. Be confident in yourself, and youll be hurdling every obstacle in no time! The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.