Is a language tutor right for you, and how to choose one?

March 28, 2022

Interaction with native speakers is a crucial part of developing skills in a language. For those of us who live far from where our target language is spoken, or for those of us lost and in need of personalized help, taking lessons, specifically online lessons, is one way to bridge those gaps. Yet, for those who are not used to doing so for whatever variety of reasons, maybe cost, time, fear, or inversely, confidence, there is a mental roadblock in seeking out this type of learning environment. I want to briefly discuss the pros and cons of taking language tutoring, how to choose a tutor, and what to look for in class styles.

Book Review: Red, White, and Royal Blue

March 18, 2022

Who would have guessed that when rivals First Son of the United States Alex Claremont-Diaz and British Prince Henry have to pretend to be friends for the sake of international relations after a wedding cake mishap, love was under the surface and ready to blossom. Yet despite the growing feelings, the two must keep their relationship a secret as not to disrupt Alex’s mother’s campaign nor paint the image of the Crown in the “wrong light.” Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston sweetly takes you through their hidden romance as they take on life in the global spotlight.

Ice Climbing Adventures!

March 11, 2022

Usually one would assume a spring break is the time for heading somewhere warm, getting a taste of the salt, sand, and sun before heading back to the last and arguably hardest part of our semester. For me, that thought was completely disregarded, because I went ICE CLIMBING this weekend?!? Oh, am I not giving you the expected pretty little build up description or something? Nope. I feel a sport as funky as this, plus the fact that your one and only resident nerd went and crushed it, deserves a little S.S.P. (shameless self-promotion).