Saturday, March 28, 2020

Traveling For Private Tutoring Can Be a Travel Expense

Traveling For Private Tutoring Can Be a Travel ExpenseWhether you have the time or the resources to travel for private tutoring can be a very expensive proposition. Private tuition is the type of situation where you do not have to pay for any type of textbook or computer equipment, and you do not need to book accommodation, provide food, or drive yourself, and you do not have to worry about any level of professionalism on your part.Because you are not paying for anything with personal expenses, you can get all of your personal costs, except if you are traveling out of state or out of country, and you will most likely be able to take advantage of any tax breaks, deductions, or tax incentives available to you. Some tax breaks are exclusive for military personnel, in some cases, however, you do not need to wait until you actually receive the necessary paperwork in order to take advantage of this type of advantage. Another advantage is that you will be able to claim the HSA, which are co mmonly referred to as the health care contribution reduction, and your group health insurance, as well as any other types of tax credit you may qualify for.Traveling for private tutoring can be a big expense, but if you have plenty of disposable income, you will be able to take advantage of all of the tax incentives available to you, and you will have the opportunity to eliminate as much of that as possible in order to get the lowest possible tax bill. A tax expert will also be able to guide you on what kind of deductions you can take advantage of, and how you can maximize these tax credits in order to lower your overall income and reduce your tax bill.If you have less than one year of life experience, it can be difficult to prepare a tax return on your own, but there are plenty of options for you to take advantage of. However, you may have to consult with a tax professional first in order to determine exactly what options are available to you, and whether or not they are right for you. tax preparation software There are some tax preparation software programs available online that you can use, which will allow you to work on your taxes from home, and you do not have to pay a small fee for the software, unlike some paper-based programs. It is important to remember that although you are not paying for any other programs, the tax preparation software will allow you to file your tax return for free, and will allow you to fill out all of the forms and statements for free, even if you are currently in school or working full time.Most tax experts believe that traveling for private tutoring can be a very expensive proposition, but if you know where to look and how to use the various tax benefits available to you, you can find yourself paying no more than half of the cost of attending school. If you think about it, you will realize that private tuition is nothing more than a major expense that you can actually cut out if you simply plan ahead and know what you are gett ing into.If you are serious about eliminating any cost, you may want to consider a large sum of money, but when you consider the money you will save with traveling for private tutoring, you will realize that it is money well spent. As long as you are using tax preparation software, you can take full advantage of the multiple benefits you will receive from the program, and you will be able to make sure that you are cutting costs at every step of the way.

Friday, March 6, 2020

4 ways to prepare for your teach abroad job interview

4 ways to prepare for your teach abroad job interview After you make the decision to teach abroad, the next step in the process is to land a job at a school that meets your life and career goals. To that end, you might opt for applying for jobs online with a recruiter like Teach Away or decide to attend a teacher job fair or some in-person interview sessions. Regardless of which path you take, however, one thing is certain: You will be interviewed at some point in the hiring process - whether it’s over phone, Skype or in person. Congratulations, your teaching credentials and experience landed you an interview and now it's time to seal the deal. Depending on your level of experience, you may have attended many, many interviews in your time. Or maybe your last interview was your first. No matter which bucket you happen to fall into, I wanted to share my first-hand experience and advice for anyone interviewing for a job teaching abroad. Hopefully, this will give you some idea of what to prep for when interviewing for what (hopefully) will turn out to be your very own dream job teaching abroad. I’m not going to give you a laundry list as there are so many resources out there already. For example, as I was preparing for the job fair, Teach Away hosted a webinar that gave advice and tips for job fair interviews (just an FYI that the job fair experience can be very different if you have never attended one). I also found these three posts helpful, so I recommend checking those out if you’ve got time: 6 interview tips that will get you the job - straight from a teach abroad recruiter Preparing for an international teaching job interview 11 tips for a successful teacher phone interview Below, I’ve listed some of the things that I felt really helped me make a strong impression throughout the interview process: 1. Do due diligence on the school you’re interviewing with. Hopefully, you have already done a lot of research before the interview process to decide on where you want to teach and live. If you haven’t, I recommend you do so. Each country and region has their own unique culture, and it is important to have an idea which fits you and/or your family’s lifestyle. Next, you need to do the research to familiarize yourself with the prospective school’s vision, mission and curriculum philosophy. Research on the school can be beneficial in two areas. First, it gives you an opportunity to see if you would be a good fit for the school. Second, it will give you valuable information you can use and reference when answering questions in the interview. Teach Away will usually have a page on their site with key school information If not, you can also google and find the school’s official website. At the Teach Away job fair, I was also lucky enough to get the chance to sit in on info sessions held by the hiring schools in attendance. I made sure to take notes on key areas, such as the school’s philosophy, to ascertain how it matches my own strengths and values as an educator. Watch this video: This is what schools look for on your Teach Away profile 2. Don’t be afraid to self-reflect and sell yourself. After doing your research, take a look back at your past teacher evaluations and your career as an educator. For some that might be a long career, others very short. Either way, it is important to self-reflect in order to truly understand your strengths and areas where you can improve as an educator. After all, we all have room to grow. Many of the schools that I interviewed with during my job hunt were interested in me teaching Advanced Placement (AP) classes or International Baccalaureate (IB) classes. If you are a secondary content teacher and have AP or IB experience that will increase your stock. I, however, do not have AP/IB experience, but many schools pay for professional development. I was open and honest in interviews about my lack of AP/IB experience. However, I made it clear that I was willing to attend PD sessions and continue to grow professionally in those areas. Being honest about the areas that you can improve when asked in an interview is really important, especially if those areas are bound to be brought up as the school is doing reference checks. Although you want to be honest about the areas that you can improve, it is also important to sell yourself. Two of the most common questions you will get in a teacher job interview are (although asked in different ways) are: Why do you want to work at our school? What would we see if we were to walk into your classroom? These are two unmissable opportunities to sell yourself as an educator. The first question is where your research on the school is crucial. As you’re answering, you have the chance to get across just good a fit for their school you are by conveying how your philosophies and strengths align with the school’s mission, vision, and curricular programs. The second question is where your self-reflection can help you sell yourself as a classroom instructor. Be prepared to give specific examples of teaching strategies you use in the classroom. You are good enough for this job, so don’t be afraid to tell the school why. Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. 3. Practice makes perfect. Like anything else, interviewing is a skill that can be mastered with practice. Of course, just like most other things, interviewing comes easier to some than to others. Whether you feel like you’re a natural or you’ve come to dread the interview process, practicing before a real interview will not only help prepare you for the possible questions that could be asked, it will also go a long way in helping battle those pesky nerves that tend to sneak up as the interview date looms. The questions I shared above are a great place to start. Have a friend, spouse or colleague ask you questions specific to the teaching job you’re in the running for and practice responding to them. You don’t have to memorize your answers verbatim but it’s a good idea to jot down your responses so you can work on refining them as you do your interview preparation. It’s also worth practicing for an interview with a formal administrative colleague that can share some valuable insight into the common questions they like to ask during the interview process. You can either review these questions or conduct a mock interview with them. I’m very fortunate to have a father who is a former administrator who is always happy to help me run through my interview responses. During past interviews, I have foundIdo have either a tendency to get caught in those annoying ummm...uhhhhh...pauses when questions catch me off guard, or I. Oy to avoid any awkward silence so I s at allstart speaking before I’ve really thought my answer through. With enough practice, however, I was I can start tonate my awkanyrd pauses and keep my cool if I happened to momentarily thrown by a tricky question. 4. Practice getting comfortable in front of the camera. Video interviews are common practice when recruiting teachers from overseas, largely due to convenience, flexibility and the money-saving benefits for schools. As a result, practicing interviewing in an online setting is important. Interviews online or over Skype have a completely different feel from in-person interviews. For example, depending on how reliable your internet connection is, the video quality might be spotty and you might find it difficult not to talk over each other in the interview. Due to financial and family constraints, my wife and I were unable to attend the teacher job fair together. Instead, I flew out to the fair while Grace stayed home with our two boys. However, Grace was able to interview with the same schools I did - just over Skype. We even interviewed as a team in some instances - I was physically in the room and while Grace was sat next to me on a laptop (which was a unique experience for everyone involved!) Grace and I also had multiple Skype interviews following the fair. She’s an elementary teacher and I’m a secondary teacher, so it stood to reason that both principals wanted to meet with us. I think it’s safe to say we’re old hands at Skype interviews by now! So here are some of our basic tips when interviewing over Skype: Dress professionally, just as you would for an in-person interview. Make sure your technology is up to scratch. Test your interview location and camera angle by calling a friend. (The last thing you want is something embarrassing being visible in the background.) Be on time. Make sure you know who’s calling who. Take care to articulate your words clearly and speak a touch louder than you normally would in an in-person interview. Be sure to look right into the camera as much as you can. (This is the Skype version of making eye contact, however unnatural it might feel!) Take the quiz: Where should I teach abroad in 2018? If you’re currently gearing up for an interview to teach abroad, remember that preparation is key for a successful interview, whether it’s face-to-face or via Skype. Hopefully, the tips and tricks provided above will help you land your dream job teaching abroad this year. And if you’ve already had a call saying you’ve gotten the job offer, that’s awesome! I know first hand that accepting a new job teaching abroad is a life-changing decision, so be sure to read this blog about what should be included in your teach abroad contract before you sign on the dotted line! In the meantime, if you’re not preparing for an interview to teach abroad, I recommend you continue to self-reflect and build your instructional knowledge by incorporating best practices into your current classroom. That way, when you do start to prepare for your very first teach abroad interview, you’ll be able to draw on those instructional strengths in your interviews as well as your future classroom.

A Guide For Having People Over In Your Small Space

A Guide For Having People Over In Your Small Space Image: Kelsey Chance via https://unsplash.com/photos/ZrhtQyGFG6s Keep it clean Even though you have a crazy schedule as a student, it is important to keep your dorm or apartment clean. Unnecessary clutter only makes your already limited space that much tighter, especially if you have items on tables or couches where your friends are meant to be. You also do not want friends and classmates to think you are a slob. If you find yourself in this situation, plan to clean up one section of your apartment or dorm each day. That way, you do not feel as overwhelmed about having to clean everything at once and you can do it in small chunks that fit with your schedule. While working on class assignments and studying, throw some laundry in so that your clothes are not piling up. If you have to, take your textbooks to your apartment’s laundromat and study there while your clothes are being cleaned. Coordinate schedules with your roommate(s) If you have a roommate, it is crucial that you check with them to make sure they do not have people coming over or other plans to use the apartment or dorm. Nothing makes a small space even smaller than having too many people in it at once. If you have mutual friends, this will not be too much of an issue. However, having two different study groups over at the same time can make your space more cramped. To fix this, have a calendar in a space that you and your roommate share so that you can each write down plans, particularly ones that involved having people over. That way, you will limit the congestion in your apartment. Practical décor As mentioned before, clutter can make your small space feel even smaller. In order to help decrease clutter, use décor that doubles as organizers. For example, make a picture frame key holder so you can hang your keys up as soon as you get home and you know where they are so that you are not scrambling to get out the door. You can decorate old shoeboxes as storage units by decorating them with decorative paper. Make a magnetic bulletin board out of an old cookie sheet to hang up important documents or announcements you want your roommate to be. That way, your apartment looks nice for when people come over. Lighten up a bit Darkness can make your small space appear smaller, so, on the contrary, light can make it appear bigger. This is especially important if you want to have people over. You do not want to feel cramped, especially since more people will add to the congestion. If you have the option to change your wall color, paint it a light color. If not, use ceiling lights and lamps throughout your space to make it appear lighter. Light-colored area rugs and furniture can help out if you are not allowed to paint or change the carpets. Having people over to your small space can seem impossible, but taking advantage of any space you have and decluttering can help increase the space so you and your guests do not feel cramped. Looking for an easy way to furnish your off-campus apartment? Renting furniture from CORT saves you time and money. See how easy it is to get great looking furniture without breaking the bank.

Thursday, March 5, 2020

Under $25 A Week Vegetarian Grocery List Plus Recipes Pt. 3

Under $25 A Week Vegetarian Grocery List Plus Recipes Pt. 3 Alexis Frankel • ¼ can of chickpeas •1 egg •salt •pepper • ½ teaspoon of chile powder •bread •oil •mayonnaise (optional) •hot sauce (optional) If you like hummus, you will like this recipe. Both are packed with protein and feature chickpeas. One serving tastes like a healthy hash brown and comes out to about $2. The recipe this is adapted from mentions that the recipe is kosher for those of you who follow this Jewish dietary restriction. 1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. 2. When it is heated, put three slices of bread on a baking sheet. 3. Bake them until they are browned and hard (about 30 minutes). 4. This is a great step if you need to de-stress: put the slices in a plastic bag and crush them up. Make sure there is no air in the bag or it could pop. 5. Heat a quarter inch of oil in a pan on medium heat. 6. In the meantime, blend the chickpeas, the egg, chile powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Only do it until the chickpeas barely blend or it’ll be too creamy. 7. Mix in bread crumbs until it is a consistency you can mold   (about ¼ a cup per patty). 8. Test the oil by dropping a tiny piece of the mixture into the heated oil. If it starts sputtering crazily it’s too hot. It should start to fry up and brown. 9. Mold the mixture into patties about ½ inch thick. 10. When the oil is the right temperature, fry them on each side for 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown. 11. Let them drain on paper towels. 12. I made a sauce for the patties using mayonnaise and Sriracha, but you can put on whatever condiment your heart desires. You can even stick these in a pita with lettuce and tomatoes for an impromptu falafel. Spicy Black Bean Burgers Alexis Frankel • ¼ can of black beans •1 egg •salt •pepper • ½ teaspoon of chile powder •bread • ¼ a jalapeno •oil •barbecue sauce (optional) Are you guys sensing how obsessed I am with making beans into a patty-shaped form at this point? Black beans are also full of protein and a can makes about 20 of these tasty meatless burgers. Red meat has carcinogens that can be avoided by making them with cruelty-free groceries. 1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. 2. While the oven heats, cut up 1/4 of a jalapeño  (1/8 of a jalapeño  if you are sensitive) and deseed it. 3. When the oven is heated, put three slices of bread on a baking sheet. 4. Bake them until they are browned and hard (about 30 minutes). 5. This is a great step if you need to de-stress: put the slices in a plastic bag and crush them up. Make sure there is no air in the bag or it could pop. 6. Heat a quarter inch of oil in a pan on medium heat. 7. In the meantime, blend the black beans, the jalapeño, the egg, chile powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Only barely blend the black beans or you’ll have refried beans. 8. Mix in bread crumbs until it is a consistency you can mold (about ¼ a cup per patty). 9. Test the oil by dropping a tiny piece of the mixture into the heated oil. If it starts sputtering crazily it’s too hot. It should start to fry up and brown. 10. Mold the mixture into patties that are about ½ inch thick. 11. When the oil is the right temperature, fry them on each side for 2-3 minutes or until they are crispy. 12. Let them drain on paper towels. 13. Squirt some barbeque sauce if you would like. Eat them as they are, or stick them on some slider buns with other burger toppings (anything is a burger topping with your imagination). Below is the grocery list I used to come up with the recipes above. Each week I just swapped out ingredients to keep my taste palette from getting bored. You can choose to purchase the items separately, or use this list to have under $25 of vegetarian groceries for the whole week.  Everything on the grocery list is either from Publix or Winn Dixie. Grocery List •Raspberries: $3.49 •1 white bread loaf: $1.00 •Tub of vanilla yogurt: $1.99 •1 jalapeño pepper: $0.22 •1 green bell pepper: $1.29 •Small sour cream: $0.99 •Avocado: $1.50 •1 can of corn: $1.00 •1 can of chickpeas: $1.00 •1 can of black beans: $1.00 •Corn tortillas: $1.19 •1 bunch of green onions: $1.00 •4 bananas: $1.06 •1 sweet potato: $1.19 •1 onion: $0.80 •3 tomatoes: $0.86 •2 limes: $0.67 •Half a dozen eggs: $0.60 •1 pack of shredded sharp cheddar cheese: $2.50 •Curry powder: $1.00 •Chile powder: $1.00 •Vegetable broth: $0.89 •Instant grits: $1.00 •Sour cream: $1.00 Total: $24.99

How Much Can You Make As a Tutor?

How Much Can You Make As a Tutor?In this article, I will be discussing the problem that many students have when trying to find out how much can you make as a tutor. The first thing to note is that with today's economic climate, you will not be able to work at any given time and there are often times that students simply need to pay for lessons.When people are first starting out, you should start by setting up a very sound income stream. Make sure that it is something that you will be able to maintain and always keep your options open. The other option is to take on an additional job.If you do decide to make some additional income and find ways to do so, you should make sure that you are willing to adjust your method in order to keep up with the economic climate. One way to do this is to take a few jobs in order to supplement your income.Now, if you are already employed you may want to consider some online tutoring jobs. Many employers now utilize this technology to help fill their ne eds. Many people are now looking to earn money online and this means that they are open to what you have to offer.When you find the right opportunity to help out, you will likely need to start by offering a couple of extra classes to your existing clients. A lot of these opportunities will require that you take online tests and in order to do this you will need to take the time to learn how to do these things.This can become quite an extra work that you may not be prepared for, but once you have the knowledge you can then move on to the next step. You will soon find that the financial rewards will outweigh the extra effort that you put into it.For those who are looking to make a change and are willing to invest some time, there are several things that you can do to help yourself. For some, it is simply a matter of finding the right income stream and one that will allow you to make a living.

Where to Tutor Students: Things to Consider

Where to Tutor Students: Things to ConsiderTeaching at a junior high school is an interesting choice to make as you will be teaching some of the most beautiful and talented youngsters in the country. These kids have an excellent and extensive knowledge of many different subjects, but sometimes they can have a difficult time in understanding or even asking the answer to a question. Here are some things you will need to consider when making this decision.Find out what you have to offer them. You will need to give them an excellent knowledge of the subject you are going to teach. If they cannot ask questions then you will not have a place to teach them anything. So it is important that you learn everything you can about this topic.Make sure you have a good amount of patience with these students. They will be sitting at your desk, and so you will need to make sure that you find out what they like and what they do not like about the subject. This will help you come up with some suggestion s on what they should focus on. Some students are very shy and just do not want to share their problems with anyone.The class needs to be completely planned out before you begin teaching it. This will involve deciding on the curriculum and the class sizes. This way you will be able to arrange the timing of the lesson and how many lessons you will be giving. You will also need to decide what grade to give each student and how much the fee will be for each student.The level of preparation you make is one of the most important things you can do. You need to prepare the students for your lesson. You need to explain what you are going to teach them in detail. Then you will also need to look at your own education as well. There are many benefits to having a tutor to help you understand what you have been taught.Look at where you are going to get the proper school staff. You will need to make sure that you hire teachers that have the skills that will help you do your job. You will need som eone who is confident in their ability to learn, yet someone who is patient as well. They will need to be well educated, yet willing to listen to you.So that is one of the many benefits to a great place to work at. You will be doing an excellent job in helping these children learn. However you will need to do all the proper planning and preparation in order to make sure you get the job done correctly.

The Benefits of Being a Data Scientist

The Benefits of Being a Data Scientist Why Big Data Analytics Matters ChaptersSkills You Can Learn from Data ScienceBecome a Decision Maker with Data ScienceWhile numbers and mathematics is often a source of stress for people, data science is quickly pervading every aspect of our lives. From creating new laws in response to data breaches, to how your recommendations on YouTube get selected â€" our data is used everywhere, all the time. Needless to say, data science is quickly becoming a powerful tool for both businesses and governments. What comes up less frequently in conversations about big data, however, is how data and data analysis can benefit individuals.One major perk of learning or mastering data science is that jobs in data analytics are becoming increasingly more in demand. According to reports from LinkedIn and the Harvard Business Review, jobs in data science are quickly becoming more and more popular. In fact, within the field of data science, specializations in AI and machine learning dominate job markets.With these prospects, it is easy to draw the conclusion that data science has reached a high level of job security. Whether you’re already a data scientist or are thinking about learning more about it, perfecting data analysis will mean there will be a plethora of jobs available. Since the discipline is so broad, this can mean that you can do anything like being or being involved in:Data analystBusinessOfficial government statisticsArtificial intelligenceData engineeringMarketing analyticsNot only does this mean flexibility when it comes to roles that will be available to you, but also in terms of what companies you will be able to work for. Data scientists are in demand not only in banking and government sectors, but also by some of the world’s biggest corporations, such as Facebook, Microsoft, Google and Apple.Data science can allow you many freedoms other professions dontThis also leads to flexibility in choosing how you will work. Whether you want to work in a team environment, or really enjoy working solo, you will have the freedom to choose the right work environment for you. A team environment can include other data scientists, whereas solo work can include freelance data work. Whether you’re involved in business analytics, data management, or big data analytics, you will be able to choose what kind of framework works best for you, and to what degree you work in a structured and innovative environment. 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However, data science involves much more than hard maths, but analytical skills such as:Problem-solvingTeamworkCritical thinkingCommunicationThe best way to put it is, everybody can press a button and create output on statistical software â€" however, it takes understanding the logic behind these calculations and the power of storytelling to be able to be a great data scientist.Data science involves a wide variety of skills, whether you are interested in teaching people the algorithms that makeup computer software, or yearn to be a graphic artist that is trying to push the boundaries on data visualization â€" dat a requires many different skills and people in order to make it understandable to a wide variety of people.The reason why enrolling for a data science course can help you in your daily life is that, acquiring any of this wide array of skills will enable you to either choose different career paths later on or occupy new positions within the same industry. Because data science requires interdisciplinary knowledge, there is a lot of flexibility in terms of what career paths you will be able to pick.Data penetrates every aspect of our lives, which means that as a data scientist you can start off analyzing and creating reports for investment banks and five years later, have become a bio-statistician helping pharmaceutical companies run trials.Managing data can help you reach your own personal goalsEven within the same industry, like business, you can start off as solely a data scientist, analyzing big data for companies under an IT department, and then move to analyzing large portfolios  of that same business’s clients because of the advanced analytics required. This means that, even within the same company, you have the flexibility to change positions because of the wide range in skills in data science. Understanding data science has important implications for individuals as well.Learning about different types of data, data processing methods and analytics tools can give you a competitive advantage in building your own business too. Data science can give you the data intelligence that will help you create data-driven strategies in order to make your business data work for you!Analytics software such as Google Analytics, SPSS, and Hadoop can help you uncover trends in your data even without having taken any online statistics course or data science course. Customer analytics can help give your business value, develop your websites or blogs. Knowing these types of software can also have immense organizational value as well. Data can be messy and confusing, which i s why many people either don’t take advantage of their raw data, or hire data scientists to do so!Whether you’re looking to save money by doing it yourself, or are genuinely curious to understand data science, understanding what data is and analysis tools can help you identify the level of data quality you have, and help you produce both structured data and helpful, analytical reports.If you’re interested in some of the more complex issues surrounding data science, such as natural language processing, machine learning algorithms, or even just complex excel queries â€" you can even automate the collection, storage and analysis of your data. Adding automation to your skill set can either set you apart in terms of the job market, or improve your own individual endeavors.Become a Decision Maker with Data ScienceData science is not just useful for your career life, but for your personal one as well. With the exponential rise of big data in the last few years, it has become more and more important to understand data science in terms of politics, society and governments.Like previously mentioned, understanding data science does not mean you need a degree or official recognition. Learning about data science can take the form of reading blogs and articles related to innovations or explanations in data science, following a data science podcast, or reading some books about the discipline. If you're interested in studying data science as a possible career or study path, there are many data science courses taught all over the world!Attaining skills in data science, while hard to believe, can lead to a better grasp on the current affairs that perhaps you’ve felt you couldn’t keep up with in the past, like your nation’s business and economic trends. Communication and analytical skills will be able to help you analyze markets and current events to understand the economy and financial markets better.With data science, you will be able to make more informed decision s when it comes to your individual as well as your community’s financial and economic problems â€" as that is essentially what analyzing data is and improves. From deciding where and when to buy a house to understanding the latest political protest, you will be able to comprehend the bigger picture with data to back your insights up with.Numerical analysis will help you understand the worldLearning about or perfecting analytic skills will help you regardless of what job you have already. Learning about data science is not complicated, and doing so will enable you to empower yourself and also the communities around you. Understanding and learning about the statistics that help define the world around us can help empower communities that are disadvantaged to help improve systems already in place.If you’re interested in how local policies affect you, data science can give you the power to analyze them. Data affects decisions made in grocery stores, gas prices, municipal services, a nd many other sectors that effect your daily life.Learning about data will also refine skills in challenging and questioning the world. Numbers can be quite a powerful tool against authoritarian governments, but also are important in challenging the types of governments you support.Data visualizations from journalists in authoritarian regimes can help transform previously incomprehensible political struggles into digestible news both at home and for an international audience. Data is the backbone of many industries and governments you are or will be part of, and understanding how data effects these sectors can help you be critical of the political systems around you.Ultimately, learning about data will help you question the world but also the very data that makes it up. A word coined in just the last couple of years now effects policies in law enforcement, journalism, governments and corporations: fake news. It is becoming ever more important to understand how numbers can be manipul ated, and it remains vital to make informed decisions. It is not necessary to understand complicated maths and algorithms to be able to be analytical about data â€" it is only important to be able to keep questioning the world and its data.