【推荐1】Best Online Art Classes

New Masters Academy

Cost:$36 to $79 per month

Class Length:Varies;1 to 5+hours

Students can sign up for a free 7-day trial.

Access to more than 2,500 hours of streaming art instruction videos,

The community forum (论坛) lets students network and learn from each other.

New Masters Academy Courses range from art theory and drawing to painting, sculpture,and digital art. Classes are tailored to artists of every skill level. Beginner friendly lessons include color mixing, landscape painting, and portrait (肖像) painting classes.

Proko

Cost:Free,$85 to $139 per month

Class Length:Varies;5 minutes to 1+hours

Students can watch hundreds of free courses through the Proko website.

Excellent drawing courses include Anatomy of the Human Body, Figure Drawing Fundamentals, Portrait Drawing Fundamentals, and Art of Caricature.

Skillshare

Cost:$13.75 per month(billed as $165 annually)

Class Length:Varies;15 minutes to 7+hours

Skillshare features courses on everything from web development and graphic design to illustration, fine art, and painting. Students can explore a wide range of paint mediums,including watercolor, oil, and many others. This makes it an excellent option if you want to get into painting but aren’t sure where to start.

The Ceramic(陶瓷)School

Cost:$29 per month or $290 per year

Class Length:Varies;5 minutes to 2+hours

Students can choose from on-demand classes and live online workshops.

Membership offers unlimited access to workshop replays.

The Ceramic School is community-centered around ceramics. Individual courses and workshops cover introductory topics like wheel throwing for beginners and more advanced lessons like hand-constructing large ships and carving a double-walled vase.

【推荐2】How to Choose Courses for High School Freshmen

Welcome to the exciting world of high school! As a freshman, you may be feeling unsure of how to choose the right courses. Fear not, we will guide you through the process of choosing the perfect courses for your unique academic journey.

Start with your strengths

The first step in choosing courses is to take a look at your strengths and interests. What courses are you better at?     1     For example, if you love science and math, you might want to start with those areas.

Consider your career goals

Think about what jobs you are interested in in the future.     2     For instance, if you want to become a doctor, you might want to take biology and chemistry courses.

Talk to the school advisers

School advisers are your valuable resource when it comes to choosing courses. They can help you find your interests, strengths, and career goals. They also recommend courses that are suitable for you.     3    

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When choosing courses, it’s important to consider your schedule. Will you have enough time to complete your homework and still have time for other activities? Will the courses conflict with each other? For example, if you have heavy work of math and science courses, you might want to avoid adding another challenging course to your plate.

Research the subjects

Before choosing a course, take some time to research the subject matter. Look for reviews and feedback from present and former students.     5     This will help you make a better decision about which courses are right for you.

【推荐1】Last summer, the story about a CEO who encouraged employees to take mental health days spread online. It led to many media stories about the importance of taking care of your mental health including taking a mental health day when you need one.

But what about kids? Should you let your child take a mental health day from school? The answer isn’t a simple yes or no. It’s important for kids to power through some discomfort, like going to school even when they’re afraid of giving a presentation, or when they don’t have their math homework done. There’s a lot of value in showing them that they’re stronger than they think. But when they’re feeling so bad that they’re struggling to function, and going to school is likely to make it worse, a mental health day might be just what the doctor ordered.

Letting kids take the occasional(偶尔的) mental health day-maybe once or twice a year-could make them believe that taking care of their minds is vital, just as they should take care of their bodies. It can also be a great opportunity to help them sharpen their emotional skills and build the mental muscles they need to stay strong.

A good way to spend a mental health day is to use the time to do the following things.

Solve a problem. If your child is stressed out by a specific problem, you might be able to turn a mental health day into a problem-solving opportunity.

Practice self-care. If your child is exhausted or overworked, an occasional day off may help him recuperate. It could be an opportunity to develop healthier habits, like going to sleep earlier, eating nutritious (有营养的)food, and getting plenty of exercise.

See a professional. If your child is struggling to attend school, seek professional help. Schedule an appointment with your pediatrician(儿科医生)to talk about your child’s mental health needs. A physician may refer you to a mental health professional if it’s necessary.

【推荐2】If you’re lucky enough to travel or live abroad, in order to get the most out of your stay it’s necessary to mix with the locals.     1    Having lived abroad several times, I’ve put together a list of tips based on my own experiences to help you make friends in a foreign country.

Say yes to everything (within reason). Obviously, if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable in any way,don’t feel forced to agree to do anything. However, don’t put off trying anything new or going to anywhere you’ve never been before.

    2    Join a dance class, a walking club, a photography class, a gym, or learn to cook the local cuisine—the possibilities really are endless!

Another option is to attend language exchanges or find a friend to practise with.     3    

Don’t be a wallflower. When you are miles away from home, surrounded by people speaking an unfamiliar language and immersed (浸没于) in a foreign culture, it may feel very difficult to be confident and involve yourself in conversations, especially with large groups of people.     4    If big groups are frightening, start conversations with individual people in order to get to know them better. More likely than not, you will find that everyone wants to know everything about you.     5    

【推荐1】Too often, career choices are based on salaries or earning potential. But will choosing a career based on this standard determine your success? How can you ensure you’ll like what you are doing?

Be true to your motivators (动力). Career Anchors: Self-Assessment, developed by Edgar H. Schein, a professor at MIT’s Sloan School of Management, is one tool aimed to help you assess your ability, motives and values related to your work choices. There are some motivators to help you better understand what is important in your career. By the way, money is not one of the motivators.

Passion. Passion cannot be ignored. When asked what contributes to their success, successful professionals will likely answer that they love what they do. Eric Stutzke, executive vice president of Finance Operations at OneWire, a career site for finance professionals, says those who truly love the financial world will easily adapt and succeed.

Company culture and people. Once you have discovered a career, begin looking at the company culture and people who work in that area. While the job might fit, some company cultures may not line up with what is important to you. The best way to get this information is to speak with people who presently work for the company or recently worked there.

Learn by doing. All your research can help direct you in the correct direction, but sometimes experience is the best teacher. A temporary job can give you hands-on experience that can go a long way in helping you make the right choice. If you don’t like the job, it’s better to know this sooner rather than later. Don’t rule it out altogether, because your experience may not have been typical. Ask trusted advisors or friends to help you assess the situation before removing some of your options(选择).