Everyday we’re exposed to so much new information. Not only is the internet a great conduit for learning, the people we meet, the experiences we have and the things that we do all lead to our body of knowledge. Learning is a commitment that is made consciously or subconsciously. It is both the acquisition of
This week on the StudentsEra podcast we spoke with Noor, a public relations student at Murdoch University Dubai. She discussed her blog, her collaboration with 6th Street, her plans after university and how she’s finishing her semester from a distance.
Regardless of which education system you’re in, grades are the ultimate test for how a student’s performing. However, as recent research has shown and with the implementation of distance learning, letter grades may not be the best indicator of what a student’s strengths are. There are a lot of indicators that grades don’t account for
Have you ever got caught in a mental loop of “what might have been” when thinking about your past? Maybe if I’d have done this or that instead, I’d be where I really wanted to be? It’s a tough rut of thinking to drag yourself out from. Anything that we’ve done that we feel we
Whether you are in the British, Indian, American or German school system, test taking time can be an anxiety-riddled experience. We would imagine that this would be lessened by having exams online, easily having access to information, without the pressure of a “test taking” environment. A good tip is to be organized when you start.
Given the significance of the year 2020, a large majority of people went into the year with high expectations. People took their typical New Year's Resolutions and doubled them up since it's a new decade. As we all know, life is full of curveballs and a majority are unexpected. What you do in the face
More synonymous with pokes and keeping in touch with aunts, uncles and your old classmates, Facebook isn’t always the first platform that comes to mind when we think of forwarding our careers. However, as the old saying goes, it’s not what you have, it’s how you use it. Plus, with Facebook clocking in 5 new
It’s never too early to try and change the world. As a young person, we’re engrained with so much enthusiasm and gusto that we can change the world. Just ask your niece or nephew what they want to be when they grow up for instance. Unfortunately for some of us, when we’re faced with the
While you're on a temporary hiatus from the hustle and bustle of life, now would be a good time to catch up on some Netflix series. The platform has become almost synonymous with online streaming of movies, documentaries and series. Check out 12 series we recommend in the mean time between time. Drive To Survive
Trends as far as communicating through games come and go. Perhaps the first major platform release that defined socialization as a key aspect of the gaming experience was The Sims, which was first released in 2000. The game centered around building your characters in a unique manner and interacting with other NPCs (non-playable characters.) Nearly
