Choosing friendships over academic prestige when applying abroad
There's a spectrum of universities in every country, from well-reputed ones that only accept the most decorated applicants to others that still offer high quality education while accepting students who didn’t prioritise academics as much in high school. This means that even if you're particularly ambitious, you don't have to choose between academic prestige and long-standing relationships.
31 October 2024, 09:32 AM
Should you go down the commerce path in A levels?
Making a decision as crucial as your academic track, something that will go on to define what you do professionally for the rest of your life, is a bit much to ask of a teenager with a barely developed prefrontal cortex
26 September 2024, 00:00 AM
Gen-Z lingo: Explained
As you begin to lose yourself in the stream of internet lobotomisation, you will realise that you can’t send a single text anymore without at least three accompanying emojis that make no sense contextually, and you’ll wonder what you've become.
22 August 2024, 00:00 AM
The thriving online clothing thrift scene and the youth behind it
These young entrepreneurs are not only proving the do-ability of running a thriving business alongside studies but also inspiring countless other students to dip their toes into the rewarding world of entrepreneurship.
15 June 2024, 12:41 PM
Is A level Economics for you?
If you are someone who likes extensive reading, rigorous analysis, and would’ve done all that independent research either way out of a genuine curiosity to learn more about monetary and fiscal policies, expansions and recessions, supply and demand, A level Economics is the perfect match.
30 May 2024, 00:00 AM
Is A level Further Mathematics for you?
Taking Further Maths for all the wrong reasons can not only deprive you of its benefits but make your life a whole lot more difficult.
25 April 2024, 11:58 AM
Why we want to stay sad and how to move past it
The memes are great, and they help us cope. But we need to move forward.
16 March 2024, 10:36 AM
The academic junkie’s guide to micro-dosing success
As you enjoy studying at a comfortable pace, you’ll naturally want to increase the workload as you get used to the previous one.
30 January 2024, 06:19 AM
The whoas and woes of bunking classes
The feeling of freedom that comes with not having to sit through classes where time passes at half the speed.
28 December 2023, 00:00 AM
The unhealthy side of academic competition
While competitiveness amongst students can encourage more academic diligence, its darker side warrants more discussion.
12 December 2023, 00:00 AM
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off: The highly anticipated sequel that no one anticipated
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off not only does every aspect of its source material justice but elevates it to new heights.
29 November 2023, 00:00 AM
What you need to know about pursuing a career in animation
It’s no surprise that working in a medium that knows no creative bounds sounds like a fun and rewarding experience.
14 September 2023, 11:37 AM
Learning English: A guide that doesn’t involve books
Here’s a breakdown of a few other ways you can boost your English skills.
16 August 2023, 14:29 PM
Being stuck with the wrong major
How to do you deal with it when you realise your chosen major was never right for you?
3 August 2023, 07:19 AM
Dangers of obsessing over prestigious universities
While there’s nothing wrong with aiming high and being ambitious, it’s important that those ambitions be our own.
22 June 2023, 10:42 AM
Why do some men dress so terribly?
Most guys don’t have the slightest clue about how to dress themselves.
1 June 2023, 00:00 AM
The dangers of chronic multitasking
Why is it so hard to resist texting three people simultaneously while studying?
22 March 2023, 13:12 PM
How not to ruin your sleep schedule
Here’s how to steer clear of disrupting your circadian clock and maintain a proper schedule.
22 February 2023, 15:59 PM
How to not get mugged as a student
A startling lack of street-smartness has been cited as primary reasons for this crisis.
12 February 2023, 16:45 PM