From quill and parchment, to Sticky Notes in the 90’s, the power of the written world has helped quell the busy minds of busy people for decades. Keeping your thoughts organized is a key to living a healthy, happy and productive life. Nowadays, with the advent of technology, keeping your need to notes close to
Planning is one skill we feel like either we’re born with or we’ll never get. Depending on the environment we grow up in, we may feel like planning our days out is either very important or we leave things to impulse. Regardless of our perspective, the importance of having a plan in our lives is
On this edition of the StudentsEra podcast, we were honored to have Ameena Al Jarman share her story! Born in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, Ameena Aljarman earned her double major bachelor of Fine Arts and International Studies at Zayed University. Her current artistic endeavors include exploring and re-producing conceptual works of visual and social elements
The coronavirus pandemic has brought about significant changes to the lives of students, restricting them to the confines of their household, attending online university/school and not being able to meet up with friends. However, as the restrictions ease and institutions get back to in-person learning, it is important to practice the following tips and adjust
However, their response to their situations and struggles as a youth is what shaped them to be capable of giving way to your life. The same issues of insecurity & identity they faced are ones that you have to and will continue to face in your life. The beautiful thing about this generation is the
On the latest episode of the StudentsEra podcast, we spoke with Maryam Khalifa AlShehhi, a rising junior at NYU Abu Dhabi studying political science. Beyond her classroom experiences thus far, she spoke about a typical day in her life, the empowerment that comes with being on stage & how important writing is in her life.
When we are reaching the finish line towards graduation, we’re obviously struck by a myriad of different emotions. Pride about the accomplishment of staying committed to your degree, gratefulness about the friends and teachers you’ve had and maybe a sense of uncertainty. For as much as college graduation is a rite of passage onto the
In the modern era internships have been a buzz word for coming of age students looking to get their first glimpse into the professional working word. It’s seen as a stepping stone; going from menial summer jobs to really getting your feet wet in an industry you see yourself in. However, with the circumstances going
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the United Arab Emirates, The UAE Golden Jubilee Committee announced the opening of its ‘Year of the 50th Fellowship’ programme for applications from UAE citizens and residents across the UAE. The 11-month program is aimed to provide exciting and innovative work opportunities to young people across the country.
When we look too much in the future, we overstep the possibilities of what the current moment holds. By putting unnecessary expectations on what tomorrow, next week or next year may hold is unfair to what we have in the current moment. Contrary to popular belief, the best way isn’t to latch onto some grandiose
