Cramming your head face first into books or articles make seem like the tried and true way to learn but with so many evolutions in the field of learning, what may have seemed efficient can actually be really redundant. “Work smarter not harder” is a common catchphrase that gets thrown around often in the fields
Generational and sometimes cultural differences can interfere with us having a great relationship with our professors. The course may be interesting, but if our level of understanding isn’t on point with the one leading the class, we can see a drop in our grades. It’s often the case the we hear of students complaining of
The 47th UAE National Day weekend proudly brings tons of events to all of the emirates. As a country that has given opportunities to foreigners while continually lifting up its own nationals, it's only right to celebrate. Here are some of the happenings happening around the United Arab Emirates: Official Fireworks In Abu Dhabi
Whether it comes from professors, peers or parents, criticism can be tough to deal with. We may try to shield ourselves to protect from the hurt it may cause, but some comments can really damage us emotionally. Our goal is to never let critical statements stagnant our progress, rather propel us forward. The first step
Our thoughts and actions are grounded in our belief in ourselves. What we believe we are capable of achieving is typically what we will achieve. Our sense of self is based off a variety of things including our upbringing, those that are in our circle and what we are exposed to in the media. Sense
To do lists. Calendars. Sticky notes. The tools of an overly obsessed university student who is bent on getting the best grades possible. Organization is key but many students here in the UAE complain about burnout between managing their studies, a social life and their Netflix to-watch playlist. Managing your time and your energy is
You see a classmate of yours with their head down on the table. Maybe they haven’t been taking care of their hygiene and perhaps their grades have dropped as well. It’s human nature to ask what is going on in their head to cause them to act as such. Compassion is defined as sympathetic pity
So you finally landed an interview for that new internship/ part-time job while your still studying! First of all, congratulate yourself for taking initiative to get on the ball and take steps towards a fruitful career. Any type of nervousness you feel is completely natural. Here’s a list of 15 questions you can prepare for
The story of your life is more interesting than what can possibly be expressed with a list of fragmented sentences. The secret to a well-written cover letter is learning to write well. The secret of an interesting resume is to have done interesting things. Ben Franklin said, “Either write something worth reading or do something
There is an ancient tale that tells a story about a battle of two wolves. One day, an old Cherokee informed his grandson about a battle that is fought inside all of us. “It is a battle of two wolves, one is evil and one is good”, he told his grandson. “The evil wolf is
