The high educational fees in the United States make most students quit their further studies since their parents cannot afford to pay the fees. In this respect, only rich people can bear the burden of higher educational fees for their children. The greatest advantage in this respect is that if your child is good...
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Disability inclusion in museums Museums have long been considered stewards of knowledge, culture, and history; they are places of learning that connect the past and present. The requirements of people with disabilities, however, have frequently been disregarded in the traditional design and operation of museums, leaving a significant gap in accessibility and inclusion. Disability...
READ MOREThe transition from high school to university
The great Mahatma Gandhi once said, “Be the change you want to see in the world,” but maybe we should start by defining what change is. Change is the transition from one phase to the next. Change means running and falling on your knees, but you do not change where you are headed; you...
READ MORECritical thinking and learning: Learning to go above and beyond in your studies
There is nothing more satisfying or fulfilling than finally being able to study a subject or be in a field that you are passionate about! You find that you can learn effortlessly and that the information feels comprehensible. Yet, you also feel that you could be discovering more, growing more – especially considering the...
READ MOREPink Flags: The ignored flags in relationships
We hear the phrase “watch out for the red flags” all the time. Now, recognizing red flags is important, but usually, once we recognize red flags, it is already unhealthy—maybe even toxic. Something I rarely hear people talk about is pink flags. Pink flags are very similar to red flags with one big difference:...
READ MORETreating all conversations like an interview
Early in my career planning stage, I would watch Law films, several news channels and listen attentively to radio interviews as a family. At no point in this learning experience did I understand the importance of communication until I took up an opportunity to be a debutant for the Cancer Association for South Africa...
READ MOREMaintaining Meaningful Connections: Advice for Keeping in Touch with Your Network
Personal and professional development depends on networking in great measure. However, the actual worth of networking is in preserving and tending to those connections over time, not in the first connection. These valuable ideas will enable you to keep in touch with the individuals you have networked with and transform those contacts into enduring,...
READ MOREA look at applied behavior analysis
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is widely known as a treatment for autism; however, it can be used to treat challenging behaviors in other settings. It is normal for parents, teachers and other individuals who work with children to become frustrated by their inability to diminish undesired behavior. For some, the go-to remedy is corporal...
READ MOREWhat opportunities are there for youth entrepreneurship in the digital area?
Youth unemployment and digital entrepreneurship The global population keeps growing, while opportunities for job development are declining, especially for young people. Therefore, youth unemployment remains one of the major global problems for many years to come. In South Africa, in the fourth quarter of 2020, the unemployment rate has risen from 30.8% in quarter...
READ MOREHow to effectively prepare for exams without cramming information
To be honest, exam times are the most stressful and difficult times for most students. It does not matter how many exams one has sat before in their life, yet every exam is always like the first. Some students experience anxiety, loss of sleep and loss of appetite. This is when you discover that...
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