Most people struggle to balance family time, work, and academic life. Work demands create physical, mental, and emotional pressure. The little time one spends with family makes finding time for personal development difficult. Now and again, one must create a balance between work, family, and studies. There is always a need to prioritize certain...
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Making decisions is something we do every day. It moves us forward in life; it sets the wheels in motion and allows us to get things done. While for some, making decisions on simple things is easy, for others, it can be difficult, especially for the millennial generation. Millennials have grown up in a...
READ MOREHow to find discounts and benefits when traveling as a student
Students who choose to pursue their education in a foreign country, away from the support system of their family and friends, are presented with a particular set of problems in the modern world. However, you do not need to be afraid because the institution and the student union would support children in this situation....
READ MOREWhat I learned from doing five internships
While navigating my six years of college, I had difficulty finding what lit my spark. I changed my major multiple times and stayed for two graduate degrees. Had it not been for the experiences alongside my classes, I’d still be lost. This includes Sales Hours with the Tom James Company, Location Planning Analysis with...
READ MOREHow to deal with conflict in an academic environment
While we aim always to be our best selves and hope that others do the same, we’re bound to run into conflict at one time or another. Workplace conflict has become a popular topic, and most places now have resources and training to avoid this. But what about in an academic environment? And I’m...
READ MOREThree reasons why you should work or study abroad at some point in your life
The philosopher-king Marcus Aurelius stated, “We should not say that I am an Athenian, or I am a Roman, but rather that I am a citizen of the Universe.” This idea, far ahead of its time, demonstrated an astonishing precognitive awareness of the importance of attaining a holistic global education and cosmopolitan philosophical inclination....
READ MOREDeveloping student leadership and amplifying your voice
Recognise, trust and support young leaders and they will astound you every day. At my school, our Student Body President leads a team of approx. 70 students. In only a few short years, our student leadership program has become sustainable, high quality and influential across our region. This article, hopefully, provides provocation and advice...
READ MOREApplying for fellowships and graduate assistantships
When I realized that I was ready to further my education by obtaining my master’s degree, I knew that I would need help funding my education. After researching different ways to fund your graduate degree, I discovered that many graduate schools offer fellowships and graduate assistantships to graduate students and support their education. After...
READ MOREToolbox to succeed post-undergrad
Graduation from college is a beautiful thing. Parents, family, and friends come, near and far, for such a life-changing experience. Many college graduates are promised jobs and professional opportunities before graduation, while it may take others time for them to get their first job offer. As a graduate and proud member of the Golden...
READ MOREIf college is a consideration, don’t delay
Statistics show that the primary interest for pursuing higher education is the expectation that degree attainment will improve job prospects. Students represent valuable assets to be leveraged by organizations given the knowledge and experience acquired, and recent graduates can influence and improve existing processes upon being hired. Indeed, college serves a societal function for a strong...
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