Aranyo Rishi Chowdhury

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.

4d ago

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

1m ago

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.

2m ago

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.

4m ago

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.

5m ago

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.

6m ago

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.

7m ago

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.

9m ago
October 31, 2024
October 31, 2024

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.

September 26, 2024
September 26, 2024

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

August 22, 2024
August 22, 2024

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.

June 15, 2024
June 15, 2024

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.

May 30, 2024
May 30, 2024

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.

April 25, 2024
April 25, 2024

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.

March 16, 2024
March 16, 2024

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.

January 30, 2024
January 30, 2024

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.

December 28, 2023
December 28, 2023

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.

December 12, 2023
December 12, 2023

The unhealthy side of academic competition

While competitiveness amongst students can encourage more academic diligence, its darker side warrants more discussion.