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.

3w 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.

3m 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.

5m 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.

7m 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.

8m 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
November 29, 2023
November 29, 2023

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off: The highly anticipated sequel that no one anticipated

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off not only does every aspect of its source material justice but elevates it to new heights.

September 14, 2023
September 14, 2023

What you need to know about pursuing a career in animation

It’s no surprise that working in a medium that knows no creative bounds sounds like a fun and rewarding experience.

August 16, 2023
August 16, 2023

Learning English: A guide that doesn’t involve books

Here’s a breakdown of a few other ways you can boost your English skills.

August 3, 2023
August 3, 2023

Being stuck with the wrong major

How to do you deal with it when you realise your chosen major was never right for you?

June 22, 2023
June 22, 2023

Dangers of obsessing over prestigious universities

While there’s nothing wrong with aiming high and being ambitious, it’s important that those ambitions be our own.

June 1, 2023
June 1, 2023

Why do some men dress so terribly?

Most guys don’t have the slightest clue about how to dress themselves.

March 22, 2023
March 22, 2023

The dangers of chronic multitasking

Why is it so hard to resist texting three people simultaneously while studying?

February 22, 2023
February 22, 2023

How not to ruin your sleep schedule

Here’s how to steer clear of disrupting your circadian clock and maintain a proper schedule.

February 12, 2023
February 12, 2023

How to not get mugged as a student

A startling lack of street-smartness has been cited as primary reasons for this crisis.

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