Raisa Ashraf

Originally hired as Next Step's Executive Contributor with the hope to hoax her into minionship, Raisa Ashraf chose to demote herself to write for the supplement only during the holidays so that she could crawl her way through her academic career at Asian University for Women. Raisa wishes to pick up writing and journalism as a career after graduation, considering that these are the only genuine skills she has, but is faced with the daunting idea of being bad and also falling prey to biasness.

From professorship to politics

Next Step talks to Kathleen Gertrud Ferrier, former Dutch Member of Parliament and visiting professor at AUW, about her career in politics, social aid and teaching.

7y ago

4th National Conference on Natural Science and Technology

The Science and Math programme of Asian University for Women (AUW) is set to organise the fourth National Conference on Natural

7y ago

AUWNMUN '17: ORIENTING STUDENTS TO A MULTICULTURAL PERSPECTIVE

After successfully hosting two consecutive Model United Nations (MUN) conferences, Asian University for Women (AUW) is set to organise the third edition of Asian University for Women National Model United Nations (AUWNMUN) from February 9-11, 2017.

7y ago

A shutterbug affair: The 4th AUW Photo Carnival

Being South Asia's first international all-women's liberal arts' university and home to students from 16 countries, international events with diversity are part of AUW's core values. Within days of the end of AUW-International Model United Nations (AUWIMUN), comes the 4th AUW Photo Carnival.

8y ago

AUW set to organise AUW-International MUN

For Model United Nations (MUN) enthusiasts and veterans alike, Asian University For Women (AUW) is organising a treat for their souls with the second AUW-International MUN (AUWIMUN) conference, taking place between March 24th and 27th.

8y ago

Five books for inspiration this new year

Books can be an amazing source of solitude and inspiration at the same time. As the year-end holiday season sets in, it also brings along one of the best times of the year for a bookworm to kick start a book-reading marathon.

8y ago

Arjun 101: Introduction to the R&B sensation

Initially influenced by his mother's love for music and later on learning to play numerous instruments himself, Arjun did not need lose much sleep over the decision to enter the music industry. However, interestingly enough, singing was not his first choice as a career; nor did he particularly like his now famous R&B style of singing.

9y ago

By all means, please fail

Ever wondered about what kept your idol going and eventually reach the height that they did? What sparked their drive to achieve greatness? Something that everyone will agree on is that anyone who has gone on to achieve 'greatness' has the will power to accomplish the things that they did. However, there is always something that gives the initial boost down the long road to greatness. This is where failure comes in.

10y ago
June 9, 2017
June 9, 2017

From professorship to politics

Next Step talks to Kathleen Gertrud Ferrier, former Dutch Member of Parliament and visiting professor at AUW, about her career in politics, social aid and teaching.

March 17, 2017
March 17, 2017

4th National Conference on Natural Science and Technology

The Science and Math programme of Asian University for Women (AUW) is set to organise the fourth National Conference on Natural

January 27, 2017
January 27, 2017

AUWNMUN '17: ORIENTING STUDENTS TO A MULTICULTURAL PERSPECTIVE

After successfully hosting two consecutive Model United Nations (MUN) conferences, Asian University for Women (AUW) is set to organise the third edition of Asian University for Women National Model United Nations (AUWNMUN) from February 9-11, 2017.

April 1, 2016
April 1, 2016

A shutterbug affair: The 4th AUW Photo Carnival

Being South Asia's first international all-women's liberal arts' university and home to students from 16 countries, international events with diversity are part of AUW's core values. Within days of the end of AUW-International Model United Nations (AUWIMUN), comes the 4th AUW Photo Carnival.

February 12, 2016
February 12, 2016

AUW set to organise AUW-International MUN

For Model United Nations (MUN) enthusiasts and veterans alike, Asian University For Women (AUW) is organising a treat for their souls with the second AUW-International MUN (AUWIMUN) conference, taking place between March 24th and 27th.

January 1, 2016
January 1, 2016

Five books for inspiration this new year

Books can be an amazing source of solitude and inspiration at the same time. As the year-end holiday season sets in, it also brings along one of the best times of the year for a bookworm to kick start a book-reading marathon.

February 20, 2015
February 20, 2015

Arjun 101: Introduction to the R&B sensation

Initially influenced by his mother's love for music and later on learning to play numerous instruments himself, Arjun did not need lose much sleep over the decision to enter the music industry. However, interestingly enough, singing was not his first choice as a career; nor did he particularly like his now famous R&B style of singing.

August 29, 2014
August 29, 2014

By all means, please fail

Ever wondered about what kept your idol going and eventually reach the height that they did? What sparked their drive to achieve greatness? Something that everyone will agree on is that anyone who has gone on to achieve 'greatness' has the will power to accomplish the things that they did. However, there is always something that gives the initial boost down the long road to greatness. This is where failure comes in.

July 4, 2014
July 4, 2014

Road to journalism

If you are an aspiring journalist, you will be bombarding yourself with questions and self-doubt every step of the way. Moreover, other people will be questioning you too. And things aren't made any easier with the trying situation of our dear nation. So why bother to continue in this field? This writer did some digging, talked to some people and found a simple answer

June 13, 2014
June 13, 2014

How to be a social skydiver

In any given time in our lives, it is a truth acknowledged by everyone, either openly or privately, that we have had issues approaching other people. Even the seemingly simple act of just walking up to people (many times to the ones who are complete strangers to you) and striking up a conversation seems like the 'social equivalent of skydiving'. If you are not one of these people and find talking to anyone, anywhere and about almost anything 'easy' than you are definitely the minority. For the rest, you may read on as the aspiring social skydiver.