Education
Things to consider when choosing a minor specialisation
Your minor specialisation should be aligned with your professional and personal goals.
Anime music helped me study for A levels. Here’s how
I repeated the process throughout what time was left, playing a different tune for every question paper.
Critical thinking in our curriculum: Too much or too little?
Critical thinking has always been emphasised heavily in education and with good reason.
Why we should include philosophy in our curriculum
As more students opt for STEM subjects for its financial prospects, the importance of liberal arts is shrinking.
The case for studying law
The word “lawyer” might invoke certain scenes and images in our minds.
What it takes to get into DU A unit
Dhaka University’s A unit is the path that leads to studying engineering, pure science, life science, etc.
How Dhaka University feels without street vendors
This decision has altered the campus experience for students.
A guide to applying for undergraduate programs in the United States
Applying to universities in the United States is a confusing, exhausting, and painful experience.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN INSPIRATION ENGINEER
Arman Khan has a busy day ahead of him. As he dresses himself, he contemplates his first social media post of the day.
Dealing with Freeloaders
Whenever you hear “group project” don't you remember the agonising experience of working in that one group project that you didn't...
Star honours 1,901 high achievers in O, A-level exams
The nation's high achievers in O- and A-level examinations including 56 who ranked among the world's top scorers in their subjects were honoured in an award ceremony by The Daily Star today.
The Unspoken Significance of Coaching
Contrary to popular belief, coachings (private classes outside of schools and colleges) aren't just a medium to improve students' grades or ensure admission to the university their parents want them to study in.
Surviving First Semester in an Engineering School
If you have already considered pursuing a career in engineering, I'm guessing you are either entirely bonkers, or you are really proud of the way your mother says “Amar meye engineer hobe!” to the auntie next door, or you're genuinely interested in a career that lets you make and break things from scratch.
7 Things All Teachers Should Know
There is no cut and dried method of teaching that will guarantee a 100 percent chance of success.
Must Reads for Economics Nerds
Economics is a very demanding subject filled with theories, graphs and loads of math. If you love the subject despite this (or because of this), and need a change from your regular textbook, here are some pleasure reads to satisfy the economist in you.
Tutor to Mentor
Tutoring is generally a well-paid job with a certain degree of flexibility, which explains its popularity among students.
ACT or SAT
We all know how important standardised test scores are. They enable admissions officers to compare you with other applicants, and often act as a filter for opening applications in the first place.
Thesis Semester Prep
Approaching the end of an undergraduate degree can be an exciting time but nothing dampens those feelings faster than an impending thesis.