academics
The Joy of Finding Supportive Teachers
The pivotal role that teachers play in shaping our lives often goes underappreciated
Opinion / The drawbacks of open credit systems
Despite the pros that open credit systems come with, a few fundamental pitfalls can threaten to make your academic life even more of a struggle.
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.
From passion to profession: What it takes to be a music major
Pursuing music can be a difficult choice given the prevalence of familial and societal expectations. Therefore, mastering different skill sets is almost always an instrumental part of a musician’s life.
The diverse world of Public Health and why you should care
Public Health as a field is vast and houses anyone willing to bring about positive impacts at societal levels.
Recovering a sunk cost
When we realise we have entered a situation due to a bad decision, the sooner we can make an effort to get out, the better.
Keeping up with academics when you’re ailing chronically
Students who suffer from chronic illnesses are required to identify and maintain the equilibrium between their mental well-being and their academic responsibilities. In such cases, finding moments of respite can be instrumental in recharging one’s physical and emotional reserves, thus contributing to a more sustainable approach to academic endeavours.
The unhealthy side of academic competition
While competitiveness amongst students can encourage more academic diligence, its darker side warrants more discussion.
The way to a productive gap year
Taking a gap year is a decision that’s far from simple. An unconventional route after wrapping up high school, a gap year can prove to be a major turning point in your education and career.
Why there’s a lack of English medium students applying to public universities
It’s commonly seen that participation from English medium students is comparatively much lower.
What it takes to get into DU “Cha” unit
Exam strategies are open to change every year, so the applicants must stay updated about that.
The problem with too much discipline in schools
Schools should also be a place students look back upon fondly, not a totalitarian regime they would grow up to hate for the rest of their lives.
How credible are your research sources?
Healthy scepticism is celebrated even in the scientific world, so why not practise it?
How to deal with disagreements with your teacher
Although teachers are there to advise and guide you, it is inevitable that you get into disagreements with them.
NSU to introduce disability-friendly ramps and bathrooms
With NSU’s accessibility initiative, the university took a step in ensuring that the campus is accommodating for all students in order to ensure comfort for all without discrimination.
Could university clubs be overrated?
University clubs come with their slew of pitfalls.
The failures of subject mapping and how they impact national curriculum students
Alternative method of evaluation based on previous results is referred to as subject mapping.
The complex roots of maths anxiety
Maths Anxiety, a problem persistent among students yet hardly talked about.
Applying to universities abroad: myth busting for parents
As application season draws near, here are some of the most common myths debunked.
