academics
Sexism in our universities: A sobering reality
Women continue to face biases in education despite increased participation.
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.
Applying to universities abroad: myth busting for parents
As application season draws near, here are some of the most common myths debunked.
Mental Abuse in Schools: An Epidemic Left Unaddressed
Schools should implement discipline regulations that are more mindful of students' humanity.
Do university rankings reflect reality?
Do rankings serve any purpose other than boosting institutional pride?
Looking down on hard work
People tend to romanticise talent and disregard hard work.
Living life from weekend to weekend
Weekend-to-weekend living can be detrimental for our physical and mental health.
What schools can do to support students’ mental health
It is high time schools started supporting students going through emotional distress.
Things nobody tells you before O Level exams
Things I wish I knew before I entered the exam hall.
Why take a gap year?
A gap year is more than just taking time off from one’s academic career. It is a period of time for experiential learning, developing new skills, expanding horizons, and culturally diversifying oneself.