Reading Time: 4 minutesCongratulations! You are about to embark on an amazing voyage to your dream study destination. From carefully reviewing your documents to packing your belongings, you have so much to prepare; but it’s all so exciting. Once you have done the due diligence of the travel paraphernalia, take some time off to prepare yourself for the…
Reading Time: 3 minutes The dynamics between a teacher and students define the essence of a classroom. A great teacher can transform the brick and mortar confinement and take students on a journey of pure learning, responding to their doubts and instilling an environment of curiosity and interactivity. Hence, to optimise the learning experience, schools and colleges in…
Reading Time: 5 minutesName: Omkar Sunkersett Program: Master of Science 2018 Candidate in Information Analysis and Retrieval School: University of Michigan School of Information—Ann Arbor Honors: Research Assistant at University of Michigan School of Public Health I’m a graduate student research assistant at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) pursuing my Master of Science in Information with a…
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe bond that a mother shares with her child is priceless and forever. At the same time, the bond defines and shapes the child’s personality, attitude and perspective of the world. This aspect assigns every mother a task and responsibility to ensure that her child models on all that is good. Our children will grow…
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs you plan to study abroad, one of the pressing concerns would be which subjects should you pursue. With a vast and varied range of options to pick from, it is a tough call to decide the one subject that would be your perfect fit. First, give yourself some time to introspect – think about…
Reading Time: 3 minutes“When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child” Sophia Loren’s words will resonate with all women who are mothers. I took a sabbatical of 5 years to have my two children and be part of…
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhat do I want to be when I grow up? A question we always had an answer to as a child but may struggle with as we grow older. There is an infinite number of career options open to us today. In addition to the conventional roles, there are a number of unconventional opportunities also…
Reading Time: 2 minutesHow much is ‘a lot’? The concept of homework has evolved significantly in recent times. It’s true that children are given more in terms of home assignments but the nature of the tasks has changed considerably to make it more interactive rather than cumbersome. In addition to academic based work involving memorization of formulas and…
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn the last year of my studies in Biotechnology at McGill University, I decided to change my field and move to MBA (Marketing and Sales) after graduation. In my 8 years of work experience, I worked in global corporations such as Kraft Foods, Cadbury & Lindt Chocolate in roles encompassing marketing and sales. It was…
