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Dealing with Bullying
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Bullying has become really common nowadays and, especially with growing technology, there is a risk everywhere. Personally, even I have been the victim of bullying – in grade 7and 8 - so I can understand how much bullying can affect you.
College Prep
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You’ve survived the tedium of high school and the stress of the admissions process but now, it’s time to switch out of vacation mode—pronto - and embark on the adventure of a lifetime. The Ambassadors have just started college! Here’s…
CORPORATE RETHINK: 4 Strategies for Overcoming Distraction
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Chris Bailey is the author of Hyperfocus: How to Be More Productive in a World of Distraction (Viking) and The Productivity Project. He ran a year-long productivity project where he conducted intensive research, as well as dozens of…
Curiosity: Why it matters and how we can develop it
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Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton asked why. ~ Bernard Baruch
The moment you think about curiosity, the mind sparks many questions – Why? What if? Who? How? and so on. Curiosity has always been an important characteristic of a…
SKILLS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE
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One of the biggest adjustments for new college students is the sense of newfound freedom. College students have an increase in personal responsibility and a lot less external structure. There are no set study times, no required meal times,…
Which stream should you choose after Class 10 – science or commerce?
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This time last year, I was in grade 10 and in a great dilemma. It was the time for me to choose the streams. While most of my friends suggested that I should opt for the science stream and even my parents’ support was also for science, and…
Things you should know before starting University
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You have completed high school and now are all set to enter into university; the most adventurous place of education in a student’s life. A university doesn’t teach the students what they are taught all their life - in their primary,…
Europe-Hungary Travelogue
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Are you a travel enthusiast ready to pick your next destination this summer? Are you an admirer of history and the enamouring lure of historical sites? Are you a nature-lover seeking peace and quiet from your city’s everyday bustle? As…
Dangling Modifiers
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Good Grammarians Don't Let Their Modifiers Dangle!
A modifier can be an adjective, an adverb, or a phrase or clause acting as an adjective or adverb. Surprisingly, we have a certain amount of freedom in deciding where to place our…
Early Planning in Higher Education: Fact or Fiction?
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The most common question asked amongst the youth is, “What have you planned for your higher education?” Many students get confused about what they actually want to be…