Attending college overseas may seem daunting owing to the cost of study, but that’s exactly why you need to find, apply for, and receive scholarships which are essential to ensure that you won’t be burdened up with huge student loan payments after graduation. Scholarships aren’t just an additional benefit any longer. They’re essential to bridge … Read more
All great innovators in literature, science, music, engineering, art, and business have practiced it. Thinking, today, is being taught at leading universities globally, including Stanford d.school (the Hasso-Plattner Institute of Design), Harvard and MIT. But why call it design thinking? Because, this is a practice practised during innovation, typically. However, now it is applied in all forms of … Read more
As the coronavirus pandemic sweeps across the globe, countries are forced to move into lockdown mode. This has meant the closure of all education institutes, from kindergarten to universities. Language schools have downed shutters. Private tutorials are canceled as the world practices social distancing. Even as the world works towards controlling the virus and its … Read more
Transgender is an umbrella term for people whose gender identity is different from their sex assigned at birth; ‘gender identity’ is one’s innermost concept of self as male, female, a blend of both (gender fluid), or neither (non-binary). Gender expression involves expressing one’s gender identity through their social roles, appearance, and behaviors. Many health concerns … Read more
“Learning can’t be all fun and games!” As a classroom teacher, have you heard (or perhaps expressed) this sentiment? Many educators may associate “fun” in the classroom with games and activities that are engaging but not necessarily rigorous or standards-aligned. Some even see a trade-off between engagement and rigor. But is this trade-off real? It … Read more
Odors are a fact of life. Whether it’s from kids, pets, or dirty clothes, your home is bound to have some kind of stinky odors lingering around. You might not always be aware of them because you slowly get used to them over time. However, that doesn’t mean that other people don’t notice them. If … Read more
Granite and quartz are common in household design, and you’ll often find them used for high-quality countertops edgings, backsplashes, and more. Long-lasting and aesthetically pleasing if you take care of your granite and quartz fixtures and countertops they can last for many years. One key aspect of proper care is regular polishing. By keeping your natural … Read more
While moving is always a bit of a stressful process, it can prove to be significantly more complicated when you add in additional miles. When you lack the ability and flexibility to visit and explore your new home, this can leave a lot of uncertainty and anxiety. For those who are navigating a cross-country move, … Read more
You’re the type of person who makes sure to vacuum your living room couch at least every couple of weeks, so you’re slightly offended at the idea of needing a professional to clean your home. Of course, there are crumbs, pet hair, and other dirt that can build up in your home if you let … Read more
If you put enough thought and planning into designing your home, you can create a house that is not reliant upon society. Having a self-sufficient homestead means having access to your own food, water and power so you don’t have to rely on the government to provide it. There are many benefits to making your … Read more