Bhavika Choudhary, ’28, is a Computer Science major studying at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) this Fall 2024. Preparing for a study abroad term can be exciting yet daunting, especially when it comes to packing. Here’s a guide based on my experience doing a term abroad in Daejeon, South Korea to help … Read more
Thanks to the Chuseok holiday, I was able to trade Daejeon’s laid-back vibe for a week of adventure in Seoul. With classes on hold for the holiday, I couldn’t resist the chance to explore the capital city at my own pace. Seoul is only a quick train ride away, but it feels like a whole … Read more
Hi everyone, and welcome to my weekly blog as an exchange student in Monaco, the country of billionaires! My name is Dasha, and I’m excited to share this journey with you all. I’m from Kazakhstan and currently studying business analytics and finance, though at IUM, I’m focusing more on finance. This isn’t my first time … Read more
When families contemplate transferring between the UK and Hong Kong, one of their key worries is generally the school system. Both areas provide high-quality education, but there are fundamental disparities in organization, curriculum, teaching styles, and cultural expectations. These distinctions can be a crucial influence in selecting which system matches a child’s learning requirements and … Read more
Introduction Students, these days, are always on rush. From preparing for the semesters to engaging in extra curricular activities, they have a all the works in the world. Being in a busy schedule they find it difficult to incorporate with all the tasks with quality. As a result, most students fail to add value to … Read more
Let’s start by acknowledging that there is no consensus on what a MOOC is. The acronym stands for Massive Open Online Course, but that only tells part of the story. Broadly speaking, a MOOC is an online course that is open to anyone. Many universities offer them, although few universities offer credit for completing a … Read more
There’s a real distinction between those who scrape through the day and those who truly succeed. The difference? It’s all in how they start their day. Highly successful people have certain habits they perform before 8am. Their early morning routines aren’t arbitrary, but backed by psychology. In this article, I’ll share these seven habits, not … Read more
For many parents, working full-time is a necessity. However, finding the time and energy to work full-time and parent full-time can be almost impossible if you’re not intentional about how you do things. Luckily, there are ways that you can make changes in your life to help ensure that you’re not completely exhausted and overwhelmed … Read more
We all face tough times, but have you ever wondered why some people seem to handle hardship with a resilience that’s almost inspiring? Strong people don’t have some magical immunity to life’s challenges; they simply approach adversity in ways that help them bounce back—and even grow from it. Psychology shows us that resilience isn’t just … Read more
Your job search is finally over and you’ve just signed an amazing offer. First, you feel exhilarated and content. But with the first day at a new job fast approaching another feeling settles in — anxiety. Perhaps it’s your impostor syndrome whispering that you will fail (which you won’t!) or your feeling overwhelmed, imagining how … Read more