Education
Nailing your university essays: The dos and don’ts
Making sure to stick to the prompt and ticking all your requirements can massively streamline your writing process.
The way to a productive gap year
Taking a gap year is a decision that’s far from simple. An unconventional route after wrapping up high school, a gap year can prove to be a major turning point in your education and career.
Propelling tomorrow’s innovators: Carnegie Mellon’s world-leading Robotics program comes to ISD
Introducing innovative additions to its already illustrious curriculum, International School Dhaka (ISD) recently launched an ambitious new strategy – ISD 2.0. Under this initiative, ISD brought global names into the country, taking the Bangladeshi education landscape to greater heights.
Beyond the classroom: A deep dive into student leadership
Student leaders play an important role in establishing the culture of their schools and universities, contributing to a lively and inclusive learning environment.
The alternatives to coaching in A levels
For most A level students in Dhaka, attending coaching classes is an immutable part of day-to-day life.
Five presentation tips for school students
Making a presentation, especially when you’re a school student, can be a daunting experience, and without proper guidance, you can easily find yourself in a tricky situation.
Is being part of a school club worth it?
Running a club might not be the dream for everyone, or as impactful in the long-term as we might hear.
How necessary is it to teach programming in schools?
Starting programming while at school would grant early learners an edge over others, giving them the chance to either excel at it or learn the basic skills so that they can use it going forward.
Making the jump from O level to A level
It only takes a few weeks into A levels for students to realise the stark difference between O and A levels.
Why we should include philosophy in our curriculum
As more students opt for STEM subjects for its financial prospects, the importance of liberal arts is shrinking.
What should modern schools look like?
A school must provide a holistic environment to the impressionable minds and equip them with diverse tools to foster their versatility
The trade-off between school and private
The dilemma arises due to significant structural failures, and in reality, it's a choice only for some.
Why school newspapers should be encouraged
From the students' perspective, journalism is a great way to develop crucial skills needed to succeed in the real world.
Can English medium students get into public universities? Yes!
The struggle for English medium students is high when trying to get into public universities.
What schools can do to support students’ mental health
It is high time schools started supporting students going through emotional distress.
Area-wise schooling is a great idea, but conditions apply
To make area-based schooling successful this time, development must be well-researched and efficient.
We should be more empathetic towards O/A Level students this year
We should be mindful of how circumstances were different this year.
Adapting students from diverse academic backgrounds
Helping first year students from diverse academic backgrounds adapt is a challenge for universities.
