Star Youth
How social media validation throttles an artist’s growth
Receiving a constant stream of praise can be quite validating, but it can be harmful for an individual looking to improve at their craft.
Put a Period: How the youth is addressing menstrual equity
Founded by four high schoolers from Viqarunnisa Noon School and College (VNSC), Put a Period is a non-profit organisation working to eliminate taboos surrounding menstruation.
The need for teachers to maintain a positive outlook during classes
Students like to be noticed by their teacher in a positive light. By appreciating them, teachers build a healthy, competitive environment which helps coax out students’ creativity.
The unhealthy side of academic competition
While competitiveness amongst students can encourage more academic diligence, its darker side warrants more discussion.
Are your 20s for the panic or the glory?
While there are certainly exhilarating and growing moments, they are frequently intermingled with hurdles and panic.
Why we find it difficult to accept love at times
Some of us are afraid of becoming stuck because we owe too much to our relationships. We make an effort to give more than we receive to avoid feeling compelled or indebted.
The curious case of study-with-me videos
Study-with-me videos are an interesting substitute that provide all the benefits of group study and none of the harm.
Coming to terms with the fact that nothing lasts forever
The transience of things might be disturbing and extremely overwhelming.
Plant Easy organises “Plantifying Schools” at Shishu Kallyan Primary School
Shishu Kallyan Primary School bore witness to the "Plantifying Schools: Chapter 1" initiative on October 17, which emerged as a ray of hope for the child labourers and underserved students of the school. The event was organised to encompass an interactive and engaging experience, community engagement, insightful surveys, a platform for green products, and vocational training.
A university student’s guide to time management
The best way to manage time, therefore, is to simply stop letting ourselves become distracted for hours on end. And yes, this does mean that watching one extra productivity hack video on YouTube will be detrimental to this journey.
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.
Experiencing Bangla literature as someone bad at Bangla
As someone who grew up reading American and British novels, these small experiences that I have accrued with Bangla hold enormous value.
Kinds of toxic masculinity you might not know about
Here are a few kinds of toxic masculinity you might not know about.
Are you the micromanager in your group project?
No one wants to be the micromanager in their group project, so it is important to be self-aware and recognise the signs.
The lingering effects of familial unemployment on young people
The psychological costs of one’s parents going into unemployment are extremely nuanced
Managing friendships in an open-credit system
Making friends in university can be tricky. The whole experience gets another cascading layer of complication if you happen to study at a university with an open-credit system.
UCB commemorates graduates at Monash College graduation convocation 2023
Universal College Bangladesh (UCB), a branch of Monash University, hosted its second-ever Monash College Graduation Convocation on July 9.
Reuniting with your long-distance friends
Reunion with your long-distance friends, for many, is a long-awaited moment that at times feels impossible.
How academic writing took a toll on my creative writing skills
Writing is a demanding mental activity, whether for pleasure or for a class, it should never be taken lightly.
Concert organisers need to do better
Managing sales and picking out the right venue is crucial if Dhaka is headed down the road of indoor concerts.
What to pack when commuting on a bicycle to class
Commuting with a bicycle to classes has become a viable alternative for many students.
