In today’s world, education can feel like a relentless race. Students worry about test scores, parents worry about performance, and the cycle of anxiety grows stronger with every exam season. Yet beneath all this stress lies a crucial question: what is education really for? If we reframe education not as a high-stakes contest but as training for the mind—a way...
Choosing the right college is a monumental decision that shapes not just a career path, but also personal growth and future opportunities. For students in Asia, this choice often involves a unique set of considerations, from navigating intense academic competition to balancing family expectations and global ambitions. Making an informed decision requires looking beyond simple rankings and delving into what...
Liberal arts colleges were never a mainstream study option in India. However, in the past few years, many institutes offering liberal arts education have sprung up in the country. It could be new in our education scene but has existed in the US and Europe for quite some time. In India, some of these liberal arts colleges have established themselves...
Bill Gates has a website dedicated to reading. He regularly updates it with his reading recommendations and book reviews. He has written five books and will release his next one in 2025. Oprah Winfrey runs a book club and shares her suggestions in different genres on her Instagram page, which has an impressive following. She has written more than seven...
In our previous blog of the Summer Series, you saw how you can work towards building a strong academic profile during your vacations. In this second part of the series, you will learn how to develop a holistic student profile and gain experience outside your academics. As a thumb rule, the country of your choice and overall profile should drive your...