About once a month I dream what Freud called the “examination dream”: the one that requires me to resit my finals, having done no revision. The dream is presumably a manifestation of impostor syndrome – that nagging fear, known to many academics, that we will be found out. But on one subject I never doubt […] … learn more→
The university: a guide for depressives
Why College is the perfect time to assert financial independence
Many people look at the college years as the time they officially make the transformation from youth to adulthood. For the first time in many of their lives, college students are able to assume responsibility for their own lives. No one is there to tell them what to eat when to go to bed, or […] … learn more→
Some ideas for College student investing
College students are generally focused on a lot of things during their collegiate career. They worry about their homework and their grades, they get used to taking responsibility for their actions without the constant oversight of their parents, and they look to enjoy the social benefits of college life, among many other things. But there […] … learn more→
The best way for students to learn about investing is not in school
At some time in their schooling, students should find out about the do’s and don’ts of investing. Basic principles and strategies should be part of their educational process because the hallmark of a financially savvy individual is the ability to have money strategically placed in a broad spectrum of investments, money that will grow with […] … learn more→
Why financial education should be emphasized early
Many people don’t learn about finances until they get out on their own, at which time it is often a matter of learning on the fly. Basic concepts like saving and investing might not be something that kids deal with much while they are still of school age. The basic educational tenet that has been […] … learn more→
Stock market basics all students should know
The world of investing is something that many people look upon as being extremely complex and involved. As a result, they think that serious investment is a domain best left for experienced professionals or those who have been playing various markets for many, many years. In addition, they might also believe that only the […] … learn more→
Grow your perfect beard
If you are looking into getting better beard growth, there are a few things you should consider. Some of these are diet and lifestyle factors, others depend on the products you use on your beard. We are here to help you out on your quest to grow the perfect beard! Whatever your beard texture is, […] … learn more→
The case against free higher education: why it is neither just nor ethical
South Africa’s just-ousted Minister of Finance committed another R57 billion to higher education and training over the next three years. In his first (and last – he was removed from the portfolio less than a week later) budget speech, Malusi Gigaba followed through on former president Jacob Zuma’s controversial promise in December last year of fee-free higher education. The […] … learn more→
Six ways to bridge the gap between rich and poor at university
Theresa May’s year-long review of student funding offers a real opportunity to solve the big problems around tuition fees and financial support at UK universities. As part of our research on how young people from different places and backgrounds transition into university, we spoke with more than 180 young people from across Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and each region […] … learn more→
How art merges with maths to explore continuity, change and exotic states
Imagine you could turn a hollow sphere completely inside out – without making a hole, without cutting the material, without making any creases. If you could ever do such a thing, it would rely on a field of mathematics called topology. Kate Scardifileld’s current exhibition Soft Topologies at the UTS Gallery is an example of an artist […] … learn more→