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5 American universities with acceptance rates over 90 percent

A university’s acceptance rate is calculated by dividing the number of accepted students by the number of total applicants. So, for instance, if 100 students apply to a college and 10 are accepted, the college has a 10 percent acceptance rate.
3 January 2024

How to force yourself to have fun on New Year's Eve

SATIRE: The first step to having fun on December 31 is to manage a BBQ party invite at some over-enthusiastic friend’s rooftop.
31 December 2023

Campus picks the best movies of 2023

Here are a few movies that have moved us deeply, enough to land as our favourites of the year.
30 December 2023

How to get to BRAC University’s new campus by bus

Buses to take to get to BRACU's new campus.
28 December 2023

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom: A boring and disjointed conclusion to the old DC universe

What could have been a solid way to end things with a bang, unfortunately ended things with a whimper.
27 December 2023

Curating your LinkedIn profile as a university student

LinkedIn is a social media platform for professionals and an impactful tool for those interested in professionally branding themselves. Many individuals take this self-branding approach when they graduate from university. However, given that it takes a lot of time to build a solid presence on this platform, it’d be in your best interest to start working on your LinkedIn profile from your early days at the university.
21 December 2023

On the nuances of discipline

Discipline rarely comes easy, and each person faces a different challenge when trying to find what works for them.
21 December 2023

Letters from readers – December 21, 2023

This is what our readers had to say this week.
21 December 2023

Killers of the Flower Moon is a horrifying portrayal of a historically important event

Beneath its murders and the investigation, Killers of the Flower Moon tells a story of greed on which lies the birth of the American nation.
21 December 2023

Friends of BBA student tired of filling up Google Forms

What’s more difficult than being a BBA student? Being friends with one.
21 December 2023

Are you managing time effectively? If not, here’s how you can do so

In today’s fast-paced and hectic world, many struggle to keep up with their myriad of responsibilities.
21 December 2023

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. 
17 December 2023

Your guide to the Erasmus Mundus scholarship

A recipient of the 2022 Erasmus Mundus scholarship walks you through the process.
14 December 2023

Letters from readers – December 14, 2023

This is what our readers had to say this week.
14 December 2023

Keeping up with academics when you’re ailing chronically

Students who suffer from chronic illnesses are required to identify and maintain the equilibrium between their mental well-being and their academic responsibilities. In such cases, finding moments of respite can be instrumental in recharging one’s physical and emotional reserves, thus contributing to a more sustainable approach to academic endeavours. 
14 December 2023

Why university students should consider using AI in research

While some may say that using AI is ethically dubious, popular research journals have already started conversations on how to use it.
14 December 2023

Archie: A brutal depiction of a bold, broken, and boisterous man

What Archie lacks in budget, it makes up for in the honest performances of its leading actors and its touching story about a beloved icon.  
14 December 2023

Why do we have so many GED Courses?

Even though the necessity of GEDs can’t be overstated, they still pose unique challenges to pupils.
14 December 2023

Fashion meets art through trash at ULAB’s Trashion Show

The Department of Media Studies & Journalism (MSJ) at University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) organised “Trashion Show” – a fashion show where students crafted different outfits and accessories using recycled waste materials.
13 December 2023

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.
10 December 2023