Education

Is it worthwhile to drop a semester?

The university experience is unquestionably enriching, but it also comes with a lot of pressure, starting with strict academic standards and extending to the arena of personal and social difficulties. The thought of dropping a semester presents a tempting window of escape in such a demanding setting.
26 November 2023, 10:26 AM

Curriculum and textbooks as weapons

Does “simplifying” the curriculum really guarantee that children will not be able to pace themselves in higher studies?
25 November 2023, 00:00 AM

The statistics that hide our poor education system

The enchantment of statistics should not blind us to the sobering truth.
17 November 2023, 14:30 PM

When should you pursue a Master’s degree?

There are some factors to consider when opting for a Master’s degree as opposed to going headfirst into the workforce.
16 November 2023, 08:31 AM

How political instability affects students

While online classes are necessary given the situation, they are not a cure.
16 November 2023, 00:00 AM

Ethics, happiness, and mental health for education

When a student is in a place of despair, on the brink of taking their own life, what does one do as a teacher?
12 November 2023, 00:07 AM

How effective is online education in the current political situation?

Considering the country’s volatile political situation and the consequent, sporadic school closures, a number of educational institutions have decided to operate online, and obviously, everyone has an opinion.
9 November 2023, 10:11 AM

The implications of grade boundaries on students

University grading scales are far more complicated, with numerous positive and negative grades alongside letter marks.
9 November 2023, 09:02 AM

More trees fall victim to development

Jahangirnagar University must protect its green campus
3 November 2023, 05:00 AM

How far ahead should you plan as a student?

As the years have passed, the wide majority of us have veered away from the map we plotted for ourselves.
2 November 2023, 09:42 AM

What to expect from a Communications degree

Communication entails more than just speaking and listening; it also entails crafting messages that resonate with a variety of audiences, understanding communicators' psychology, and staying current with new trends and technologies.
2 November 2023, 09:21 AM

Is education only about earning money?

We need a peak in social consciousness, and not just in our GDP.
28 October 2023, 03:00 AM

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.
26 October 2023, 13:36 PM

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.
26 October 2023, 12:23 PM

The impact of privilege on US college applications

While many applicants work their fingers to the bone to present their best selves on paper, the reality remains that some individuals are inherently positioned with better odds right from the start.
23 October 2023, 13:28 PM

Pursuing engineering: Here’s what students wish they knew before starting

Engineering is not always sunshine and rainbows for students who dedicate their lives to it.
19 October 2023, 12:25 PM

How to find a tuition gig that is right for you

Here are some common modes through which students usually get tuitions.
19 October 2023, 00:00 AM

University Admissions: The Assumptions to Avoid

Here definitely some misconceptions you should be wary of when applying to universities.
19 October 2023, 00:00 AM
12 October 2023, 14:38 PM

Microbiology vs Biotechnology vs Biochemistry: Which major suits you best?

Biochemistry as a field is a fascinating foray into the chemical reactions of biological molecules.
12 October 2023, 00:00 AM