Talent Beyond Borders
byWritten by Bahar AlAwadhi and Sarah AlMulla Exploring the career pathways available to the local talent pool and some of its limitations. “To make this…
Education
Losing the Spark: A University Experience
byWhile I started university energetic and enthusiastic, I left it burned-out and demotivated. Is losing the spark inevitable? To say I was excited when I…
From the Arab Women in STEM (@ArabStemWomen), Letters to a Pre-Scientist
byConnecting the hearts and minds of Arab women in STEM with young people through handwritten letters. Over the past year, the Arab world witnessed the…
Do Not Ask What the World Needs
byDo you recall a time in your childhood when you were not afraid to ask the so called stupid questions? “Don’t ask what the world…
Academic Writing, An Unethical Yet Attractive Opportunity
byAcademic writing is often thought of as a way to as a way to make a quick buck, but it can be wrong in many…
The Importance of Teachers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
byExploring the experiences of college students with their teachers during the Coronavirus pandemic while looking into the responsibilities of professors during this pandemic, how their…
You Were 96% More Creative as a Child
byYou were 96% more creative as a child, understand the reasons behind decreased creativity and how can we avoid it for future generations. If…
University Majors: Making Decisions We Can Barely Handle
byIt’s quite unfortunate that teenagers around the world are expected to know exactly what they want to achieve in life with so little experience….
The Race for Our Children to Grow Up
byLooking at how the changing social and technological advances are putting pressure on children to grow up at a faster pace. Many of the…
Why Grinding At School May Be Detrimental
byThere is a fine line between working hard and overworking, and the latter, according to Dr. Damour, has detrimental effects on a student’s self-esteem….
Personal Development Plans for All Ages
byLooking at how Personal Development Plans can be incorporated into an individual’s learning journey from an early age. A Personal Development Plan (PDP) is…
Changing the Conversation: Straight A’s vs Learning
byCan you imagine how our schools will look like if more teachers started praising students for their effort in learning rather an A+? I…
Are You Equipped With The Right Skills For The Future?
byAs robotics and artificial intelligence change the landscape of the job market, what do we need to keep succeeding in our careers and businesses…
When I Grow Up, I Want To Be A …
byHigh school students are still trying to shape who they are as individuals and yet need to make a decision that will define who…
Art: A Path to History Education
byAppreciation of art is not gained by visiting museums or brief observations, it has to be realized at an early age by planting it…
Studying Abroad: The Challenges of a Traveling Student
byWhat most people do not tell you about studying abroad is that it is not always all about fun and adventures. It is just…
What if Messi Does Not Want a Higher Education?
byShould we always view higher education as a goal and not as a mean? And must we always adhere to the dogma that almost…
Why You Should Take Your Children To A Museum?
byMuseums are great spaces for learning and getting inspiration. Children who visit museums with their parents are more likely to visit museums in adulthood. To visit…
3 Tips for Preparing to Return to College as a Mature Student
byWhether you are planning to earn a degree for the first time or are making a return to the college environment in order to study…
Influence of Teaching on Language Development
byStudents are not interested in learning the Arabic language. This is a problem and teachers and students together should work to address the issue. The…