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International Program: Am I Ready to Study Abroad?

When the term study abroad popped into your mind, it would sound like an easy task. Who doesn’t want the opportunity to explore an entirely different city and country while you are pursuing international program? Even you could meet new international friends while you are in abroad.  However, upon further reflection, many prospective study abroad students tend to formulate doubts about whether or not they are ready to take their studies overseas, as there are many things to consider before committing to the decision to move abroad. That being said, we have compiled eight questions to consider before making your final decision.

1) Have I chosen a country or city that is suited to me?

If you have never been abroad before, perhaps all you know about a foreign country is what you have seen in movies or read in magazines. Although this is a good start, before making your decision to move abroad, it’s important to have a deeper understanding of your new study destination. Take Italy, for example. Most people relate Italy to romantic cobblestone streets, amazing pizza, and great wine. However, there is more than meets the eye concerning the culture and the people. As in any country, the pace of life, cultural norms, or local cuisine can vary widely. Therefore, it’s important to research what to expect before your arrival to avoid any uncomfortable situations. It’s also important to be both interested and curious about a prospective city or country. It can be the language, the environment, or the cultural tradition. You will find your experience much easier if you are getting pleasure from wholly immersing yourself into your new setting. If you are still unsatisfied with the simplification or unsure about the universities, courses, and language-wise, you are most welcome to use the Seeka application. Seeka is the perfect platform that helps the students worldwide with the number of information on courses and to widen their perception of international education.

2) Have I researched schools and programs that match my interests?

While some students prefer to research a country or city first, others prioritize the program or school in which they will be entering. Therefore, it’s important to do your research. Depending on the length of your stay, you may want to consider a prospective university’s student demographics, cost, student employability, and extracurricular activities on offer. Additionally, if know you will want to take advantage of your position abroad and travel as much as possible, you may also want to consider a program’s workload. Ask students and program advisers about their experiences. Some programs allow for more flexibility and time for travel and socializing than others. On the contrary, if travel is not your aim, a program that offers internships or work opportunities might be more suitable. The Seeka application will help you to find out the suitable programs for you to pursue.

3) Am I ready to move away from my friends and family?

After you have decided on a possible location or program, it’s time to start thinking about how your move abroad will affect your life at home. Whether or not it is your first time away from home, the decision to travel abroad and study on your own is a challenging one. Although the opportunities to meet new people are limitless and many schools offer support networks for international students, at times it may still be lonely, especially in the beginning. Luckily, in today’s technologically advanced world, staying in touch has never been easier. Before you leave, talk to family and friends about how you plan to communicate with them and how frequently. Parents of students who have not left home yet may be especially concerned. Offer to video chat or call a pre-determined amount of times a week to ease their fears.

4) Do I have the financial support I need?

Although there are often many discounts and special offers available to students, studying abroad can still be expensive. It is important to consider all of your expenses beforehand, especially if you do not plan on working while abroad. You will need to consider the cost of tuition, housing, food, and extracurricular activities, among other things. If you plan your budget in advance, you will be better prepared upon arrival to make sure you are living within your means. If you are unsure if you have enough money, or if you would feel better if you had just a little more, consider applying for scholarships. Research which scholarships you are eligible for and pay attention to due dates.

5) Have I considered how I will find a place to live?

Many students who are already studying abroad have cited finding accommodation as one of the toughest challenges. The housing may be scarce and is often quite expensive in big cities. Furthermore, it may be hard to navigate the housing market of another country, especially if listings are frequently in a language that is not your own. Although challenging, finding accommodation is not impossible. It is worth inquiring with universities to see if they offer international students accommodation, and if not, if they have a housing office willing to assist students in the search. Furthermore, it’s important to consider what kind of accommodation you are willing to live. Are you comfortable living on your own? Or would you prefer to live with roommates? It’s important to consider this in advance as, depending on your current living situation, your new situation may be a big adjustment.

6) Can I be adaptable to meeting new people from different cultures?

On the other hand, many studies abroad students consider meeting new people from all around the world to be one of the most rewarding aspects of their international experience. Not only do you get to show others your own culture and way of life but you are also exposed to the worldview of others. Generally, this cultural exchange is both gratifying and meaningful for all involved. However, because it is so personal, it is important to consider if you are ready to have your own values and traditions questioned or challenged. Just like you will have questions about other people or places, other international students may have questions or preconceived notions about you. To some extent, you must be prepared to become a representative of your country. Likewise, you have to approach others with an open mind, all the while understanding that a single person in no way represents an entire group, just like you do not represent the views and opinions of all your fellow citizens.

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7) Will I need to secure a Visa?

On a practical note, before applying to a program abroad, you need to know the logistics of moving to that country. If you are studying at a university in your home country, the school will often sort out the details of obtaining a Visa. However, if you are studying an entire program abroad, this step is often left to you. It’s vital to research in advance as some countries have strict requirements. Similarly, depending on the country you are from, you may not be eligible to travel to certain countries. Before deciding to study abroad, make sure you will be able to move to the country where your chosen school is located.

8) What are the personal and professional benefits I expect to receive from my experience?

If you haven’t already, it’s important to mentally prepare for your upcoming study abroad experience by setting your expectations in advance. Most students report having a positive experience abroad, which tells us that anyone can gain something from their involvement in an international study program. Yet, the experience can be even richer if you set specific goals and expectations about what it is you want to accomplish. Some people are trying to gather skills to market themselves professionally, while others are seeking to establish an international network of connections. No matter what your goal, simply by having one you are setting yourself up for success. Therefore, this mental preparation is the key step in determining if you are ready to study abroad. Perhaps you have already considered the above questions in which case, that is a good sign you are ready to take on the challenge of studying abroad. But, don’t be discouraged if you haven’t. No matter how prepared you try to be, one thing is guaranteed, your study abroad experience will be full of surprises—which is one of the most exciting parts! That means there will never be a dull day. If you are still not sure if you are ready, head over to our Articles and Advice section to learn more about preparing for the study abroad experience. Or, read our Student Stories to hear about the international experience directly from the students who lived them. Do you feel ready to study abroad? Use our search to find the perfect program or location just for you!

Note: By using Seeka to search university courses around the world and filter the results based on price and university world ranking, users of the app will quickly see the range of high-quality, affordable courses available to them in continental Europe. The Seeka app, which contains information on courses in more than a dozen European countries, is the perfect place for students and parents to widen their perception of international education. With easy-to-access information and an unbiased presentation of tuition fees, world rankings, part-time job opportunities, and scholarship possibilities, Seeka is the perfect app for anyone looking to gain first-class, international education at an affordable price.

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SEEKA Study Abroad: 4 Steps on How to Study Abroad

Study abroad could be the most favorite choices for most of the students. Is study abroad is one of your choices? Great! We collected some information in order to show you how to start your international studies! Seeka application is always there to provide so much information. Download the Seeka app today on the Apple store.

1. Find your desired programme

There are thousands of programmes available worldwide which can make it quite hard to find the right one. However, there is the best platform for you to search for the right programme which is SEEKA. SEEKA application will help you to find out the number of university courses all around the world and filter the results based on price and university world ranking. So, you are welcomed to download the Seeka App today on the Apple App Store. Try to narrow down the search as much as possible and make a first rough selection of universities and programs that maybe suit you.

Our advice is don’t have a limitation in searching for the suitable courses, affordable price, and countries. Maybe the best study opportunities and life experience are waiting for you in a country you have never heard of before.

2. Get informed

Now it is time to have a deeper look into the study abroad programmes! Before you proceed with the studies abroad you should have searched for important information on study abroad. Seeka provides you so much useful information about university courses all around the world. You can search for the courses by discovering the countries, institutions, and the number of faculties at affordable prices. Do not hesitate to request for information or search deeply for all kind of details such as accommodation, financially wise, the duration, of course, requirements etc. Seeka always available to guide you through study abroad intentions.

3. Check out scholarships and other financing options There are thousands of scholarships and grants out there that can support you during your studies abroad. Luckily not all of them are just for the most excellent student with the best GPA. Do you come from a specific country? Do you study a specific subject? Are you a member of a religious denomination? All those factors, for example, can qualify you for a scholarship! There are many types of funding, such as scholarships, but also student prizes, fellowships, competitions, and studentships. ScholarshipPortal can help you to find a suitable scholarship for your needs.

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4. Apply

Did you find your desired study program by Seeka search? Great! Do not hesitate to contact the advisors as they will be glad to assist you with any questions you may have. By using Seeka to search university courses around the world and filter the results based on price and university world ranking, users of the app will quickly see the range of high-quality, affordable courses available to them in continental Europe. The Seeka app, which contains information on courses in more than a dozen European countries, is the perfect place for students and parents to widen their perception of international education. With easy-to-access information and an unbiased presentation of tuition fees, world rankings, part-time job opportunities, and scholarship possibilities, Seeka is the perfect app for anyone looking to gain first-class, international education at an affordable price.

STUDENTS THE WORLD OVER ARE TURNING THEIR BACKS ON OVERPRICED INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

We have a general advice, though. Start informing yourself and get the required documents as early as possible! You do not want to miss a great study opportunity just because you are missing some documents or not meeting a deadline. Apply right now to a university abroad

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Are you one of them?

Most people in the world invest the majority of their energy in their workplaces. They could even encounter new people every week. Some are unique; some are tolerable; some could also be considered crazy. Here are types of employee you meet at your office.

1.      The Gossiper

When the word gossiper appears, the first thing comes on everyone's mind is a woman. That’s not true! Men are also capable in spreading rumors around the office. Don’t be surprised if the private conversations with your boss become a topic to talk about in your office. 

2.      The Storyteller

It sounds weird when the person you don’t know well, immediately dispatches stories of murder, crime or even sex. The most undigested part is that people from the third floor can obviously hear the story.

3.      The Passionate Luncher

Yeah, I know we should take our lunch on time, but the passionate luncher has extreme concerns and strong opinions about the food they take. They are the people who take food options more seriously than their job.

4.      The Over-Dresser

Can you imagine if your boss said: “ Tomorrow onwards you can wear casual attire for office”. Sure, there is going to be someone who will stand in front of a mirror for every 10 minutes and adjust their outfits. Besides that, they tend to comment on the other person's outfit, treating the office as a red carpet event.

5.      The Headphone Violator

People who always play the music loudly on their laptops without utilizing headphones are considered the headphone violators. Maybe they forgot that earphones exist or maybe they interpret office environment differently. Usually, they make us feel irritated by their behavior because we couldn’t focus on our works.

6.      The Punctual Wizard

When we are struggling to wake up early this type of people will be the first ones who appear in the office without fails because they feel guilty for coming late. They always say, “Lateness leads to stress, and stress leads to poor workplace performance”.

7.      The Toilet Lover

The person who always runs to the toilet every 30 minutes even for no reason is called as toilet lover. You might wonder why they are doing it. When they are interrogated, they are answers are either ambiguous or ‘Bad diarrhea’.  

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Happiest Countries In The World

Policymakers have widened their view when evaluating the definition of happiness after learning the disparity between luxury and happiness. Despite Japan and the US being the richest countries worldwide, they are not ranked high on the list. Yes, it is difficult to quantify happiness because it is a subjective matter. So, the basis for the findings is by having respondents to participate in international surveys. Participants were asked to envision a ladder with steps numbered from 0 to 10 and say where they felt they stood.

7. Canada

Canada is the only non-European country enlisted as one of the happiest countries. With its high life expectancy, smaller population, and ideal topography, Canada seems to apprehend the happiness metrics. Immigrants are able to converge with the other Canadian residents, which makes Canada one of the most accepting countries for migrants.

6. The Netherlands

Laissez-faire is the Dutch’s concept of lifestyle. Compared to many countries, residents of the Netherlands are ingrained with liberal perspectives on social issues. Besides that, they have an untranslatable term in Dutch that revolves around senses of belonging, love and homely, which is ‘Gezellig’.

5. Switzerland

According to the recent survey, the land of clocks and chocolates is placed 5th in the list of World’s Happiest Countries. The clean Swiss environment has led the average life expectancy of the citizens into the early 80s. Community culture in Switzerland, which is valuing punctuality and public transits, has expanded their welfare system. The improved welfare program has decreased wait times for appointments and facilitated access to the latest technology.

4. Iceland

Iceland is the first country to bridge the gender gap between men and women by requiring companies to obtain equal compensation certification from the government. Being a country that recognizes equality, peace, and fairness, they have been consistently a happy country. The low tax rates and free health care and education have made citizens develop a kinship towards their country. In addition, majestic Icelandic landscapes are the sources of inspiration for many authors when writing their books.

3. Denmark

Although Danish residents pay high taxes, they are attributed with high living standards and free healthcare and education systems. Retired workers are financially secured for the rest of their lives thanks to the Danish government. Since every ambition or job is perceived equally, the social and wealth hierarchies in Denmark are considered the smallest in the world. Citizens of Denmark are free to pursue to any education field that speaks with their interests, which means, they enjoy a stress-free life.

2. Norway

Norwegians savor the immense social benefits by their government such as free access to health care and education in exchange for the high taxes. The societal justice and refined welfare system have helped them dance around the top spot in the list. If you enjoy historical and artistic landmarks, Norway is the best destination for you. One interesting fact about the Norwegian culture is that they are free of materialistic desires. For instance, the competition of who has the latest technology items and fashion brands are obsolete in the country.

1. Finland

According to the U.N report, Finnish are the happiest people in the world. One of the factors that keep them smiling is the cold weather. Historically, communities that live in harsh weathers were united because of the great mutual assistance from each other. They also experience less competition in the working environment. Being covered with more forest per square mile than any European countries, Finland boasts its high environmental standards. Since Finland’s education focuses on the student’s interests, the Finnish education is ranked as one of the best in the world.

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Communication In Digital Media

From smoke signals to smartphones, our communication tools have digitally progressed throughout the years. The invention of smartphones has led to the mainstream usage of the Internet, a platform for various social media. Driving traffic to websites to circulate stories and posts have been effective because of the social media platforms. However, their effectiveness will be gone to waste if we are unable to fully utilize them. Therefore, here are some ideas that can enhance our communication skills in the global digital media culture.

1. Student Learning

The existence of Google has made students’ lives more convenient. They only need to type on topics that pique their interests on the search bar and multiple answers in pop out immediately. Google apps and Google+ are browser-based technologies that render a seamless learning environment. Education through the internet gives you a learning experience that is beyond the confinement of classrooms. For instance, accessing and analyzing international news on digital media platforms facilitates your cross-cultural understanding, which cannot be taught in a classroom. Research papers and scientific discoveries are available online which students can refer to from time to time.

2. Thoughts Exposure

Communicating thoughts and opinions through your online tools is essential in developing global understanding. When ideas are exposed, global issues are brought up, which means, students are aware of what is happening worldwide. Online forums such as Quora, Reddit and Twitter are places where people can propose their opinions. Youtube, LinkedIn and Facebook are sites where opinions are formed through videos. For example, Asia Society’s Creative Voices of Islam has been campaigning for the Islamic voice within the Asian societies through collaborative tools like video conferencing to reveal the issues that they are facing.

3. Marketing

If you are passionate about business, you can utilize online tools to market your products. Prior to advertising, analysis on the audience you want to reach out to is crucial. After learning about your target audience, you are able to use words, images or videos that would trigger their interest. When your audience resonates with your advertisements, they would most likely be interested in your products and buy them. For example, Gen Z possesses shorter attention span, which means that they would be more interested in shorter and direct commercial videos.

4. Global Audience Engagement

Digital media allows students to share their findings and opinions through online publishing tools to engage with the global audience. Students of College of Staten Island High School utilize blogging programs to cover topics from global warming to the conflict in Iraq. After covering them, the stories are disseminated to young reporters in other countries such as Bahrain, Egypt, Poland, Syria, and Belarus.

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Most Powerful Passports In South-East Asia

South-East Asian countries are increasingly rising in power in terms of their passport rankings. Germany, a country who has topped the list as the World’s most powerful passport, is now ceded by a country in the south-east Asian region. According to the calculation by Henley & Partners, they have evaluated the accessibility of passports based on their ability to travel to other countries visa-free, apply for a visa on arrival, attain a visitor’s permit and an electronic travel authority (ETA).

1. Singapore

Singaporeans hold the second-most powerful passport world. According to the current ranking, citizens of Singapore can travel to 188 destinations without a prior visa.

2. Malaysia

According to the current Henley Passport Index, Malaysian citizens have access to 180 destinations without the need to apply for the visa. This makes the Malaysian passport as the 9th most powerful passport globally.

3. Brunei

Based on a recent survey, Bruneian passport is ranked 18th in the world for travelers. In 2018, Bruneian citizens are accessible to 165 countries and territories without any visa.

4. Timor Leste

With the ability to enter 89 countries visa-free, Timor Leste sits on the 49th spot as the world’ most powerful passport.

5. Thailand

Thailand is ranked 64th on the list of most powerful passport with an entry to 76 countries without a visa.

6.  Indonesia

Indonesian passport holders can travel to eight extra countries according to the current updates from Henley Passport Index, which is 71 countries in total.

7. Philippines

With the freedom of traveling 63 countries without a visa, The Philippines is ranked 70th on the list of ‘Most Powerful Passport’ worldwide.

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Why Physicians Can’t Be Replaced By Robots

Whenever the future of doctors is questioned, an answer that coincides with this is that they will be superseded by Artificial Intelligence (A.I). Once androids are taking over the healthcare department, is it going to render physicians obsolete? Will this replacement benefit our future?

If you are an upcoming physician, do not worry! Medical futurists have listed a few reasons why A.I will not replace doctors.

1. Empathy Is Irreplaceable

Human touch plays an integral role in the healthcare department. Developing relationships with your patients is essential to give them the feeling that they are taken care of and not going through the pain alone. As a doctor, not only they need to apprehend their problems cognitively, but also to give them their overall support for them to overcome their pain. Research shows that this type of doctor-patient relationship can enhance a patient’s healing process. Yes, technology does outperform human beings in many ways, but they cannot mimic empathy that is inherent in doctors.

2. Work Ethics Is Not Standardized

The possibilities of a person getting sick are almost endless. If a patient is poisoned, they could have ingested drugs, pesticides or even foods that they are allergic to. Only medical professionals can think of every possible diagnosis of a person and propose several treatment options. Discovering an illness and treating it is not a linear process. Hence, algorithms and robots will never possess this same kind of problem-solving skills.

3. Intricate Technologies

As our digital health machineries are advancing, they will need the skills and competence from qualified doctors to operate them. The Da Vinci Surgical System, a surgical automaton, incorporates a magnified 3D high-definition vision system and tiny wrist-like devices that bend and rotate far greater and human hands. However, it still needs a real surgeon to function it. Only physicians can assess the treatments suggested by the smart algorithm because they are unable to construe intricate challenges. Even though robots can dispense the quantitative analytics and data, interpretation will never be at their disposals.

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New Technology In Architecture

Architecture is all about the art and science of designing buildings and skyscrapers. The beautiful structures that you incorporate in your pictures for Instagram are all thanks to the artistic ideas of the architects. Not only architects fashion the exterior and interior design of a building, but also how it fits with the whole surrounding environment. If you are the person who is so passionate about transforming the vision into the reality, creative ability of imagination is most welcome for Architecture.

The joy of being able to design your visions and concepts on your blueprint will be tremendous once they turn into the real buildings. However, architecture depends on your creativity, how you portray and display the vision. In this century, architects could develop their creative skills with the existence of new technology development. However, if you are a student who is passionate, creative, and willing to transform your imagination into reality, then give it a go for ARCHITECT!

1. Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Every architecture or engineer needs the Building Information Modelling (BIM) to store their prototypes and models. The BMI creates a 3D model of a building, which enables them to visualize their designs in all dimensions. During the designing and construction process, it can accumulate all sets of plans and ideas for reference to update and improve some existing prototypes.  

The young architects should be familiar with the Building Information Modelling as it will help them with creative designing and construction. If you dreamed of being an architect, you need to be familiar with the BMI since it is a mainstream tool for designing physical structures.

2. Architecture Robots and 3D Printers

Modern architecture has integrated with industrial technology to produce components for various architectural designs. With this development, our machineries will undergo several advancements like robots becoming lighter, smart and able to multitask. So, fresh graduates will have the experience of using robotics and 3D printers to assist them with constructing buildings.

3. Shapespark

As technology progresses, don’t you want a technology-based tool for you to visualize your ideas? Shapespark is a rendering program for architects that helps in creating real-time based visualizations. It is really important for an architect to simulate perfect lighting for the visual when presenting to the clients as well. So, the program will assist the architects in that matter and this software supports Oculus RIFT HMD. This can easily guide your clients when they explore the space you have created for them

4.Grasshopper/ Parametric Architecture

Here is another important area for architects in the architectural field. Parametric design, a generative design system, where adjusting the parameter will compute to create different kind of output that is possible. Now it is possible for the architects to design parametrically using a technological software by Rhino which is called as Grasshopper. Grasshopper helps the architects to do the once impossible tasks when using the 3D modeling software into a possibility. So, you should be familiar with the usage of Grasshopper to create 3D the designs.

5. Autocad

So, here is another important software which is AutoCAD. It is a 2D and 3D computer oriented software used by most of architecture, construction, graphic design and many other projects. This software introduces various tools during interior and exterior designing of building, office, construction etc. The clients mostly need an attractive and worthy design for their residency. So, to fulfill their wish they have to go to talented and professional designer. So, it is really important for every architect to have a proper knowledge of AutoCAD so that could have a better planning on color effects, design, fabrics, space and etc. Architects out there! Get an AutoCAD software and have a proper knowledge of it as it will assist you for awesome project developments.

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How To Choose The Right University For You?

Searching for the right university could be a difficult task. Many aspects need to be taken into consideration to narrow down your options. Every educational institution has its own characteristic, and it is up to us to decide whether it is aligned with our interests and goals.

1. Research Funding

In history, famous European scientists and researchers are originated from research universities. Since the world is technologically advancing, it is important to opt for universities that invest heavily in academic research and development. For many decades, education has been linked with scientific innovations and cultural exploration. Integrating new discoveries with university modules will help students to be excited about solving problems themselves instead of learning about problems that are already solved. Many universities have noticed the essence of this sector in producing leaders, intellectuals, and creative thinkers.

2. Awards

Universities receive recognition for their ability to meet the demands of an inclusive, digital and multicultural world. However, you need to aim for an institution that fits your overall personality and belief. If you desire to learn about various cultures, go for a place that has won awards for their social or volunteering activities. Universities that are acknowledged for their employability means that their expertise is teaching students to seek jobs or design their first start-up businesses.

3. Course Structure

Studying the course materials of the university you plan to enroll is important to comprehend their syllabus and methods of teaching. Some universities assess your skills through exams, while others through practical tasks and assignments. Every university shines in certain areas, so you need to ensure that your desired major is a well-known course and strong point in your chosen universities. Thus, do an in-depth analysis of the module structures from your selected universities and decide whether they match your liking.

4. University Partnerships

The persona of your preferred university can be determined by the networks they have formed with other educational institutions. You will find out which courses that the place excels in. For instance, a university that is known for its journalism courses could have connections with other universities with excellent mass communication departments. In addition, select a university that has partnerships with international campuses if you aspire to participate in an exchange program.

5. Campus Community

You should learn the societal culture in your chosen university and consider whether you are comfortable with adapting to it or not. Understand the dynamic of their lifestyle and be assured that it is cohesive with your persona. Still, a campus that practices inclusion of all cultures should sit on the top of your priority list. When you encounter cultural diversity, you are showered with opportunities of diminishing your preconceived notion about certain ethnicities and expanding your circle of friends.

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Advanced Technology Conquers Our Privacy

I’m sure in this new era no one can run from technology since it has become a part of our daily life. As technology is rapidly advancing, people are getting themselves intertwined with it to the point that it is integrating with our personal lives. Digitalized gadgets such as smartphones, laptops, and tablets are controlling our lives. In this day and age, contacts, memos, calendar, photos, and messages are digitally stored on our devices. Hence, our electronic gadgets are also our best companions.  

1.Personal Information Storage/Memo

We are too comfortable with our new technology that we tend to share personal information online. Note that the online world does not fully support privacy, and a third party could easily access it. With the existence of thieves and hackers, keeping your information online is highly risky. Rather than storing them online, keep those details in a diary or personal book and make it as a habit. Yes, it is old school, but at least nobody can threaten you with your private information.

You could protect your privacy with various security settings. Set the password that is only known to you. Don’t set the password as 1234 or ABCD. Make it complicated by including several alphabets, numbers, or symbols. Please be aware of the websites which shows you the box “remember password” or “save password” when you are logged in. Sometimes the box could be ticked (/) automatically. Then, remember to access the websites that encrypted. You can verify it by using URL or websites which starts with ”https” to confirm that no hackers can hack your information.

 2. Track the Online Activity

Do you know that your device can track your online activity too? It could track the activities through the data sent from websites and the information that saved in your devices. The devices contain the tracking cookies which is creating a blueprint of the website that you visit frequently. The tracking cookies can save all of your personal information, passwords, codes and etc.

 Although the technology has developed drastically, everyone should be aware that it is invading our privacy. Privacy is more important than the fun we get from technology! This is why we should be careful with the materials and documents saved in our online documents or Web Browser as they could be leaked and hacked by the hackers. Sometimes, it is better to utilize the traditional method of keeping the physical documents in a locked drawer that only you have the key to.

 3. Location Tracking

Almost every digital gadget has a location tracker application. It is used by Google to navigate our way and suggest directions on how to reach a preferred destination. When you are sharing your photos on social media, your location would be shared as well. This gives kidnappers or robbers a chance to locate and harm you.

Thus, it is better to private your locations at all times as it is dangerous.

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THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW IF YOU’RE A FRESH GRADUATE

Congratulations! You have just completed a long and exhausting educational journey! After months of attending classes, tutorials and also participate in cultural programs to improve your soft skill points. “So what’s next?” Here are 3 things you should know:

1. Write a strong resume

Every organization has different objectives, so your goal ought to be tailored fit for each application you’re applying for. Your resume ought to have your name, area, and contact data. Second, the objective of your career an important section of the resume. Your education should begin with your higher education attainment. Mentioning your GPA can be a positive thing to strengthen the chances of getting noticed. If you have no official working experience, you can include your internship experiences and part-time jobs. Finally, write about the skills and knowledge that you know such as the different language that knows and also the knowledge of the software that you work with. 

2.     Master the art of the networking

Don’t take radio silence personally. Individuals are occupied, and you were probably the last things on their mind. In the event that you don't get a response, it's fine to follow up—however, don't bother or act entitled. Do your research before hitting send. Make sure you send an email which is related to your experience because if you send unrelated to your experience clearly they won’t pay attention to the email. Don’t ask immediately for a job referral. The other person doesn’t know you yet. Approach them for guidance in your chosen field, and tell them about yourself.

3.     Be patient

“The word patience means the willingness to stay where we are and live the situation out to the full in the belief that something hidden there will manifest itself to us”.  It is easy to give up and get frustrated when the job search is proving no results, however, be patient and determined. Set the time every week to check for job advertisements, to do research on companies in your field, and to send out a number of applications. Other than that, socializing is also important as it might give a good recommendation. Then you work on the job search regularly, rather than in fits and starts, it is easier to stay focused and to control the stress that inevitably accompanies the job search (Daniel Ihenetu, 2016). So, be patient when the time is right it will happen.

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Why Should You Study Medicine

Ranging from your personal vocation to financial benefit, medical education offers great career prospects to students who are studying it. Being an extremely demanding profession, it does haunt potential students with near-impossible entry requirements, grueling content and a substantial amount of work. However, if you are passionate about medical science and possess the dedication and ability needed for a medical student, here are some reasons why you need to undertake it.

1.  Profession Diversity

The medical field boasts a wide scope of career paths. Medicine itself is an umbrella term for a long list of specialized careers. Over 60 million areas of expertise medical students can pursue their employment such as psychiatry, radiology, surgery, anesthesia, pharmacy, nursing and even veterinarian. You can opt to work in hospitals, science institutes and be a part of various medical departments. Prospects website found that 94% of graduates from the medical field are employed. According to a medical student, every week they are exposed to knowledge from every career related to medical studies. One day they’d learn about neurosurgery and the next is on chiropody.

2.  Giving Back To Society

One of the greatest joy in life is being able to save someone’s life and making them believe that they can be saved. It does satisfy your duty as a person who is able to heal and give hope to sickly people and animals, regardless whether it is concocting a new remedy or performing a surgery. Yet, research findings from medical students are already contributing to our well-being. For this reason, many medical students view this as their main reason for studying medicine.

3.  Great Social Status  

New diseases and infections will always circulate around us, which indicates a great need of rectification from medical experts. Realising the weight of responsibility medical students carry, they will be placed highly in the societal hierarchy. Traditionally, people who are involved in medical science is held in high esteem, which still applies until today. Thinking about it, it is deserving that they attain respect from people because of their ability to save many lives.

4.  Practical And Theoretical

It is usual that medical students will be drowned by an abundance of assignments and practical work in their universities. With the specific skills needed to fulfill the medical standard, universities strive to equip their students by giving them sufficient quantity of practical tasks. Since they are accountable for saving lives, they would have lesser time for leisure and spend more time in hospitals and labs. This will also give them the chance to mingle around with patients and medical experts to develop their communication skills.

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Useful Website For Students

Students tend to explore for more of the websites in their free time. It is incredible for the students to explore the websites that really benefits for them in daily life. It should be something interesting, challenging, and something that makes them  think out of the box.These kinds of useful websites will help and improve their talents and skills planning, brainstorming, time management, socializing, and many more other aspects of students life. Whenever students explore more of these useful websites on their free time there is a big chance to be smarter.  

Rather than interesting and challenges the websites that they are exploring or seeking should be something productive and innovative. It should change someone to the positive way where its bring some benefits for them. And these kinds of websites would affect students personally and professionally. Students would shine brighter with the websites they explore!

1.TedX

TedX is a very interesting website for people all over and especially for the students. TedX is actually a website that spreading worth ideas for science, technology, psychology, business and etc across the global to the community. Sometimes the few amounts of great ideas will affect people lives in many ways Apart from that, it will help them to think deeper about the professionalism, global in the deeper knowledge. TedX also will have short video clips or talks by great speakers/professionals for about 20 minutes. Tedx is a non profit organization.TED is a reliable resource you can use to get ideas and resources for your projects. website: https://www.ted.com/playlists/171/the_most_popular_talks_of_all?gclid=EAIaIQ obCh_-au8YjS2wIVziMrCh231QkKEAAYASAAEgIHA_D_BwE

2. Forbes

Forbes is a website that focuses on technology, business, investment, entrepreneurs, Leadership, Lifestyle and etc. Apart from a small article Forbes also come up with a professionals’ talks, achievement, failure and success stories and etc. Forbes is giving you a lot of ideas to improve in business, technologies, to entertain and so on where it keeps updating the hot and interesting topics to explore. In that way, students of course will make up their mind in an energetic way as well.

Website: https://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/ toURL=https://www.forbes.com/&ref

3. Goalcast

Goalcast is obviously giving the energy booster for everyone that is going through it! Yes! Goalcast is a website that gives you a daily motivation, tips on daily healthy lifestyles, inspiration stories to reach your goals as well.So, the goalcast is obviously a great resource for the motivation and inspiration. Goalcast not only publishing the articles, videos, but it also comes up with short and deeply impressing quotes as inspiration.

Website: https://www.goalcast.com/

4. Brightstorm

Brightstorm is an online learning platform for the teenagers,. Brightstorm will help them to solve the questions of Mathematics, Science, and also will have the chance to learn from an expert and to prepare for the test. Brightstorm features millions of learning methods, easy way of doing the tasks, study videos as well as the learning resources and tools the geniuses of Mathematics and Science and also Counselling Technology. It  almost sounds like when you have great teachers, the learning processes will be much  easier as well.

Website: https://www.brightstorm.com/

5. Lifehacker

Life Hack is all about tips on improving Lifestyle, Happiness, Relationships, Productivity, Technology and etc. it is actually a leading source and adaptable knowledge on the important themes such as life hacks that make you happy, positive thinking, motivation,lifestyle etc. Life hack keeps on update the articles as well time to time to reach the people. So the students will enjoy the new updates for time to time and will have the new ideas on their life with the great LIFEHACK as it helps and guides you to improve all of the aspects in your life.

Website: https://www.lifehack.org/

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Intercultural Communication/Studies

Intercultural communication is a very important skill that every students should apply when they are abroad. Because that is the skill that you really need when you are required to deal with the people country across. When students have the ability to deal with such intercultural communication they will be able to live peacefully with cultural difference. Different countries has different kind of languages, etiquettes, symbols and etc.

1. Etiquette

Etiquette is something that really need to know very well. Because it will be a part of daily life. Handshake is really important when you are meeting with another  people in foreign country. It shows that you are friendly and respectful towards  them. Apart from handshake you can give a hug too. There are so much of   etiquette one should know such as business etiquette, table manners, behavior in meetings. Clap when it’s necessary, people would excited and grateful for it.

2. Dress Code

Having the best kind of dress code is a very important thing as well. Because dress  code will give the other people to have a good impression you. For example, if you  want to do presentation or attending a formal meeting, you should dress in  a good  way. Men could wear pants,formal shirt and also blazer while women can wear skirt. Remember! You can’t take so simple in the dress code issue .

3. Body Language

People should be aware of body languages. Don’t simply do the body languages such as showing the thumb, cross the toes, pointing fingers. It could be end up showing that you are being rude.People would easily go for pointing fingers for people but it is a rude attitude in some of the country. Then don’t do the OK sign. The signs means “money” in Japan, “evil eye” in Middle east and so on.

4. Do’s and Don’ts

All of the foreign countries having their Do’s and Don’ts and students especially should follow it to avoid the conflicts. For example, in Australia it’s important to keep a distance as well as in personal conversations. Along with Australia other countries also giving important for punctuality. So be punctual to any important events such as classes, meetings, interview and etc. In Africa, it is important to not to wear too short or tight clothes. So, each and every country has their Do’s and Don’ts.

5. The Self Awareness Imperative

When you are having the intercultural communication skill you are practicing to avoid the ethnocentrism. So, you are more likely living in foreign countries as you are living in your home land. You will be familiar with the behaviours, the languages and will have more experience on every different cultures.

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Futuristic Technology That Will Blow Your Mind

We are bound to experience change because of technological development. Our dependence on digital pieces of machinery will be a driving force for more innovations and development of artificial intelligence. Soon, we no longer need human resources as they are going to be replaced by robot workers. Based on recent predictions by some future experts, here are some future technologies that will change the world.

1. Smart Homes

Your smartphone has become a tool to connect with various devices. Recently, we are able to link our household items to the internet. Even electronic equipment like Google Home, Alexa and Amazon Echo have manifested the growth in the current technological industry. Forbes Technology Council has predicted the advancement of surveillance and security systems at home, which gives the homeowners more control of their homes. By connecting the systems to your smartphone, you can track the crimes that could happen on your property more effectively. Manual control of the household is going to be unnecessary as the devices can adapt to our preferences automatically.

Besides that, your home appliances will be able to record its previous activities. For instance, we will have a washing machine that is capable of recognizing what clothes you have thrown into it, automatically selects the right programs and warns you that some fabrics are not meant to be washed together. Your home can even search for misplaced items, and all you need to do is ask!

2. Virtual Reality

Our experience with gaming has changed because of the development of virtual reality. Headsets, tablets and other wearables have made us more immersed in the game by triggering some of our senses. To elevate the gaming experience, all of our sense should be catered for the game. This means that virtual pieces will fade away, and realistic experiences are beginning to take over.

3. Advanced Prosthetics

James Young, a biological scientist, has a prosthetic arm with built-in flashlight and a personal drone. A tattoo gun is even constructed on a French Artist’s prosthetic arm. In future, the evolution of prosthetics will still be ongoing to the point where people are accommodated with the incorporation of technology as a part of their human body.

The invention of robotic prosthetic limbs administered by the brain is going to be a norm in the future. It would not be a surprise if the future prosthetics are engineered to function similarly as a natural part of the body and undergo natural body processes.

4. Self-Driving Vehicles

Tesla has launched their autopilot cars in 2015. The automobiles can sense their surroundings and navigate around obstructions, abide by traffic laws and reach their preferred destination. Car owners are also capable of ‘summoning’ their cars out of the garage to their chosen spot via smartphone. However, the future envisions self-driving cars to be used for business purposes such as parcel and food delivery or ride-hailing services.

5. Space Tourism

During the Vox's Code Conference, Elon Musk stated that he may send astronauts to Mars by 2024. In addition, millions of people are envisioned to be doing their daily business transactions in space. This may be an indication of the taking place of tourism in space that accessible for all in the upcoming years. Space tourism opens up new vacation opportunities and provides passengers the experience of being in a region with low gravity.

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The Truth About Your Skin

Our skin plays a crucial role to our body. Not only it is the largest organ, also it is the most complicated as it can induce many possible predicaments. Although, we are only able to scrape the surface when it comes to the knowledge of skin care. In this read, we will go in-depth on the essential skin care facts suggested by skin specialists.

1. Consistent Skin Care Effort

People tend to complain about their skin because of their unrealistic expectations of what skin care can do and inconsistency in maintaining skin regimen. In order to observe the results, you need to have a constant skin care routine if you are trying out new products and realize that there can only be so much that your products can do to refine your skin. When it comes to experimenting with different types of skin care regimen, trial and error are a given. Once you have found your holy grail, consistency is important for skin care effectiveness.

2. Chocolate Does Not Cause Acne

Many rumored that chocolate is the culprit of breakouts. According to studies, chocolate per se does not contribute to severe acne. It could be that people are overindulging chocolates to the point where it displaces with other essential nutrients like vitamin and protein. Other shreds of evidence are also not sufficient to prove the correlation between chocolate and blemishes.  However, a research in 2012 indicates that levels of glucose and insulin have a positive link with acne problems.

3. Importance Of Sunscreen

You might not realize the damage done to your skin after being under the sun. If you observed sunburnt skin under a strong microscope, the damaged cells and blood vessels would be visible. Constant sunburn can cause our skin to be dry, wrinkled, discolored and leathery. The depletion of ozone layer is causing harmful rays to invade and mutilate our skin. So, we need to apply sunscreen to maintain our skin’s health and prevent the development of skin cancer.

4. Stress Is Aging

Stress from depression, employment, social isolation and anxiety attacks can deteriorate our mental and physical health. This also accelerates the aging process by shortening the length of our DNA strand. When this happens, our cells will fail to renew worn-out cells, which later causes premature aging and a shorter lifespan.

5. Start Your Anti-Aging Routine Soon

There is no age that is too young for skin care. To maintain your youthful glow effectively, preventative care and early treatment should become a routine. If you are already in your 20s, do not be afraid to try out anti-aging creams to prevent any early signs of aging. In addition, sunscreen is the number one critical product in preserving your skin’s elasticity. Drinking sufficient amount of water also aids in retaining out skin’s moisture level.

6. Expensive Does Not Mean Quality

The price is not the determinant for the quality of skin care products. You can buy a moisturizer in a drugstore that works as good as the one from a high-end store. However, you need to ensure that your products are tailored to your skin type.

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Students Behavior In Foreign Countries

Studying abroad can be a challenging part to each and every student in this world. Besides excitement, they would have some anxious how the situation going to be and how are they going to handle it. There are some obvious things that students should be aware of which is on their behaviour, where to get help and what manners should they know. If every student aware of these kind of issues, their study abroad planning will be awesome

1. Learn about the countries

First of all, students should do some research on the foreign country that they are going to live in particular ways such as language, the traditional foods, etiquette one should follow and etc. If your senior has been live in the foreign country, it would be a better choice to ask them for more about the country as they had experienced.

2. Practice the basic etiquette or courtesy.

You should practice yourself to say polite phrases such as “Please”, “Thank You”, “Excuse Me” and etc when you need to and it will give the foreign people to have a good impression on you.  In this case, you will be notified by people and be respectful.

3. Make a friendly environment 

Be friends with everyone and get a friendly environment where people will not address you as a arrogant students. Be close and try to make new colleagues as you will enjoy study abroad and will have great experience. Study abroad is actually actually an awesome idea to meet other like minded students.

4. Talk to as many people as you can, not just your friends.

This is quite important. Sometimes your friends also couldn’t come up with the answers that you really need. When you are mingle with some different clicks you may get vary information. It is really good that if you can socialize with variety people.

5. Practice to greet each other

Don’t forget to greet your colleagues it’s either in formal way or in informal way. When you starts to greet them in a polite manner with a smiling attitude it could give positive effect on the day where they can have a good day ahead. People would accept the greetings gracefully.