Reading Time: 4 minutes“I’m so good in academic writing, just give me a topic and I can write my essay in no time,” said no one ever. When it comes to these types of assignments, our ego suddenly…
Reading Time: < 1 minute1. Stereotypes Christoph Niemann 2. Nuclear Energy Luba Lukova 3. Climate Change & Global Warming Yuko Shimizu 4. Endangered Species Gerard Dubois 5. Natural Disasters Jason Holley 6. Violence and Terrorism Gary Taxali 7. Drinking…
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe benefits of effectively engaging children with learning are lifelong. Learning a second language at a young age, for example, not only gives children an advantage in future career prospects, but fosters a sense of awareness…
Reading Time: 3 minutesUnless you’ve been running cross country non-stop for the past few years, you’ve likely heard of the latest mail-order fad: subscription boxes. Hobbyists can now have a box of related goodies shipped right to their…
Reading Time: 4 minutesEveryone fancies themselves as a bit of a fighter. We will stand up for ourselves, defend our values and beliefs, and occasionally even engage in good ol’ fisticuffs if we feel that strongly about a…
Reading Time: 3 minutesLike many Eastern European languages, Polish has many words and phrases that do not translate very easily into English. For the below ones, it’s particularly hard to find a translation that can convey the funny…
Reading Time: 6 minutesWhen a cup of tea or a piece of toast is in need of some sweetness, honey often does the trick. This deliciously sweet and sticky substance produced by bees can offer you more health benefits than you…
Reading Time: 3 minutesI don’t know about any of my fellow travellers, but getting on the plane at Bangkok to come home was the hardest part of the whole trip for me (and that’s including the moment I…
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe all like to shop, some of us perhaps a bit too much. Walking down the high street can often become a stressful and chaotic experience. That is why so many of us have converted…
Reading Time: 5 minutesBeing fresh out of school and unemployed is one of the toughest times in one’s life. As if having to deal with student loans was not enough, the graduates also have to start fighting for…
Reading Time: 3 minutesIt’s an age old dilemma. Is it better to make more friends of your own gender or branch out and become friends with girls? Some awkward experiences in the past probably tell you it’s a…
Reading Time: 3 minutesBritish English can often leave non-British English speakers scratching their heads as to what exactly they are talking about. Once you are able to get over the novelty of these expressions and slang terms, embrace them and…