Tag: Students

Technology & Self Concept

Is the number of Facebook friends a person has indicative of how popular they are? Maybe, maybe not. It seems there are actually instructional websites which will teach you to be more popular on Facebook. Unfortunately, I don’t think anyone except the self deluded individual would consider that strategy a mark of popularity.

Do students need insurance?

A lot of students reasonably deduce that if they don’t own their property they don’t need to insure it, likewise their cars and contents. Life insurance is a bit different but health insurance isn’t. Most people under 25 probably don’t and shouldn’t care about life insurance unless they are already settled with a family. Other insurance, - it’s fair to say you might need any one of these listed, here’s why.

Make Money - Sell your Books!

If you’re not interested in selling your personal substances and you still need your books for a few more months there are a million different ways for computer savvy students to make some extra dosh online.

Student Activism

Students around the world have always been leaders for change, revolution and righteous causes. The intellectual powerhouse that constitutes the international student body epitomizes the power of the mind when put to use to change the world.

Cool Gadgets!

In a perfect world we all have these sexy toys at school! These are a few of the amazing new inventions on the market to help with study and relaxation.

Student Jobs

For students in high school, college and university finding a part-time or summer job is essential for making ends meet and having a little money for entertainment, texting, clothes and the other very important things in life.

Cosmetic Neurology

The ethical question of students using drugs to enhance exam performance is at the center of the controversy. Proponents of cosmetic neurology maintain it is no different than enhancing any other part of the body. Others claim it gives students with access and money an unfair edge that is not based upon a student’s inherent ability.

Research with Twitter

The stream of consciousness nature of Twitter has created in essence, the largest brainstorming exercise known to humanity. Although much of what is posted on-line is undoubtedly complete drivel, researchers, academics and tertiary students are discovering the benefits of having a super brain, stream of consciousness in real-time, all the time!