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Are we equipping students with the right skills for the future? This question lingers in the mind of almost every educator, employer, parent and student today. Higher education institutions today encourage students to put their newly acquired skills to practice and even pick up real-world skills through initiatives like capstone and employer projects, career talks …

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One of the major advantages of pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) online or on-campus is that the choices of career for MBA graduates are widespread, and the opportunities are practically endless — waiting for you to take your pick. The versatility of an MBA degree is such that the degree enables you to …

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The COVID-19 outbreak has changed many people’s way of living as we used to know. Many countries are incorporating new norms into the daily living patterns of their citizens. Businesses have had to close, some shutting down completely as they were not able to keep running. Schools and universities are temporarily shut down, while online …

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Blended learning, which is the combination of online learning and on-campus learning, has been lauded as an effective pedagogical approach to education. With an opportunity to combine learning with digital and classroom settings, both educators and students can experience the best of both worlds. Student holding tab showing about blended learning in higher education Advantages …

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Governments across the globe have carried out restricted movement and self-quarantine orders during the recent outbreak, contributing to a significant rise in social media usage. According to social media management platform Hootsuite, more than 1.3 million new users joined social media every day or an equivalent to about 15 new users every single second in …

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When it comes to exams, tension levels are higher for students. In order to excel with flying colours, students would have to know their theories, historic occurrences, mathematical formulas, and many more things depending on the subjects they take. Strict learning routines allow less time for relaxation and enjoyment as priority is given to revision …

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One of the biggest milestones for students in Malaysia is to graduate from secondary education. After obtaining the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) exam results, what should I do next? For many SPM school leavers, applying for university degree courses is a natural transition. Here are some of the common higher education pathways to explore after …

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People who do not enjoy reading commonly state that they do not understand what they read. This is especially prevalent among students with their prescribed educational texts. When proper reading strategies are applied, this can help solve the issue. Before you start reading a text, it is a good idea to “pre-read” it before delving …

Read more4 Pre-Reading Strategies for Effective Class Learning

Graduate unemployment in Malaysia has been a recurring issue every year. With the recent coronavirus outbreak, the rate of unemployment among fresh graduates worsens as companies decide to freeze all new hiring. Does this mean school leavers of today should skip tertiary education?  In reality, the underlying problem university students face is their lack of …

Read moreWhy University Students Should Build Their Personal Brand Before Graduation

Students, in general, would heave a collective sigh of relief upon the completion of their exams, and it is no different from our own SPM, STPM and other major exam leavers. Exams are a tough time for many students, and in Malaysia, completing a major examination is usually considered a rite of passage that brings …

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