Procrastination stems from the inability to pay attention to something we have less interest in. This voluntary delay of an intended action is not as bad as how it is publicly criticised. In fact, there are two types of procrastination: structured procrastination and off-the-grid procrastination. A structured procrastination will have people doing less urgent-related tasks …
It has been a debate that many have yet to settle on: Which is more important, education or experience? Education and experience come hand in hand like eggs and the knowledge to cook them because you need eggs to make an omelette, but what’s the point of having eggs if you don’t know how to …
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August 13 marks a special day for lefties all around the world as approximately 10.6% of the population[1] come together to celebrate International Lefthanders Day (ILD). This year, Taveena Kaur Gill and Chen Shye Ning, students from INTI International University (INTI), share their unique experiences as left-handed people, along with their wish for 2021’s ILD. …
As colleges and universities are reopening their campuses in stages beginning from March 2021, students can choose to either study on campus or browse online degree courses in Malaysia. If you are more inclined to online degree courses, here are some aspects to consider. Is an Online Degree Right for You? Benefits of an Online …
Most employers look for job applicants who have not only achieved academic excellence, but also have prior work experience. While many degree courses include internship programmes as part of their curriculum, there are some courses that place internships as an optional choice. Nonetheless, students are highly encouraged to apply for internships on their own initiative. …
Effective exam preparation is based on a consistent pre-exam routine. Apart from studying and revising key concepts, there are also other exam study tips to maximise your exam performance. Below are some recommendations to kickstart your pre-exam ritual. Top Students’ Secret to Getting the Best Grade 1. Mindful Eating If you want to know how …
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“New normal” is one of the most often used terms now. The use of online learning tools have increased and triggered new ways of learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. This new normal that we see in education has digital learning at the core of its transformation. Today, digital learning has emerged as a necessary resource …
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To vaccine or not to vaccine? How safe are COVID-19’s vaccines? Will I fall severely ill if I get vaccinated? As the Ministry of Health and frontliners work tirelessly to increase Malaysia’s vaccination rate and distribution across the nation, these are the questions playing on the minds of netizens in the midst of this fight …
When higher education switched to online learning in March last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, educators, researchers and students gained the opportunity to experiment with new teaching and learning techniques and got to see the results in real time. One major challenge higher education faced was nurturing a sense of community while tasks were …
In light of the second total lockdown happening nationwide effective 1st June and after observing the pandemic’s impact to students’ learning experiences, Dr Revathi Sagadavan shares insights on the learning preferences of Generation Z (Gen Z), along with tips for educators who want to create a more personalised and effective learning experience for their students. …