How do you see your glass every day? Half-empty, or half-full? Positive thinking is commonly mistaken for being untruthful and ignoring the reality of things. That is not the case. It’s about recognising the positive and the negative, but making the conscious choice to focus on the positive. Below are several key reasons why having …
During this period of self-isolation, education institutions around the world have moved all lessons and interaction online. As schools and universities in Malaysia are reopening in stages during the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO), most students are continuing to take their classes and study from home. But how does one make the most out of …
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Prolonged physical inactivity can lead to serious health problems. Obesity, heart diseases, and osteoporosis are only a few out of a host of medical risks and issues when living a sedentary lifestyle. As important as it is to study and work hard, you’re equally responsible for your physical and mental well-being. A great way to …
Being a college student can be stressful when you’re worrying about finances all the time. It can become a major distraction to your studies and might negatively impact your grades, resulting in extending the semesters. Fortunately, there are ways to resolve personal finance anxiety as a student. Here are 5 money management tips for students. …
Every student experiences different levels of stress in particular areas. For example, some students cannot cope with the stress of exams, while others feel campus clubs and gatherings are socially stressful. Dhevaania Gendsen, INTI International College Subang’s Student Counsellor, shared helpful insights on why students are prone to negative thinking and the ways in carrying …
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Communicating across digital platforms such as email, social media, web forums, and even attending online classes can lead to misunderstandings and unintentional arguments. As we are unable to fully gauge the body language and intonation of the other person, online communication becomes a challenging and delicate matter. Knowing online communication etiquette, or “netiquette”, is a …
“Dad, are you sure you want to keep working?” Diana Tan, based in Boston, Massachusetts, asks her father on the phone at the height of COVID-19. Her father is a doctor, and while she is halfway around the world in Boston, her heart remains in Penang, where her parents reside. “As a doctor, my father …
An idle mind is the devil’s workshop. While jigsaw puzzles and video games can be fun ways to get through a few hours of the day, especially during the historic Movement Control Order (MCO), the question is: how long can a person repeat the same routine over and over again? The sweet potatoes grown by …
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The stressors of COVID-19 and the MCO are being felt well beyond the changes to our lifestyle. For many, post MCO is a time of survival both financially and emotionally. Emphasising the importance of family, community and the spirit of never giving up, INTI International University & Colleges released an emotional visual take on the …
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the ecosystem for growing businesses, amid threats of economic ramifications. For some young entrepreneurs, especially those armed with the knowledge of cutting edge technology, online media and digital marketing, have, however, found their way to forge ahead since the lockdown. Marcus Teoh Zhen Ye, Founder of LearnZBFM.com. Despite the Movement …
Read moreHow Young Entrepreneurs and Startups Pivoted During and Post MCO