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Paid Internship at the Explore Europe Travel
Current students pursuing Tourism, Economics, Business and other fields are invited for a six-month paid internship at Explore Europe Travel, Bayreuth, Germany. Placements start in October 2020 and January 2021. Application process is ongoing.
Do Terry Gilliam’s Films Arise from Chaos?
In the fantasy genre, this American man with British roots create dozens of stories of a chaotic world. But Terry Gilliam called himself the one who just shoot everything around the way it does exist. Brazil, 12 Monkeys and The Zero Theorem are still eccentric and outstanding films. Terry Gilliam directed them in the cycle of strategy against the bureaucracy and government system that manipulate people by setting the stupid rules. At the same time, Joan Rowling saw Terry Gilliam the only director, who could make Harry Potter in the closest perspective to her. How he, overwhelming and extraordinary director, actor and dreamer, sink into the mind of youngsters and shot the films from the future in the late 80s?
The Many Facets of Boredom – An Interview with Dr. Westgate
Boredom can have many consequences. It can lead to strange behavior, can be interesting, cause changes in cognition, can affect single people differently compared to those living in a relationship, it even has variations and apart from negative outcomes can have a positive effect. Read about this and more in our interview with Dr. Erin Westgate who is a specialist in the study of boredom.
Why Modern Music Concerts Imitate Ancient Religious Rituals?
For ages, we’ve been repeating the same structures. How are music concerts similar to religious rituals? What’s the link between Metallica and Christianity?
7 Ways to Make Extra Money on the Side
Most adults spend at least 40 hours a week working. In today’s economy, many people look for creative ways to make some extra money on the side. There are various ways to earn extra cash both online and offline. Some are one-off opportunities, such as reselling valuable antiques on eBay or renting out your home while you go on holiday. Others can be regular, such as driving Uber, freelance writing or teaching online. The bottom line is, there are always options to make extra money for those who are willing to put in the work.
Tips to Minimize Screen Time and Maximize Productivity
Screens have become an integral part of human life. Many of us check our phones first thing in the morning and right before bed. Most jobs involve further screen time, sometimes up to eight hours a day. Finally, a popular way for people and families to relax is to watch TV, play games, or go to the cinema. Research shows that adults in the USA spend an average of 3 hours and 43 minutes on their phones every day, which adds up to 50 days in a year. While screen time can be productive, minimizing screen time can help to maximize productivity.
International Journalists’ Exchange Programmes
Journalists from Germany, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden are invited to take part in a paid work placement program from April to May 2020. Candidates will receive 3,800 euro to offset the accommodation and travel costs. The deadline is on 15 November 2020.
The Cato Institute Law Internship Program
Current law students and recent graduates as well as early career professionals are invited for an internship at the Cato Institute in Washington, D.C. Interns will receive a monthly stipend of $1,000 and training in history, philosophy and policy. The deadline is on 1 November 2020.
Education for the Future – Which Skills Will Be Essential for 2050?
With technology developing faster than ever, the world of working is changing too. In order to keep up with the challenges of the future, education must adapt to the new environment. But which changes are necessary, and which skills will be essential for the next 30 years? In an interview with Kolbrún Pálsdóttir I wanted to find out how the world of education will have to change in the next three decades, in a world with artificial intelligence, automation, and evolving technology.
Nestlé Virtual Internship across ESAR
Nestlé is offering 100 young people an opportunity to join its newly established Virtual Internship program as part of the organisation’s ongoing interventions aimed at reducing youth unemployment, across East and Southern Africa Region (ESAR). Application process is ongoing.
Nine Hidden Features of Facebook and Messenger
Now that instant messengers and social media presence are becoming an inseparable part of who we are, we might as well have some fun while we are at it. In this article we will cover some of the features Facebook and Messenger offer their users to make life simpler and add a little something to everyday communication. Here are nine hidden features these apps can offer.
Dale Carnegie on the Secrets of Dealing with People
Do you recall how easy it was to make a friend in kindergarten or at school? All it took was, “Let’s be friends!”, and so it was. Now, as you grow older, you might have noticed that that effortless and, to some extent, naïve way of dealing with people no longer works. It takes something bigger to attract, communicate with, and influence people. Curious to know what? Then keep reading, as in this article you will find the secret of dealing with people in your personal and professional life.
Commonwealth Youth Awards 2021
Young citizens of the Commonwealth countries are invited to submit entries for the 2021 Commonwealth Youth Awards. The cash prizes and titles recognize young people whose work has made a major impact on communities in the framework of Sustainable Development Goals. The deadline is on 21 October 2020.
The Accuracy behind the Myers-Briggs Test
Are you the inspector type, meaning an ISTJ, or you the performer type, an ENFP? Or maybe you belong to the other 14 personality types identified through the Myers-Briggs personality test. I’m sure we have all been asked to take this test, several times maybe, but how accurate and reliable is it, really?
7 Tips for Making it in the Music Industry
Lots of us dream of working in the music industry, but it’s often harder to get a break than you’d think. The road to success in the music industry is rarely a straightforward one. Often, by the time an artist is successful, they’ve got a story to tell about when and how it happened.
Health Matters – the Platform for a Better Healthcare in Pakistan
In this exclusive interview with Youth Time, Anmol Zehra, a medical school graduate from Dow University of Health Sciences, Pakistan, shares her own venture, named ‘Health Matters’, which she initiated to create digital health solutions to meet the medical needs of health consumers in rural and urban societies. ‘Health Matters’ is a digital platform that connects efficient, underutilized doctors with patients with limited resources and unmet needs.
Boston University – Free Online Courses
This is a private research university in the state of Massachusetts and prestigious in its own right. The university has campuses in other parts of the USA and world too, including in Paris and Sydney.
You Better Slay the Stage with RuPaul’s DRAG RACE!!!
Grab your wigs and your highest heels possible, because here come the queens! A Drag Queen is a person, usually male, who uses drag (women) makeup and clothing put forth to imitate the female persuasion. Through the gay friendly world of drag performance and culture, music narrates the flamboyant and comedic entertainment universe of equality. With the growing popularity surrounding the drag planet, what makes drag music so universally popular? Is drag music the future of pop music? It seems that it definitely will be.
Australian National University – Free Online Courses
The stimulus that learning provides in addition to being able to augment the resume, is driving many towards online courses that we can do at our own pace. The Australian National University is one among many that provides such an opportunity.
Digital Skills – Gmail Lifehacks and Online Etiquette
Did you know that, on average, workers spend 2.5 hours a day checking emails? In the era of information overload, it is crucial to put boundaries in place in order to prevent online and offline worlds from colliding. In this article we will cover useful Gmail lifehacks as well as the basic principles of email communication that will help you to take control of the emails in your life and not the other way around.
























