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Are Migrants A Dire Necessity In The Developed World? An Economic Perspective
With the growth in population whether young or old comes the necessity for economic growth. The complexities of globalization pose various challenges. One of these being the necessity to welcome contributing migrants. Are these migrants, the developed world’s gain and the developing world’s loss? Both statements are justified.
Up-to-date Opportunities To Continue Education In Europe, Asia And Australia
The beginning of a new year is a great time to start getting ready for the upcoming academic year in advance. It is especially relevant for those who are deciding whether to stay in their home countries or set out for an adventure abroad. Below you will find a digest of up-to-date opportunities for graduates to continue their education in Europe, Asia and Australia.
Global Warming And What Should Concern Each Human On The Planet
Global warming and climate change are issues which have been present for more than a half century and which have been mentioned thousands and thousands times in various media, but the truth is that many people still don’t know exactly what it means and what it represents. We are witnesses to the fact that in recent years, the climate has changed and in the past two months extreme freezing weather has struck Europe, affecting many people. There are many other indicators which tell us how alarming the situation is, for example, polar ice caps melting.
Life Is A Game
7 billion people live on Earth. It is safe to assume that every single person on the planet played, is currently playing or will play some kind of a game during his or her lifetime. Around 1,5 billion people are users of electronic entertainment. Almost two third of them is playing online titles. The numbers are growing and are unstoppable. Reality of leisure time activities is changing and is affecting mainly youth.
It’s Still Cool To Travel Old-School: Interview With Andrew John Ganner
It has become almost impossible to ignore all the travel options. Multiple sources of information are accessible, lots of people blog about their adventures, offer advice, or write travel guides, and low-cost companies are expanding the possibilities of travel while offering combinations that are literally endless. Being travel-wise can for sure be counted as a crucial skill in modern society. With all the gadgetry we have, we can make it through foreign countries, google cheap accommodations, and so forth. But still, even today lots of people would like to take the “daredevil” approach and step out of the digital nest. They rely on maps and local people, miss buses, get lost, get into exciting situations and enjoy all the adventures that the non-digital world has to offer. Andrew John Ganner is one of those travelers. His almost 30 years of travelling are recorded in travel journals. He was kind enough to schedule an unfiltered conversation with us about why he chooses to stick with old-school ways and what makes non-digital travel unique.
Seven Ways to Represent Your Country
When you travel you are representing your home country whether you like it or not, and I suggest that you represent your country well. In college I traveled as a “student diplomat” with a campus-based organization, and it has left its impression on me since. Here are seven tips to help you represent your country with elegance and grace.
Vital Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Volunteer Abroad
Are you someone who wants to take action and provide good in this world? Perhaps you want to make an impact on someone’s life, or to help those in areas where they need it most. Maybe you think volunteering in a developing country is the best way to do this, but you don’t possess any particular skill or specialty that makes you desirable for world-renowned non-profits and NGOs.
Challenging Modern Society: Disabled Millennials
Being young, free, and wild has always come at a price, and that price is somewhat larger in 2017 than it has been in the past. Dealing with student loans, high rents, and unstable labor markets is a challenge every Millennial has to face. The challenge becomes greater if you consider the large number of Millennials who are dealing with a variety of disabilities. So let’s consider just how large these challenges are for this demographic and ask whether modern society is addressing this issue properly and efficiently.≈
Google Digital News Journalist Fellowship
The Reuters Institute is seeking applications for Google Digital News Journalist Fellowships as part of its world renowned Journalist Fellowship Programme based at the Reuters Institute in Oxford. The deadline for applications is January 31st.
Tourist Traps In Prague And How To Avoid Them
Whenever you plan a trip to a new city as a tourist and you don't read tips and tricks about how not to be cheated by locals in stores, taxis, or restaurants before arriving - you expose yourself to the danger posed by “tourist traps”, as they are often called. The beautiful city of Prague – with a language relatively unfamiliar to non-Slavic speakers and with its own currency – is no exception, so here is our short list of the things you should be aware of when in Prague.
Model EU In Strasbourg
Young people from all over Europe are welcome to apply for Model European Union Strasbourg (MEUS) 2017, a simulation of EU decision-making and politics that takes place annually in Strasbourg. The conference will be held from18th to 25th March. Deadline to apply is January 22nd.
Join European And Asian Leaders Of Tomorrow In Switzerland
Applications are invited for the Model Asia-Europe Meeting in Switzerland Spin-off 2017. It is a one-day negotiation simulation of the Asia-Europe Meeting Summit. ASEM is a process of dialogue and cooperation bringing together the 28 European Union member states, 2 other European countries, and the European Union with 21 Asian countries and the ASEAN Secretariat. The ASEM dialogue addresses political, economic and socio-cultural issues in an informal setting. The Simulation will take place on 1 March 2017. Deadline to apply is January 15th.
Millennials And Migration: A Necessity Or A choice?
The New Year has come, and just one thing is certain as we sail into 2017 – the media attention aimed at Millennials will not decrease. The generation that has grown up under the microscope of sociologists and other social scientists is strongly going forwards at all costs. One of those costs is the cost of moving away.
Press Photo Contest For Media Professionals
Professional photographers from all over the world are welcome to take part in the annual photo contest for the best single exposure pictures contributing to the past year of visual journalism. Deadline to submit your works is 6th of January, 2017.
11 Youth Сonferences You Should Consider Attending In The First Four Months Of 2017
We prepared a list of interesting сonferences you should consider attending in the first four months of 2017. Scroll down and choose the best.
Applications Are Now Open For A Summer School In Bali
Asia Exchange and Udayana University are inviting young people from all over the globe to apply for the Summer School 2017 in Bali. It is international 4-week summer school, which suits students from all backgrounds. In 2017 the semester dates for Bali Summer School (BSS) are July 31st to August 27th. Deadline to apply is April 30th, 2017.
Tricks To Learn Python Programming Language
Today nearly everything that surrounds us is programmed. Starting from even the microwave and numerous appliances in our homes. So maybe it is time not just play a game, but make one?
Adapting to New Surroundings: Psychologist Tips and Stories of Three Students
Modern young people go for a job or to various exchange programs all over the world. Some of them are truly happy to have those opportunities, and some find adaptation period really difficult. We’ve discussed this issue with the professor of psychology, Vladimir Mihic, who gave us few tips about how to adapt easier when a person getting out of a comfort zone, out of home.
“Intellectual Tours” To North Korea: Thinking Beyond The Stereotype
North Korea, the most isolated country in the world, remains a mystery to many people. Some relate it to communism, or totalitarianism; while some only imagine impoverished people and primitive living conditions. But 26-year-old Rubio Chan thinks there are many facets to this country that people don’t know about. Having set foot in the country fourteen times, the young entrepreneur organizes alternative “intellectual tours” for university students, hoping to bring new insights on how people should treat stereotypes.
























