Home Search

countries - search results

If you're not happy with the results, please do another search
Music coctail

The Best Drinks for Your Favorite Genres

Okay, I will admit to you reader, there is nothing more fulfilling than a soothing cocktail. It feels like laying on a summer beach. The breeze hits your neck as the intensity of mild intoxication nestles warm in your stomach. Music can entice you to feel the same way! Through the craziness of life, it’s fun to step away from your composed life and venture into a musical world. With a tasty drink that serves as a potion for mind traveling, music comes to life like ever before. I have some drinks of choice that mold perfectly to various genres and sounds of musical proportion.
Neuralink

Neuralink: Elon Musk’s Brain Chip, and the Future of Humanity

The pace of technological development is likely to pose unprecedented challenges to humanity. Neuralink’s brain chips already aim to merge humans with machines. What does Musk’s invention mean to us and should we be worried about the future?
Executive giving instructions to colleagues interns

Internship Programme of German Business

Students from Balkan countries are eligible to apply for a paid internship program in Germany. Interns will be placed in companies where they will develop their competencies in business, engineering, computer science, and other fields. The program covers living expenses and airfare for participants. The deadline is on 16 November 2020.
Oxford Scholarship

Full Reach Oxford Scholarship

International undergraduate students are invited to apply for the Reach Oxford Scholarship. The funding provided will cover tuition fees, living expenses and annual return airfare. Any courses except medicine are eligible. The deadline is on 15 October 2020.
Honesty

There Surely Is Optimism for Human Character – II Part of the Interview with...

In this part two of the interview with Professor Cohn we learn if there is a disparity in the level of honesty among different social groups, the differences of the level of honesty across countries, the subject pools he uses for his studies, his unique methods relating to his research, his motivations and more.
Expat Hotspots to Live, Work and Thrive

Expats Hotspots to Live, Work and Thrive

The world we live in is more international than ever, giving people the ability to live and work anywhere they want. A report from 2016 stated that there are roughly 50.5 million expats worldwide. At the time of the report, there was a compound annual growth rate of 2.4 percent! Who are all these expats? 73.6% of them are individual workers while the rest are students, retirees and corporate transferees. Despite the boost in the popularity of the expatriate lifestyle, not all countries are easy to move to. Others, on the other hand, make it as simple as possible for people to come and create a home for themselves.
UN Food and Agriculture Organization

UN Food and Agriculture Organization Paid Internships 

Current university students and recent graduates are invited for a three-to-eleven month long paid internship at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome, Italy. Candidates will be assigned positions based on their experience and academic background. The deadline is on 1 January 2021.
Happy student reading a book outdoors

DUO-Sweden Student Exchange Program

Current university students from 21 Asian countries are invited to participate in a funded exchange program between their host institution and one in Sweden. ASEM DUO-Sweden Fellowship program participants will get up to 4,000 euros in funding. The deadline is on 6 October 2020.
English teacher holding a speech bubble

How to Choose the Best TEFL Course

So, you’ve decided you want to teach English? Maybe you’re just researching your options before making any firm decisions? Whether or not you’re already committed to the idea of TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), there are a number of questions you can ask yourself to determine which course is the right fit for you. By understanding your priorities before purchasing a course and taking the time to ask yourself the questions below, you’ll be in a much better position to make a confident decision.
Group of people listening to lecturer at conference

Management and Leadership Course from DIES

University department managers are invited to take part in a leadership and management training at the University of Oldenburg in Germany. Participants will benefit from online sessions and a full scholarship to attend in-person training in March and September 2021. The deadline is on 13 October 2020.
Scientist in laboratory

Scientific Programs for Students and Scholars

Science truly has no borders and numerous international collaborations such as Human Genome Project prove that common effort harvests great results. To promote cross-institutional exchange, universities and organizations provide funds for short-term programs and science internships. In this article, we will cover some of the funding opportunities both for students and scholars.
Free Online Courses - Université Catholique de Louvain

Free Online Courses – Université Catholique de Louvain

Université catholique de Louvain or UCL Louvain as it is commonly called has several campuses spread across Belgium, a country where you can drive from one end to another in less than 2 hours and 30 minutes. This is the largest French speaking university in the country.
5 top TED talks

Top 5 TED Talks on Leadership, Life, and Education

TED talks have become a source of education and inspiration for people of all ages all around the globe. What can you learn about leadership, life, and technology from some of the best ideas worth sharing? We've picked our 5 favorite TED talks for you! 
Universal access to information, illustrative picture

International Day for Universal Access to Information

“Information is power”, is written in the UN webpage, as describing the importance of International Day for Universal Access to Information, annually observed on 28 September. In order to raise awareness of the importance of universal access to information, the UN General Assembly has proclaimed 28th of September as such. In this article, we will elaborate on why universal access to information is the keystone of inclusive, democratic, and healthy societies with Access Info Europe, a human rights organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the right of access to information.
Senior colleague coaching an intern

Global Banking Internship at HSBC in London

Global Banking Internships will inspire you to apply your skills in an international business and allow you to explore your interests within either Corporate Banking or Investment Banking. The internship is designed for upper-classmen and recent graduates. Internships last from 5-16 weeks and placements are available in corporate and investment banking. The start date is in June 2021. The deadline is on 5 January 2021.
Man Picks Up Lost Wallet From Ground

Are Humans More Honest Than Dishonest? An Interview with Professor Alain Cohn

Humans can be surprisingly more honest than one might imagine. The results of studies conducted by eminent researchers can sometimes be a revelation to the researchers themselves, honesty can also be different depending upon culture, education and even climate. In this interview with Professor Alain Cohn we get several insights.
Impact of social media

Social Media – Rushing to Have an Opinion

The dynamics of social media sometimes can make you feel that you don’t have the luxury called ‘time’- to understand properly each and every post you see. Thus, in this article we pose two questions - is social media causing a polarized environment-where people are ‘forced’ to take sides-often without taking the proper time to hear and discuss the arguments, and is it shrinking the space of different opinions or rushing us into having an opinion about almost everything?
Computer keyboard with fingerprint button

Cybercrime: Paying the Price for ‘Free’ Internet

It is hard to imagine life without the internet. Most of us rely on it for work, entertainment and socializing with friends as well as family. Technically, access to the internet is free, beyond paying for our electronics, bills and internet plans. However, we all pay a price to be online, some more than others. Cybercrime is a threat to individuals, companies and even entire countries. It can compromise our security, financial health and personal identity. Some of the most common spams, like Nigerian princes, can be easy to identify. But internet scammers are constantly evolving, finding new ways to steal anything from your email address to your entire life savings.
College students discussing under tree on campus

Educational Exchange Programs Around The World

For anyone out there who wants to travel the world without the repercussions of missing out on weeks of study, we have compiled a list of student exchange programs that will enable you to live abroad for a semester or two, absorb the new culture, all while studying at a host institute. The programs provide scholarships that cover tuition fees and accommodation, therefore, will require you to make sure that your profile shines bright through all the documents, motivation letters and recommendations.
Peacebuilders discuss local peace structures as part of a comparative learning visit from Kenya to Liberia © Conciliation Resources 1

International Day of Peace: Resolving Differences 

Each year, on 21 September, the United Nations (UN) calls on everyone, in every corner of the world, to observe 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. As we may all agree, 24 peaceful hours are definitely not sufficient for having prosperous communities living in harmony, however, this symbolism reminds us of the importance of enjoying life in peace. Youth Time will brief you on the background of International Day of Peace and will elaborate on the ways people work towards peacebuilding missions with the Conciliation Resources initiative.

Latest articles

Social media (un)safety

Social media has become an irreplaceable part of our lives for more than a decade. In the meantime, they have gained a huge number of fans and just as many opponents.

10 Predictions for Social Media Marketing in 2021

Social Media is now our main source of information. We scroll day by day, infinitely and thirsty for new ways of information. And of course the people behind the social media networks do serve us good, updating their services constantly so that our thirst never gets fed. So what will be new for Social Media Marketing, specifically in 2021?

Free Online Courses – Food as Medicine

Health around the world has been put under the microscope this year, but there are still free and great methods through food. Here are two of the best courses to introduce you to food as medicine.

Generation Climate Europe: Representing 20 Million Young Europeans and Tackling Climate...

An organisation looking to shape the future, we spoke to Generation Climate Europe about how they are tackling issues to support young people.

Seven Must-Have Skills to Succeed as a Social Media Manager

It’s needless to emphasise the role of social media in modern times. We are all aware of its importance for our lives, daily routines and even our choices and behaviors. Given this importance, no wonder people are trying to get a career out of social media knowledge. But what is it that you need in order to succeed?