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10 Inspiring Young People to Follow in 2020
Young people seem to often get the short end of the stick. Their lives are governed by rules created by older people who often underestimate them. While their lives are severely affected by the choices made by adults around them, they rarely have a say in policies that will impact their lives. Despite being unable to vote or have full independence, the following teenagers are trying and succeeding at making a difference. These inspiring young people are following their passion and taking the world by storm!
Clean Energy Talent Internship Program in Finland
Current upperclassmen and first year master’s students are invited to join the ABB Talent Internship Program in Helsinki and Vaasa. You will work in a team dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy. The program will start in April 2021 and last for two years. The deadline is on 1 November 2020.
Young Scientists Summer Program PhD Fellowship
The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis offers PhD student fellowships to undertake summer research. Annually, IIASA hosts up to 50 doctoral students from around the world in its Young Scientists Summer Program in Laxenburg, Austria on 1 June - 31 August 2020. The deadline is on 14 January 2021.
South Korean Cinema – All You Need to Know
We used to see the South Korean cinematography indicated with an admired sign among the contemporary culture. Its content quality rises sharply to the top charts. Here, in South Korea, the directors around the globe come to film their stories and collected pretty good money from premiers. A bit more than twenty years ago production banned by rigid frameworks and undefined politics with the authorities. Once the film industry deprived of taxes or degraded under the censorship, wonder to happen after Japan colony fell apart.
Investment Tips for Extra Cash
Although most often used with retirement in mind, investing can also help people save for their dream home, start a business, or create a fund for their children’s future. There are countless different reasons that investing is a good idea. Even if you are just starting off with a little bit of money, it can end up paying off big time. Learn where to start!
Dr. Emily Duncan, Forbes „30 Under 30“ Innovator – Love for Turtles Beats Plastic...
Although her job is a serious science mixed with a fascination with marine life conservation, Dr. Emily Duncan (27) sees it as an exciting adventure too. This includes collecting samples while being hit by strong wind and waves at a 45-degree angle and spending a night on a beach with huge turtles. Her devotion led her from the rivers of India to crossing the cold waters of the Pacific and she won’t stop until all of us wake up – and face the facts.
‘Factfulness’ in the Age of Misinformation
Nowadays, we’re barraged with information. Be it on the internet or on the streets, we’re surrounded by news and advertisements. Whenever you watch the news, you mostly hear about natural calamities, military conflicts, or political tension. This information overload has warped our perception of reality. “Factfulness” is a book that shows us how the world really looks like based on hard data and research.
Adventure Travel Grants
If you’ve ever wanted to embark on an adventure and test your outdoor skills, you would be pleased to know that many foundations provide bursaries for amateurs and experienced travelers to fulfill their ideas and explore the world with a purpose. In this article, we will talk about adventure travel and some of the funding opportunities to support youth’s endeavors.
Free Online Courses for Nursing Students and Healthcare Providers
According to the World Economic Forum report on the jobs of tomorrow, care professions are among seven clusters of future professions that show the biggest growth in numbers of opportunities in 2020-2022. There is a clear demand for nurses around the globe. Thus, we've compiled the list of free online courses being offered in medicare that nursing professionals can educate themselves in for added competencies.
Music Can Repair the Mind
Do you ever wonder about the lives of others? Is it as difficult to wake up on these clouded days? Is it hard to find that glittery spark of motivation? Is everything clouded in anger or frustration? Music has the power and the key to unlock all of your worries and doubt. Music is a beacon of hope and a shoulder to cry on when needed the most. Through musical sounds, music can heal the mind. Here are some songs and playlists to help ease your mental frustration.
Education in Finland – What Makes It So Great?
In 1968, the Finish parliament introduced a legislation reform meant to improve the education system of Finland. They had free comprehensive schools for children between seven and sixteen replace the two-tier system of grammar schools and civic schools. Read about Finland’s long, successful way towards better, contemporary education.
Gaming Is Growing at Full Tilt – an Interview with Dr. Johannes Breuer
The growth of gaming, how fast it continues to grow, who are gamers, the positive and negative effects of gaming, sexist attitudes among gamers, the educational potential, the effects on perception, cognition, children, teenagers and adults. These are the areas we shall talk about in this Part I of the interview with research scientist Dr. Johannes Breuer.
How Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac Manifested the Values of the Beat Generation
Building a house, having a family, chasing prosperity and success was the foundation of the 'American Dream' idea. Seeing this concept of a perfect life emerge, a group of thinkers, writers, and poets set sails on a crusade against the American Dream. Today, we know them as the Beat Generation. Throughout their lives, Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac epitomized the ideas of the Beat Generation. Counterculture movements have a great influence on society, and so did the Beat artists, showing us a different way of living.
PowerPoint Presentation Lifehacks and Resources
If you want your presentation to look put together and run the show while delivering a speech, consider spicing up your slides with a few handy tricks that will grab the attention. You don’t need to spend much time redesigning your themes, however, knowing how to navigate the presentation without technical difficulties will definitely add points to your confidence. In this article we will talk about some of the most underappreciated features of the PowerPoint Presentation.
Main Takeaways from Harari’s “21 Lessons for the 21st Century”
We’re drowning in information, and Harari helps us understand what’s really going on - and what we can do about it. “21 Lessons for the 21st Century” covers topics ranging from religion, technology, and politics, a down-to-earth guide through contemporary reality. In this article, we will look at the most important insights you can learn from this book.
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.
Can Sleeping With Headphones on Kill You?
Okay, reader, this may be a bizarre question but hey! I would like to know. Through the world of music streaming and listening, it is important to be knowledgeable about the health effects surrounding these musical implications. I will tell you now, there no better feeling than falling asleep to that album you love so dearly, or that podcast that melts you into a relaxed slumber. But I don’t want to die in my sleep because of obsessive addiction to epic music! Don’t worry reader, through my rigorous research, the answer that has been concluded may shock you!
Schindler`s List – from the First Attempt to Spielberg Triumph
The destiny of `Schindler's List` lasted to more than half of the century. However, in the early 1990s, neo-Nazism and the concept of Holocaust denial became popular, prompting Spielberg to make the film himself. The two details that put at risk all possible chances to release the story. First - Spielberg was permitted to direct if he only takes down `Jurassic Park`, and the second reason - low budget in twenty-two million was pretty few for the Hollywood full meter three hours long. All in all, Spielberg was forced to edit the amusement about reptiles and described how dinosaur should chase the cab while thinking what shoots he directed in Krakow.
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.
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!
























