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The Greatest: Rodin
Rodin. The thinker and creator who is in an eternal search for ideal forms. He saw the beauty of nature in everything, both alive and inanimate. Rodin, the great sculptor, who became famous in maturity, by creating unique masterpieces – The Thinker, The Gates of Hell, The Burghers of Calais, the monument to Victor Hugo, and the very era of modern sculpture. In 2017, the director Jacques Doillon released a picture of the same name, Rodin – about the life, love, and career of the creator.
Studying for a Degree During a Pandemic?
The world is changing every day rapidly. All those changes are affecting all of our aspects of life. One of them is studying during the pandemic situation. How to finish your University when all circumstances are against you and everything that you are used to is not counting more? We are offering you a practical guide for studying during the chrisis.
Top 10 Future Skills: Cognitive Flexibility
Just as we train our body, our brain requires us to have some exercises in place for keeping it agile. In this article we will cover cognitive flexibility and the phenomena that allow us to acquire knowledge and the factors that hinder us from doing so. According to the World Economic Forum Future of Jobs report, cognitive flexibility is amongst the top 10 skills which will help you stay competitive in the workforce of 2020. This ability is also referred to as “shifting”, and it describes switching between different mental sets, tasks, or strategies.
The HOPE Challenge – an Entrepreneurial Competition for Middle Schoolers
A student-run nonprofit organization based in Seattle is inviting middle school students to take part in a global entrepreneurship competition. As part of The HOPE Challenge, teams produce a video pitching their solution to address a problem caused by COVID-19. Cash Prizes include up to $200.
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Have you ever felt that you are the only person in the class who does not understand what is going on? Or that it is just you who has so many doubts and weird thoughts and other people seem to be so perfect? You might have also encountered the feeling that you did not deserve certain things as you are simply not as good as the people who do. If you answer “yes” to any of these, you might be interested in learning more about the well-documented syndrome that makes you experience all of this, even though it might not be justified by truth or reality.
The Greatest: Who Are You, Leonardo da Vinci?
Leonardo da Vinci, one of the most significant creative geniuses of all time, was a man whose gifts cannot be narrowly defined. He was an excellent painter, sculptor, thinker, and philosopher, and his genius shone in every single work that he produced. If you asked experts to describe da Vinci in one word, they would probably say that excellence was the determining reality. In every stroke of his brush, in every touch was revealed a profound sense of philosophy - the notion that nature is the only perfection; and God, the supreme creator, is the one who leads us to beauty.
Grants for Your Gap Year, Internship, or Volunteering Abroad
Win up to $2,500 to support your living expenses and airfare for an international trip with a purpose. International volunteers who’d like to embark on a volunteer journey, internship, or a gap year abroad may apply for the available grants listed below. In this series on alternative tourism, we share opportunities and tips for untrivial travel experiences.
The Story of Ifreet Taheea, a Food Blogger Who Raised $10,000 for Bangladesh Families
Ifreet Taheea, 22, proves the power of youth activism in benefiting the community through her inspiring story. Along with a group of friends, Ifreet started a group on Facebook titled Dhaka Covid-19 Crisis Relief, through which people could stay updated and gain the information needed for ways they could donate and help the cause. They managed to raise $10,000 for Bangladesh’s underprivileged families! Ifreet also started 3.5 billion reason initiative focused on gender equality and female engagement in the Bangladesh community.
Narcissism Might Be Expressed Differently in Men Than Women – An Interview with Dr....
Dr. Geary is a Curator’s Professor at the University of Missouri. This is a prestigious academic rank awarded to outstanding teachers with an established reputation. He has written four books including on human sex differences, the evolution of the brain and implications for sex differences in health and development. These books have been translated into various languages, among others, French and Spanish. In addition to the books, he has to his credit more than 300 published articles that cover a wide range of topics. We have the opportunity of an interview with him.
Openmind Projects
There isn’t a better way to travel around the world with a purpose than by volunteering! In this series on alternative tourism we are covering popular international volunteer programs for youth to participate in. If you feel that you’re ready to share knowledge with others, learn new skills, and boost your life experience, read on! In this article we will talk about Openmind Projects, a foundation in Southeast Asia that provides underprivileged communities with skills and knowledge by engaging international volunteers in meaningful work.
Best Affordable Magazines to Subscribe in 2020
Social media can be a great source of news in 2020. Unfortunately, the spread of fake news has become a serious issue, especially on these platforms. Magazine subscriptions are a great way to become more informed on a wide variety of topics. Although print journalism is said to be slowly dying, there are still plenty of magazines that regularly publish paper issues. Most subscriptions offer digital versions for a great price. However, nothing can beat the sleek feel of a physical magazine. Some subscriptions make the price of a single issue cost less than a fancy beer on a night out.
Culinary Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Disease – An Interview with Dr. John...
An introduction to Dr. John La Puma would run into pages. Very briefly put has lectured on Nature Therapy at the Harvard University, written two New York Times best sellers. The Wall Street Journal called him “a secret weapon”. Many of the major international journals and TV channels have written or spoken about him including NBC, Fox, ABC, Oprah and Good Morning America. He teaches the world about wellness, lifestyle, stress management, healthy aging, nature therapy and culinary medicine. We have this opportunity of an interview with him.
Habitat for Humanity
There isn’t a better way to travel around the world with a purpose than by volunteering! In this series on alternative tourism we are covering popular international volunteer programs for youth to participate in. If you feel that you’re ready to share knowledge with others, learn new skills, and boost your life experience, read on! In this article we will talk about Habitat for Humanity, an organization that helps people in need by building affordable and safe housing.
What Is Reverse Psychology, and How Does It Work?
By picking up some illustrative scenarios that are familiar to most of us, I will bring up a very fascinating technique that people use to get the things they want: Reverse Psychology. The practice innvolves changing people’s minds by telling them to do precisely the opposite of what one wants to see as a final result.
Observing World Day for Cultural Diversity and Development
“Cultural Diversity” is not just as an expression or a common concept, but also a lifestyle and a mindset to carry forward the process of building a better life in various dimensions. In short, this is how we will use this term throughout this piece. By emphasizing some of the prospects of having a richer cultural life, of being in touch with people from other cultures, civilizations, and races we celebrate World Day of Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, which is marked annually on May 21. This day serves as a chance to widen our understanding and appreciation of the value of cultural diversity and to better understand the importance of living together.
Everything Has Its Opportunity Cost!
In the world of globalization, with endless options and alternatives, it is fairly complicated to decide which opportunity is the right one: to study or to work, to accept one offer or another, to buy or not to, or simply to go out with friends or to stay home reading. But what if there could be a simple method that would solve the problem of being puzzled by all the options? What if you could measure with almost perfect precision every alternative and, as a result, make the right decision in every case? It appears that economists have been using such a tool since long ago, and, luckily for us, we can implement it on a daily basis.
Recovery of Cancer Patients Using Exercise – An Interview with Dr. David Mizrahi
Dr. David Mizrahi has devoted himself to the recovery of cancer patients through using exercise as medicine. Dr. Mizrahi generates research to help cancer survivors lead healthier lifestyles, which helps to improve their overall health. In addition to various organizations he is affiliated to the Kids Cancer Centre in Sydney, Prince of Wales Hospital and the University of New South Wales and will soon be completing a Fulbright Fellowship at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Tennessee, USA.
The Top 10 Future Skills: People Management and Coordination
With the rise of automation, comes the rise of soft skills. The landscape of work is shifting, and in order to keep up with the change, workers need to develop competencies that machines won’t tackle. In this series we talk about the top 10 soft skills that will help you to thrive in 2020. And today’s skills are People Management and Coordination.
WWOOF Movement
There isn’t a better way to travel around the world with a purpose than by volunteering! In this series on alternative tourism we are covering popular international volunteering programs for young people to participate in. If you feel that you’re ready to share knowledge with others, learn new skills, and boost your life experience, read on! In this article we will talk about WWOOF, a worldwide movement linking volunteers with organic farmers and growers to promote cultural and educational exchange.
6 Most Successful Startups from Ukraine and Russia
The Startup business is the modern way to convert a long-range idea into a lucrative and challenging project. A huge success for entrepreneurs occurs when their business ideas develop into significant international enterprises. So, in this article let’s review some of the recent successes among Ukrainian and Russian startups.
























