I hear a lot of people describe ‘cutthroat’ environments in school, business, social circles, etc. What I often find is that people mistake being competitive with being cutthroat. Or rather, they know the difference, but just don’t care to adhere to to a more restrictive set of operating parameters.
When I say ‘cutthroat,’ I define it [...]

In the classroom, there are people who speak because they have something to share– and then there are those who talk because they like the sound of their own voice. I have been frustrated dealing with the latter variety because they fill the room with mindless chatter.
People always seem to want attention, but you should [...]

Another event of note that occurred yesterday happened at the tent for various ethnic magazines. I went over to get a look at the publications that are designed for immigrant communities, and there was this older man giving a rant to the disinterested organizers behind the table.
He kept going on and on about how the [...]

According to an article in the Sept-Oct issue of DesiLife, South Asian kids may not be getting the education that they deserve, or one that would best serve them. I found it interesting that a Chris D’Souza is cited who works for the former school board that I attended in Caledon.
Definitely, I will have a [...]

Perhaps one of the best events that occurs every year. It is a ritual that symbolizes moving on with adulthood and perhaps leaving one institution for other prospects.
What I love the most about convocation is that everyone looks their absolute best. After shelling out thousands of dollars over several years to earn degrees, who would [...]

Again, I’m thinking about grad school. It isn’t an idea that I focused too much on, until a copywriter explained to me the benefits of the MFA Creative Writing program she attended at UBC.
After searching online, I uncovered a few relevant articles related to this subject. Let’s start with one entitled, Who Wears Short Shorts? [...]

One of my favorite books is David Remnick’s King of the World, a biography on Muhammad Ali. It covers Cassius Clay’s early life up until his boxing license was stripped for protesting against the draft. Additionally, there is information on the two future opponents whose lives were interwoven with his destiny—Sonny Liston and Floyd Patterson.
Perhaps [...]

There are a few activities that I would love to be qualified to teach: swimming, yoga, and skiing. Nothing is as rewarding as getting paid to do things you love. After the weekend, however, I realize that I probably would benefit a lot from certification courses in all of those subjects. I have been thinking of doing a [...]

It has now been just over a year since I graduated from University. Ideally, I should be climbing the corporate ladder or pursuing the post-grad education that would dramatically increase my salary. This is what my siblings both managed to accomplish after their undergrad education was complete.
When I asked a friend of mine whether he would [...]