Do you want a “story that will make you believe in God?” Then, read Life of Pi, which delivers exactly this motto, promised at the beginning of this story. I won’t spoil the book for you, but let’s just say its about a boy surviving in the middle of the Pacific Ocean on a lifeboat,…
Sometimes days can be a bit tiring or heavy, but a funny joke always manages to bring a smile. That’s why I love telling jokes, and to make your day better, I spent my time gathering a plethora of jokes that I hope you enjoy. I sold my vacuum the other day. All it was…
In the midst of high school, exams, tests and homework piles a burden on top of us. To finish these tasks by their deadlines we often forget to take time out and develop ourselves. And one way to develop, is to challenge yourself to invest time in learning outside of school and try to learn…
Exam season is finally coming to an end, and before the start of the next semester on Monday, I wanted to write a reminder to everyone, about the importance of self-care and prioritizing ourselves. First and foremost, whether exams went well for us or not, it is important to understand that they are now out…
Reflecting on your previous pieces of writing and trying to improve it makes you become a better writer. Recently, I looked upon one of my pieces of writing from Grade 7. Looking back on it now, there are many places where I could change things, more particuraly my ending. However, it makes me realize how…
Learning a new language over the summer is always a great way to be productive and is a great use of your time. Here are some tips on how you can get started: 1. Start with a goal. It can be hard to start to motivate yourself to start learning a language, which can be…
With the end of the year and final exams steadily approaching, I wanted to share five tips in order to be successful in your final exams. Schedule Your Time …
Your age is just a number. Activism & Advocacy can be done at any age by any person, and it can make a difference. To inspire you so, here are four inspiring young activists that advocate for some issues, across a wide range of global (current) events in our world today. 1. Greta Thunberg You…
“If you want to change the world, pick up the pen and write.” – Martin Luther Writing is important as it is the method through which we convey our thoughts and ideas to others. It is an important part of communication, as it fosters our ability to explain our ideas to others. But going beyond…
Last month, my article was about the International Baccalaureate program in high school. This month, I also want to showcase another very popular program AP (known as Advanced Placement). Advanced Placement The AP program offers college-level courses and exams that you can take in high school, while still earning credit for college. It was developed…
As a part of Black History Month, I wanted to dedicate my blog post to African American women and their contributions to art and literature, and share some of their literature with you. Maya Angelou Maya Angelou (Marguerite Annie Johnson, also referred to as Dr. Maya Angelou) was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights…
It’s the time of year now, when Grade 9 students are completing their registration for High School, and one question that is often posed at this time is “What is the IB Program, and should I take it?” As a guide for those students, here is a complete blog post dedicated to discussing the IB…
There is a formula to lead a happier life? While scrolling through the internet after I finished my finals, I came across a very interesting article. It talked about a study by Robb Rutledge and his colleagues in Max Planck University College conducting a study looking at the relationship of rewards and happiness. Beforehand, researchers…
While in high school, you may be faced with the decision of choosing your career or finding your so-called “passion.” But when you are so young and naive, it is hard for society to expect you to make such a hard decision. While struggling with this myself, I came across a book called ‘Be So…
On stressful and difficult school days or just in general, we all are in need of some good humour. So, in this blog, I present to you some of the funniest jokes I’ve heard. Even though these may not be the best, I hope these jokes cheer up your day or at least bring a…