IB is the international baccalaureate program which is offered at many high schools in Calgary. Here are four reasons to enter the program: 1. IB is an internationally recognized program, hence the name. Many argue that universities don’t even look at your IB mark, but many universities do take into account that you took IB.…
The Olympic oval seemed crowded with the beaming crowd young scientists and curious minds attending the 2014 Calgary Youth Science Fair, which was a part of Youth Week Calgary. Students in Grades 5-12 presented the projects they have been working on from months. It was very nice to see students being so excited about science,…
This video is hilarious! it is about Hitler raging after he finds about his mark on the IB HL Math exam. Enjoy…
I stumbled across this video and since then it has been replaying. It is not just the mesmerizing music but the synchronization of the dancers- with each other and with the music. It is a must-watch video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qp0RG6ecDs
Today I attended the Art and Culture Youth Vital Signs and Calgary Foundation discussion. Art and its role in development in our city in regards to youth was the topic under the scope. One of the things that was repeated during the conversation was the derogatory view of arts in general. In our society, academic…
So many of us already know about IB, but for those who don’t, please excuse me as I lift up the rock you have been living under. International Baccalaureate is an academically enriched and challenging program that presents rigorous and innovation provoking learning continuum of education. In other words, its a program that lets you…
When I came across it, I had no idea that this picture would become the desktop image of every digital device I own. This picture calms me down and there is a certain kind of relaxation and peace that it radiates. This has to be one of my favorite pictures of all time, if not…
Hitler did do some great things which not a lot us know about because of his extensively communicated negative persona (not that it did not exist). These good deeds are not an excuse for all the bad he had done, however they are still noble. http://youtu.be/yhz1WGsWB2Q
We all have small things that bother us and that crawl under our skin. Here are three things that have gotten me on my nerves in the past few days: 1. Fast food restaurant etiquette: we often see people leaving behind their used utensils/trays/ bags after eating on the tables. First of all, don’t be that…
Ready for a funny video? Model UN Style is a Gangnam style parody. Those who have never been to MUN might find it funny and weird, but those who have been to MUN will find joy. This weekend (February 22-23, 2014) University of Calgary celebrated its 40th Model United Nations conference with well over 300…
1. Famine in Sudan by Kevin Carter This picture induces pity and guilt due to the huge disparity between the third world and first world. I feel that it is a sin for me to not take any action for people like these. In this picture, a child is crawling towards a food camp in Sudan,…
1. Double cone and plane It is a natural and obvious response that a cone will roll down if it is placed on an inclined plane. This is not the case in this experiment. In the video, a cone placed near the bottom of the inclined plane and cone starts sliding up. Why? This is…
If you are anything like me, then the beginning of every semester is: “this will be best semester ever, I will work and get good grades,” and within two weeks you are in the old struggle of staying above passing mark. If you don’t struggle, then first off all why are you reading this? LET…
As the Olympics approach, everyone is super excited about the rigour and the Olympic podium. However, have you ever wondered why we play sports? Why are we willing to invest so much money, time and effort into a few people fighting for a ball, a puck, etc.? Watch this interesting video, that does an amazing…
As winter Olympics approach us, we seem to approach something I like to call extreme athleticism. For those of who are unaware of Olympics, excuse me as I lift up the stone under which you have been living- Olympics began in Athens in 19 1896, and this year, the Winter Olympics are being held in…