As the name suggests, a black hole is a mysterious and interesting concept to fathom. Just thinking about it creates a sense of insecurity. Generally, we recognize holes as hollow, in other words, empty space. Instead, black holes are great amounts of matter packed in a small area, consequently creating an extremely strong gravitational field,…
During one’s teenage years, a common area of thought is in regards to potential careers for one’s future. When thinking about this, it can be useful to explore your interests in order to discover more about a choice that fits. For example, there are many options for someone interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and…
“Some curveballs may hit hard, but learning to hit those curveballs harder will help you to come back stronger.” A manifestation is an act of belief that is practiced by everyone in society, whether you are conscious of the action or not. I believe that faith is key to proper manifestation. Alignment with dates and…
“Love yourself in every possible way” are the littlest words that could teach us a lot about the significance of reflecting on our capabilities and strengths. I believe a lot of people sometimes underrate their potential as their minor flaws become dominating in their thoughts. I have experienced this feeling before various times, but now…
Basic economic theory as we know it today is based heavily on a series of generalizations about how people act. That looks like describing the movement of prices in response to changes in supply. It also looks like looking at how government spending would affect the unemployment rate. Today, the models economists use to predict…
I encounter a bouncer with a build. A charming grin stretches from one ear to the other. Something about him doesn’t seem right though. Aside from his ominous smile, he has an air of authority. The look that he casts at me is dubious. He sizes me. In this way, his face is a mask.…
The segregation of individuals has been practiced for decades. It is an act that one certainly should not be proud of and did not stop witnesses of the event from standing up. The domination that the black community faced was horrendous and is something that should not repeat in history. Although the fight for the…
I don’t know about you, but it sure does feel like 2022 is already flying by. So, let’s do a little recap of what’s happened in the world thus far, and some of the things we can look forward to in the year to come. 1. Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics To start off with something…
Creative expression has always been an essential part of human nature. As you may have already noticed, a lot of pop culture and mainstream art, in terms of music, writing, and painting, has been heavily influenced by black culture. Therefore, I think Black History Month is a great time to highlight and appreciate these artists…
Art has always been an essential aspect of our lives as it has the ability to describe the human condition and connect with our emotions that at times cannot be verbally expressed. But, throughout time, art has also been subjected to a series of changes and evolutions. One of my favourite art movements is impressionism,…
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi is an autobiography published in 2016. I only recently had the opportunity to get back into reading after finishing my finals for this semester, and this was the first book I read—it was indeed an unforgettable read. Brief Summary of When Breath Becomes Air Dr. Kalanithi was a…
For many, these weeks can be very stressful due to exams. Often, an effective way to deal with the tension that is caused by our busy lives can be to pause and check in with everything that is going on around us. It always feels as though our schedules are moving terribly fast – even…
As a teenager, online shopping is a past time that I frequent. Of course there’s other things that I do, such as: reading, playing video games, and such and such. But I would like to just highlight the reading part. The number one thing I did as a child was read. Books upon books (especially…
Every day we use a phenomenon known as social media to either stay connected with our friends or to share posts with the crowd. We might underestimate its significance as it could be a powerful educational resource to teach users about essential subjects like Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Out of all our curriculum,…
Hello everyone! I recently wrote a blog about Tips for University Applications, and now that I can finally say that I am completely done the process, I have decided to make a part 2. So, here are some more tips that I have used that have helped make the entire process bearable. Hope this helps…