Inspiration

Absurd recommendations: how to get expelled from your high school, college, or university

[DISCLAIMER] Before you start reading this, mind these are not recommendations you should follow. These are just stupid pieces of advice we’ve compiled to make...

The best films that inspire you to start a new life

It is natural to feel that something is not right and that you have to change something. Sometimes you may not even know what is wrong. However, there is always...

Top 15 US colleges and universities for foreign students

Before the new term begins, thousands of international students flock to the US to continue their education. Despite many political and economic reasons that hinder migration, the number of foreign...

How I tried dating an American guy and why this adventure turned into something I did not expect

Spring was definitely in the air. Although it was no more than 40 degrees F in Urbana at the moment I wrote this post, I could feel its first signs....

Teaching responsibility: what your work does to your child

Employment equality is a common thing today, which means that women constitute approximately half of the workforce. In such a case, rarely does a woman compromise her motherhood in favor...

What is emotional intelligence and how to develop it

Emotions are pieces of information as important as a gale warning or fire alarm. They allow us to stay connected to the outer world and to ourselves. Feeling, interpreting, and...

The power of positive thinking: a buzzword or a life-changer?

There is a lot of talk about positive thinking in the media and for good reason. Believe it or not, the way we feel about ongoing events directly influences our...

Not to miss: overlooked films that could get an Academy Award

At the end of January, the Academy announced the shortlists of films nominated for 2018 Oscar awards. You have seen or at least heard about most of the nominees. However,...

Paper stories: absurd recommendations that will make your day

Propriety is a virtue. Absurdity is a good laugh and many likes on social media. Whatever happens on campus, the first thing we do is figure out how to react...

Part-Time Jobs for International Students in California

How to find a part-time job for a student? This question is frequently asked by people who have started an adult life – became students. So, how to find a...