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Careers with Math Degrees
A student may dislike math for numerous reasons. One of them may be that their teachers do not teach math in an approachable manner. Another could be the way they learn about math concepts doesn’t align with their…
Sara · May 21, 2024 · 4 min read
Is it Better to Study Locally vs. Studying Abroad?
With over 30,000 universities around the world, students have a vast array of opportunities to choose from. Each university varies – from different program lengths and requirements, different prerequisites, campuses…
Determining Which University is Right for You
Every year, over one million students are enrolled in a post-secondary institution, whether that’s college, university, or a trades school. These students are given opportunities to advance their careers, discover…
How to Keep Yourself Safe on the Internet
With technology becoming more accessible, it’s important for kids to understand how they can protect themselves online. No matter how magical of a place it is, it’s also a space that millions of others also occupy…
The Best Advantages of Volunteer Work
A common graduation requirement for secondary school students is service hours. This can be either work hours or volunteer hours. Most students choose to work, as they can earn income while learning new skills, but…
The Age of Independence: Children and Cell Phones
91.04% of the world’s population owns a cell phone. 95% of adults have a cell phone, and for kids, this percentage varies. 42% of kids have a phone by age 10, 71% of them having one by age 12. By 14, however, that…
New Years’ Resolutions for Student Success
2023 is behind us, and it’s time to embrace 2024. In a poll conducted in the US, 37% of Americans said that they had a goal or resolution they wanted to achieve in the new year, with 87% saying they were likely to keep…
Increasing Productivity With Dual Monitors
You might think that having more than one computer monitor is excessive, but did you know that having multiple monitors can improve productivity? In a study conducted by the University of Utah, researchers found that a…
Theorycrafting: The Mathematics of Video Games
Parents often scoff at video games because they see them as time sinks that kids should stay away from. Multiple studies have shown that video games can develop faster reflexes, encourage teamwork and cooperation, and…
Develop Your Future with Academic Consulting
Academics is becoming increasingly more competitive. The minimum requirements that your parents had to enter university have likely increased tenfold in contemporary times. This is because of increased accessibility to…
Letter Grades: Are They Harmful or Useful?
Starting in June 2023, in British Columbia , students from kindergarten to Grade 9 will be assessed with a proficiency scale instead of letter grades. Students from Grades 10 to 12 will continue to receive letter grades…
Back to September: Tips for Going Back to School
It’s the last day of August. You’re sitting with your friends on a picnic table, all with an ice cream cone in hand. You’re watching the sunset on the beach, knowing that tomorrow, it’ll be the first day of September…
Limiting Screen Time for Children
Screens are everywhere – from televisions, computers, phones, tablets, electronic billboards, advertisements, to even having your order taken by a waiter. It can’t be denied that technology has helped simplify many of…
Trends, News, Bad Statistics
In a world obsessed with possessing the latest and greatest things in life, the drive to either make it or break in such a pursuit is often fuelled by the desire to be trendy. Whether this is the case of the physical or…
Go Beyond: Advanced Placement vs. International Baccalaureate
Academia is becoming increasingly more competitive, with students achieving more and reaching higher heights than previous generations. It simply isn’t enough to achieve high grades to enroll in university; now…
Math From a Different Perspective: Singapore Math
Math is often a student’s most difficult subject in school, followed by physics , languages, calculus , and biology. While working through derivatives , trigonometry , and statistics , you might be wondering: what…