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Corona and its Impact on University Admissions

Almost, all the facets of daily lives have been hit hard because of the Covid-19. Many people lost their jobs and companies got shut down. Transportation incurred huge losses, many educational institutions discontinued due to low or no income. The breadwinners are overburdened financially and mentally. This pandemic is undoubtedly taking a toll on the mental health of a lot of people. Everyone is affected by similar situations in one or the other way.  One enormous area that pandemic had affected immensely is Higher Education. There is a lot of dilemma and confusion faced by the students and the universities at this point concerning enrollments and admissions. Everything regarding the results, college admissions and the reopening of the colleges seem very uncertain in the face of such situations. University admissions have already delayed by Six months. The offline admission procedure has now turned into an online admission procedure. Simultaneously the lectures for the older stude...

MENTAL HEALTH OF STUDENT MATTERS

Worldwide, nearly 154 million people suffer from depression and 106 million meet the criteria for substance abuse (Source: “Startling Statistics about Mental Illness”, from ASHA International Website, 2012.) When a parent sees his/her child in physical pain they will take him to doctor but this case will not be same if the child is suffering from mental illness, because the Stigma attached to the term ’Mental Illness’ create a negative feeling in the mind of parents and students. They would be open to talking about physical unease but not mental unease because of the negative labels attached to it. Our society needs to understand that psychological health is as important as physical health and the combination of the two describes a person’s weal. To be healthy is to have the full use of one’s body and mind and, despite an occasional bout of illness, to be alert, energetic, and happy to be alive till old age. Among Students of age group 15 to 24 years old, suicide is the third leading c...

Parents vs. Dreams

How to choose to be happy in the long run In this globalized world, there’s nothing which can be considered “out of reach”. People choose the most outrageous careers and find success because that’s what they wanted to do their whole life. As some who do not care about anything which comes in between them and they’re goals, some face a hard time dealing with the things which come in their way. Some people who choose professions which are a bit risky or new or something that not everyone does, that’s where the real problem starts as our parents want good things for us and they want us to pursue a profession which offers stability and not every profession offers that. Parents also try to get their child to pursue the career that they once wanted to follow but failed, these are the times where the person gets confused. At these times there are a lot of things you can do to make a sound and rational decision.  Try to be empathetic towards your parents- Putting yourself in your parent's ...

Role of Career Counselling in this Pandemic

The ongoing grapple to fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic is proliferating globally. Every part of the economy consisting of jobs, education sector, share markets etc. is in a close scuffle with the virus which has severely impacted the financial market around the world. The outbreak of COVID 19 has undoubtedly taken a toll on the normalcy of human livelihood. These times are surely stressing us and leading towards the path of anxiety and depression and each individual is fighting on its own to overcome it. But among all the sections which are bearing most of the brunt of this bedlam are the younger generation- the students. And they are the ones who are struggling to find future perspectives. Students are concerned about what this pandemic holds for them in future. They are concerned about academics and career objectives. Schools, colleges and institutions for higher education are in angst for the forthcoming academic year. Students, as well as parents who  were p...

CHOOSING A COLLEGE IN PANDEMIC

Choosing a college is the most crucial stage for a student as he/she advances from school. The race for choosing the best college is ceaseless but as of now, COVID-19 has forced most of the colleges to extend application dates by months. This, in turn, is a blessing in disguise for students who are still not sure about the college that they want to get in. This extended period for application will help students scrutinize their choices. This prolonged period can be used by students to list down what all they expect from their college as well as if the college they are aspiring to fulfil their requirements. While many people will disregard this time, you can gather a pool of knowledge so that when the time comes, you being a student would be able to aim at the best with the help of knowledge that you have gathered over the time. It is noteworthy that the colleges too would use this time to tie their loose ends. Students can consider the following points to make an informed ...

Career Opportunities in Commerce

Do you love numbers? Do you have a logical and analytical bend of mind? Then the commerce field might be just the right choice for you . In today’s times, career options are no longer limited. You no longer are forced to choose from traditional vocations that were pursued by your parents and their parents before them. Traditionally, commerce was referred to as the process that facilitates the exchange of goods, services or something of value in between two parties. However, we, as a nation, are way past this. Now, the field isn’t just limited to the exchange of goods but has become a practice that enhances the standard of living in a country and increases its ranking in the world by providing jobs and producing beneficial products. Economic and technological acceleration over the past few decades has contributed to the aggressive need of Commerce driven individuals. Even though e-commerce marketing was born just a few decades back, today it stands tall and has become the back...

Journalism – Be the voice of thousands

Do you think you have the qualities of being curious, flexible, unbiased thinking? Are you a patient person? Are you interested in events, places, or people? Are you a good listener and a good speaker? Can you work under pressure, meeting the deadline? Are you interested in bringing social change in a peaceful manner? Can you become the voice of the thousands of voiceless of our society? If so, then you surely have the potential and traits of becoming a journalist. What is Journalism? Journalism informs the pubic of important news and information. They work for newspapers or magazines, write behind-the-scenes for broadcast networks, confine their work to the internet or go on location to gather information on events. What does a Journalist do? Working as a journalist can take on many different aspects, from the day-to-day job of beat reporters to the intensive pursuit of investigative and so-called long-form journalists. But, in essence, all journalism is investigati...