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How COVID-19 going to impact college admissions

MORE TIME: Due to this pandemic, universities around the globe have faced major delays in their admission processes. Normally universities are filled up by a particular time of the year and they start their sessions same time every year and students choose their universities and plan their admission the process according to that but this year as due to the uncertainties surrounding the health and financial implications of the pandemic, many colleges will not have filled their classes by their traditional deadlines. Colleges which are concerned about not meeting their annual student the goal will be more flexible regarding application deadlines and admission processes. Better Chance of getting in: If a student has applied to a university which is more selective, they will be just as hard to get in but as their waitlist is going to be way longer than before and it will be hard for them to tell if the international students will be able to travel to come to the univ...

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...

Game Developer – Design your imagination

A game developer tends to be predominantly artistic individuals, meaning that they are creative and original and work well in a setting that allows for self-expression which influences and persuade others with their work. Gaming developer or programmers help write and code the software for video games. In this job, you'll typically be part of a collaborative creative team that includes game designers and artists. Your work will primarily be in the area of coding, which tells the computer or system what to do for the game to be played. As a gaming programmer, you might design core game features, oversee game testing and conduct design reviews. You could also work in production, artistic concept, and gameplay. This career allows for great creativity, but the competition for jobs is intense. For that the major key skills required to become a video the game developer is as follows: ·          Creativity ·     ...

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...