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A blacksmith must always strike while the iron is still hot because that’s the right time to shape it in the way he considers favourable. As the iron cools, an excellent opportunity is lost. Consider yourself as the blacksmith, and your life, the iron. We often get consumed with the chaos around us, forgetting how […]

We often live most of our lives in a self-created bubble which hinders our ability to understand and dwindles the courage to experience change, in the truest sense. As the generation of young, wild, and free individuals, how long do you want to stay stuck behind your laptop screen, merely scrolling through the different aspects […]

Dear Me at the end of 2018, 2017 is almost over. Another year flew past me and I’m wondering if I am still at the same place I was a year ago. What did I do the past one year that I can be proud of? I made myself a promise that I’ll hit the […]

“I want to volunteer abroad but…” When asking someone whether they would like to volunteer abroad, there’s never an easy answer. After all, how could someone make such a huge decision like this? But fear not – volunteering abroad may be one of the most fulfilling choices you can make, which is why we would […]

Think about the greatest teachers you have ever had in your life. How did they make you feel? Did they inspire you to pursue your goals? Did they make your education worth enjoying? Did you they make you think in any way that a textbook could never do? I am a firm believer in the […]

What comes to your mind first when thinking of Brazil: the colorful carnivals or the favelas? What about Mexico: its wonderful cuisine or the crime rate? Many people have mixed feelings about Latin American countries – on one side, they are excited to travel to a part of the world that they know very little […]

  ‘If you really think the economy is more important than the environment, try holding your breath while counting your money.’ – I don’t know who said this but that person said it right. ‘Climate Change’ is probably one of the few phrases along with ‘Global Warming’ that is thrown around on a daily basis and […]

‘One person can make the difference, and everyone should try’ – John F. Kennedy One person is all it takes to cause an impact. One young person’s choice to be a leader can inspire many more young people to become leaders. Malala Yousafzai inspires a generation of young girls to attain an education and live […]

Climate change affects everything. Not just humans but all life on Earth. Not just today but tomorrow. Many of us agree that the battle against this global crisis will determine what future generations get from the planet. This is why I believe that young people should play a part in securing the world that they […]

Leadership is many things. It is the power to develop others. It is the capacity to develop yourself. It is the ability to look in the mirror and tell yourself that you can make an impact. Perhaps what is most important about leadership is that it is a mindset. You may have heard of AIESEC […]