The inspiring story of the Chinese bamboo tree is a wonderful lesson in perseverence, patience and persistence. Although I read this story long ago, it is a good one to re-read. And I find that every time I read it, there’s a different takeaway. It is important to note that we…
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
As they traverse the education journey, students today aren’t just studying to pass exams but preparing for bigger career challenges. A recent study by Pew Research Center found that only 62% of students who enroll in degree- or certificate-granting programs complete them in less than six years. This number highlights the…
Social workers have the capacity to fight for the rights of those less privileged. Very few people in this world have this quality. The dedication of social workers is demonstrated by their unwavering commitment to helping others and making this world a better place. This drive that social workers have is…
Breaking up with someone you love is a complicated process and can be messy especially if it is a toxic friendship. But what’s more difficult to figure out is ending a friendship. When you consider the amount of history both of you share, you might feel tempted to stay put in…
How can nurses improve their well-being? The world of nursing is filled with high stress, unrelenting demands, and emotional tolls. Did you know that every year, 38% of nurses experience burnout? The well-being of nurses is a major concern, and considering that almost 4 out of 10 nurses will drive to…
If you are planning to travel to Bulgaria, you must check out Bulgaria’s new visa policy and additional requirements to enter the country. The last thing you want to do is to make the long trip there and then be denied entry to the Eastern European country. Bulgaria’s new visa policy…
As a coffee lover, one thing that would freak me out was having to throw away the cup of coffee grounds after making coffee. Sure, we used it in composting when we had a garden. But now we don’t. We still make coffee the traditional South Indian way with a steel…