Have you ever wanted to experience studying overseas but didn’t know where to find the perfect exchange option? Well, why not try going for a short-term summer school programme instead ! But first of all, what is a summer school programme? In short, summer school is a programme organised by universities during the summer break that includes both educational lessons and cultural activities. Recently, I attended one in Inha University , South Korea, and let me tell you how much fun I had throughout the three weeks! You may be wondering what are the benefits of summer school? Well, h ere are 5 reasons you should attend a summer school programme! 1. You’ll get to experience the culture The main purpose of a summer school ( especially if you’re going overseas ) is of course, for cultural exchange. Besides learning a new language or experiencing the local lifestyle, it’s also a chance for us to further understand the country’s traditional cultures. It’s also a great opportunity for us t...
“You’ve worked hard during the short semester. Kudos to you!” “I admire your courage to speak up!” “You look amazing today!” Doesn’t it feel nice to be complimented? Did you know that World Compliment Day is celebrated every 1 March? But why does it warrant a day though? Well, complimenting others is a social skill. It makes the receivers feel appreciated and valued, sort of like a little confidence boost even — making others feel good about themselves. That’s a good enough reason besides its origin ! Compliments act as encouragement, like when you tell artists you like their art piece, it motivates them to make even more. And just like everything else, there’s a right and wrong way to give and receive compliments. And today, we’re gonna learn a little bit of both! Did you know: The word compliment is derived from the Latin, complere , meaning to fill up? Also, in the early 2000s, Hans Poortvliet of the Netherlands , initiated this day in his country to get everyone to compliment...