Tag: opinion
How to Beat Procrastination, by a Master Procrastinator
November 18, 2022
Procrastination. It is a word that evokes much familiarity in the minds of university students everywhere. We all know what it is, we know the anxiety it brings, and yet most of us, including myself, cannot seem to stop it. For the longest time, I…
Finding Strength in Solitude
October 09, 2022
In a hyper-connected and increasingly fast-paced business world, solitude is an art that often possesses little appreciation. Most associate solitude solely with those who are introverted, antisocial, or experiencing loneliness. Solitude carries a…
Introverts in Business: A Conversation with Dr. Sara Beckman
May 09, 2022
Are you an introvert? Have you ever been overwhelmed by an active team dynamic and felt a lack of understanding? Or are you an extrovert who has teamed with introverts and don’t know how their “quiet time” works? People come in diverse…
Bridging the Age Gap
March 15, 2022
The importance of age is an evolving dynamic in society- while some cultures continue to value the number as a testament to knowledge and wisdom, and hence respect, others place increased emphasis on character. A reflection of the world in large,…
Empathy on the Edge: Putting Design Empathy into Practice
February 22, 2022
Technology moves fast, yet human needs change slowly and cannot be detected immediately. There are always gaps in between what we are capable of and how the problems can be ideally solved. The problems, or actual human needs, are so complex and…
The Metaverse: Millions for the Making?
February 01, 2022
It’s been long since the advent of the metaverse – a term first coined in the 1992 dystopian novel Snow Crash, the then futuristic concept of a 3-D virtual space for user interaction is now a reality, one that boasts a revenue generation…
The Psychology of the Suit
January 31, 2022
Daintily-preserved, freshly-selected, and crisply-ironed, a suit is a bet upon yourself. Its sharpness coupled with its pristinely specialized ability to make one feel anew is magical. The antithesis to a run-down pair of sweatpants, the suit is a…
GenZ and Stonks
April 01, 2021
If you’ve been anywhere near the news lately, you’ve heard about the recent instability in the stock market driven by the popular internet community on Reddit r/wallstreetbets. Through pure force of will, a large group of consumers managed to…
The Quarantine Meme Manifesto
October 13, 2020
It goes without saying that COVID19 has affected society in a variety of ways, from the rise in alcohol consumption and the 53% of adults whose mental health has been negatively impacted. This article is not to discuss these more obvious issues that…
Breaking up with Fast Fashion
March 09, 2020
Fast fashion: the infamous buzzword that has taken over consumers’ perception of the fashion industry and even our own purchasing power. From the global blog, Good on You, fast fashion can be defined as “cheap, trendy, clothing that samples…
