‘A’ Is For Attitude

There is so much more to the world out there than just As. Go out and learn. Experience. Have the right attitude. The world is much bigger than that slip of paper with your results on it.
- Me, ‘A’ Is For Attitude, The Star (Malaysia), February 26th 2006
My First Person article has finally been published [...]

The Thrill’s Just Starting

So plenty has happened ever since I thought about that thrill in my toes. It seems that the thrill is just about to begin.
My round of interviews for the World Bank Essay Competiton has started, and I've received some pretty good responses. I even managed to talk to Bob and DeeAnn over Skype (add me, [...]

International Education Conference, Cambodian Blogger Wants A Meetup, and One Life Live UK

Some events happening within the next few weeks that are worthy of mention:
1. Monash University will be holding a conference on International Education, A Matter of Heart at the following:
Dates: 13-16 February 2006 (pre-conference seminar on the 13th, conference proper from 14th-16th)
Venue: Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Prices: AUS$750 – AUS$950 (RM2060 – RM2610)
Keynote [...]

CloudBreak Open Forum & The Experientual Learning Cycle

The Cloudbreak Creative Skills Centre is holding a free open talk/forum on Unlocking Your Child’s Creative Potential at the following:
Cloudbreak Creative Skills Centre
P2-2 Plaza Damas
Sri Hartamas
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Date: Saturday 18th February 2006
Time: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Their UK trainer, Brian Jones, will introduce their Cycle of Experiential Learning, marketed by Cloudbreak as
…an essential programme pioneered [...]

Cross That Bridge: A Journey With Semester At Sea

Sitting in on my last Global Studies class today, a voice whispered to me…
One day you finally knew what you had to do and began,
though the voices around you kept shouting,
though the whole house trembled,
though the wind pried it’s stiff fingers around your very foundation,
though the melancholy was terrible.
Little by little you left their voices [...]

Thrill To Your Toes

A while ago one of my horoscopes (I'm a Libra if you're interested in knowing) told me that I will – or should – be doing something that "thrills [me] to [my] toes". That got me thinking about what exactly does thrill me to that extent; that feeling of knowing you're doing what you're supposed [...]

World Bank 2006 Essay Competition – Wanted: Your Practical Ideas!

The World Bank has launched their annual Essay Competition for youths 18-25. This year’s topic is Wanted: Your Practical Ideas!
Today is your world! You’re making a difference. You’re working to solve community problems, such as lack of access to education or jobs, the spread of HIV/AIDS or conflict. Yet, the impact of your work does [...]

Financial Times Special Report: Investing in Young People

The Financial Times has published Special Report: Investing In Young People, taking a look at various issues affecting young people, as well as the capacities of governments, businesses, and non-profits to provide opportunities and face challenges posed by this demographic.
From the Print edition of the Special Report, dated 26th January 2006:
The rising proportion of the [...]

The BRATs Are Recruiting

The Star Malaysia has opened up recruitment for its BRATs (Bright Roving Annoying Teenagers) Young Journalist Program.
Through this program, Malaysian youths 16-19 get to participate in a journalism workshop, learning the basics of newswriting and editing. Once the workshop has been completed, these youths officially become members of the BRATs, which allows them to write [...]