Adela Belin

Laboratory experiments are good fun, aren’t they? You get the opportunity to learn something new while getting hands-on experience. While conducting experiments is the fun part, the same cannot be said about what follows after. Yes, we’re talking about writing the lab report. A lab report is a detailed documentation of the experiment conducted in a lab along with the findings. It should capture all the details and is presented in a predefined format so that anyone who wants to read and replicate or refer to the report later, can do so easily.

Doing an MBA is serious business. After rigorously studying for GMAT, working on personal statements, and applying to business schools, finally getting admission in a school of your choice is an achievement on its own. You feel you’ve made it - till your life as an MBA student begins. MBA programs are demanding and why won’t they be? They’re meant to prepare you for the corporate world - instilling you with industry knowledge while shaping up your managerial, leadership and communication skills. In those two years of study, you will be met with several assignments and projects. One of the most important ones being the MBA research paper.

Nothing is more disappointing than submitting a college essay, thinking you did a fabulous job only to be grossly let down by your dismal grades. Well, sadly it is. But hey, what’s gone is gone. Let’s look ahead, shall we? Essays are part and parcel of college life. From argumentative and explanatory essays to movie reviews and creative essays - you are bound to come across various essay writing assignments through school and college. Considering how demanding writing college essays is, mistakes are inevitable. Between structuring your arguments and ensuring you articulate your thoughts accurately - one is bound to make errors.

You’ve been asked to watch the recently released movie, Joker. You squeal with joy. “Best assignment ever,” you say and the next thing you know, you’re asked to write a movie review on it. If only reviewing a movie was as enjoyable as watching it. Am I right or am I right? You might know by now that writing a movie review for college isn’t all fun and games. It’s serious business - just like any other academic writing assignment of yours. A movie review is meant to be a holistic evaluation and analysis of the movie. You’re expected to share your opinion on the technical and creative aspects while providing thorough evidence to back up your statements.

It’s not easy being an IB student - one really has to work hard to earn that coveted IB diploma. From gruelling coursework and internal assessments to CAS, the Theory of Knowledge (ToK) essay and finally, the Extended Essay - the two years of IB are rigorous and require serious dedication. Yes, we hear you. So, you’ve recently been given the Extended Essay assignment and are wondering how to go about it. This is a long-term research paper and while you may be comforted by the fact that you have ‘enough’ time to finish it, that’s not always the case because before you know it, you’re grappling with so many other assignments that this one takes a backseat.

When you look back at your college days, one of the occasions you’re most likely to remember is your graduation day. Graduation ceremonies are bittersweet - on the one hand you’re excited and proud to see your years of hard work pay off, on the other hand, you cannot help but get teary-eyed with the thought of leaving your college and friends to step out into a whole new world. Yes, the dichotomy is real. No graduation ceremony is complete without a speech. It’s meant to tie together your experiences in college and thank all those who helped you through this journey while looking forward to what’s ahead.