Most recent posts
How many languages do you speak? Just one?
If English is your language, that's great! But, imagine this – what if you could speak any language in the world except English?
“Ikigai” book review
I picked this book as I needed something short to read for a couple of hours’ flight. The book draws a meaningful life picture and teaches about a long, happy life.
How to choose an undergraduate dissertation topic
Congratulations! Thinking about the dissertation topic and where to start means you made it through most of the university and are in your final year! Over a year ago, I was in the same position and felt overwhelmed. So, here I am now to help you a little!
“How not to die” book review
Did you realise how the world has accelerated in recent years, and then suddenly everything changed? The pandemic forced us to slow down, step back and look at our lives.
Review of one-year work experience at the multinational corporation
My one-year journey in the company from my dream automotive industry almost ended. I will hand over projects to the next placement student during the next two weeks. Time to review!
One thing everyone must know about sustainability
I will never forget what I have heard from one of the most popular now documentary movies. Of course, the topic is not new, but it is shocking. There is big hype now on the Seaspiracy movie, and I don't say everyone should watch it as it is intense for highly sensitive people.
The brain also needs a warm-up
How often did you expect your brain to start processing information and making a great outcome in a written work or any other form immediately? I am sure you have been there at least once. Interestingly, the brain, like every other muscle, needs a warm-up. It is slightly different from the one you do before the exercises.
“The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” book review
This book is pleasant to read or listen to, and it’s full of sometimes such evident life principles and practices that are needed to be reminded of. The book was first published over thirty years ago, yet the content is universal and may help change your perception and life today.
How to make lockdown suck less Vol. 2
How did you spend your free time during the lockdown? This question may come up in a future interview, and it may be helpful to have a good answer. We all deal differently with the pandemic and have different personal circumstances that may affect how we spend our free time. Whatever your situation, showing what you have learned in this challenging time will be good.
Rising culture of remote work — a literature review
Is anyone interested in applying for a business-related course at the university? Then, be prepared to read and write a lot. (...) Here are my research tips and findings on the topic.
2021 January review
No one wished for 2021 to start with another lockdown. If you are an extrovert like me, we are in the same boat, struggling with minimal social contact, which usually keeps us up and running. Introverts, you lucky bastards. I hope you are making the most of this time.
How to make lockdown suck less — “We need to talk about love” book review
This book isn't one of these cheesy books about romance and unicorns you would like to read about. "We need to talk about love" is an excellent piece of science cut into 365 pages of delightful, full of based on true stories, fourteen chapters.
Social media — bring the focus back on track
Are you feeling tired and unmotivated all of the time? Did you wonder why it might be happening? Don’t you think you are focusing on too many things simultaneously and not giving enough attention to your tasks?
Work from home during pandemic & Placement Year
In April 2020, I got a job offer from a global company in the automotive industry. A dream come true, I thought. And then everything changed a couple of months into lockdown and the pandemic.
Undergraduate study 2021 / COVID-19
Online learning is stressful, and not having an opportunity to meet your coursemates and hang out with them is simply unfair – considering time spent at university the best time of your life.
First Post
Good Morning, Isn’t the end of the year the best time to start something new? Of course, it is! Therefore, I’m writing today my very first post ever.