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Known all over the world for its fun-loving culture, beautiful landscapes, and kind people, Bali is one of those places that effortlessly steals a piece of the heart of anyone who goes there. Literally a little island paradise, Bali is like something out of a storybook; with lush forests, stunning coastlines, top diving spots, rich history, and vibrant culture, this is one of the world’s most beloved travel destinations, and it is not difficult to see why.

The world is full of many wondrous destinations, all of them with their own unique quirks, sights, and experiences to be had. There is a reason that this infamous holiday destination is so hugely popular year in and year out…but you should go and experience it for yourself. When you go to Bali (or anywhere in the world, really), there are three key ideas that you should ideally stick to. Everything outside of these three main points rarely matters.

Roll your clothes, make more room

It all starts with the bags. When you are packing for Bali, try rolling each piece of clothing instead of folding them as usual. The idea is that, in rolling your clothing into your bags, you make more room to add in those extra pairs of shoes or underwear. This packing technique is especially handy when you are coming back from your trip in Bali.

I say this because Bali is one of those destinations that is abundant with markets at which you can purchase various beautiful handmade items. You will want to take things back home with you, so you best have the room to do so.

Explore the highlights of Bali

When travelling, one of the biggest reasons to land on a specific destination is the photos you have seen floating around social media, as well as through word of mouth. Bali is a visually stunning destination, and the whole world knows it. With a near-constant influx of tourists (especially during peak season), Bali tends to be an island that constantly bustles with life, even down little alleyways and well into the early hours of the morning.

Make time to see the highlights, but try to visit them throughout the week – as with anywhere else in the world, the tourist attractions are most crowded on the weekends, and can make for an unpleasant experience.

…But venture off the beaten track, too

From the Balinese forest to the stunning sunsets by the beach, Bali truly is an island paradise. While the ‘must-dos’ that pepper the island and its surrounding waters (snorkelling, anyone?) are hugely popular for obvious reasons.

Taking a scooter out of the main town to explore the surrounding forests and areas of Bali’s central cities is almost certain to guarantee you a unique experience – even if that unique experience is just getting to ride through the mountains all day in the sun with your loved ones. The highlights are wonderful, but the hidden gems you will find if you break away from the norm are stunning, and often make for the best adventures and the best stories.

It goes without saying that being a student can be a stressful experience. With so many assessments to study for and stay on top of, it can be easy to fall off the wagon sometimes. Thankfully, there are many effective and valuable study tips out there to assist in navigating your way through these decidedly stressful times. But with so many study tips out there, how can one tell which are the most effective of all? Well, these are the six most effective and popular study tips – especially for stressed students.

 Plan the semester study sessions ahead of time

 Believe it or not, taking the time to sit down and structure out your study sessions ahead of the semester’s start is one of the best study tips you can get. By organising as best you can ahead of time, you effectively allow yourself the time to get ahead. Map it out on a whiteboard in your study area, and copy it into a diary or your Google Calendar, so that as the semester progresses, you can fit in social and personal events around your study sessions and your work schedule.

 Form a reliable study group

 Forming a strong study group gives you the opportunity to bounce ideas and understandings of the course material off one another. This gives you a more wholesome perspective on the material, and allows you to look at it from multiple angles, rather than just the one perspective (i.e. your own perspective). As a bonus, your study group often become some of your best and most trusted friends in college.

 Break assessments into segments

 Sometimes a big assessment can seem particularly daunting. Breaking down the assessment into smaller segments is a fantastic way to alleviate the stress, while also ensuring that you are dedicating specific energy and time to each smaller segment of the assignment. When things look more manageable from the onset, they are easier to motivate yourself to complete – even if you are more stressed than usual.

 Take breaks to fit in life

 While of course the main sticking point of college is that you are focused, you also must take breaks to fit in life and everyday activities. Whether it is going to the gym, doing the groceries, having a family dinner, or even something as simple as reading a book that isn’t on any of your course material outlines, taking a break allows you to

 Try CBD oil to help focus the mind

 CBD oil has been found, time and again, in recent years to be a viable treatment for anxiety, depression, and other stressors. Making use of CBD oil to help focus the mind is a great way to push yourself into focus without doing anything too heavy to get there. THC-free, CBD is as organic a booster as you can find, and it also happens to be one of the most effective.

 Step away from the books now and then

 This might be the most surprising study tip of all, but sometimes the best thing you can do for your grades is to take a step back from the books for a while – even a few days. Essentially, this is the larger iteration of taking study breaks. Your mental health is just as important, if not more so, than your physical health – and it is certainly more important than academic success. Taking a few days for yourself allows you the head space and time to regroup and replenish your mindset.

Most bigger companies and organizations have their own IT (information technology) department. For those times when a computer crashes or worse, just won’t turn on, the IT guys are there to help. Sometimes mornings in the office might consists of spending 45 minutes on the phone with the IT help desk trying to reset and account or a password. Although it may seem like an annoying thing to have do, many office workers are thankful for their very helpful IT team. Not all of us are completely tech savvy, but it can help to know a little more about a technology. From DevOps experts to simple online videos, there are many ways to find training in the technology field.

For those born in the 80s and 90s, they essentially grew up with technology used in classrooms. The 2000s generation grew up with screens readily available to them. For the older generations, they grew up using landlines and sending handwritten letters. For them, technology didn’t come as easily because they were not taught how to use a computer in school. The most technology they had was a typewriter, a television, or a radio. This generational gap in technology knowledge can create communication barriers between the two. For example, a teenager trying to explain how to use an iPhone to their grandparent can be frustrating for both parties. The teenager grew up with a phone essentially attached to them while the grandparent is using a cellphone for the first time. This difference in technology usage does create necessary barriers. The older generation simply has to be self taught when it comes to in home technology. Thankfully, many online programs can now help teach all types of technology.

Learning more about technology and troubleshooting can make an individual’s resume more attractive to potential employers. Understanding how to use the internet and type on a keyboard is not the same as understanding the science and development that goes into computers and their software. Online courses are available to those looking to expand their knowledge and skills in information technology. This can be beneficial to employers and the employee because they will not have to call IT every single time one little thing goes wrong with the computer. Being able to individual troubleshoot problems saves all parties a lot of time and hassle.

Along with individual troubleshooting, some online programs now offer courses for students wanting to learn more about website development. Full stack developers are increasing in demand in the workforce. Traditionally, websites were created by front end and back end developers that did varying tasks including writing in script and code language. Full stack developers are able to do both front end and back end development for websites. For some, technology comes easy, for others that is not always the case. Technology courses can be taught for any level. So whether a student is a beginner or they have an advanced degree in a technology field, it can always be beneficial to keep learning.

Technology and digitalisation have more than done their part for revolutionising the world and our modern societal values. The education sector is one of the industries that has been most profoundly impacted by the rise and steady increase of technological disruption. Completely changing and strengthening the education sector, technology has been so widely utilised now that career interest in the field is positively soaring. This is not necessarily unexpected, but it has been more profoundly felt far sooner than first anticipated. Students going through the education system currently – as well as all future generations of learners – are technologically efficient, something that past generations have not necessarily been on such a complete scale. As such, education needed a change.

With such a constantly active community that thrives on communication, honesty, and genuine assistance, EdTech (education technology) is fast becoming one of the most popular career choices for those individuals who have specific interest in technologies. From the code that balances devices, platforms, and other innovations of EdTech, to the implementation in the education industry, the process has been both exciting and overwhelming, to say the least. EdTech is all about making things easier, and using code and digitalisation to do just that. In this new era, this technology is making considerable headway, proving its value all the time.

Education is, historically speaking, a traditionally-inclined industry. As such, the pull for educators and the whole sector to be accepting of EdTech innovations was slow – at least, it was in the beginning. It made sense. The traditional ways of education were not technically broken, after all. educators were concerned that EdTech would spell the end of their career path. Alas, the concerns were proven to be unnecessary. In the last two years, EdTech investments have risen astronomically, breathing new life into an industry that, quite frankly, was falling behind the times. Education woke up just in time, too.

With current – and all future – generations being more technologically efficient (and even dependent) than ever before, they did not just want tech included in their learning experience, they positively expected it. Now, with constant innovations in EdTech, they always will. If anything, the reliance will only grow and expand more. This is the way of the world, and individuals with interest in tech career fields have noted the profound impact and further scope of potential in EdTech, and have reacted accordingly.

More people than ever are working in career fields with specific focus on these types of technologies. Why would they not? Education is one industry that is going to be around no matter what changes occur elsewhere and for any reason, and with the world being increasingly technologically advanced, forging a career in something as profoundly positive as EdTech is not just smart, it is a stroke of modern genius. We will always endeavour to learn, to better ourselves, but there is nothing wrong with allowing technology to make the academic process easier and more efficient.

Becoming an entrepreneur is a very rewarding and thrilling experience. It can become a lifetime career if you do it right, and know how to learn from wins and mistakes along the way. The best part is that you do not need to wait to be an entrepreneur. You can start now, even post-graduation from The University of British Columbia.

In many ways, taking a year or two to heed the entrepreneurial calling after college can be very rewarding, both professionally and personally. It is also a great way to prolong the 9-to-5 grind that you may not be too thrilled about. As thrilling as it may seem, however, there are challenges that await new entrepreneurs.

It’s true that the entrepreneurial journey involves taking risk and making sacrifices, however, if you look at the brighter side, you are in control of your destiny, your opportunities your time, your upsides, and your career. Building a company isn’t a smooth process.There are roadblocks and bottlenecks that can deter even the most confident entrepreneur offering the best solution.”

The best way to mitigate these challenges and potential risks is by forging down the entrepreneurial path with a bit of knowledge under your belt. Let’s take a deeper look at how to catalyze entrepreneur success post-graduation.

Understand The Importance Of Having A Market

Anyone can become an entrepreneur. All you need is a product or service, a website, and a few social media networks. It really is that simple. However, there is a huge difference between a successful entrepreneur and a regular one. This is often based on market for products and/or services.

Did you know that the top reason why startups fail is no market? That’s right, and it makes sense. If you have no one to sell to, you probably will not have very many conversions for your endeavor.

The same goes for having too big of a market. The saying goes, “If everyone is your customer, you don’t have any customers.” So you can see that there is a delicate balance when it comes to finding the perfect industry and niche market to claim for your entrepreneurial journey.

The good news is that you can actually test your product or service before spending thousands of dollars! How? First, create a product or service marketing plan with some high-quality images. Next, create a WordPress website and get your site registered on Google AdWords.This will cost about $100 or less.

Once you have this in place, run keyword rich ads for about $50 per day, for a week. If your ads net enough leads to justify the marketing spend on ads, you most likely have yourself a winning entrepreneur idea. Total cost of market testing is around $500. Not bad!

Beg, Borrow, Or Steal More Business Knowledge

Gathering knowledge in a wide range of disciplines is optimal for entrepreneurs. This may seem difficult due to the freshness of your adult professional career post-graduation, but it can be a bit easier in some respects.

After you have a market tested product and/or service, it is time to begin building your network of peers, and most importantly — mentors. You can hop on LinkedIn and reach out to those in your industry and niche. Find entrepreneurs who have made it and send them a message too.

Podcasts, YouTube videos, Udemy courses, and blogs are also very beneficial. You probably will need to get some basic knowledge on the platforms you will use for your business, like MailChimp, Moz, and WordPress. For instance, something simple, like knowing how to fix WordPress errors can save you a lot of time, energy, and money.

Learn Everything Possible About Marketing

Entrepreneurs have a lot of skills, but one is very important for entrepreneurial growth and success — marketing. Marketing is critical to your startup’s success, as well as future business ventures. From traditional marketing to social media marketing, there is a lot to learn, and you need to hone all the needed marketing tools for success.

Marketing is also essential because you will not only be marketing your startup. A lot of entrepreneurship is about marketing yourself. From publication partnerships to potential investors, you will need to be liked before anyone likes your business idea.

Are You Ready To Join The Entrepreneur Ranks?

Becoming an entrepreneur, and a successful one at that, can be very rewarding right out of the gate post-graduation. The road may not be easy. However, it may be the road you were meant to be on. From honing business skills to market testing, take an intelligent approach to starting your startup. What are your entrepreneurial goals for 2019?

Mention blockchain and most minds automatically turn to the cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum that have taken another of their famous market plunges in recent weeks. However, as anyone who attended UBC’s mini conference on the future of the technology will be aware, the highly secure, efficient and fraud-resistant nature of blockchain makes it a versatile tool that can deliver benefits across a range of industries.

The education sector is no exception. While the headlines might be dominated by stories of one student after another finding the right crypto trading platform to supplement his or her finances, the truth is that blockchain is set to change university life in a host of ways.

Maintaining and sharing records

Storing records in a way that is secure, maintains confidentiality, yet provides easy access to those who need them is something of a holy grail in the education sector. Blockchain’s distributed ledger technology (DLT) could provide an elegant solution.  Sony and IBM have teamed up to develop just such a platform called Sony Global Education, and say it will provide a living, constantly updated academic record for students – after all, these days, we never stop learning. Keeping this kind of data in one easily accessible place would be a giant step, but the possibilities do not stop there. Specific skills and qualifications can be stored on a blockchain-based open badge passport that gives prospective employers an instant overview.

Identity management

For an increasing number of students, learning takes place in an online environment, and face to face interactions are becoming less common. A number of blockchain-based applications have been developed, including uPort and Blockstack, which provide a straightforward and reliable means for users to prove their identity in cyberspace.

Improving security

Campus security is a high-profile topic that everyone needs to take seriously. In the digital age, however, it goes beyond patrols and cameras. Universities are at constant risk of hacking and digital breaches. The inherent security of blockchain makes it a perfect tool for sharing confidential data across networks, and companies like Xage are creating bespoke solutions aimed squarely at the academic market.

Data storage

Universities and their students use, create and store vast amounts of data. Cloud-based solutions are clearly the most cost-efficient and demand far less physical infrastructure. Innovative projects like Filecoin are finding new ways to leverage DLT to store all that data securely, and allow enterprising souls to make a little money at the same time. Some are calling it the Airbnb of file storage.

Improving library facilities

Most universities are justifiably proud of their libraries. However, the need for these to evolve is even stronger than in other sectors. DLT could have a major impact in helping libraries to expand their services, for example by building enhanced archives, developing protocols for community-based collections, and managing digital rights more effectively.

Blockchain is transforming technology and technology is transforming education. We are on the crest of a wave, and the university sector needs to be prepared to evolve in ways it can scarcely contemplate to remain relevant throughout the 21^st century.

One of the first things any new UBC student needs to figure out is how to get around the city. Vancouver is a large city, but its immense size and complicated geography can make finding your way around a little challenging, especially if you need to use public transportation.

The good news is that there are plenty of ways to get around Vancouver, so whether you live on campus, have an apartment in the city, or are coming in from even further afield, there are plenty of ways to manage your commute — and explore the abundant beauty of the greater Vancouver area.

If you are new to Vancouver and UBC and want to make the most of your time in the area, here are four tips for getting around in Vancouver:

1. Take the Bus

One of the major benefits of living and studying at UBC is the extensive transportation networks that exist to serve the metro Vancouver area. Vancouver’s TransLink network provides students with extensive bus, trolley, and community shuttle services that are both affordable and easy to navigate using a UBC U-Pass/Compass Card.

Bus schedules can be found online, and are regularly updated. While there are dozens of routes that run regularly every day, there are also ten night-bus routes that cover most of the city and guarantee that you can get home safely, no matter how late you need to stay up studying at the library.

2. Use the SkyTrain

Vancouver’s famous SkyTrain is one of Canada’s longest light rail systems, and one of the oldest automated driverless rapid transit systems in the world. The SkyTrain goes from downtown Vancouver to Burnaby, New Westminster, and Surrey, making it an ideal choice for students commuting from further afield.

Not only is the SkyTrain one of the fastest and easiest ways to travel between cities in the Lower Mainland, it is also included as part of the U-Pass/Compass Card program, which means that UBC students can use it in tandem with the metro bus system at no extra charge.

3. Buy a Used Car

Many students will still find that the easiest way to get around the Vancouver and the Lower Mainland is simply to purchase an affordable used car that will give you more freedom of mobility than transit allows.

For those who are new to British Columbia (and even for those who have lived here for years) the best way for students to find their new car is to explore the options available through digital classified sites. Digital classifieds have recently overtaken traditional media outlets in terms of their offerings, and this is how most locals buy and sell used vehicles.

Of course, it is important to remember that Vancouver is an extremely dense city, which means that roadside parking can be difficult to find. Students who use their vehicles regularly may want to download the EasyPark Mobile Parking App to find and pay for parking spots across the city.

4. Explore the City by Boat

Vancouver is home to Canada’s largest and busiest port, and the ocean is a major feature in the life of the city and its residents. Students who want to enjoy all that the Vancouver area has to offer during their time at UBC may want to use Vancouver’s SeaBus and BC Ferries for day trips to the North Shore and Vancouver Island.

The SeaBus travels between downtown Vancouver’s Waterfront Station and the North Shore’s Lonsdale Quay, and the breathtaking twelve-minute crossing of Burrard Inlet is worth the trip all on its own. Like the bus and SkyTrain, the SeaBus fares are covered by UBC’s U-Pass/Compass Card program.

BC Ferries operates multiple routes out of Vancouver’s Tsawwassen and Horseshoe Bay terminals, taking passengers as far as Victoria and Nanaimo (on Vancouver Island) as well as the famous Sunshine Coast.

Students come to UBC from all over the world because for the world-class facilities, dedicated teachers, and brilliant research opportunities. But British Columbia’s natural beauty, and the exciting culture and rich diversity of Vancouver, also offer a compelling reason to study here.

If you are coming to UBC for school and want to make sure you can get the most out of your time in one of the world’s best cities, remember to take advantage of the many transportation options that are available to you. Between the extensive bus networks, the ease of finding a good used car, and the SeaBus and SkyTrain, getting around the city is easy once you know how to do it!

Studying at university can be a stressful experience for students who don’t have enough support. In most cases, such students are enjoying a certain level of freedom for the first time in their lives. Instead of having someone tell them what to do, they have to make decisions for themselves. This can be overwhelming in the beginning. However, technology and the internet have made things a lot easier for students to access information about both their schoolwork and their private lives.

The challenges faced by students are also a concern to their teachers who often try to help. Many professors have discovered an easy website builder for teachers where they can shares resources with students. This is useful because while students may not always have access to their teacher, they can use the website to get updates and recap on concepts.

Below are some other resources that university students can use to make their time in college more manageable.

Attempting to listen attentively in a lecture while also taking notes can be a challenge; especially for students who have just started at university. Trying to take notes during a lecture can take away attention which could result in you missing important information. This is the challenge that lecture capture apps have been designed to solve.

While recording lectures is something that has been done by students for a long time, modern apps allow you to do more than just record. These applications make it possible to capture the whiteboard. Some of them actually transcribe the lecture into words. You can also use this technology to convert images into PDFs or PowerPoint presentations that can be useful for revision.

Students generally tend to be disorganized. This is understandable because in most cases they have just left home where someone else was responsible for making sure they had food and transport. Now, they must plan their own affairs and make sure they meet their obligations. For those who don’t know where to start, this can be a stressful time. This is where student planners come in.

A student planner is useful for anyone studying at university because students suddenly find themselves with many balls to juggle: lectures, assignments that need to be handed in, social lives, and extramural activities. Attempting to keep the plan in your head is a guaranteed way of forgetting an important assignment or test.

Having a clear plan of what needs to be done can also be a great way of beating procrastination. With a plan, you know exactly what needs to be done and when. Consequently, it allows you to learn the lifelong skill of planning your time.

Modern education has moved from a view that students come to university to have knowledge poured into their heads by learned lectures. Knowledge construction has become the norm. This means that students take an active role in building their own understanding. To do this successfully, they need skills to work in groups where they learn from each other’s experiences.

While in the past students had to find a time to gather in one place, technology has also made it possible for students to have a discussion in different times from different places. This can be done using the university online campus or social media applications like Facebook and WhatsApp. The advantage of these groups is that they are generally informal; which encourages participation.

One of the most frustrating things about university is creating a bibliography. It takes time to remember where the full stop should be, which words should be in italics and whether it’s the city or the publisher that comes first. You can ease this frustration by taking advantage of online bibliography generators.

Most bibliography generators have a function where you can save the bibliographies you have generated for later use.

Being at university can be frustrating for students who feel like they do not have enough support. However, as you can see, technology has made life a lot easier.

From the young age of five years old, students are put into a professional academic learning environment that is supposed to set them to achieve great things in life. Mainly, a general professional academic education should prepare students for a higher education institution. College and universities are the final academic preparation step in having students learn about their field before applying their skills to the job. Because monetary values is how humans survive, working is necessary for most people. The new societal narrative claims that going to school and getting an education, sometimes with the help of SolutionInn, will allow students the opportunity to better themselves and their career to make more money.

This type of preparation for some students starts very young in a daycare setting or some type of child development center. For these students they may enter into a learning environment from the time they are infant. For others, they meet up with these students in kindergarten. After going through a primary and secondary education, students must decide what they want in adulthood. For some students, they may pick to pursue a higher education at a college or university. For others, they may pick a career that involves going to technical school or a two-year program. All jobs and careers are important, but in order to pursue a higher education degree, it involved a lifetime of preparation with good grades, a clean record, and a mindset that thrives off a passion for school and a serious dedication for class work.

Those with a bachelor’s degree or higher tend to make more money per year than those with just a high school diploma. Although a degree is not required for all jobs, it is necessary for many professional fields. Some jobs even require that the employees have a master’s degree in their subject area before obtaining the job. The people who claim education is worthless for society often never got the opportunity to get a proper education and therefore are reluctant to approve the idea of going to college when it costs money and a student does have the opportunity to work fresh out of high school. Working through college can be extremely tough on the student because school itself is a full time job while adding more work on top of that can lead to exhaustion of the student. For many students, they have no choice, they must work through school to make ends meet.

College does cost money, but some students see the end value to means. Although it may be a difficult and tiring ride while hustling to get a degree, in the end knowing that you worked extremely hard can make it all worth it. It’s not often that the education narrative includes the naysayers of education, but it does unfortunately happen. Education is the only fight against ignorance. Education promotes research and research discovers the innovations that help advance humanity on the global level. Education should always be promoted and never talked down upon. For those hesitant to get an education, it is generally because someone has told them it isn’t worth it, but it is always worth it.

As the cost of buying land and building homes continues to rise, people are finding it easier and more cost-effective to buy condominiums, especially in the urban centers. Consequently, more real estate companies are opting for condominiums instead of rental apartments. And just like in any other lucrative venture, new laws governing the condominium business are emerging every day, making it important for investors to hire lawyers who specialize in this field of law.

Commonly known as the condo lawyers, this class of attorneys provides legal services to condominium corporations, condominium owners, real estate companies, property managers and buyers. They specialize in a wide range of services, most of which are tailored to meet the standards of the ever-changing condominium market.

Here are some of the common services offered by condominium lawyers.

• Contract Drafting and Negotiations

The preparation of any legal document involves a long and tedious process, which understandably requires the application of a qualified legal mind. Therefore, in order to avoid simple mistakes that might cost one their hard-earned investment in condominiums, it is always important to hire a qualified condo lawyer to help in drafting contracts and sale agreements. These lawyers also help their clients in negotiations involving the sale of condominiums, ensuring that they get the best deals. In this field of law, attorneys are required to protect their clients’ bottom-lines.

• Litigation

When one is buying or selling a condominium, there are important laws and regulations they must abide by. Failure to adhere to these rules can lead to prosecution. To avoid such eventualities, one is required to understand the existing rules and regulations. That’s why one needs to hire an experienced condo lawyer, who thoroughly understands condominium law, for counsel. And in case of litigations, these lawyers are best placed to advice the involved parties on the best way forward.

• Advising on By-laws and Rules

Since condo lawyers are well-versed with the condominium law, they are the ones who should draft condominium by-laws. Since condominiums are owned by individuals who share the same amenities, individual sellers and corporations are required to set their association rules and by-laws clearly to avoid conflict. Therefore, the task of drafting these regulations should be left to qualified lawyers who understand all the legal intricacies that may arise in future. They also know how to seal all legal loopholes that dubious buyers might use to subvert the condominium association by-laws.

• Mediate and Arbitrate  

Since condominiums are designed to host communities, disputes are likely to occur from time to time. Such quarrels may include disagreements between condo owners, sellers and corporations. When such disputes arise, it is always good for the parties involved to try to solve them as soon as possible and avoid protracted legal battles. This is where condo lawyers come in handy. They help to mediate and arbitrate the dispute and come up with an amicable settlement.

Condo lawyers are an integral part of any process involved in the construction and sale of condominiums. But one needs to ensure they hire the best attorney.