We live in interesting times. We are immersed in an environment rich with technological possibilities – both fantastic and practical. For those who lived through the pre-Internet era, researching ideas, thoughts and questions were done in a vastly different way – either through visiting libraries, asking around, or for those fortunate enough, wading through volumes of Encyclopedia Brittanica. That was the norm of the times – however, in what seems like a blink of an eye, or a

I am sure many of us are familiar with the “Asians with high expectations” meme – such as this one here: Most of us would laugh at it, but if we stop and think about it, how many of us could actually relate to this meme? How often do we tell ourselves to work hard, get the high grades, have a good social life, look great, all while appearing calm and collected too. Perfectionism, ironically, sets us to fail, because we cannot do everything right all the time, can we? One stud

Adulthood – a huge term that comes with responsibilities and commitment. Being an adult, we face challenges that pressure us to meet certain expectations or demands. We are expected to be independent, to have matured thinking and the ability to problem-solve. It is also expected that we shall not continue to behave like a child or act in a childish manner. However, does this mean we cannot HAVE FUN? NO!!! As an adult, how can fun be in place when we have so much to accomplish

Freedom – do you want it? Ask any teenagers and they would tell you their desire for freedom. The reality though, is when parental authority steps aside, what you would soon discover is that you now have to face direct exposure to the more complex and arbitrary demands of society. You would also soon learn that you are to be responsible for each and every decision you make. These realisations inevitably revise some ideas you had about freedom that the younger you were looking

International Youth Day is celebrated annually on the 12th of August. There are usually activities and events organized on this day to promote the role of youth and their effort in contributing to the global society. To help them to grow and strive for greater success in developing the global community, let us get a better understanding of what youths look for and what go through their mind at this stage of life. Intimacy and romantic relationship Youth are usually referred a

According to the World Health Organization (2016), non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of global death. Collectively, they are responsible for a whopping 70% of all death globally. The 4 main NCDs are cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, and chronic lung diseases. Other NCDs include hypertension, obesity, alcohol and substance abuse, and the common mental disorders such as depression and anxiety. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are also frequently re

During the United Nations General Assembly on the 25th September 2015, world leaders have unanimously adopted the Sustainable Development Goals, a set of 17 goals aiming to transform the world in the next 15 years. August 12 is International Youth Day and the theme for this year is “The Road to 2030: Eradicating Poverty and Achieving Sustainable Production and Consumption”. As iterated by the United Nations, the Sustainable Development Goals are ambitious, and they require en