By Nomadic Chris, 9 November 2009

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“What would life be like if you had no limbs?”

“Would you end up inspiring people with your unique story?”

by !Baha, 3 November 2009

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If you're looking for something to read, check out our Careers, Role Models, Profiles and Interviews Section where you will find many professions featured, learn about what it takes to succeed, and ask yourself, is this job for me?

It's about what you enjoy doing, work can be fulfilling if you choose the right sort of work.

By Nomadic Chris, 4 November 2009

Do you ever take your shoes or slippers for granted?

Can you imagine walking several miles everyday to collect food and supplies without proper protection for your feet?

The Hong Kong based, student-run NGO, "Humanity in Focus" are organizing their first fundraiser, CamboWalk 2009, to let Hong Kong people experience some of the difficulties people in developing nations face without proper footwear.

by RonF, 12 October 2009

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Of all the university degrees in the world, I had to choose philosophy…

In retrospect, I must admit, it was not well thought out, so I guess you could say that it was a bit of a whim — there are times now when I feel that I should have listened to my parents and friends and gone for a practical, “money-magnet” course like law or finance - after all, at the end of the day, money and position do matter in life.

by LoLa, 11 September 2009

There are a few professions that are considered "noble" because those who enter their ranks do so not because of thoughts of personal gain but rather because they believe in what good they are doing; professions like journalism or policemen and firemen where one stands to risk life and limb. And possibly the dedication includes the excitement and thrill of the job.

by !Baha, 24 August 2009

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With school about to start, it seems appropriate to think about how we choose to define success. Is it getting high grades, is it doing well on exams, does it matter whether one cheats to get the higher grades ? iCUBED.us would like to present two articles for our readers to reflect on in helping you to think about this most important concept of how we define success for ourselves as we go through our years in school earning a degree or preparing to make a living.

by ValerieW-16, 14 August 2009

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Before you ask, yes, there were cockroaches. Many cockroaches. However, the fact that these incidents paled in comparison to the rest of my Columbia experience is indicative of just how awesome the past three weeks have been.

by !Baha, 6 August 2009

If you're looking for something to read, check out our Careers, Role Models/Profiles and Interviews where you will find many professions featured, learn about what it takes to succeed, and ask yourself, is this job for me? It's about what you enjoy doing, work can be fulfilling if you choose the right sort of work.

Should work just be about the money? Doesn't aptitude and affinity matter? After all, how much time do we spend at work in our daily lives? Doesn't it seem wise to work at something you enjoy? So think about it, what do you enjoy doing and why?

by ValerieW-16, 30 July 2009

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I’ve never been a fan of standardized testing, but my recent ordeal regarding taking the SAT Literature Subject Test last weekend confirmed all my fears.

The Incredible Life Story of Sammy Gitau!

By Nomadic Chris, 16 Jun 2009

“How much does a person dare to dream?”

“How many obstacles and set backs will they overcome to fulfill their goal of a top education?”

“Can a randomly discarded university prospectus change a life forever?”

The phenomenal life story of Sammy Gitau answers all these questions and more!

by LoLa, 2 June 2009

iCUBED.us – Version: 2009…..

Integrity In Intelligence (I*I*I = us)

Another year gone, another coming year of challenges and dreams!

Different year. Same old iCUBED.us? Not exactly!

Get ready for iCUBED.us version 2009. An upgrade from iCUBED.us 2008!

The future will see a more diverse array of:

• Informative blogs written by teens for teens!
• Interviews with interesting personalities!

by nycScribbler, 1 December 2008

Since 2003, it is estimated that about 750 people, mostly old women, have been killed in witch hunts in rural India. One of the worst examples of this is when a family of four was stoned and buried alive for supposedly cursing a relative of the village chief.

Among tribal communities in India, many believe in the existence of witches and their ability to harm people, animals and harvests.

by ValerieW-16, 27 November 2008

It’s that hellish time of the year again, when colleges are on the mind of students everywhere.

by Nomadic Chris, 22 November 2008

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For all aspiring filmmakers and culture vultures, there is another opportunity to get your creative juices flowing, gain global recognition and to see the world!

On December 1, 2008, the U.S Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) will launch their interactive Video Contest “My Culture + Your Culture = Share your Story”.

by DaisyC-17, 13 November 2008

Inclusive education means that all students in a school, regardless of their strengths or weaknesses in any particular area, even if they are classified as 'disabled', become part of the school community.

How a handful of U.S. schools are making it possible

by nycScribbler, 11 November 2008

Many of you have probably never heard of tuition-free colleges, but in the United States there are several to choose from, although at some you must be willing to work for your education.

Some of these institutions have been around for a near century, and some lucky students (and parents) are taking advantage of these schools, many of which are specialized institutions.

by nycScribbler, 4 November 2008

A study conducted by Credit Canada reveals an alarming statistic – that only 14 percent of parents in Canada are teaching their teens about the importance of saving money, different saving vehicles and their benefits, and budgeting. The study collected 407 survey responses from parents and 407 responses from teenagers.

by Nomadic Chris, 14 October 2008

by Nomadic Chris, 9 October 2008

Does your school work dominate your life?

Do you see the adult members of your family stressed out due to office commitments?

Does a five day 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. work week seem detached from reality?

If yes, then the issues of work life balance (WLB) will be relevant to you.

by !Baha, 8 October 2008

Education USA is the perfect guide to U.S. Higher Education, so if you're interested in attending university in America, don't miss the Fair being held at Hong Kong's Conrad Hotel this Saturday 11th October from 12 noon to 4pm.

AND, don't forget to stop by and say "HELLO" at the iCUBED.us table. And, if you're aged 13 to 21, put down your name to be eligible to join our iCUBED.us forums, win an Apple iTOUCH PDA... not to mention one-of-three US$2,000 *non-grade based* scholarships.

And why Tony Blair thinks it’s the most important issue of the 21st century

by nycScribbler, 26 September 2008

by Nomadic Chris, 22 September 2008

Response to Cambridge University: Social justice not our role
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/09/10/europe/EU-Britain-Cambridge.ph...

In the United Kingdom, the class system, regardless if you like it or not is still in place.

This elitism extends to all areas of society including education. From hearing the news, it does seem that some of the United Kingdom's finest academic institutions wish to maintain a certain degree of elitism in what many in the UK deem "class warfare."

by DaisyC-17, 19 September 2008

Should mothers be given freedom to develop their careers, and should fathers also shoulder the responsibilities of taking care of their children?

Nowadays, women are educated and thus more independent financially. They no longer need to rely on their husbands for money and many are capable and want to have their own careers outside the home, maybe in part because they hope to promote women’s social status.

It is definitely a wasted human resources if mothers are expected to not work.

posted by !Baha, 4 September 2008

Subject: Youth Arts Foundation in Hong Kong, is Looking for Models

YAF is looking for FEMALE models to volunteer at a fashion show on 16th October:

The big aid overhaul

by newsgal-17, 23 August 2008

Used to be that getting into a top tier university meant more than just getting exceptional grades… It also meant parents had to save every penny from the time we were born until graduation day (and we’re not talking about high school or secondary school graduation either).

By RobB-17, 14 August 2008

“Impress Mackie.”

Those were the last words of comfort I was offered before I set off for day one at Carleton University’s soccer camp.

Carleton had been picked after serious consideration ahead of other renowned and prestigious footballing universities, namely UBC & SFU in Vancouver, York and Western in Toronto, and even Queen’s in Kingston. Carleton was probably the only school I was considering solely for footballing purposes; they were the number one ranked team in both province and country, led by this Mackie fellow.

by Margaret Chen, 26 July 2008

Professor Randy Pausch, aged 47, who was a tenured professor at Carnegie Mellon University in the U.S. succumbed to advanced pancreatic cancer yesterday at his home. May he rest in peace.

Besides having fulfilled nearly all of his childhood dreams, Prof. Pausch had some words of wisdom to share with his students and fellow professors about "living well versus living long". He was a professor who not only dared to dream, he was also - as he tells it, not one to be easily defeated, soldiering on by being earnest and honest and by always working hard...

by BrendaL-18, 18 July 2008

Recently, I was told the following joke: “If you speak three languages, you are trilingual. If you speak two languages, you are bilingual. If you speak one language, you are American.”

Rude undertones aside, the truth of the joke is pretty glaring. In fact, when I heard the joke, I felt slightly ashamed of myself.

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by Mystery-writer, 12 June 2008

For the last time you’ve heard the bell ringing in your homeroom class.

The door closes for the last time on your way out of the classroom. You hand in your last term paper, or finish your honour’s thesis.

For one and all, the last time these things happen indicates it’s time to graduate. Whether you’re finishing high school, college or university, it’s that time of year. Some of you are counting down the days to graduation, hoping it hurries up so you can be done with what seems like the never-ending semester or term.