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THE STRUGGLES OF A MILLENNIAL: CHOOSING TO BE UNEMPLOYED AMIDST THE PANDEMIC
By: Just Another Millennial
Tags: Careers, Professional Development, Millenials, Life, Unemployment

8 June 2021

What a way to kickstart my first story on Medium.

This is it. I am OFFICIALLY CONTRIBUTING TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT DEMOGRAPHIC IN MALAYSIA.

Yes. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I CHOSE to be unemployed (feeding my last straw of ego). Hence, with all the spare time I have, couldn’t ask for a better time to reignite my passion in writing/blogging! And to brush up my writing skills… for more employment opportunities of course *wink.

Also, taking this opportunity to pen down my journey of unemployment during the worst pandemic of the century/human history. Covid 19 is a historical moment for the world whereas unemployment is a historical moment for me :’) .

As we speak, I am on my 8th day of unemployment and Malaysia is at the pinnacle of its pandemic. YES, WHAT ARE THE ODDS OF ME BEING UNEMPLOYED DURING THE WORST COVID SITUATION IN MALAYSIA ( FMCO- a total lockdown in Malaysia).

I have always been the kind of person who has everything planned one step ahead. However, not this time. Unforeseen circumstances call for extreme measures. Without any Plan B in mind, I leaped towards being unemployed for the sake of my mental well-being.

It was a tough decision as I believe there are great opportunities laying ahead if I were to remain with my previous employer. Nevertheless, I finally came to acknowledge the importance of mental health and putting my mental well-being a priority. (I used to be pretty stubborn when it comes to work as I believe nothing can beat me, what a joke XD). The late-night anxieties and panic attacks are definitely the indicators of red flags. Most importantly, I was not happy AT ALL. Hence, with the support and blessings of my family, I took the plunge.

Despite putting myself at risk of long-term unemployment, to date, I still believe it is the best decision for me. And as I write, I am much happier than I was before and this is a living testament that the decision was indeed a wise one.

So… what’s next ? I am officially back to square 1. The worst-case scenario I had in mind when I was embarking on a career change is happening before my eyes but I never planned for it to happen so soon. What now ?

Do I go back to the legal field? or Do I continue on my exploration? This short career change experience did give me a harsh reality check. Things just don't always go as planned. My 25 years of smooth sailing journey have reached the treacherous sea and a new journey lays ahead.

To be honest, I have no idea what to do next. Well, look for a job of course. BUT towards which direction? I am definitely looking for a long-term employment (trust me I will try to avoid the whole resignation and job-hunting process cycle at all costs). Nonetheless, despite all the uncertainties and dilemmas, one thing for sure, I will not stop pushing forward, one step at a time.

To all the unemployed peeps and those who are still figuring things out and confused with life, DONT LOSE HOPE! JUST KEEP SWIMMING :) We’re all in this together. ❤
Education, Employment, and Poverty in Chicago
By: James Piehl
Tags: Employment, Poverty, Chicago, Education, Unemployment

What story do socioeconomic indicators tell us about Chicago communities?

In order to predict the socioeconomic trends in the coming years, a student journalist at UIC has produced the above line graph representing Chicago’s 2008–2012 socioeconomic indicators based on census data collected from the Chicago Data Portal.

Statistics compared included percentages of households below the poverty line, unemployed 16+ Chicagoans, and 25+ chicagoans without high school diplomas. Each community area in the city was compared.

Riverdale capped households under the poverty line at 56.5%, contrasting Edison Park with a max household poverty rate of just 3.3%. In South Lawndale, 54.8% of residents over the age of 25 did not have a high school diploma. Near North Side, this number is only 2.5%. West Engelwood had the highest 16+ unemployment rate at 35.9%, while Near South Side was down to 4.9%.

Despite this data being nine years old, some trends are evident. In most cases, if one indicator shot up, so did the others. Likewise, when numbers shot down, the others followed in each respective community. This is unsurprising, as indicators such as education and employment weigh heavily on poverty rates. Furthermore, many of the poorest neighborhoods presented in the graph are still in rough economic shape today.

Perhaps a closer look at some of this data by Chicago’s elected leaders could inform funding and investment. Clearly, improving education and ensuring access to stable employment are essential to the elimination of poverty in Chicago’s poorest communities.
If unemployment hampers your strength?
By: Kalaivani Kannan
Tags: Strength, Motivation, Patience, Unemployment, Willpower

Hi Guys…

Hoping you are all good and safe, Today I come up with a topic that is very valuable for the students and the folks who still not committed to the right job. obviously, we are not having the patience at the time of searching for a job. the various reasons are behind the urge of searching like our financial crises and family pressure and thinking about outsiders( Maybe relatives or friends or neighbor).

Firmly we must go for a job after our graduation. but if we do not get the right job means what will we do? surely the situation makes a slight depression in our mind, but we don’t get tensed, nervous, and stuck on that time. one thing you should keep in your mind is, “this day is not for me, the next time I will get a better job than the previous”. you will be get motivated yourself because nobody was there to do that.

Before I said about the outsider right? do you clearly understand the word itself, simple, they are an outsider. They have never come into your life and they never ever make an opportunity to get you a job. then why you are giving importance to them? and their words. regardless, their words are the best way for your first step of improvisation. don’t keep it in your mind, if you do you will be wasting your energy.

Patiently wait for the right job until that you upgrade yourself, study a lot and concentrate on your lacking point. get to improve that. again you try some more interviews. definitely, you will crack anyone. Guys Don’t underestimate the willpower that will bring you unimaginable heights.

Regards,

van_kalai
Are we just going to act like getting married is something that is forced down one’s throat?
By: Moulding Beauty
Tags: Marriage, Relationships, Responsibility, Self-awareness

Are we just going to act like getting married is something that is forced down one’s throat? Like we play a lot as humans. Someone said, it’s the people who make a marriage, marriage does not make people. So you and your partner get to decide what you want your life together to look like. We need to own up that we buy into how Hollywood has romanticized relationships in general and that’s the premise we go into marriage with. So I think we need to take an honest look at ourselves and ask first, why do we even want to get married? And what does a healthy marriage look like? And what kind of partner is going to ensure we achieve the vision we have for a lifetime together? I mean, we vet job candidates better than we do people we decide to settle down with and then we get surprised when along the way they turn out some type of way. And this is because we buy into the romance side of things but yoh, love is patient and kind and not self-seeking, keeps no records of wrongs, is not proud and other characteristics. We plan for the wedding and fail to prepare for the marriage and we get surprised when it fails? If you fail to plan, you plan to fail, so why do we think marriage is any different? I mean, do you know sibling rivalries? And these are your flesh and blood and you still at times want to throw them off a ledge, how much more a stranger, brought up very different from you? Do you even understand how much work is involved? In short, we just need to be real with ourselves as humans, own up to our shortcomings and start doing and being better. Love is just one of the tenets needed for a marriage to succeed. It’s not the only one.

P.S. All relationships, all, often fail because of selfishness. So let that just sink in for a minute as well.
I tried not to be disappointed but I can’t
By: Hendri Fahrezi
Tags: Family, Responsibility, Self Love, Life, Disappointed

Disappointed

I am fully understand and realize that as a human being I should not place any expectations or happiness on the other human beings, no matter how close our relationship is, including our own family.

Born and raised in a broken one, I seem to feel responsible of the future of a family member which is actually not really mine. It’s the responsibility of someone who just goes somewhere. Financially maybe I’m getting ready, but mentally — I’m totally fragile.

The fact is, the more I tried not to be disappointed and not giving a fuck, the more I fight my own negative emotions that I should let go of. The more I held back and convinced myself that I was normal or nothing happened, the more bitter I felt at feeling abandoned and useless, unreliable, and unable to guide him properly.

I feel like that I’m a failed man because I can’t lead him to the good path, and I’m responsible for his failure. I don’t know if is it just me that think it is a failure, or he was feel nothing happened? I hate this feeling because disappointment often leads to other feelings like stress, anxiety, guilt, and then nothing gets solved.

Now I just questioning on myself: why do I spend so much time and energy feeling disappoint and beating myself up over things that have already happened? Even worse, I overthink of thing that not really happened to me, but to the others. So anyone please convince me that all of this things are not that bad and there’s no reason for me to beat myself up.
The need to learn mutual guarantee
By: Zsolt Hermann
Tags: Connection, Society, Mutual, Responsibility, Education

Question from the Internet:

“Why do bad things happen to good innocent people?”

In order to understand the answer, first we need to understand that we exist in a fully integrated, interdependent world, where each of us are simply independent cells of the same living organism.

From the system’s, from Nature’s point of view there are no personal, individual calculations regarding human beings, there are only collective calculations towards all of us.

We could express it through the so-called “butterfly effect" as well, it doesn’t matter where, who does anything, it inevitably, irrevocably affects the whole system, everybody.

Thus we have to get used this concept of total mutual responsibility in humanity, as even if a small number of people act against others, against Nature’s laws governing integration, balance and homeostasis, we will all suffer.

Moreover - although most people are unaware of this - we are all instinctively acting in a self-serving, self-justifying, subjective manner, most of the time knowingly, unknowingly at the expense of others.

So we are all negatively influencing the system.

We will have to learn how to rebuild human relationships, society based on mutual guarantee - total, unconditional, mutual responsibility towards each other. Only then will we all avoid suffering.

https://youtu.be/-V5o_n7x8-U
Taking Responsibility for Others(‘ emotions)
Tags: Boundaries, Friends, Family, Responsibility, Identity

A specific type of relationship has dominated my life. It went something like this:

Brother comes home. He’s upset and angry. It was either a girl or a friend or my parents or school and he is hating himself. He’s suffering and it’s not going away.

He comes into my room. “I’m feeling so bad”.

I ask: “What happened? What’s wrong?”

And so began a hours long conversation. We talked about everything. His childhood and the expectations he has in his new job. We go through the entire story, his story. And I whip out my books on cognitive behavioral therapy.

“Notice your distortions that you’re having”, I told him. “Is it rational to believe this?”

But whenever a conclusion or promising avenue was found, he quickly changed to another issue. He lost the plot very fast.

No matter, we’ll reach the end with this issue and we’ll uproot the problem. Better yet, I’ll connect it to the previous issue so he’ll see the entire story.

I made a new discovery! His upset was really because of this reason, not that one! This’ll change everything!

And I tell him, “Look, this is it! This is why you feel this way!” But again he would change topics. Again he would muddle the conclusion. Again he would reject my help.

This cycle happened over and over again. My frustration rose more and more.

“Why won’t you just listen? Why can’t you take a step to change?”

My brother isn’t the only one who has had this cycle with me. Both of my best (?) friends in college are like this. Hours and hours and hours poured into these people, trying to help them with their problems. I spent the most time with these people than anyone else in college!
Claiming One’s Seat: 65 Years After Rosa Parks
By: Nicole Hewitt-Cabral
Tags: Rosa Parks, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Racial Justice, Public Engagement

As I reflect on this tumultuous year, I am focused on the diverse coalition that participated in a resistance movement led by Black young adults in response to the police killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and sadly, many more. These inspiring acts of protest are the active seeds of democracy in action, a mobilization of ideas and voices that leads to policy change, community action, and shifts in public opinion.

December 1 is a significant date to look back on both the protests of 2020 and the longer shadow of racial history in this country. On this day in 1955, another act of resistance sparked a movement that forever changed our democracy. Civil rights leader Rosa Parks’s action of defying the racist policy of bus segregation in Alabama sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott that led to the dismantling of racist policies at the federal level and in the national conscience.

At the core of these movements is the idea that a functioning democracy and all its benefits should work for everyone. At Public Agenda, we are dedicated to this idea of an inclusive and equitable democracy. In order to make that a reality it is more important than ever that we reflect ever more deeply on the role that equity–racial and otherwise–should play in our work. Over the past five years our public engagement team has been integrating equity into our engagement work, throughout the country and in our home base, the New York metro area. We have done this, for example, through our community-led resiliency planning work in largely Black immigrant communities in Brooklyn that were devastated by Superstorm Sandy; in our scan of resident’s perceptions of civic engagement in the ethnically diverse Norwood section of the Bronx; and, by holding trainings for New York City government and nonprofit leaders on integrating equity, diversity, and inclusion into their public engagement initiatives.

In my work on these programs and with communities, this year of protests and the events of December 1, 1955, weigh on my mind. It will be years before we truly know the impact of the recent protests. But immediately, and not unlike the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the protests have forced us to reckon with the far-reaching damage of the pernicious systemic racism that remains deeply embedded in America’s institutions and culture. Sixty-five years after Rosa Parks claimed her seat, passionate, engaged Americans carry on the fight to give everyone a meaningful seat at the table. As long as that fight continues, I know I have work to do.
Winston Smith was Assassinated
By: Rachel Bean
Tags: George Floyd, Winston Smith, Minneapolis, Police, Winston Boogie Smith

A 32 year old comedian, musician, father, brother, son, and friend was murdered by Hennepin County and Ramsey County Sheriff’s officers working with the US Marshals North Star Fugitive Task Force on Thursday afternoon June 3rd, 2021.

This murder came on the heels of the City of Minneapolis’s attempt to open the autonomous zone known as George Floyd Square to car traffic earlier that morning. George Floyd Square is the community mourning space that has been cared for since George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police last year at 38th and Chicago Avenue.

By Friday morning June 4th, community members and Minneapolis activists started noticing significant changes to their social media experiences, especially those who had been actively sharing news about Winston Boogie Smith’s murder. Those community members (full disclosure: I am one of them) believe their accounts were being suppressed as part of a larger effort to cover-up the heinous murder of Winston Smith.

Because it has been extraordinarily difficult to share verified information due to this suppression, here is a list of what we know from sources that can be verified outside of the police.
DA Krasner Statement on Sentencing of Former Officer Derek Chauvin for Murder of George Floyd
By: Philadelphia Dao
Tags: Police Accountability, Criminal Justice Reform, Press Release, George Floyd

CONTACT:

Jane Roh, 215–686–8711, Jane.Roh@phila.gov

PHILADELPHIA (June 25, 2021) — Following is a statement from District Attorney Larry Krasner on the sentencing today of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to 22.5 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd in 2020:

“It’s always hard to find a number that looks like accountability for a terrible crime and all the damage it has caused. But former police officer Derek Chauvin’s sentence of 22.5 years is a sentence that is at least respectful of the magnitude of this murder, the heinous quality of his slow death by torture, and the abuse of his authority on behalf of the state. Under Minnesota law, Chauvin will have no opportunity for parole until he has served at least 15 years in custody. He may serve far more time.

“Like all incarcerated people convicted of even the most offensive crimes, Derek Chauvin will have time for reflection and to express the real remorse he owes George Floyd’s survivors, to change in ways he owes those survivors and society. All of law enforcement, including my office, must do better for our Black and brown and poor and marginalized communities, starting right now.”

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The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office is the largest prosecutor’s office in Pennsylvania, and one of the largest in the nation. It serves the more than 1.5 million residents of the City and County of Philadelphia, employing 600 lawyers, detectives, and support staff. The District Attorney’s Office is responsible for prosecution of approximately 40,000 criminal cases annually.
Dear Derek Chauvin,
Tags: Blm, Chauvin Trial, 2020, George Floyd

Photo by BP Miller on Unsplash

Dear Derek Chauvin,

In only 9 minutes you went from an unknown Minnesota police officer to an infamous world villain. You went from protect and serve to harm and neglect. In only 9 minutes, you took the life of another human being, changing your life for the worst.

Currently you are in jail for the murder of George Floyd. I watched as you killed another human being. I watched as you showed little remorse, making excuses for yourself. I watched you refuse to take the stand while people spoke on your behalf. I listened to phrases like, “Chauvin’s knee was not the cause of death”. I wanted to throw something at the TV, naively thinking the results of this trial would increase my faith in humanity or change my perspective in some sort of undeniable way. But it didn’t. Hearing the verdict did put a smile on my face, I won’t lie to you. Getting it right this one time isn’t enough.

You know more than any of us that police officers rarely get held accountable in our current legal system. You have experienced it first-hand. As a country, we got it right this time. I doubt we would have if it weren’t for camera phones or the fact that your actions started a whole movement. It’s ironic really that a racist police officer like you, whose actions were meant to harm a person of color, ended up spreading awareness. An awareness that started a movement in favor of the people you wish to harm. An awareness that landed you in jail. An awareness of privilege.

Privilege. A triggering word for many people. I would bet anything it would be triggering for you. It must be nice being the man behind the gun. It must be nice living without fear. It must be relaxing not being held accountable for your actions. I have no reason to be afraid of cops because I am a middle-class, white, female. I am grateful for this, but I feel guilty. I wish I could have changed Mr. Floyd’s fate. It wasn’t up to me though. It was up to you.

I feel your privilege as I read the news articles about how you will likely receive less time than you deserve for being charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter. I wonder if you feel your privilege too. I hope you learned something, but I won’t hold my breath.

You turned 9 minutes into a minimum sentence of 40 years. I hope you use that time wisely. I hope you reflect.

From a white person who hopes to be nothing like you,

RSL
5 Reasons You Should Live Abroad
By: Valentin Lyazov
Tags: Study, Abroad, Student Writing

Studying in the UK was perhaps the biggest step that I have ever made in my life. Until that point, I had been enjoying the comforts of my home country Bulgaria. Fast forward 3 years and today I have been to dozens of countries making countless of memories!

So why should you live abroad?

Photo by Kelsey Knight on Unsplash

1. Personal Growth

Living abroad challenges the perspectives and values you have inherited from your home country. Many people, including myself, often experience a “culture shock” when they enter a new environment but those initial feelings of confusion are an essential part of developing as a person.

Soon enough you will realize that venturing into the unknown has made you more independent, more confident and with a more sophisticated perspective on the world.

2. Adaptability

As you become more culturally aware, you will also discover that a foreign place forces you to adapt to new food, transportation, laws and other social norms. These obstacles shape you into a resilient individual since you intuitively develop new mechanisms for dealing with unfamiliar situations.

Life is unpredictable and bound to constantly change, so the ability to adapt to a new setting, including a new workplace, will prove invaluable for your skillset

3. Communication Skills

Going to a different country is the perfect way to push language boundaries as bilingual employees are becoming highly demanded in the workplace. Even though it may be your native tongue, each country has its own language peculiarities, grammatical or otherwise, that you must master in order to communicate effectively.

Communication skills are not only limited to foreign languages as they apply to many other forms of interaction. For example, living abroad can improve your nonverbal communication, such as body language and hand gestures, which is a skill that many employers perceive as a sign of professionalism and confidence.

4. Money Management

People are accustomed to the prices and financial status of their home countries so as soon as they go abroad, they realize that money management could be a very complicated task. Once you are in a foreign country, you will need to adapt to a new currency, mobile phone tariffs, banking fees, and the overall monetary value of everyday items.

Such financial responsibility may feel stressful at first but it is also very rewarding. Even if you return home, being able to independently manage your finances will be a great asset in the future.

5. A Global Mindset

Nowadays most companies are either international or at least working within a global context. Such companies are looking for employees who will be able to operate in a multicultural environment.

This means that you will need to perceive the world through various perspectives at once. The best way you can achieve a global scale of thinking is by going abroad and learning how other people interpret life. Living overseas is undoubtedly the most useful way of developing the means to understand the needs and ideas of your future employers and colleagues.
In research involving nurses, sugary beverages were related to an increased risk of colon cancer.
By: Keith Hudson
Tags: Study, Sugardrinks, Coloncancer

In research involving nurses, sugary beverages were related to an increased risk of colon cancer. Keith Hudson Jul 6·2 min read

The study discovered a worrying trend among teenagers who consume a lot of sugary beverages.

Researchers say that young individuals who consume sugary beverages have a higher risk of colon cancer. The study, which followed 116,500 female nurses from 1991 to 2015, discovered that women who drank two or more 8-ounce servings of sugar-sweetened drinks per day had more than double the chance of getting early-onset colorectal cancer than women who consumed less than one 8-ounce serving per week.

Alcohol consumption, obesity, inactivity, smoking, and even specific types of diets, such as those heavy in red meats and processed meats, have all been highlighted by the American Cancer Society as risk factors for colorectal cancer. Other variables, such as age, a personal history of colorectal polyps or colorectal cancer, a personal history of inflammatory bowel illness, certain hereditary disorders, and family history, cannot be managed. A higher risk of colorectal cancer has also been linked to type 2 diabetes.

The researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis discovered a 16 percent increase in risk for every 8-ounce cup of sugary drink consumed per day in their latest study. Each serving was associated with a 32 percent higher chance of having colorectal cancer before the age of 50 in those aged 13 to 18.

“Colorectal cancer in younger adults remains relatively rare, but the fact that the rates have been increasing over the past three decades — and we don’t understand why — is a major public health concern and a priority in cancer prevention,” Yin Cao, ScD, an associate professor of surgery and of medicine in the Division of Public Health Sciences at Washington University, and senior study author, said. “Due to the increase in colorectal cancer at younger ages, the average age of colorectal cancer diagnosis has gown down from 72 to 66 years. These cancers are more advanced at diagnosis and have different characteristics compared with cancers from older populations.”

Among the roughly 116,500 individuals, researchers discovered 109 cases of early-onset colorectal cancer. Despite the modest number of instances, Cao believes there is “still a strong indication” that sugar consumption, particularly early in life, is contributing to rising cancer rates.

“This study, combined with our past work linking obesity and metabolic conditions to a higher risk of early-onset colorectal cancer, suggests that metabolic problems, such as insulin resistance, may play an important role in the development of this cancer in younger adults,” Cao said.
End of My First Term at University of The People, Part 2 [The Result]
By: Tamal Anwar Chowdhury
Tags: Computer Science, Study, Uopeople, Education, College Life

In the spring of 2019, I started my first term at the University of The People with English Composition 1. After 8 long weeks of study and the final exam, I passed the test and scored 93/100 which earned me a CGPA of 4.00. I was expecting to score 4, which I did and feeling great about it. In this final article of this mini-series, I will share a few moments from my journey and where I am going next.

Unfortunately, I cannot share any of my course work with you because of the University rules, but I can definitely share some of the things I experienced in my class. I spent an average of 10 hours per week on this class. The course work was not that difficult to do but it took some effort to complete. Every week I was given a short story to read and then summarize the story with a quotation and a paraphrase from the story. The main goal of this course was to build skills for academic writing while improving on the English language.

I was very serious about my studies. After week 3, I was always the first one to submit to the weekly discussions. One of my classmates said I outdid myself in a particular assignment. In another forum discussion assignment, my professor praised my work and said my APA citations should be a model for others to follow.

After I passed the English course, I am now enrolled in the foundation courses for the next term. This is going to be my official first term at UoPeople.

I don’t know if I am going to share updates about my studies, but if I feel like it, I will post an update every now and then. Thanks for reading this mini-series and I hope to write soon.
How to Calculate the Dipole Moment of Molecules?
By: Chemistry Topics
Tags: Chemistry, Students, Study, Polarity, Science

Evaluation and interpretation of the dipole moment of covalent molecules provide an important tool in the attack of molecular structure. It helps to determine the size and shape of the molecule, spatial arrangements of chemical bonding, bonds partial ionic character, residue charge on the atoms of the molecules, etc.

Dipole moment chemistry

The molecules are composed of partially charged nuclei and negatively charged electron particles distributed in space. The structural arrangement of these particles is different in different molecules. When the center of gravity of the positive charge due to coincides with the center of gravity of the negative charge due to electrons, the molecules become non-polar.

Examples of Polar Molecules

Hydrogen, carbon dioxide, methane, boron trichloride, carbon tetrachloride, benzene, etc are examples of non-polar molecules. But when the center of gravity of the positive charge does not coincide with the center of gravity of the negative charge, polarity arises in the molecules and the molecules are called polar like hydrogen chloride, water, ammonia, benzyl chloride, etc.

Polar Character of Covalent Bond

The polar character of the molecules has quantified a term, called dipole moment (µ). The molecule is neutral and hence if (+ q) amount of charge separates at the positive charge center, (- q) will be accumulated at the negative charge center of the molecule. If l is the distance between two centers of the polar molecule, then the dipole moment, µ = q × l. For the non-polar molecules, l=0 and hence µ=0. Higher the value of µ of the molecule higher will be its electric polarization.

Why HCl is Polar Compound?

Let us take an example of HCl. Due to the greater electronegativity of Cl-atom, the chemical bonding electron pair is shifted towards Cl-atom and it acquires small negative charge (- q) and hydrogen atom acquires small positive charge (+ q). If l is the distance of the charge separation usually taken in bond length, then, µ = q × l.

The dipole moment is a vector quantity and it has both, magnitude and direction. The direction is represented by an arrow pointing towards the negative end. The length of the arrow is directly proportional to the magnitude of µ.

Originally published at https://www.priyamstudycentre.com.
Best Places to Study at Emory University
By: Iq Magazine
Tags: Study, College, Study Spots, Emory University

The Stacks

For a student seeking a traditional study spot on campus, the Stacks is the perfect place for you! The study rooms are easy to book for group study sessions, and the individual cubicles are perfect for grinding out essays (or taking naps). Plus, you can grab a quick pick-me-up at Peet’s on the first floor if you’re gonna be pulling an all-nighter!

2. The Tables Outside of Rollins School of Public Health

If you’re trying to soak up some sun before finals season hits, check out the outdoor study space by Rollins! It has lots of seating options — both in direct sun and otherwise — so you don’t have to worry about any crazy tan lines. Plus, not a lot of undergraduate students go there, so it’s the perfect spot to study if you’re looking to avoid distractions.

3. Pitts Theology Library

Another underrated study spot, Pitts Theology Library makes it on this list because of its quiet and peaceful atmosphere. Everyone there is always super focused on their work, which motivates me to study harder. Plus, you can also reserve group study rooms in Pitts, which is a good option for finals week when every room in the library is booked!

4. Atwood Chemistry Building

It’s no surprise that Atwood is one of the most beautiful buildings on campus. Its modern architecture has such a unique feel (there’s nothing like being surrounded by chem students talking about orgo!). I especially love working in the individual study rooms on the ground floor whenever I have an hour break in between classes at White Hall.

5. Study Lounges in a Dorm you Don’t Live In

In college, your peers can be your greatest resource. Oftentimes, this leads to study groups taking place in communal areas, such as residential hall study lounges. Since most of my classmates live in another dorm across campus, this has resulted in me making the trek to Raoul Hall countless times this year. Studying in Raoul has become an increasingly common occurrence for me that the ResLife staff has even mistaken me for a resident there! Despite this, study lounges in other dorms have made it on this list of the best study spots on campus because of the incredible memories you get to make.

Written By: Michelle He | EEVM Programming Associate
“I was overwhelmed by the intelligence and education of the Russian people” — the German lived in Russia for 6 years and answered why the Russians are smarter than the Germans.
By: Answer Life
Tags: Russia, Interesting, Study, Germany, Stories

“I was overwhelmed by the intelligence and education of the Russian people” — the German lived in Russia for 6 years and answered why the Russians are smarter than the Germans. Answer Life Jun 17·2 min read

Many foreigners who communicate with Russian people are surprised by the erudition of our compatriots. My friend Michael, who has been living in Moscow for 6 years, was also surprised.

He studied Russian while still in Germany, studied in Russia for several years, and then got a job in our country. I used to work with him, and I was always interested in how the Russians differ from the Germans.

And he always joked to me and answered: “The Russians are distinguished by the fact that they are smarter than the Germans. Even Hitler knew this and secretly envied the Russians. That is why he wanted to get rid of the Russian people.”

But in fact, Michael even made several weighty arguments in favor of the Russian people and their education. Here’s what he says about the Russian people:

“The Russian people always had to survive. Even in the days of Ancient Rus, the living conditions of the Russians were much more difficult than those of other peoples of Europe. This is because in most of Russia there was winter for 4–6 months a year.

And in some years in the summer, too, the harvest could not ripen. The Russians had to turn their heads on in order to live. This helped them to form a genetically good mind and the ability to make non-standard decisions from generation to generation.

That is why Russia has rarely lost any wars. And now in Russia there are many examples of successful entrepreneurs. Yes, even here in Germany, a lot of people from Russia work in large companies.

And how many famous scientists and other famous personalities were born in Russia. Obviously more than in Germany. This means that the Russian people are in many ways smarter than the Germans.

Yes, even if you just put a Russian and a German at the same table, a Russian person will surprise you with his education. School education in Russia is so effective that people do not forget the school curriculum in 10–20 years, like the Germans.

Therefore, the Russian people are more educated and smarter than the Germans. Of course, there are exceptions, but in general I think that Russians are much more erudite and smarter than other Europeans. And I immediately, as soon as I arrived in Russia, was struck on the spot by the intelligence and education of the Russian people “

I wonder how the German’s words are really correct? Personally, I agree with him that at least education in our country is definitely no worse than in Germany.

What do you think, is it true that the Russians are smarter than the Germans? Share your opinion in the comments!
Top 50 Hard Study Motivational Quotes for students
By: Positive Soch
Tags: Study, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Students

Welcome to another new article on Positive Soch. I hope you will be well and you will be paying special attention to your education. Education is very important and I know study is simple but not easy and that’s why sometimes we get frustrated when we are not able to achieve our goal in the study and this is the surest way to end this frustration Top 50 Hard Study Motivational Quotes for students in English.

By reading these quotes, you will not only be inspired to read in your everyday life, but you will also know how important life education is, you will also be able to understand the importance of education in your everyday life.

Hard Study Motivational Quotes for Students

Motivation Quotes

Don’t change the way, make the way. Most people are as happy as they decide in their minds. Keep your dreams alive If the spark of your dreams is extinguished, it means that you have committed suicide while living. Struggle makes a man strong! No matter how weak he is. “If you are afraid of losing, then never wish to win!! It is not easy to read but in the favor of one who does easy work, there is only barren land, there is no sky.

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Why is your child not able to focus in studies?
By: Homeguruji Education
Tags: Study, Education, Parenting

Why is your child not able to focus in studies?



Concentration and focus walk hand in hand. When one voluntarily uses sensory organs, with concentration and focus for the outcome are achieved.



What, How, Why?



Everything is answered once the process of concentration and staying focused is implemented.







Now, the question to ponder, Why is the child not focused?







“Tell me, and I forget. Teach me, and I remember. Involve me, and I learn.”



The above quote is quite appropriate to relate to the role of teachers, parents and mentors. The importance of involving the child in the learnings delivered is realized at Home Guruji. The involvement of the learners will lead to ignite the interest of the child thereby leading to an improved and better concentration and focus in studies.







Focus is a mental muscle, the more you work on building it, the more effective and strong it becomes.



If a child is not focused in a situation where the major concern is academics, it can be due to -



● *Difficult tasks* - Whenever things seem difficult or beyond one’s caliber or potential, there is a tendency that the child can lose his/her basic interest, thereby resulting in a downfall of Concentration and Focus. Home Guruji keeps a vigilant eye on the tutors who are trained to impart knowledge from simple to complex. This helps the learners to absorb the teachings and sustain their focus











● Easily distracted - This trait is commonly seen in both the categories; the intelligent ones as well as the ones with low IQs. The concentration and focus is not constant in the ones with low IQ’s as they get easily distracted by the due to their inability to cope up and respond, whereas, the focus is constant for the intelligent students. At Home Gurujii, the it is ensured that both the categories are kept engaged, according to their potential, thereby minimizing the factors of distraction.







● Fatigue - Sleep, and rest plays a vital role, in keeping the mind calm and composed. Physically or mentally tired child will lack to focus well on the tasks at hand We, at Home Guruji, possess the ability to make eager and confident learners by rejuvenating them and their abilities.











● Peer pressure - Sometimes the pressure to conform can be irresistible. It can influence social acceptance, if the pressure causes a negative impact. Thereby, losing concentration and focus eventually. HomeGuruji shows a major concern for it and recognizes the individuality of each student.. The learners are given assignments as per their potential. This reduces the pressure of the learners and they exhibit a focused output.







● HomeGuruji believes in assessing the potential of each one . “A fish cannot be judged by its ability to climb a tree. “



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Things to Do (and Avoid) for Competitive Exam Preparation
Tags: Online Learning, Entrance Examinations, Study, Dos And Donts, Education

Preparing for any competitive exam requires a lot of hard work, dedication, and commitment. It’s a long journey for any aspirant, and everyone wants to reach the destination with flying colors.

However, the journey is not devoid of hassles. Aspirants face many issues, be it adapting to the right kind of studying strategy, keeping a positive mindset, dealing with anxiety, etc.

Therefore, aspirants need to learn about some ‘Dos & Don’ts’ while preparing for any competitive exams like JEE Main, JEE Advanced, NEET, BITSAT & KVPY, etc. These factors matter a lot in the long run and can help them adapt the right study strategy.

Not just this, keeping a positive mindset during the competitive exam preparation is equally important because preparation can take a toll on the aspirant’s mindset. One must give special attention to prepare positively for your exams.

We have jotted down some of the most important dos & Don’ts, as well as strategies to prepare positively, keeping in mind your preparation needs.

Check out the infographic given below to streamline your preparation and for a great outcome in the result. These pointers would help you understand certain things about preparing in the proper manner.

Also Read: Note Making Hacks for JEE Main
HOW TO APPLY TO STUDY MBBS IN CHINA AT NANCHANG UNIVERSITY
By: Abid Ali
Tags: Study, Mbbs In China, Mbbs Abroad Admission, Mbbs Abroad Consultants, Mbbs

HOW TO APPLY TO STUDY MBBS IN CHINA AT NANCHANG UNIVERSITY ABID ALI Jun 8·2 min read

Procedure to apply to Study MBBS in China at Nanchang University with Web Consultants can be broken down into the following easy steps:

You first need to provide scans of your documents to Web Consultants in order to apply for studying MBBS in China at Nanchang University. Please make sure the documents are scans and not pictures taken from the cell phone. Any incomplete documents or documents not scanned will lead to automatic disqualification of the application. Having provided all the scans and the application fee (Refundable only in case of unsuccessful admission), you now need to sit back and relax and let Web Consultants do the work of applying for you at Nanchang University to Study MBBS in China. In a few days time, your admission letter will have been issued by Nanchang University after which your JW202 will be applied for by Nanchang University at MOE China (However due to Covid-19 situation, currently students are not allowed to travel to China which is why the students will not be given their JW202s, instead the students will take online classes. Once the Covid-19 situation betters, the JW202’s will be issued and the students can apply for their visas at the nearest Chinese Embassy or Consulate) Having received the JW202 and having received your visa successfully from the Chinese Embassy or Consulate, you will be ready to fly to China (Not during Covid-19) and have successfully accomplished the first feat of having successfully gained admission to Study MBBS in China at Nanchang University with the help of Web Consultants.

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Fifteen Steps to improve low Grade in Mathematics
By: Maria Mehmood
Tags: Studying Tips, Study, Mathematics, Studying, Mathematics Education

Mathematics is like a martial art, more and more you practice the moves more you’ll gain mastery in it and understand the concept behind it. It can only be learned through active participation and diligent adherence.

Here are some tips on studying mathematics and being successful

1. BE PUNCTUAL IN YOUR CLASS

It is imperative that you go to class daily, take complete class notes and read the syllabus in detail. The syllabus contains a significant amount of information for you.

2. MAKE A CONCRETE ADHERENCE WITH YOUR ASSIGNMENTS & HOMEWORK

Grasping Mathematics is hard work and the process of acquiring knowledge takes a concerted effort on the part of the student. Plan to spend about two hours on each assignment. You may sometimes need to spend more. Be sure to do more than just the assigned problems.

3. REVISE YOUR LECTURES

As soon after class as possible, study your class notes and examples. You may even want to rewrite your notes for greater clarity. (This rewrite process serves to make you begin thinking about the ideas, the first step in learning.)

4. POUR YOURSELF DEEPER TO WHAT YOU HAVE TAUGHT IN THE CLASS

Then read carefully the section(s) of the textbook related to the material, giving special attention to the vocabulary, basic concepts, and problem examples. You may want to relate this reading to your class notes, highlighting the concepts which have been discussed.

5. START YOUR ASSIGNMENT AFTER GAINING THEORITICAL GRIP IN THE TOPIC

Now begin the assignment. To do so earlier is foolhardy since the assignment is designed to be practice and application of the ideas and concepts, which you really need to grasp and understand before you do the assignment; hence, prior study of the ideas is essential!

6. ALWAYS CHECK YOUR ANSWERS AT THE END OF YOUR SOLUTION WORK

Check your answers in the back of the textbook as you go along. If you are having difficulties, go back and restudy, looking at the examples done in class and in the textbook for similarities to your problem; then try your problem again.

7. FEEL FREE TO DISCUSS DIFFICULT POINTS WITH YOUR CLASSMATES, TEACHER, OR TUTOR

If difficulties arise at this point, and you are unable to work them out for yourself or with one another (group study is encouraged — we can learn from each other’s problems and analyses), then the time has come to seek help. Seek help directly from the lecturer and/or T.A. during office hours or go to the math tutor room. Do not wait until the next class to ask the question; there may not be time, or the instructor may not be able to get to your problem.

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Is that how you feel :-) I felt like that shaming us who we were when I heard not a good fit…
By: Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Tags: Study, Ethics, Research, Writing, Education

Is that how you feel :-) I felt like that shaming us who we were when I heard not a good fit statement.

Suppose a professional marketing agent is undertaking this survey. In that case, they should have provided the purpose in the opening of this study designed for specific age groups and geographies to achieve XYZ goals.

As pointed out by several commenters, the issue is if we are out of that scope, why people are receiving such a survey and all get disappointed.

Wearing an ethics hat in my advanced research in academia, this survey does not seem to fit the criteria. If the Medium internal team did it, they need to learn more about conducting research and taking advanced research lessons, particularly on ethics and dealing with international and mixed-age customers.

I was wondering how this research study passed the ethics committee and approved by the leadership team.

This is not just a simple issue. It is an issue close to the hearts of the creators who make them. Simply put, no creators, no Medium.