What Is It Like to Study Psychology at the University of Cambridge

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When most people hear that I’m reading psychology at the University of Cambridge, their first question is, “Why psychology?” For me, the answer is simple. Psychology influences every aspect of our lives, from our thoughts to interactions with others. These behaviours, including their causes and impact on society, fascinate me. Reading psychology at Cambridge has […]

What Are My Career Options After a UG STEM Degree?

What Are My Career Options After a UG STEM Degree? | The Red Pen

Chances are that while you’ve been researching what to study during your undergraduate degree, you must have come across the word ‘STEM’. A vast term, STEM refers to science, technology, engineering and mathematics and encompasses broad disciplines such as computer science, engineering, information technology, natural sciences and more. Each of these disciplines can be further […]

What Are Some Career Paths After a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering?

What Are Some Career Paths After a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering? | The Red Pen

In recent years, we have seen that there is a demand for employees with an engineering background in almost every industry. As a recent engineering graduate, you can take advantage of this need and pursue a master’s programme outside of the conventional engineering master’s options. These specialised master’s degrees will not only help you build […]

Demystifying an Art-Related Portfolio

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Are you considering applying to an undergraduate programme in an artistic field? if so, you may be confused about the application process as besides the usual requirements, you will also need to create a portfolio. Whether you are applying for animation, architecture, film, fine art, game design, graphic design, illustration, interior design or any other […]

What is Liberal Arts Education – Is It for you?

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Today’s job market is constantly changing, with new jobs being continually added and old ones being automated at lightning speed. As such, you need to equip yourself with skills that go beyond textbooks and can be applied to any industry or job. This is what a liberal arts education aims to teach. What is a […]

What is Blockchain?

What is Blockchain? | The Red Pen

Blockchain is the latest of the hot technology trends. With billions of dollars being invested in blockchain companies and cryptocurrencies (a concrete application of blockchain), you might be wondering what all the hype is about. In this article, I will break down the underlying concept of blockchain and illustrate some of its most disruptive applications. […]

Should I Apply for a Business-Technology Degree?

Should I Apply for a Business-Technology Degree? | The Red Pen

In recent years, we have seen the employment landscape rapidly change. Today, more jobs are interdisciplinary, rather than focusing on a singular speciality. This is especially true in the technology industry. As technology is being utilised and implemented in multiple fields, it has created a need for employees to become proficient in business as well. […]

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | The Red Pen

Intelligence, usually associated with human endeavours, involves acts of interpretation, extrapolation, information synthesis and perception. Intelligence is how humans make sense of the world. Artificial intelligence, or AI, is the study and practice of making intelligent machines, that is machines capable of human-like perception, classification and beyond. While most people have heard of AI only […]

What is MIT’s Core Curriculum?

What is MIT’s Core Curriculum? | The Red Pen

Massachusetts Institute of Technology or MIT is consistently ranked among the top institutes for science and engineering. It prides itself in imparting a rigorous technical education to all students, regardless of their major field of study. With over 90 Nobel laureates, several named scholars and hundreds of influential entrepreneurs affiliated with it, MIT keeps churning […]