The term “nerd” has been around for decades, and it’s not entirely clear how it came to be associated with academic excellence and a lack of social skills. Some sources suggest that the term may have originated from the 1950 Dr. Seuss book “If I Ran the Zoo,” in which a creature called a “nerd” … Read more
It’s a stereotype we’ve all heard before: nerds are not interested in sports or socialising. The image of a bookworm or computer nerd, tucked away in a library or a basement, with no interest in physical activity or interaction with other people, has become deeply ingrained in popular culture. This misconception of nerds has been perpetuated … Read more
Severus Snape is a character from the Harry Potter series who has captivated readers with his complex personality and intriguing backstory. Although he may have seemed like a villain at first, as the series progressed, we came to learn that there was much more to Snape than met the eye. In this post, I’ll explore … Read more
Books have the power to transport us to different worlds and times, to help us see things from new perspectives, and to teach us important life lessons. Two series that exemplify the magic of reading are Harry Potter and Narnia, both of which have captivated readers of all ages and inspired a love for reading … Read more
Have you ever lost yourself in a good book? You know, the kind of book that you can’t put down, that keeps you up late at night, and that you just can’t wait to get back to when you’re forced to put it down? Yeah, that’s it. That’s the joy of reading. For me, reading … Read more
Since I’m now 17 years and 6 months old, I can officially start taking driving lessons in the UAE. And like me, there are sure to be many others out there who are wondering where to start and how to begin. When can I start? First of all, as I already mentioned, you can start … Read more
Some young children had come to visit the science museum as a school trip. The guide asked them, “Who created you?” The children replied, “God” while pointing upwards. The guide was confident, “But, can you see God?” The children shook their heads, “No.” “Then that means He doesn’t exist!” said the guide with deliberation. A … Read more
I passed the AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Exam yesterday, on the 6th of August 2020, with 960 points out of 1000 (see below). I am now officially Microsoft Certified for Azure Fundamentals! According to Microsoft, “earners of the Azure Fundamentals certification have demonstrated foundational level knowledge of cloud services and how those services are provided … Read more
Pearson Edexcel International GCSEs are globally recognised qualifications with academic content and assessment designed specifically for international learners. In this post, I’ll be sharing some simple tips on how to study effectively for your upcoming iGCSE examinations. It’s how I study, and I really hope you find it useful too! #1: Take Notes I find … Read more
I have a photography account on Unsplash, where I post pictures that I’ve taken for others to view, download, and share. I have now reached 13 million views and 93K downloads for my photographs (see my other post)! My photographs have also been used by other businesses and individuals on their own websites, such as … Read more
