Opinion

Op-Ed Opinion Up-Saclay

Assessment System at Up-Saclay: The Fabulous Four

Even since I came to the University of Paris Saclay (Up-Saclay), I have been facing a new education curriculum and more specifically a new assessment system – vastly different from my undergraduate experience back in Bangladesh. Over the last seven months, I have found this distinct system pretty powerful for learning, and surely less stressful […]

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Education Opinion Up-Saclay

Masterial: Brainstorming in Time Pressure

Time flies over us but leaves its shadow behind. It’s been five months since I came to Paris, but I feel like I arrived here yesterday. However, when I looked back to my last 150 days, I saw (so many) interesting and significant events in my memory. Some of those were smooth, some were painful, […]

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Opinion

My Career Trajectory: Plant Science to Neuroscience

I have decided to wholeheartedly focus on neuroscience. My immediate plan entails pursuing a master’s degree in neuroscience. Since March 21, I have been grappling with confusion surrounding my career trajectory, particularly in relation to my research interests in Neuroscience and Plant Molecular Biology. When I first entered university, I held a general aspiration to […]

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Education Opinion

Masters in Bangladesh: A False Hope

If I were to recommend someone to pursue post-graduate studies, I would advise them to do it abroad. After enduring the most exhausting break of my student life, I am finally preparing to sit for my master’s exam on January 31, 2021. Originally scheduled for April 2019, the pandemic has caused numerous delays and disruptions […]

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