Applications open January 1 2017. startAD Incubator has a 4-month training program, including investment, shared space, mentorship & legal assistance.…
ICONIC on the Hunt for UAE Student Models
Landmark’s fashion flagship brand ICONIC is all set to host its first ever youth fashion show with student models. As per schedule, the brand known for its glitzy collection launches and trendy …
Are Recent Graduates in Dubai Expecting Too Much?
In a survey titled “Fresh Graduates in the Middle East and North Africa” that was conducted by bayt.com in 2015, the findings showed that “Salary expectations for fresh graduates living in the UAE are…
NYUAD Announces Spring Performing Arts Program
The Arts Center at New York University Abu Dhabi has announced its full spring 2016 lineup following the success of the inaugural fall program of free public events. Poised to delight arts enthusiasts…
The Ultimate Guide to Surviving College Applications
Applying to universities for higher education is like being in a relationship with a super-possessive person—it demands all your time and attention. The sheer length of each application [10 pages at t…
GEMS Announce Their Best School Yet: Nations Academy
Opening in September 2016 in Al Barsha, the school will offer an enhanced American curriculum that combines rigorous academic preparation and innovative teaching methods. GEMS Nations Academy will pro…
Survival Guide: 5 Ways To Cope With Homesickness
Whether you’re a freshmen or a senior at university, the initial gut-wrenching homesickness one experiences is almost always the same! Since we’re all in the same boat, I thought maybe ‘Hi…
4 Things You Only Learn at the End of High School
After receiving the eagerly awaited [or dreaded] results of the CBSE 2015 finals a few weeks ago, I came to terms with the fact that I’m not in high school anymore; this realisation was obviously acco…
Were You Forced Into Your Career Choice?
You have company amongst the greats, my friend. Michelangelo, the famous creator of the Sistine Chapel, was always interested in sculpture and it is well known that he despised painting. Regardless, h…
Were You Forced Into Your Career Choice?
YOUR NAME YOUR FIRST NAME YOUR FAMILY/LAST NAME YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS YOUR TITLE YOUR BRAND art tid bits,artsy,b-artsy,career,career choices,college,engineering,forced,local artists,medicine,michelangelo,painting,parents,school,sculpture,sistine chapel,stream selection,universityYou have company amongst the greats, my friend. Michelangelo, the famous creator of the Sistine Chapel, was always interested in sculpture and it is well known that he despised painting. Regardless, he was commissioned to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel by the Medicis [a powerful family back then] and the Pope [He had […]