This past weekend I competed in the Parliamentary Debate at the University of Toronto Engineering Competitions. Mi hermano Kazem and I decided to tackle this competition, no prior experience in the debating world. After 6 hours and 4 rounds of intense and aggressive, debate we came out with 1st Place! Talk about beginner’s luck! Below…
Many say the role of the ‘Team Leader’ is somewhat unnecessary as they typically do less work and more management. I’ve always disagreed with the notion, but recently learned a harsh lesson in the matter. It was during a 4th year semester long group project. The reality is this. We did a good job as…
Perhaps it’s due to the brisker walking in the winter chill. Or perhaps it’s because it is Thanksgiving Weekend in the USA right now. But I found myself reflecting this past week on the notion of Pace of Life. It started last week. I found myself rushing home after class, dodging slow-walking pedestrians along the narrow…
Preparing for an upcoming job interview is one of those haunting never-ending challenges we never quite seem to conquer. One day, you’ve prepped all your stories and perfected your delivery. Next day, your interviewing for an entirely different company with a new set of values, requirements and interview questions. Add to that, you’ll most likely have…
I’ve been struggling quite a bit with the idea of keeping a journal of my thoughts, lessons and ideas. Finally thought I might as well give it a shot and post it up. Reflection: “Find the time that suits the task” Today during the lab I reviewed about 4 resumes and 3 cover letters in…
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