Issue: September 11, 2012 (Archive)

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Learning to trust
When Stephen Covey attended the World Economic Forum in September 2008, he was surprised that global leaders who were asked to identify the world's No 1 challenge voted for "loss of trust and confidence."

Academic culture shock
It's that time of year when many Hong Kong students are preparing to travel to a new country to start their university education.

SAT survival tactics
Students who have previously taken the SAT provide us with their top tips for those hoping to take the test.

Natural creativity
Disasters come in various forms, whether natural or man-made. Powerful forces of nature - such as earthquakes or tsunamis - can claim thousands of lives in the blink of an eye. But man-made pollution can also have an immeasurable impact on people too.

Options for SAT coaching
This week our column considers the various options available to students wanting help with their SAT test. Preparation is strongly advised but choosing which option is best for you can be difficult.

Brain matters
In exams, there can only be the one top scorer. That's the cruel reality. And in a competitive education system such as Hong Kong's, it is often children with excellent memories who are labeled smart. Parents of kids who are unable to respond to questions either quickly or correctly may feel frustrated and worry about their children's future, or even turn to a harsh blame game.

Sitting for the SAT
This week our column will be providing a brief overview of the SAT for students considering college in the United States.

Kids with special needs
When Eugene was 2 years old, his mother took the little boy to a play group. Instead of having fun, he sulked and kept to himself. "He wouldn't join the group at all," said Eugene's mother, who wanted to be known only as Mrs Lee. "He screamed and spoke in incomplete sentences. He simply didn't want to play with other kids."

National education the way forward?
It cannot fail to escape anyone's attention that the proposed national education curriculum is a highly emotive and deeply divisive subject. Protests may hot up as the date creeps toward implementation in primary schools next month.

So you think you can write?
Attaining a degree is usually a cause for celebration but when Yu Siu-in graduated from the University of Hong Kong four years ago, she felt she had nothing to be happy about. Lupus, a chronic autoimmune condition that may affect the skin, joints, kidneys and other organs, had made her life miserable and she was spending more time in hospital than out.

Simple dos and don'ts of UCAS clearing
Here's some general advice for those preparing for clearing in the UK:

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