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Zara Zubayer

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Opinion / The problem with how we write women

17 July 2026
What gets lost in all of this is the idea of women who aren’t symbols of anything at all.
17 July 2026
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Education / The reality of taking a gap year

10 July 2026
Realising you're behind in the race of applications and admissions can send you into an immediate panic.
10 July 2026
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Cover Story / Why public speaking matters in school education

25 June 2026
In an age where professional environments depend on clear expression, the ability to speak confidently extends far beyond the classroom stage.
25 June 2026
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Off Campus / Beyond the clutter: Understanding hoarding disorder

18 June 2026
Hoarding disorder is often mistaken for irresponsibility, but it is actually a complex condition rooted in anxiety, trauma, and fear of loss.
18 June 2026
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Off Campus / Why friendships feel different in adulthood

5 June 2026
Friendships in adulthood rarely resemble the ones we once imagined, but that doesn’t make them any less real.
5 June 2026
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TV Series / Fleabag: It’ll pass, but we’re still not past her

20 May 2026
Fleabag's raw portrayal of loneliness and intimacy.
20 May 2026
Symbolic image of parent impeding the actions of their child.

Cover Story / Carrying the weight of having strict parents

30 April 2026
The tension we feel under strict rules doesn’t disappear when we leave home; it often reshapes our choices and the way we carry ourselves.
30 April 2026
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Rising Stars / Why reading books matters

27 March 2026
The bottom line is: read books.
27 March 2026
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What happens inside our bodies when we're fasting?

While we go about our day, attending lectures, flipping through notes, and fighting off sleep, something far more fascinating is unfolding inside us.
26 February 2026
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Am I turning into my mother?

The complex paradox of turning into your mother.
24 February 2026
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The English-medium student’s public university admission test dilemma

Even straight-A students can struggle to keep up with the intensity and resilience the preparation demands.
19 February 2026
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How living abroad changes your relationship with food

Often treated as an afterthought, food becomes one of the most significant and unexpected aspects of culture shock for those living abroad.
19 February 2026
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The Proust effect

The science behind how our subconscious might carry memories that only sensory experiences help us recall.
29 January 2026
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How English medium students can effectively utilise online resources

Discover effective independent study techniques and free online resources for Cambridge & Edexcel, saving you from costly coaching centres.
29 January 2026
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Is your hobby a performance?

Instead of enjoying a hobby, we feel the pressure of mastering it immediately, which is often followed by a sudden burnout.
18 December 2025
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Navigating US undergraduate admissions: What to watch out for

Before you start envisioning yourself heartily laughing with your group of very intentionally diverse friends on the freshly cut American grass on a poster-like university campus, I want you to hold your horses for a minute.
27 November 2025
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