Planning Your Future
"Where will I go next? Will I find the career path that suits me best ever?" These are the questions you may ask yourself when attending a (1) . Fortunately, a new seminar program (2) "Pathway to Success" aims to provide clarity. When you register, you receive a personalized guide (3) the different career options available.
During the seminar, you can choose sessions that (4) your interests and meet professionals from different industries. If you are hoping (5) on business related careers, there will be experts (6) to share insights. For those interested in creative fields, there are sessions that help you explore artistic careers and build a portfolio.

Blueprints for Tomorrow's Metropolises
CITIES IN TRANSITION
By 2035, urban areas will undergo transformations that redefine how we interact, work, and live. Forecasts show that cities will soon house nearly 70% of the global population, requiring visionary planning and environmentally sustainable innovations.
FUTURE FORECASTS:
• Self-driving vehicles will handle 40% of urban commuting
• 60% of urban power will be derived from green energy sources
• Citizen-led initiatives will guide urban design
TECH INTEGRATION: Urban residents will need (7) resilience and versatility to adapt to ever-evolving, high-tech surroundings.
CITY DESIGN: Urban planners should (8) initiatives aimed at creating environmentally friendly, interconnected spaces.
BUILDING COMMUNITY: Leaders must (9) efforts to unite communities across demographic lines and encourage cooperative development.
SUSTAINABLE GROWTH: (10) relentless urban expansion, advanced technology is critical to achieving environmental balance.
HOLISTIC DESIGN: The success of urban environments relies heavily on (11) that addresses both technological advancements and social equity.
RESOURCEFUL SOLUTIONS: Addressing (12) in urban access is crucial for fostering inclusive growth and ensuring all residents have equal opportunities.
(Adapted from ResearchGate)

Westlife, one of the most successful boy bands in music history, (18) . Formed in 1998, (19) with their powerful ballads and harmonious vocals. Their debut single, "Swear It Again", topped the charts in several countries, (20) . Over the years, Westlife produced numerous hits, including "Flying Without Wings", "My Love", and "You Raise Me Up", making them a household name.
The band's success wasn't limited to chart-topping singles. They set records for the most consecutive number-one singles on the UK charts and sold millions of albums worldwide. (21) . Westlife's enduring popularity was driven by their deep connection with fans and their ability to produce timeless music.
With their smooth harmonies and emotional lyrics, (22) . Each member of the group contributed to their distinct sound, but it was their collective talent that made Westlife a global sensation. Despite taking a hiatus in 2012, they reunited in 2018 and continue to perform sold-out shows around the world.
(Adapted from Huffpost)

Two-thirds of couples start out as friends, research finds.
1. When Harry first met Sally, he asserted that men and women could not be friends because the "sex part always gets in the way". However, new research suggests that roughly two-thirds of couples begin as friends and maintain a platonic relationship for long periods before sparking a romance.
2. Stinson and her co-authors investigated the experiences of nearly 1,900 university students and crowdsourced adults (including 677 who were married or in common-law partnerships). All participants were asked whether they were friends with their current romantic partner before becoming romantically involved. Most participants (68%) reported that their current or most recent romantic relationship began as a friendship, regardless of gender, age, education level, or ethnic group. The rate of friends-first initiation was even higher among those in their 20s and within LGBTQ+ communities. with 85% of such couples stating that their romance began as a friendship. How a platonic relationship turns romantic and what really distinguishes friends from lovers remains a question still being explored, Stinson said.
3. The written accounts from study participants varied widely. Some described holding hands, family introductions, going on trips together, cuddling by the fire, and even having sex as friendship. Others categorized those same behaviors as romantic. "So there is a huge, messy, blurry line between friendship and romance ... it emphasizes how you really cannot define for somebody else what a friendship is versus what a romance is", she said. "They define it for themselves".
4. In the study, roughly 300 university students were also asked how long their "friends phase" lasted and whether they preferred to be friends before taking things in a romantic direction. On average, friends-turned-romantic partners were friends for nearly 22 months before starting a relationship. Nearly half of participants believed this was the best way to begin a romance, according to research in Social Psychological and Personality Science.
(Adapted from https://www.theguardian.com/)

1. Deforestation has become one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time, driven largely by the demand for agricultural land, timber, and urban development. As the global population grows, forests are being cleared at an alarming rate to make room for crops, livestock, and infrastructure. [I] The consequences of this deforestation are far-reaching affecting biodiversity, climate regulation, and the livelihoods of local communities.
2. One of the main drivers of deforestation is agriculture. As demand for food increases, forests are cleared to grow crops or raise livestock, particularly in tropical regions. [II] These activities often take place in areas rich in biodiversity, leading to the destruction of habitats for countless plant and animal species. As forests vanish, these species face extinction, disrupting ecosystems and reducing the planet's overall biodiversity. [III]
3. The environmental impacts of deforestation are severe. Forests play a crucial role in regulating the climate by absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. When trees are cut down, this carbon is released, contributing to global warming and climate change. [IV] Additionally, deforestation disrupts local water cycles, causing soil erosion, reducing water quality, and increasing the likelihood of floods and droughts. The loss of forests also affects indigenous communities that rely on them for food, shelter, and medicine, forcing many to abandon their traditional lifestyles and seek resources elsewhere.
4. To combat deforestation, it is essential to adopt sustainable land-use practices. Governments and businesses must implement stricter regulations on logging and agriculture, promoting reforestation and afforestation efforts. At the same time, global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and support sustainable development can help mitigate the environmental damage caused by deforestation. By protecting forests and promoting responsible consumption, we can reduce the negative impacts of deforestation and work toward a more sustainable future for the planet.