A new semester starts, and here comes the reading list. You skim over it for a minute and are immediately frustrated. There seems to be no way to complete all those books, articles and whatever in the time allotted. However, it is not as impossible as you might imagine.

Whenever you come to class, there is a high chance you will need to take notes. Unless you are having a test, your professor will probably attempt to shove some information in your head. It is not hard to write down the lecture, but it is much harder to make such notes which will be crystal clear in a week’s time.

Feeling lonely is becoming increasingly common in the modern world. Many people can hardly remember the time when they had a meaningful meeting with their friend, rather than a fast, incomprehensible Facebook chat.

In the modern world there is a constant necessity to stay connected. Whether it is for a job interview or for setting a date, smartphones have proven extremely useful for people of all nationalities, social classes and occupations.

The myth about talent is as old as the world. People construct their lives around its idea, discarding activities which do not come naturally to them and trying hard to find a niche where they would shine. However, it is a very elusive and beguiling expectation.