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In Nagaland, for a really long time, there was a shadow government led by insurgent Naga nationalists who were fighting for statehood. Later in school, I learned about them in detail as we visited Nagaland and other North Eastern regions in India during our Grade 11 school trip, delving deeper into the history, culture, and systems that defined this region. As we read and learned from experts, I realized there were many parallels to stories I had heard growing up about my fam

Girls in Research What they do (short):  Mentor high-schoolers to design original research projects and pair students with postgraduate mentors. How to start Visit Girls in Research’s website to learn about their programs and resources. Decide your club’s focus: research projects, reading groups, or mentoring prep. Recruit a teacher or school librarian as a supervisor and 6–10 motivated students. Create a simple constitution: mission, officer roles (president, project lead, o

As part of the 2025 batch for the IB MYP e-assessments, the last-minute clutch is still fresh in my mind, so I figured I could pen it down for anyone who needs it as a future reference. Firstly, the folder I consolidated for my friends and me, containing all the resources I could find from past papers and notes. Note: I took extended math and dropped Biology, so I don't have resources for Biology or Standard Math, but if I find some, I'll add them to the folder. Secondly, th

I took the May 2025 session exam for AP Comparative Government and Politics as a 10th-grade (Sophomore) student in an IB MYP school, where I also took the May Session for IB MYP e-assessment standardized tests. I fared well in both and got a 5/5 in AP COGO without any form of external tuition. Hence, I wanted to help anyone, especially students not based in the U.S who are considering self-studying for an AP exam and are looking for an AP that is both useful (helps for econ,

Scrabble Scrabble is ideal for students who enjoy language, strategy, and mental challenges. It strengthens vocabulary, analytical thinking, probability assessment, and pattern recognition. A high-schooler can maintain about three to five hours a week through practice games and online tournaments. This activity can lead to participation in national and international competitions (yes, they exist), setting up Scrabble clubs, mentoring younger students, and building a strong a

Immerse Essay Competition   Description:  An international essay competition offering full or partial scholarships to attend Immerse summer programmes (Cambridge, Oxford, Sydney, etc.). Eligibility:  Ages 13–18. Categories:  Vary by subject — Humanities, STEM, Social Sciences, and Business. Dates:  Opens around September and closes in early January each year. There are two rounds, so keep track of that. Rewards:  Up to 100% scholarship for Immerse summer programmes. Format:  

The World Literacy Foundation Youth Ambassador Program (YAP)  What:  A 3–3.5-month online ambassador training program to build literacy advocacy, fundraising, and leadership skills; participants run local advocacy/fundraising projects. Who/eligibility:  Young people (about 15–26  yrs listed on program page). Remote and global. Format/duration:  Self-paced e-learning modules + webinars; ~3 months (online). Certificate/letter on completion (if fundraising requirements met). Cos