We must collectively question the validity of Carbon Offsets.

illustration of how carbon offset (supposedly) works

A few hours ago, TedX uploaded a clip titled The Controversial Solution to Climate Change (https://lnkd.in/dcJkSmwX), the speaker, a young man named Emiel Cockx spoke about how carbon offset is a facade – a big scam of the decade! and he pitched his innovative alternative as opposed to the tape rule approach of estimating carbon capture linked … Read more

A picture of the university walkway showing the Swedish flags

As an international student at the Swedish University of Agriculture (Uppsala campus) and a student ambassador, I am being presented with many questions associated with studying in Sweden. However, one recurring question, particularly from potential international students from outside of Europe is this: “Seyi, as a student, can one work while studying?” sometimes paraphrased more … Read more

Parents are not perfect, yet they are worth appreciating.

Parents aren’t perfect. Many have made mistakes, varying from small mistakes to grave, seemingly unforgivable mistakes; and while most of them are living with some sense of regrets about how they’ve raised their kids, it doesn’t negate the truth that there are things worth appreciating about our parents. For those, whose parents are still alive … Read more

Appreciating the bridges unburnt.

How fast life goes and so quickly we leave behind the memories that brought us to where we are today. Unfortunately, we leave in that same past the many useful connections we made with wonderful folks who helped us along the way. We cannot stay in touch with everybody from our past, understanding that and … Read more