It has become so common to hear about extreme climate events such as droughts, wildfires, floods, heat waves, and much more that it tickles that part of your brain that thinks they might be related, and they are. But how exactly? The following diagram tries to depict the relationships between these extreme climate events. This is the vicious cycle of climate change, and it’s not a comprehensive diagram, but I hope this gives you a clearer picture of the web of relationships that are at work in Nature. Read more...
A food forest (also called a forest garden) is capable of providing us with a variety of fruits, vegetables, and edibles year round. Like a forest, it takes care of itself once it passes the initial phase and requires minimal intervention. The land does not need to be tilled except where you plan to grow your grains and annual crops. Like a forest, it mimics the ecosystem and patterns found in nature. A Food Forest is based on the concepts of Permaculture. Read more...
Advice Number One — DON’T REPEAT STUFF
Every part of the application gives you a chance to showcase more of your personality. Make it Count! Don’t copy the same stuff you mentioned in your resume in the application.
Advice Number Two — DEPTH OVER GLAMOUR
Choose the best examples from your personal or professional history to mention in your essay. Don’t just mention your business trip to a foreign country if it does not have enough depth.
Advice Number Three — READ
READ!!! I think this is the best thing you can do for yourself. I started reading as a necessity. I was struggling with my reading speed and therefore decided to start reading, and I fell in love with it. As the saying goes, read what you love, until you love to read.