About Talha Omer, M.Eng., Cornell Grad

About Talha Omer, M.Eng., Cornell Grad

Welcome! I’m Talha Omer, founder of Brightlink Prep. I am an educator and a technologist with a degree in Engineering from Cornell University.

How to Manage Stress as a College student?

College life can be a drastic change from what you are used to at home. The sudden change of pace and location can indeed be overwhelming in the beginning. Your college courses and the amount of work you have to do will also increase exponentially in college, adding to your stress. If you are feeling this way, then don’t be too hard on yourself. Some amount of pressure is almost inevitable as you enter college. However, what matters most is how you go about dealing with it.

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Can F1 Students Invest in Bitcoin?

Bitcoin has been the talk of the town for many years now. From big investment gurus to the everyday joe, everyone seems to have something to say about it. The chatter surrounding cryptocurrency is mostly due to its get-rich-over-night prospect. However, when all is said and done, crypto isn’t as simple as many people make it out to be. It has its share of risks and problems, and no one should invest without doing their due diligence first.

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How many Books should you Read as a College Student?

The Habit of reading used to be more common in the days before the internet and smartphones. Nowadays, the most typical excuse people have for not reading is a lack of time. I am sure you have used this excuse as well at some point. I used to lament my lack of reading books, too, and would usually blame time. However, last year, I read 30 books, a jump from 5 books the year before.

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Should College Students Invest in Bitcoin?

You may have read or heard about the “Nixon Shock” of 1971 when President Nixon abolished the Bretton Woods international financial exchange system. The Bretton Woods monetary exchange system was an agreement between the United States, Canada, Western Europe, and a host of other prominent countries to back their respective currencies against a set amount of gold.

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Why is College Free in Germany?

You may have heard that studying in Germany is completely free. Perhaps a friend informed you enthusiastically one day that they have discovered the hidden solution for free quality-education. That too in a first-world country of all places. So what is the catch then? Is it as simple as education= zero cost in Germany, and if so, why is this the case?

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10 Steps to becoming a College Professor

Becoming a college professor is a profound and worthwhile pursuit. What is a better way to practice your love for a subject you are passionate about? To teach, carry out research and dedicate your life to learning is a dream shared by many. However, getting there requires a drawn-out process that takes commitment and hard work.

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Should you do an MBA without Work Experience?

MBA is a professional degree, and shared wisdom dictates that you should only attend career school once you have a few years of experience under your belt. The main focus of a professional degree is to help you build upon real-world experiences. Hence, a business school aspirant should ideally have some work experience in a relevant field before attending school.

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Best second-tier MBA programs in the US. Bang for the Buck

In the academic sector, we hear a lot about phrases such as – “highest-rankings,” “Top so-and-so schools,” “top so-and-so programs,” etc. People seem to have this obsession with where a particular school lies on a ranking list. This has contributed to an air of elitism that surrounds “top” schools. For example, take any IVY school in the U.S. The chances are that these schools will score at the top end of any ranking list you throw at them.

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Can a Nurse (RN) become a Doctor (MD)?

If you are a registered nurse, you likely have a passion for working in humanity’s service. It is a noble pursuit that is both fulfilling and meaningful. However, there might come a time when you realize that you want to do more. This is where taking that big step towards becoming a doctor will cross your mind, and why not? You already love working in health care, and if you have already reached the nursing career’s pinnacle, becoming an MD seems like the logical step.

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