Credit: Amine (Morocco), Mariia (Ukraine), Roya (Afghanistan), Alian (@ Australia), Rachit Chaudhary (India), Kristyna (Czechia), Urmil (@ Australia)
For cats:
Nutrition: Adult cats usually eat two to three meals a day. Make sure they have fresh water at all times.
Bathing: Cats are generally self-grooming and do not need regular baths. Only bathe if it is absolutely necessary (for example, for medical reasons or if they have eaten something harmful).
Diet: Cats are carnivores, so their diet should be high in protein and low in carbohydrates. Consult your veterinarian about any specific dietary needs, especially if your cat has health problems or is on a special diet.
Litter box: Keep the litter box clean by cleaning it daily and changing the litter regularly. Make sure it is in a quiet, accessible place.
Bathing: Regular brushing helps reduce shedding and hairballs, especially for long-haired breeds. Check their claws and trim them if necessary.
Health checks: Schedule regular veterinary checkups and keep up to date on vaccinations. Watch for signs of illness such as changes in appetite, behavior, or litter box habits.
Socialization and Enrichment: Provide toys, scratching posts, and interactive play to keep your cat stimulated. Spend quality time with your cat to build a bond and ensure that she is mentally and emotionally healthy. Cat owners should be patient. Raising cats helps them a lot socially and psychologically (indirectly) as it will help you take responsibility and teach you patience and strength.
For Photography
(from Mariia) Just a heads-up though, I'm not a professional photographer, just an enthusiast who's still learning the ropes. But I can definitely share what has been super helpful to me. First off, I'd highly recommend taking an online course. My personal favorite platform is Udemy, but there are many others like Coursera and Skillshare that offer both paid (usually at really affordable price) and freecourses. Since I find it easier to learn visually, I really enjoy watching videos. You should check out Pat Kay'sYouTube channel, he has videos forboth beginners and more advanced photographers. Faizal Westcott is another great YouTuber, he has both educational videos and beautiful onesthat are perfect for inspiration. Of course, it's also important to read) The website Open Mind has a fantastic free beginner's course. If you're looking to learn photo editing, PHlearn is excellent. And Shotkit is just great overall, with tons of free tutorials on various photography topics.
Faizal Westcott https://youtube.com/@faizalwestcott?si=YC-NgGaVNZVNEHsl
Open Mind http://www.r-photoclass.com
PHlearn https://phlearn.com
From Roya: One thing I can share based on my own experience is, "talk to and connect with people." I personally was very focused on my gpa that I barely went around campus and to different events to meet people which I kinda regret. A huge huge part of being a student is networking, not even for future purposes but for the memory of it. I don't recall any of my grades in any of my classes but I remember the people I got to meet and share moments with once I started being open to socializing. In short, don't take the academics overly serious and have loads of fun.
- Painting (Alian): the course I am doing is Certificate 3 in Painting and Decorating; it's an almost one-year course, and it's very easy and simple. The course's benefit is that you can get PR (permanent residency in Australia). As for college and course experience, my class is just 2 days a week: the first few months, the content involves theories only, so just go and write assignments. And if your teacher is nice he will tell you about some new things! Oh and do come to practical classes: it also has assignments with every unit but they are practical as well so it gets quite interesting here.
- High School tips (Rachit): Set goals: Set short- and long-term goals that are achievable. Develop good habits: Develop good study habits, time management skills, and resilience. Manage your time: Set aside time for homework, studying, sleep, relationships, and work. Explore extracurricular activities: Get involved in activities outside of school. (Football, volleyball, cricket etc) . Take advantage of school resources: Use the resources available at your school. Improve mental health: Focus on your mental health.(Exercises ,yoga and you can try at home also no need to go gym or anything ( Avoid procrastination: Don't slack off, especially during your senior year. LAST BUT NOT LEAST SPEND TIME WITH YOUR PARENTS
Studying Abroad - pros, cons, advice
Pros:
- Learning a new language, for me it was French
- Discovering a new culture and learning about the different lifestyles of people
- Better internship and job opportunities
- France has financial aids for students which is great
- Becoming independent and learning how to figure everything on your own
Cons:
- Costly (rent, utilities, school, food etc….)
- Culture shocks that take time to get used to and sometimes acting - inappropriately/ not politely without knowing it
- Far away from hometown, family, childhood friends, missing the local food and culture
Advice:
- Start planning early on and get advice from several parties (companies, family, schools..)
- Figure out your budget and how you'll be able to cover it
- Get all included travel insurance (injuries, property damage, crash insurance if you drive)
- Even if you'll study in English, learn basic sentences in the local language because it will come in handy in everyday life (not my case)
- Go out, join different clubs and make friends because being abroad can sometimes feel lonely
- Visit the city before moving there if you can, i learned it the hard way (moving to a city that i hated haha)
- Urmil's advice: for making new friends you just gotta get out of your comfort zone and start talking to people randomly; Go to networking events, Learn time management if you are gonna be working part-time and studying - this will be very difficult; Prioritize your physical and mental health as being a student in a new country can be difficult; Learn how to cook - this will save your money; Don't burn yourself out
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