STUDENTALK #177 - April 2016

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Issue 177 - April 2016 - Complimentary Copy

Abdullah Al-Hendi

His positivity changed his perspective

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Fawaz Al-Mutairi MANAGING DIRECTOR Zeina Mokaddam zeina@ph7-kw.com LEGAL CONSULTANT Khaled Al-Kandari Al-Kandari Law Firm MARKETING TEAM Operations Managers Amal Atout amal@ph7-kw.com

Dear Students,

Ahmad Al-Therban ahmad@ph7-kw.com

Goooooood Morning Sunshine!!

This is how I start my day, every day.

And I smile.

I smile at the strangers on the streets...

I smile every time I go into a business meeting...

And I talk…

I talk in a motivated, high-spirited tone, putting that smile into my words and the world looks at me kind of strange!

Are you really always happy?

Happy? Always? How can anyone ever be always happy?

A positive attitude is never about seeking an unrealistic state of continuous happiness, that would probably feel like being comatose.

A positive attitude is more about “regardless” and “inspite of” what one might be going through at the moment, one is still putting the effort into making his/her world, and the world in general, a better place.

Sulking… will only prolong your pain Regretting… will never allow you to move forward Worrying… might paralyze you But a smile... even when made with effort, will surely help you and those around you be more comfortable with their today, and hopeful of a better tomorrow.

Positive attitude is not only about smiling, but it surely starts there. Let us never forget the old Arab proverb passed on from generation to generation, only to be now scientifically proven: “Smile and the world will smile back at you” May the world always smile at you my students, Till next issue,

Zeina Mokaddam

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A*tistic The Artistic Autistic: His Attitude defines the word!

We all face challenges in our lives; whether we are born with them or run into them as we grow older. These challenges are not what define us, but the way we deal with them does. Abdullah Al-Hendi, born with Autism, has faced it head on, with his passion for Art and Design, he strives to overcome any challenges that head his way and achieve his dream. He moved back to Kuwait from the United States in 2011, and has been committed to becoming a graphic designer, working in digital art, sketching, painting, and even drawing Manga. At 28 years old, Abdullah has completed a degree in Marketing from ACK and is currently seeking a bachelor in Graphic Design at AUK.

Don’t give up on your dreams or goals

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‫قصة الغالف‬

Don’t let anyone lecture you or tell you what you should do

Abdullah shared with us some of the challenges he’s faced since moving back from Iowa to Kuwait. He told us what his greatest challenge was and why, the culture shock. As Abdullah only lived in Kuwait at a young age, he was unable to fully comprehend the differences between him and other children his age, but as an adult, he’s now able to recognize the actions of those around him. Unfortunately, many in our society lack the knowledge when it comes to mental conditions, such as autism, thus have a negative connotation or even look down at those who suffer from it or any condition that is not considered the “norm”. It is heartbreaking to hear how people would not respond when he spoke to them, or how his classmates would say “hello” to the entire classroom, except him.

However, this has only pushed Abdullah to

focus on his studies and pursue his goals instead of worry about what others think.

After seeing a doctor who endures the same condition as him and learning more about it, Abdullah’s doctor has helped him improve in several aspects. He now knows what the right food to eat is, in order to balance his diet and mood. This has also given him a positive attitude towards socializing, as he has learnt different techniques to make it easier for him to have a conversation, one of which is not looking someone directly in the face when speaking to them. With practice and perseverance he hopes to be able to speak to someone while looking them in the eye.

When it comes to his art, roses are not only his favorite thing to draw, but they inspire him to sketch as well. His passion for digital art was born after participating in a graphic

design workshop. Comic books and Manga have a special pull on Abdullah, his goal after graduation is to create his own comics along with owning a comic book store.

Tidbits: • Loves to volunteer • Has a twin sister • Follows Kate Perry, and Hessa Al Loughani on snapchat • Wake up, goes to class, gets back home, has his first meal, sits on his laptop (watches cartoons/movies), goes out with friends to cafes or goes to the gym (Mixed Martial Arts), plays video games

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Students Said Polls

WE ASKED

B

Do yo consider yourself to be a(n)...

5%

A

A) Optimist B) Pessimist C) Realist

45%

C

50%

YOU VOTED Nouda Al-Otaibi ACK / Marketing Optimist

Yasmin Ali Redha ACK / Management Pessimist

Lojien Serhan ACK / Management Realist

Khaled Al-Yaqout ACK / B. Management Realist

Yousif Al-Matrouk ACK / B. Management Optimist

Ahmad El-Jammal ACK / Management Optimist

@noni_sweet88

@yasminredha

@lujainnael

@bowallad

@yousifalmatrouk

@ahmad_9amla

Fatima Al-Kandari ACK / Civil Engineering Optimist

Hamad Al-Saya ACK / Civil Engineering Realist

Omar Al-Faresi AUK / Comm & Media Realist

Ali Kelkawi AUK / Comp Engineering Optimist @ alikelkawi

Omar Al Shayji AUK /Comm & Media Optimist

@sadarkoo

@ farsire

Hani Naser AUK / Accounting Optimist @ hani-c_naser

@ spikeysushi

Raniem Jawish AUK / Comp Engineering Realist

Shrouk AlMatrouk AUK / English Literature Realist

Ruba El Amine AUK \ Int. Relations Realist

Sandy Chammas GUST/ Int. Business Realist

@ shushu135

@rubaelamine

@sandych1

Maisara Al Refai GUST/ Public Relations Optimist

Mohammad Fahs GUST / Accounting Optimist

Yousef Alsalman GUST / Accounting Optimist

Talal Alowaish GUST / Accounting Optimist

Mustafa Hussein Abani AUK / Comp Engineering Realist @ mustafaabani

Abdelrahman Al Dewan GUST / Marketing Realist @hamany_eldewan

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Shaima’a Qabazard GUST / Finance Realist

@7moodaa_

@y_alsalman

@talowaish

@maisara_cp5

Aisha Nasser GUST / English Literature Realist @AishaNasser__

‫كالم الطلبة استطالع رأي‬

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Samer Daryan AUM Mechanical Engineering Optimist

Abdulrahman AlDousari AUM / Elec. Engineering Realist

Ali AlMutawa AUM / Accounting Optimist

Lotus Mouse AlBalkhi BHCK / Interior design Optimist

@ 7mnydos

@aoalmutawa

Albanderi AlNabhan Sara Hatab BHCK BHCK / Business Management Business Management Optimist @ Swair76b Optimist

Naz Aldamkhy ACK / Aviation Realist

Tami Al-Azmi ACK / B. Management Realist

@Art.lotus

Ghalia Al-Dosari BHCK Banking Realist

Suaad AlKhalaf BHCK / Interior Design Realist

Shahad Al Rashed BHCK / Business Management Realist

Nasser Jadayel AUK / Marketing Realist

Husain Al-Masad GUST / Finance Optimist

@alkhalaf.s

@shalrashid

@nasserjadayel

@ilmasad

@Paradox.music

Abdulaziz AlRashed GUST / Accounting Optimist

Amelia Abdallah ACK / B. Management Pessimist

@Ozone_redd

@alrashed_ar

@Bringamythehorizon

Esraa AlDosri BHCK / B. Management Optimist

Suleaman Borhamah ACK / Marketing Optimist

Theresa Emad Attieh ACK / B. Management Realist

Jarrah Al Mutairi ACK / Marketing Realist

Farah Soud AlHamyan ACK / Aviation Optimist

@ esraa.als

@_bo7amood_

@ Theresa_attieh

@jarrah_al_mutairi

@Boutique_de_pivoine

@Naz_hd

Khaled Al-Asfour ACK / Arts & Media Realist

Amnah Al-Megled ACK / Management Realist @Amonedmlover

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Students Said Voice Your Opinion

WE ASKED

In your opinion, do you consider a majority of Kuwaities to have a positive attitude, why?

YOU SAID

Abdulrahman Bohamad ACK Civil Engineering

Ahmad Al-Cheikh ACK Civil Engineering

Rawaa Al-Ali ACK Human Resources

Abrar Mohammed Alenezi ACK Business Management

Nouf Al Bahar AUK International Relations

“Yes, because most people have a good salary and shopping is important”

“Yes, they do have a positive attitude, because they have everything and are blessed”

“No, it all depends on the people around you and how they influence your state of mind” @ rwo2a

“No, because most of them don’t like to look at things in a good way, they see the negative side; thinking they can’t do anything”

“I feel like they want to, they have the intention, but it’s not expressed in the proper form.”

@ bo7amd_A96

@ abraralenezi26

@noufff

Abdullah Al-Barqawi AUK Electrical Engineering

Tareq Al Essa AUK Undecided

Rashed Sulaiman Al Sulaiman AUK International Relations

Ahmad Al Sayegh AUK Media

Omar Al-Ajmi AUK Media & Communications

“Yes, I actually do, because all Kuwaiti youth are outgoing, open-minded and thriving for success”

“Yes, I think they have a positive attitude, because they are friendly and have a nice attitude.”

“No, as Kuwaities we have a tendency to get mad over the smallest issues; ex. Laish t5znee”

“No, there are a lot of positive people and negative, but I do not generalize, I base it off individualism”

“Yes, because we have a strong sense of community”

@ambarqawi

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@ zar_andy_

@tareqalessa

@rals96

@am.alsayegh

@omralajmi

‫كالم الطلبة استطالع رأي‬

Jaber Al-Mulla AUK International Relations

Saad Al Ajmi AUK Business Management

Ali Serhan GUST Business Management

Yasmine Kouta GUST Business Marketing

Rakan AlMutairi GUST International business

“Yes, because our society revolves around nothing but money”

“Absolutely not, because most are filled with ego and self pride”

“Some of them have a positive attitude; however I base it off individualism.”

“Yes, because they are friendly people, the ones I have surrounded myself with.”

“No, because most of them are actually depressed, because there’s no challenge, There’s no incentive to improve.”

Emad Al Gharabally GUST Business management

Lama Al Douri GUST Visual communication

Mustapha El-Merhebi GUST International Business

Salem Al-Abdulhadi AUM Mechanical Engineer

Hajji al-shamali AUM Electrical Engineering

“No, because there are only a small percentage that do, the ones that don’t, believe they can do anything they want to do, such as controlling things with wasta”

“Yes, they are positive, because from my personal experience they are gentle and positive with me.”

“No because most Kuwaitis don’t care about positivity and are very aggressive towards elements that are strange or foreign to them.”

“No, because it depends on the way that the family raised their child”

@ Lama_aldouri

“Not the majority and they are not minority’s either you cannot judge honestly but from what I experienced 60% of them are negative.”

Abduljaleel Mohammad AUM Computer Engineering

Yousef Jragh AUM Mechanical Engineering

Dalia Marei AUM Human Resource Management

Sabieha AlGharabally AUM Accounting

“No, Because the culture raised them to have a negative outlook on their surroundings”

“I think that most Kuwaitis do not have positive attitudes.

Especially not Kuwaitis. I think it’s because they were raised in a negative way”

“The majority aren’t positive basically because of their attitudes as they rarely smile and most of the time they assume negative and bad things about people.”

Said Al-Dhweehy AUM Management Informational Systems

@ jaberfalmulla

@s._.aad

@Looshser7an

@Mustache El-Merhebi

@TheDalya

@ yazz_cookiemonster

“The number of Kuwaities who have a positive attitude is not that much, because nowadays it’s more about pretending they have one, all done through social media”

@ Hajji_alshamali

“No, I don’t know why but that’s what I see.”

@al_dhweehy

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Students Said Voice Your Opinion

Danah AlKandari ACK Engineering

Rawan Alamo BHCK Marketing

Rehab AlZoabi BHCK Management

Mayar Nasser Ali AlJamal BHCK Business Management

Lolo AL-Jeeran BHCK Graphic Design

”‫“ال كلش الن هذا الي اشوفه‬

“I agree, because I am very happy, so I see anything and everything as good”

“Yes, because they like to help other people”

”‫“ال الن مو هذا الي اشوفه‬

‫ الن أغلبية يحبون يبينون حق‬، ‫”اي‬ ”. ‫ وفي العكس‬، ‫ناس اإليجابية‬

Atheer AlMufareh BHCK Business Management

Bibi AlAhmad BHCK Graphic Design

Shereen Haje BHCK Graphic Design

Eman Al Baseer BHCK Graphic Design

Shamayel Alyaqout AUM Marketing

‫“النه االيجابيات تمنح الشخص بالتطلع‬ ”‫للنجاح والتغلب على المصاعب‬

“No, everyone has their own opinion“

“I think it’s depends on their personality “

“Some Kuwaitis have a positive attitude and are good, but mostly they are not, because they are aggressive in their personality”

“No, I see that minority have a positive attitude, not the majority”

@Danahalkandrie6

@Ryona95

@Atheeralmufareh

@Bebyoh

@ R7ooba_95

@ Shereenhajee

@ Mayora_94

@Loulwa_aljeeran

@shamayelgy

@amoona

Faisal AlOthainah GUST Finance “Yes, because they have a lot of activities and everyone can participate in political choices and share their opinions in society” @ faisalalothainah

Hazar Sameer Alloush GUST Visual Communications

Abdullah Hassan KU Media

Woroud AlBakheet KU Political Science

Alaa Al Failakawi KU Psychology

“Well yes, they do, we share everything in this city together. They don’t treat us as foreigners, I do have a lot of Kuwaiti friends and I love their attitudes.”

‫“ال اعتقد ان الكويتيين يعيشون بتفاؤل‬ ‫ حيث اظهر‬، ‫وايجابيةخصىص ًا مؤخرا‬ ‫تصنيف عالمي وجود الكويت بمركز‬ ‫ وهذا ربما عائد الى األوضاع‬، ‫متأخر عالمي ًا‬ ”‫الجديدة بالمنطقة‬

‫ ألنهم يتصرفون بشكل عفوي‬...‫“نعم‬ ‫غالب ًا وأغلب الكويتيين يتصرفون‬ ‫ كما أن‬،‫بعاطفتهم وهذا شيء إيجابي‬ ‫أغلب ردود أفعالهم تكون إيجابية في‬ ”‫بعض المواقف‬

‫“البعض اجابي متفاءل بسبب وجود‬ ‫دافع و طموح و البعض سلبي بسبب و‬ ‫االتكاليه و االوضاع السياسيه وسووء‬ ”‫التربية‬

@hazarouna

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@woroud.alb

@omsaqer_alali

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Topic of the Month This Month’s Spotlight

Positive Attitude What makes norms normal?

Norms. What makes norms normal? And isn’t the word normal itself relative to where you happen to be on this planet? Even our faces are all just skin and bones, but somehow some skin is defined as beautiful and some skin isn’t. We are all born blank slates, a plain sheet of paper. But depending on the culture or society you are born around, certain things are acceptable and certain things aren’t, happiness in itself is relative as well. What makes some people happy may not generally be what floats your boat.

For example if we are to look at our current location, Kuwait, and the generation above us, or the generation before them, what defined their happiness? A stable income, security and most likely marriage within a generally early age. It was a simple life really, but that was all they needed.

Let’s take a look as Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.

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What defines our ‘happiness’ or ‘positivity’ is created by satisfying those needs above.

Depending on where you are in life, you will always strive for more. So the generations before us generally were satisfied right at the “Love and Belonging” stage. Then, having kids at such a young age, they probably did not have the time to work on the last two stages, and especially not the final one. The first need a human must attain is the physiological need, basically health, food and water. Then it goes on to safety, having a zone that is your own, usually a home, and then finding a partner to share it with. A human can be completely content with just those. But, what if a human being was born on the third stage of happiness? I’m healthy, I have a safe home, and I’m loved and surrounded by family. That is where the majority of us are from birth. But what makes us human is the need to progress, so naturally, unlike our ancestors, because we did not have to work on getting to stage three of Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs, we owe it to ourselves to go even higher, take the next step.

First, to work on our esteem, gain skills and talents, getting honored and recognized.

Once that happens, there still is more, and this is where the controversy lies in this region. Selfactualization; There are

‫في هذا العدد تسليط الضوء‬

Attitudes are contagious. Are yours worth catching? ~Dennis and Wendy Mannering X

very few people on Earth who have reached this stage. These are the ones that are not only content with their lives, but who also love who they’ve become. However, that requires being you and loving who you are, and being yourself isn’t always acceptable.

happiness. Realizing that happiness and a positive life isn’t as black or white as it used to be. Our world has gotten so much bigger, options are growing and we’ve come to realize maybe the comfortable life isn’t for everyone.

Another factor that plays into the difference of opinion on what a positive life looks like is that unlike now, traveling wasn’t as easily an option. So, they tended to stay in a little bubble, where opinions were contagious.

Happiness was security and comfort for the most part. But now, we’re seeing the world, either in person or through social media, we’re slowly escaping our bubble and witnessing other people’s forms of

Personally, I’ve lived the first two decades of my life trying my hardest in every which way possible to fit into this bubble of happiness, the comfortable kind. It shaped itself into a mask, smiling on the outside but internally I was empty of any genuine positivity. Seeing the world around me, travelling to different places and meeting the locals instead of sticking to the usual touristy places opened up my eyes and with it my mind. People

could be happy without having to follow the herd? Was it possible? It was, but was it easy to break out of it, with so many people watching you, checking in on you and your behavior? It absolutely is not.

In an academic paper in the journal “American Quarterly”, 1976 by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich, she stated, “Well-behaved women seldom make history”. This is true, if all of us behaved the same and followed every rule blindly, the world would not progress at all. We would be stuck doing the same old dull routine for the sake of assuming that was what a positive life is. But no, positivity and happiness is relative, just like, what defines beauty? It is all completely relative. Live and Let live.

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‫د‪.‬راشد السهل‬ ‫كيف يمكن للطلبة التخلص من األفكار السلبية؟‬

‫في هذا العدد من مجلة ‪ STUDENTALK‬سلطنا الضوء على األفكار اإليجابية وأهمية تعزيزها بين الطلبة بشكل خاص وفي المجتمع بشكل عام‪ .‬التقنيا الدكتور راشد السهل‪ ،‬علم النفس التربوي ‪-‬‬ ‫كلية التربية جامعة الكويت‪ ،‬وبروفسور في علم النفس التربوي استشاري في العالقات الزوجية‪ ،‬وكان الحوار التالي‪.‬‬ ‫كيف يمكن تحديد ما إذا كان الشخص يحمل تفكير إيجابي‬ ‫أم سلبي؟‬ ‫تفكير اإلنسان أو شخصية اإلنسان تنقسم إلى ثالث دوائر‪ ،‬وهم‬ ‫العقل وهوعبارة أفكاره‪ ،‬والقلب عبارة عن مشارع والجوارح هي‬ ‫تصرفات‪ .‬أما بالنسبة للعوامل الخارجية هناك أحداث ومواقف‬ ‫نتعرض لها في حياتنا اليومية‪ .‬لذلك إذا كان الفرد يحمل تفكير‬ ‫إيجابي ستنعكس على تصرفاته أما إذا كان يحمل تفكير سلبي‬ ‫فستنعكس أيض َا على تصرفاته مما تؤثر على التصرفات‪.‬‬ ‫كيف يمكن أن تقييم الطلبة في كلية التربية؟‬ ‫الطلبة لديهم أفكار سلبية عن أنفسهم بشكل عام‪ ،‬ألنهم‬ ‫يعتقدون أنهم غير قادرين على تحقيق أهدافهم وإنجازاتهم مما‬ ‫يؤدي إلى اإلرتباك والقلق في تصرفاتهم‪ .‬إي إنسان وبشكل خاص‬ ‫الطلبة عندما يتعرضون لموقف ما يجب أن يسألوا أنفسهم‪ :‬ماذا‬ ‫يدور في ذهني؟ ألنه سؤال تنبيهي ألنه عندما يدرك الشخص ماذا‬ ‫يدور ذهنه سيساعد نفسه على حل المشكلة‪ ،‬وال يجب اإلعتماد‬ ‫على ما يحدث من عوامل خارجية‪.‬‬ ‫ما هي أبرز مشاكل الطلبة من وجهة نظرك؟‬ ‫يشكو الطلبة بشكل مستمر بعدم ثقة أهلهم بتصرفاتهم‪ ،‬إذاً‬ ‫هو ممكن أن يستقل في هذه النظرة أو الفكرة من أهله بممارسات‬ ‫سلبية‪ .‬وتقع علينا مسؤولية كأولياء أمور لتعزيز العالقة بين‬ ‫الوالدين واألبناء‪.‬‬ ‫بعض الدراسات في الكويت تشير إلى أن األسرة تتواصل مع األبناء‬ ‫بما ال يزيد عن ‪ 15‬دقيقة وهذه ممارسة سلبية كبيرة‪ ،‬وهذا يعطي‬ ‫إنطباع أن الوضع خارج المنزل أقوى من داخل المنزل والعالقات‬ ‫للخارجية‪ .‬وإذا أردنا أن نبني إتجاه إيجابي لألبناء يجب أن نراقب‬ ‫أنفسنا داخل المنزل‪ ،‬ولخلق اإليجابية يجب أن نتعرف عن الواقع‬ ‫الموجود لمعرفة ما هي األفكار التي يحملها األبناء تجاه أنفسهم‬ ‫وتجاه األسرة والمجتمع‪.‬‬ ‫ما هو الفكر السلبي؟‬ ‫بشكل عام هي مبررات لحماية أنفسنا عدم اإلعتراف بالتقصير‪،‬‬ ‫ولتغيير هذه النتيجة يجب كل شخص أن يعترف أنه مسؤول عن‬ ‫نفسه وعدم تبرير األخطاء بحجة المبررات الخارجية‪.‬‬ ‫كيف نحول التفكير السلبي إلى تفكير إيجابي؟‬ ‫ببساطة الفكر سلبي هو عدم الرضى عن التصرفات والتي يمكن أن‬ ‫يكون سببها التقصير في الدراسة‪ ،‬األكل الغير السليم‪ ،‬مشكلة‬ ‫معينة في التصرفات وإلى اي درجة التصرفات منسجمة مع الفكر‪.‬‬ ‫لذلك يجب أن يؤمن كل شخص أنه يستطيع أن يحقق أمر ما‪ ،‬ويجب‬ ‫أن يكتسب صفة األمل والعمل سوي ًا‪ .‬والتفكير اإليجابي بشكل‬ ‫عام مرتبط باإلنجازات التي يحققها الشخص ألن اي شخص قارد‬ ‫على اإلستثمار في التفكير اإليجابي وترجمتها إلى أفعال‪.‬‬

‫إلى أي مدى يؤثر رأي اآلخرين بالفرد؟‬ ‫من المهم جداً معرفة ما هي نظرة الناس لكل شخص‪ ،‬فإذا كان‬ ‫هناك فكرة معينة أن الشخص أناني أو منكمش على نفسه ال‬ ‫يمكن إقناع اآلخرين بأن هذه الصفات ليست فيني‪ ،‬بل يجب التغيير‬ ‫من نفسه ألن المسألة هنا ليست إقناع بقدر ما هي ممارسات‬ ‫وسلوك وهذا يعود إلى دور التفكير‪.‬‬ ‫كيف أثرت شبكات التواصل اإلجتماعي على الطلبة؟‬ ‫لن نستيطع أن ننكر التأثير اإليجابي والسلبي على المراهقين‬ ‫والشباب بسبب هذه الشبكات‪ ،‬وهي مرحلة مهمة في حياة البشر‬ ‫وهو أمر إيجابي ما إذا تم استثماره بالشكل الصحيح‪ ،‬لكن السيطرة‬ ‫عليه صعب جداً‪ .‬لذلك يجب تعزيز األفكار اإليجابية عند استخدام‬ ‫هذه الشبكات وعن نفسه ومجتمعه وأسرته‪ ،‬واشارت اإلحصائيات‬ ‫أن ‪ 93%‬من شبكات التواصل اإلجتماعي مفيدة و ‪ 7%‬ضارة‪ ،‬ولكن‬ ‫هذه المشاكل الضارة مغطية بشكل كبير على اإلفادة‪ .‬وفي توتير‬ ‫استقبل عشرات الشكاوي بسبب شبكات التواصل اإلجتماعي‬

‫أصبحت منافسة للزوج‪ ،‬الزوجة واألوالد‪ .‬لذلك يجب معرفة كيف‬ ‫يمكن أن نبني اإليجابية عند فئة الشباب‬ ‫إلى أي مدى تؤثر العوامل الخارجية على الطلبة؟‬ ‫مرحلة الشباب فئة عمرية مندفعة‪ ،‬لديهم طاقة وفي يومنا‬ ‫هذا يستغل بعض األشخاص هذه الفئة بهدف تحقيق أهدافهم‬ ‫تستغل فئة الشباب‪.‬‬ ‫لدى فئة الشباب هل هناك وعي بأهمية اإلستشارات النفسية؟‬ ‫في الكلية هناك وحدة اإلرشاد النفسين ونحتاج المزيد من الوعي‬ ‫والطلبة واسرهم ألن الرجوع إلى مرشد نفسي أمر إيجابي ألن‬ ‫المشكلة تمكن في عدم المعرفة في التعامل مع بعض المشاكل‬ ‫على سبيل المثال العناد‪ ،‬العصبية وبالتالي تولد توتر عالقة وتخلق‬ ‫أفكار سلبية عند األوالد والبنات ألن األهل ليس لديهم معلومات‬ ‫توعية في اللجامعة واإلعالم في سلوك أو فكر معين وموضوع‬ ‫تعديل أفكار يحتاج إلى مختص‪.‬‬

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‫جامعة الخليج‬

‫معرض الوظيفي السنوي الثامن عشر‬

‫أقامت جامعة الخليج للعلوم والتكنولوجيا المعرض الوظيفي‬ ‫السنوي الثامن عشر في الحرم الجامعي والذي يهدف إلى مد جسور‬ ‫التواصل بين الطلبة والمؤسسات وأصحاب العمل في الدولة‬ ‫بمشاركة أكثر من ‪ 42‬شركة من جميع قطاعات العمل‪ ،‬وذلك‬ ‫بحضور وكيل وزارة الدولة لشؤون الشباب الشيخة زين الصباح‪،‬‬ ‫ورئيس مجلس األمناء األستاذ الدكتور سالم مرزوق الطحيح‬ ‫ورئيس جامعة الخليج للعلوم والتكنولوجيا األستاذ الدكتور‬ ‫دونالد بيتس ونائب الرئيس للشؤون األكاديمية الدكتور صالح‬ ‫الشرهان وأعضاء هيئة التدريس بالجامعة‪.‬‬ ‫وتخلل المعرض الوظيفي ورش عمل تركز على تقوية وصقل‬ ‫المهارات المطلوبة أثناء التقديم على الوظيفة بمشاركة عدد‬ ‫من الشركات‪.‬‬

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‫ فعاليات‬/‫حياة الطلبة نشطة‬

AUK & KFH Enhancing Students' Learning Experience

The American University of Kuwait (AUK) and Kuwait Finance House (KFH) collaborate to enhance students’ learning experience. KFH, a global leader in Islamic banking and finance, plays a crucial role in the Kuwaiti economy and region. AUK, an independent, private, equal opportunity, and coeducation liberal arts institution of higher education holding standards based on the American model of higher learning takes the next step to augment learning opportunities.

After a successful lecture entitled “Islamic Banks vs. Conventional Banks Differences and Similarities,” held by Chairman of KFH, Mr. Hamad Abdulmohsen Al-Marzouq at AUK last October, where the principles of the Islamic financial system were highlighted and the differences between Islamic and conventional financial and banking systems were discussed in terms of philosophy, mission, and risk treatment. KFH offered to hold a “Sukuk Seminar” for students and AUK stakeholders on April 13, as part of their corporate social responsibility.

A collaboration in teaching, research, and experiential learning programs; these events bridge the divide and provides AUK faculty and students with the opportunities to remain abreast in this vital sector in Kuwait and the Gulf. AUK maintains its commitment to obtain prestigious programmatic accreditations.

The seminar, which is free of charge and open to all AUK students, is on practical applications of Sukuk in the Financial Markets by Mr. Mohammad Al-Duwailah, Chief Dealer of Capital Markets at Kuwait Finance House. The “Sukuk Seminar” will take place on 13 April 2016 in AUK’s Multipurpose Room. Hosted by the Center for Continuing Education in collaboration with the College of Business & Economics and will be held during AUK Career Week.

Events such as these foster interaction between CBE and students on one hand and the business world and its leaders on the other. It is part of CBE’s mission to establish closer ties and meaningful relationships with industry leaders in order to remain informed of their needs promote scholarship and engage in research that can pay dividends to our community and its stakeholders.

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Tefaseel An Exhibition by AIAS

Tefaseel, in English “Details” is an annual design exhibition held to create a bridge between the architectural students and the renowned architectural firms of Kuwait. Hosted by Kuwait University and The American Institute of Architectural Students, this year’s exhibition took place in Al Hamra Hall on March 2nd through the 4th and was based off the theme, Kinetics.

Architectural Kinetics is the notion of design, which allows parts of the structure to move, while maintaining the overall structural integrity.

Upon entering the exhibition hall, ones sight is quickly drawn around the room, flowing with the movement from one piece to the next. “Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth”, as expressed on one the designs; you are provided with the notion that you see things as you believe them and you believe them as you see them. As for us, we saw what we thought to believe is yet another epic step in the world of architecture.

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The professional architecture firms, as leaders in the architectural world and students aspiring to become amongst the greatest architects, combined creativity with determination to create inspiration. We sat with the President of AIAS, Hessa Al-Habashi, where she told us about their experience, “It was a lot of hard work and took a lot of time but it was worth it in the end, as the students were able to create

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something beautiful. Last year was memorable and we looked to improve on it this year, which I believe we did very well.”

The hall filled with established and inspiring architects, design and creative enthusiasts, and merely individuals who looked to find motivation, inspiration, and splendor were far from disappointed, given the opportunity to not only observe all of this, but also feel like a part of it.

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‫كيف يتفاعل الطلبة مع نادي السيكولوجي؟‬ ‫بشكل مستمر يرغب الطلبة باإلنضمام للنادي وليس كعضو‬ ‫في النادي‪ ،‬لكن من خالل التطوع ألن النادي متفاعل بشكل كبير‬ ‫سواء داخل الجامعة أو خارج حدود الجامعة‪.‬‬ ‫هل هناك تعاون مع إدارة الجامعة؟‬ ‫هناك تعاون مستمر ولديها علم بكل أنشطتنا ويوفرون لنا‬ ‫التسهيالت الالزمة‪.‬‬ ‫ما هي أكثر صفة مشتركة بين الطلبة في الجامعة؟‬ ‫يمكن القوم هناك صفتين أحدهما إيجابية والثانية سلبية‪.‬‬ ‫فالصفة اإليجابية تتمثل بالتعاون بين الطلبة فيما بينهم‪ ،‬أما‬ ‫الصفة السلبية فهي الحقد والتي سببتها القوائم اإلنتخابية‬ ‫في الجامعة‪.‬‬

‫هل يمكن أن تزورالطبيب النفسي؟‬ ‫أغلب الناس لديهم مرض نفسي أو إضطراب والذي يتمثل في‬ ‫الغضب أو اإلنفعال السريع الخوف‪ ،‬وأهمية الطبيب يالنفسي‬ ‫تتمثل في حل المشكلة التي يشرحها األخصائي والتي يمكن أن‬ ‫تغيير مجرى حياة الشخص‪.‬‬ ‫ما هي مشاريعك المستقبلية‪ ،‬بعد التخرج؟‬ ‫سأسعى في العام القادم حيث ستكون سنتي الجامعية األخيرة أن‬ ‫أحصل على منصب رئيس النادي لتحقيق باقي األهداف‪ .‬كما أنني‬ ‫سأكمل دراستي الجامعية وسأحصل على شهادتي الماجستير‬ ‫والدكتوراه‪.‬‬ ‫رسالة عن المرض النفسي‪ ،‬هناك فهم خاطئ لهذا المرض‬ ‫لذلك يجب أني كون هناك وعي وفئة تستوعب وجود هذا المرض‬ ‫وأهمية عالجه‪.‬‬

‫لماذا تنضم البنات بشكل أكبر لكلية العلوم اإلجتماعية؟‬ ‫ألن الشباب ال يفضلون التفاصيل المعقدة‪ ،‬حتى أن عدد األعضاء‬ ‫والمتطوعين من الطالبات أكثر من الطلبة في النادي‪ ،‬وإن لم‬ ‫تكن قاعدة‪ .‬على سلبي المثال أنا تخصص علمي والتحقت بكلية‬ ‫الهندسة إال أن شغفي بعلم النفس كان الحافز لإللتحاق بكلية‬ ‫العلوم اإلجتماعية‪ ،‬ويمكن القول أن الدكتور ناصر المنيع من أحد‬ ‫األسباب التي دفعتني لإلنضمام للكلية‪.‬‬ ‫هل هناك وعي عند الطلبة بأهمية الطبيب النفسي؟‬ ‫قلة الخبرة بالمرض النفسي الذي يعاني منه الشخص وعليه لن‬ ‫يكون على علم ومعرفة بتخطي هذه الصعوبات‪ .‬فجميع الناس‬ ‫يواجهون اضطرابات نفسية ومن ال يمتلك الوعي الكافي لن يكون‬ ‫قادر على مواجهة نفسه وحل مشاكله‪.‬‬ ‫أهمية الطبيب النفسي هو ارشاد وتوجيه المضطرب إلى الطريق‬ ‫السليم سواء عملي ًا أو نفسي ًا‪ ،‬وهذا يختلف على الشخص الذي يصدر‬ ‫المعلومة وعلى حسب طريقة تفيم حوار وليس أي شخص يتقبل‬ ‫الطبيب النفسي ألنه من الصعب أن يثق الشخص بطبيب نفسي‪.‬‬

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‫ديوانية الطلبة أندية الجامعات‬

‫النادي السيكولوجي‬ ‫الطالب أحمد شامل‪ :‬القوائم اإلنتخابية خلقت‬ ‫الحقد بين الطلبة‬ ‫تأسس نادي السيكولوجي في كلية العلوم اإلجتماعية في سنة ‪ 2009‬تحت مظلة قسم علم النفس وبإشراف رئيس القسم الدكتور ناصر المنيع‪ .‬يسعى النادي إلى خدمة الطلبة في الكلية بطرق مختلفة‪،‬‬ ‫يضم النادي ‪ 11‬عضو وعضوة من الطلبة باإلضافة إلى عدد كبير من المتطوعين‪ .‬التقت مجلة ‪ STUDENTALK‬مع الطالب نائب رئيس النادي أحمد شامل تخصص علم نفس سنة ثالثة‪ ،‬وكان الحوار التالي‪.‬‬

‫كيف ولماذا قررت اإلنضمام إلى النادي السيكولوجي؟‬ ‫يخدم النادي الطلبة في مختلف المجاالت‪ ،‬وبالرغم من أنني طالب‬ ‫أيض ًا لكنني أرغب بخدمة زمالئي في األمور التي يحتاجونها‪.‬‬ ‫كيف تم إختيار أعضاء النادي؟‬ ‫يقوم عدد من الطلبة بترشيح أنفسهم لعضوية النادي‪ ،‬لكن‬ ‫هناك شروط معينة للراغبين باإلنضمام‪ .‬في البداية يجب أن‬ ‫يكون منعزل بشكل تام عن القوائم اإلنتحابية‪ ،‬ويتم االختيار‬ ‫على حسب التصويت وكما أن األعضاء يخضعون إلختبار‬ ‫قبول عن طريق رئيس القسم ومشرف النادي الدكتور ناصر‬

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‫المنيع‪ .‬كما أن عدد األعضاء يختلف من سنة ألخرى على حسب‬ ‫الترشيحات والقبول‪.‬‬ ‫ما هي أهم المواصفات التي يجب أن ليكون عضو في النادي؟‬ ‫يجب أن ال ينضم للنادي بهدف مسمى معين‪ ،‬لكن نحن كنادي‬ ‫سيكولوجي يجب على الطالب أن يعمل بجد ويكون له هدف معين‪.‬‬ ‫ما هي أبرز أهداف النادي؟‬ ‫خدمة الطالب في المرتبة األولى‪ ،‬ومن ثم المجتمع والتوعية‬ ‫باألمراض الصحية والنفسية‪.‬‬

‫ما هي األنشطة التي تقومون بتنظيمها؟‬ ‫نحن نعمل على عدد من المحاور منها الدورات‬ ‫التدريبية‪ ،‬األنشطة المتنوعة‪ ،‬الزيارات الميدانية‪.‬‬ ‫على سبيل المثال في أحد الدورات استضفنا الدكتور‬ ‫طارق الحبيب متخصص في علم النفس‪ ،‬كما‬ ‫نستضيف أطباء من خارج الكويت‪ ،‬ونشارك بتنظيم‬ ‫دورات ونتخصص بزياراتنا الميدانية إلى المستشفيات‪،‬‬ ‫ومرضى األلزهايمر‪ ،‬ومرضى التوحد وكبار السن‪ .‬كما‬ ‫أننا ال نحصر زياراتنا في نطاق علم النفس لكن نوسع‬ ‫أنشطتنا على مختلف المجاالت‪.‬‬

Student Diwaniya University Clubs

The Cause Events with an Impact

The Cause, a student club at The Gulf University of Science and Technology (GUST), aims to raise awareness towards children in need. They kicked off their month long season with a fundraising carnival for kids to enjoy at the Scientific Center.

To make things interesting for the kids, the carnival was inspired by treasure maps. Once the children completed activities at a booth, such as, painting and handcrafts, they would get a stamp; when they collected three, they were able to exchange them for treats.

COMPETITING FOR A CAUSE! Three companies along with their agencies partook in a friendly competition to see who would raise the most amount of money in one month.

A conference will be held at GUST from April 10th to the 14th, where all participants will be able to share their experience and what they have done throughout the month.

The conference will conclude with a closing ceremony.

The forces behind The Cause are Public Relations students, three professors, along with, student volunteers from varying majors

who wanted to support this initiative. Their goal is to turn it into an annual event, in order to raise awareness that there are people out there who need help, no matter the size.

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Fashion Competition

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WHICH GIRL? AĂŠropostle and Call it Spring bring you the latest in fashion (clothing and footwear respectively) with local style choices from yours truly... Ghalia, Mariam, Bedour, and Jana put together their favorite pieces, styling it their way . Vote for your favorite on www.studentalk-online.com.

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The Local Scene Artist of the Month

Pipedream A Fantasy Of A Better Reality

Kuwait is known around the Arab world as the starting point for many musicians. The Kuwaiti audience has always had a taste for quality, but that was the case with Arabic music alone. English music was always an underground movement, BUT THAT’S NOT THE CASE ANYMORE! Talented musicians and bands have been emerging at a rapid rate nowadays.

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Our dad says have fun, while our mom calls us idiots for playing music

Four young talented Kuwaiti musicians, Jasmie, Taymour, Midge, and Tily, together make up PIPEDREAM. We had the pleasure of meeting one of Kuwait’s most prominent bands and listen to them rehearse. The three brothers Jasmie, Midge, and Tily along with Bader (an original/ former member) formed the band in the summer of 2015. In the summer, Bader left to England and Sam (a former member) took his place and joined the band for a while before leaving to Canada. Taymour, the newest member of the band has taken up the mantle of the forth member; stepping in about a month ago, giving the band enough time to be ready to prepare and practice for Battle of the Bands.

watching the four of them jam together, we felt this harmony between them that comes to life during their performance. They were so transparent during their practice, that we quickly picked up on some of their traits, Midge, the comedian of the group, Taymour, the straightforward perfectionist, Tily, laid back and easy going, and Jasmie, how shall we put this, is simply the stubborn one. The guys are planning to begin recording their music soon, as the opportunity has presented itself through Taymour’s recording studio.

Tidbits:

• Midge & Tily participated in the X-Factor (never again) • Audience scared to move/ dance • Will perform at the American Base this month • The brothers lived in the United States until 2002 • Their inspiration is the band Caravan

Pipedream plays classics and originals, they prefer to play songs from the 60s and 70s, and the Canterbury scene as it is when they consider the prime of music to be. While – 19 years old – Lead guitar – Plans to study Sound Engineering - 21 years old - Drums - Plans to study I.T./Computer technology - 22 years old - Bass/ Saxophone/ Shakers - Studies International Relations - 23 years old - Keyboard/ Drums/ Guitar/ Vocals - Studies Communication and Media

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Introducing a new University Experience Kuwait College of Science and Technology

Kicked off its first foundation class in January, this year, to offer programs in science and engineering such as, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bachelorof Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Electronics and Communications Engineering. In the near future, they will include more bachelors programs, Masters Programs and post graduate studies.

The curricula is designed by consultants from ITT, taking university education in the Middle East to the next level, and currently has a partnership with Kanagawa Institute of Technology from Japan, while also finalizing other international partnerships with reputable universities from the UK, USA, Australia and other European Universities.

KCST is in fact a university despite the “College� term in its name, as students can obtain bachelor degrees for which they are already enrolled.

Specialized programs, a renowned curriculum, partnerships, and a campus that makes you want to study there is not all KCST has to offer.

Further, providing you with unique engineering programs, a community that has a strong supportive attitude to help you achieve your true potential, teaching standards which are aligned with the highest universities and institutes around the world, quality faculty members with international excellence and academic proven records, and on campus students will experience the taste of their local culture in combination with internationaleducational standards.

The University has one of the most developed campuses in the region. With the most advance, state-of-the-art technology and developed security systems, including an outstanding auditorium with a capacity of over 500 seats, it is safe to say, KCST campus is a work of art.

To top it all off, the campus is located West of Kuwait City on Doha spur road and is accessible through multiple highways, taking less than 30 minutes to reach from Kuwait City and most areas in Kuwait, removing the daily traffic hassles we are always waiting in.

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Artspace String Art & Stencil Design

Artspace is a visionary concept in Kuwait, pioneered by a team dedicated to artistic expression.

Every aspect of Artspace has been carefully curated to help you explore art as a personal talent, and shape your own artistic voice.

Project Name: String Art & Stencil Design Level: Beginner/ Intermediate Duration: 2 hours What you’ll need for the String Art piece: • Wooden Board (Size of your choice) • Hammer • Nails • Strings • Acrylic Paint • 1 medium brush for paint • Tracing paper/ Carbon sheet What you’ll need for the Stencil: • Cardboard Paper (You don’t need to buy one, just tear a cardboard piece from any recycled box around) • Pencil ( To create whichever stencil shape you like) • Ruler (If you are in the mood for some geometry) • Scissors

Step 1:

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Step 3: (Optional)

Let’s prepare the wooden piece.

Create your own stencil. (Optional) We did a chevron pattern in the picture above.

Using your pencil, create whichever pattern shape you prefer and then start cutting out to create a stencil. (As simple as that!).

Now that your board is dry and your stencil is ready, start creating a background-stenciled design however you prefer. Use your imagination and dare yourself! Once you are done, set aside to dry or use a hair-dryer.

Use a medium brush dipped in your choice of color, and start painting the surface. You can use as many colors as you like. *Tip: once you are done, put it aside to dry!

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Step 4:

Step 5:

Step 6:

For this project, we did an Arabic letter as a sample. However, you can do any shape, letter, design you prefer. Print out your design using any office printer and start tracing it on the board using a tracing paper/carbon sheet and a pencil. (You can easily find them in any stationary store).

In this step, we will begin hammering nails all around the outline of your design. Leave a 1cm space between each nail (you don’t need to be accurate, just make sure all your nail spaces are somehow equal and stable).

Now that you are done with creating a nails outline, tie 3 knots on a corner nail of your design. This step is essential to ensure your string won’t untie along the progress.

You don’t need to paint a masterpiece to create beautiful art!

Step 7: Using the string, start going around the outline of your design. Going back and forth with your string. There is no rule for this. Finish your design by tying off the string the same way you started. Trim any excess string using scissors.

Instagram: @artspaceq8

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Bader Al-Khamees Soaring beyond the heights

Currently holding three plus years of experience since his first of now 500 jumps and recently receiving his “coach” rating, Bader Al-Khamees is on the continued pursuit of achieving his dream of becoming a professional skydiver.

“Practice makes perfect”, a saying he lives by, Bader is chasing after new drop zones and views from above to add to his list, some of which include; Kuwait, Dubai, Russia and Spain. These new drop zones he chases after he believes will enable him with the opportunity to meet new people, discover the world, and further teach him more about all things related to skydiving.

The buzz and hype about this young skydiver developed rapidly when he created a video commemorating Kuwait’s National and Liberation days during the month of February. Bader, at 10,000feet, jumped over the clouds of Spain at skydive Empuriabrava with the Kuwaiti flag. The video of his jump has over 160,000 views and counting. When asking Bader about why he created a commemoration video of this jump, he says, “Why not? I am capable of doing something good and making others smile. I was able to make people happy by doing that and I was able to receive some amazing feedback from it. People who saw it kept sharing and reposting it for over a week afterwards and it made me extremely proud.”

As Bader maintains his positive attitude and continuous desire to chase after his dream, his long term plan is to create more awareness of the sport of skydiving. Hoping to be able to get into championships, stating “I want to work to make it happen.

I hope to get a sponsor to help me with this and work towards getting the sport more popular in Kuwait. All other countries in the Middle East have teams, but we don’t and I think it’s important to try making it happen.”

Bader Al-Khamees, will not be a name easily forgotten, as each day he takes a step closer to reach his goal, achieve his dreams of becoming one of the first professional skydivers in Kuwait and overall revolutionize the view of skydivers in Kuwait.

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Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go T.S. Eliot

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Red Bull Music Academy First time in Kuwait: Electronica Musician ETYEN

Music unites. This is not just a common phrase, rather, it is what happened for two days at Dar Al Athar Al Islamiyya in Yarmouk. Red Bull Music Academy has brought together artists from different parts of the world to Kuwait in order to share their passion and participate in the second Red Bull Music Academy Session Kuwait. The academy gathered musicians, composers, producers and vocalists from Kuwait and gave them the opportunity to be part of workshops, talks and share their experience with some of the most talented international and regional musicians. One of the most notable attendances during the sessions and the live performance of Kuwait Rising Music Festival was Samer Etienne Chami aka Etyen – Music producer and Electronica musician from Beirut.

How do you feel about being part of the Red Bull Music Academy session?

This is not my first time participating in a RBMA event. A month ago, I took part in RBMA Bass Camp Dubai and it was fantastic! I have participated in many other Red Bull Music Academy events in Lebanon in the last few years.I met Zahed Sultan, the host of the event in Beirut during a Red Bull Music Academy special event in Beirut last year that we were both playing, and this is how I got in here. It is a great opportunity to be here, the interaction with the audience is great.

Instagram: @sameretienne Facebook: ETYEN Twitter:@ETYENmusic

When did you start a career in music?

I put out the first Etyen EP and started performing about three years ago, before that, I was playing in bands as a guitarist and singer.

I eventually started recording by myself and then producing – I realized I was good at it and thought this is what I wanted to do. When I went to London, I enrolled in sound engineering and mixing courses and once I returned to Beirut, I released my first EP “Happy New Year”.

What inspires you as a musician?

Nature inspires me a lot. For instance, I was part of a musical residency in seclusion in the mountains of Saratoga, California along with other musicians – this was the most inspiring time of my life! I say nature because I truly believe that music is a part of nature; everything around you speaks and produces sounds; the trees, the wind, the running water. I am also influenced by people’s ideas (that speak to me) – philosophers, novelists…etc., and my own experiences, obviously.

Other than nature, what gets you wanting to create music?

Heartbreak or any human experience exchanged with someone else, like love and friendship – it all inspires me to create music.

How long does it usually take you to put together a track?

It really depends, sometimes inspiration will be flowing through and the idea develops and mature without me even thinking about it. I have done tracks in a day, others over weeks where I leave it and then go back with fresh outlook. I think it is important to let ideas simmer in your head but also take initiative and let yourself go when you feel inspiration coming.

What, in your opinion, describes music best?

Itself – I do not like to describe or try to describe music. When you hear it, you will understand what it is.

Who did you grow up listening to?

I listened to lots and lots of different stuff.

My favorite band growing up was SigurRos – an Icelandic post ambient rock outfit. I went through many phases and was really into Radiohead for a long time. As an adolescent, I listened to a lot of rock, from progressive to classic to punk and so on.

Are you currently working on something new?

I am currently working on a billion things.

Releasing 2 EPs this year besides 6 or 7 different collaborations with artists internationally. Music videos, new live concept, so much really, you will have to follow me on social media to stay updated!

Was music an intrinsic passion or did you have to learn it?

I have taken courses in sound engineering and mixing – as a child I learned to play the piano, which rather formed an important base for me. I come from a family that has a deep connection to music. I taught myself guitar and a bunch of instruments growing up and there isn’t a time I can think of when music wasn’t my main passion.

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Startup Kuwait Entrepreneurial Seminars at BHCK and GUST

Startup Kuwait’s curriculum development continues to focus on providing student entrepreneurial teams with content that is relevant to Kuwait, the GCC and the interest of students. After helping the students to identify and think through their business ideas, we introduced the concept of Lean Startup and Minimum Viable Product. These concepts are driving entrepreneurship worldwide today - serving as the management philosophy behind entrepreneurship and startups.

We are teaching the students about the differences in product development and marketing in a new company and a larger multi-national.

We are also introducing the students to the concepts of guerrilla marketing, the role of technology in being an entrepreneur, and the importance of communication of your idea to the people you reach. In addition, Startup Kuwait is, as needed, assisting the faculty of its five university partners to train their colleagues on concepts related to entrepreneurship and Lean Startup. We are helping them to help their student entrepreneurship teams, and partner schools have delivered a series of lectures and exercises on lean starts for their participating students.

Further to the workshops partner universities have through Startup Kuwait’s extensive Network been able to bridge local entrepreneurial experiences.

Students and faculty members have had engaging presentations by founders of Choowy Goowy (Essa Abdulla Behbehani) and SAVECO (Noor Al Qatami).

Box Hill College has continued its March startup activities through holding Lean Start Up and Guerilla Marketing workshops for participating students. In addition, the students have benefited from Ms. Noor AlQatami’s presentation and gained insights into the importance of creating dynamic teams in entrepreneurial endeavors and overcoming failures and learning from mistakes in the process.

Participating student, Hanadi Al Bolouchi, who is working on a technology startup idea called the lectures by Mr. Essa Behbehani and Ms. Noor Al Qatami as treasures for students who are just getting started on their entrepreneurial journeys. Sabah Husainalso stated that listening to the stories of the aforementioned entrepreneurs motivated her to continue on with the competition without

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the fear of failure. Sabah is working on a startup in food and beverage sector. Hawraa Jaweli stated that the workshops and guest speakers helped put in perspective what it means to be an entrepreneur and helped her team understand what needs to be done in their social services startup idea.

Dr. Mohamed Elian, said, “We believe it is important to open a dialogue between aspiring entrepreneurs, and those who have succeeded in launching their businesses to showcase the level of commitment and hard work it takes, and encourage them to take the steps necessary to thrive.”

In April, partner universities have the opportunity to benefit from the experiences of regional entrepreneurs.

GUST’s College of Business Administration also hosted a special seminar on its campus last week as part of the Startup Kuwait activities, led by Ms. Noor Al-Qatami. The seminar focused on the challenges and solutions of entrepreneurship, and was attended by GUST students, faculty members, and their peers from the Australian College of Kuwait.

Saveco CEO, Al-Qatami, who was also recently featured on ArabianBusiness. com as Woman Entrepreneur of the Week, enumerated the common challenges new start-ups are likely to face in Kuwait, and advised prospective entrepreneurs on different ways to handle certain situations and get the results they need. At the end of the presentation, students asked questions about the start-up scene in Kuwait, and sought tips on how to go about launching their business ventures.

After welcoming the attendees and thanking the speaker for leading the seminar, GUST’s College of Business Administration Dean,

Ms. Al-Qatami spoke to the audience about her entrepreneurial journey, challenges she had to overcome, solutions she came up

with to surmount obstacles, milestones she crossed while setting up her business, and the key factors that helped her grow it to its current level.

Saveco opened in 2010 with the goal of bringing convenience and low cost quality products to the local market as a brick and mortar hypermarket. In only five years, Saveco now owns restaurants, cafes, a distribution company, franchises, children’s toy stores, and much more.

Startup Kuwait is an initiative launched

by Global Centre at Kuwait University to encourage students to understand the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship, and be able to work on and launch their own business ideas. As a part of this initiative, GUST students will continue to work on their startup business ideas during the semester, after which, top teams from GUST will compete against their peers from other universities.

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LOYAC Transformative Vietnam

This Asian cultural adventure satisfied every history buff, adrenaline junkie, and curious traveler! On a 7-day journey through Vietnam, LOYAC explorers visited historic war zones, biked through some of the most ecologically diverse national parks in the region, and volunteered at family-run vegetable farms. By the end of the program, participants had achieved a higher sense of self awareness, tolerance and social responsibility.

When we asked each participant on the last day, “What has this trip taught you about yourself that you had not realized before?”, They answered: Manal: “That I can shift from the adult world to the youth world. I did not know that I can make a quick spontaneous decision like my decision to join this trip and be happy with it.”

Shatha: “That I like observing cultures” Hasan: “Now I know I am missing a lot about life because I am busy.”

Noor: “I am not a person who gets homesick.

I like to be more out than in…. away from the norm.”

Aziz: “I can disconnect at anytime and even sleep on the bus” Meshari: “That I can be open and try new foods.

I should not eat with my eyes. Now I know that I like to be in the kitchen and cook.”

Samer: “I learnt that a trip of 3 generations can succeed.”

Ali: “I tend to focus on one thing at a time and thus lose my focus on other things”

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Be Real Shana Spring & Summer16 Collection

FASHION For Her

Be real and authentic; casually following the latest trends, Shana recently released its spring and summer collection of 2016.

This season, you are given the opportunity to relax and a start fresh, as lines and patterns are taken to a whole new level. The ultimate protagonist, filled with strength and character through sailor stripes and pastels, with every outfit you are able to be yourself, be comfortable, and represent who you are and your style powerfully.

The Boho style holds its ground as a strong source of inspiration. The collections most feminine and romantic style bring you the always and forever loved long dresses, exhibiting patterns and flared sleeves, all ideal for the day time look. The festival look is defined through bold colors, bringing out a darker version, crochet finishes and ethnic prints, giving anyone that down to earth feeling.

Now, when it comes to the necessities, we’ll find the always adored pleated skirts, clulotte pants and of course midi skirts are still on the scene for that stylish everyday look.

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Welcome to Paradise Double Agent Spring and Summer Collection of 2016

FASHION For Her

Officially launched in March, the Double Agent’s, ‘Welcome to Paradise’ spring and summer collection of 2016 was inspired by paradisiacal landscapes like Hawaiian Islands, Warm turquoise waters and the different colors of sand, including; various tonalities of pink, floral, blue and khaki.

Micro-collections (released weekly) bring fabrics like tencel, cupro and suede to the main roles, as well as other characteristic fabrics of the brand as crêpe marrocaine, viscose, handmade crochet or voile viscose.

The casual and fresh style with long dresses, jumpsuits, shorts and its classical t-shirts, made with ‘tinto in capo’ technique and always softened for a better feeling when wearing them are still continued with Double Agent.

The accessories, on the other hand, are created to complete the looks of Double Agent girls: cotton bikinis with denim effect, canalé, handmade crochet or even suede in a nod to the 70s. As for the footwear boots and canvas sneakers, are a must-have for the brand lovers, platforms and espadrilles.

To complete the looks, practical and small handbags, perfect for summer time, are made of suede and natural colors or wicker, as well as canvas bags on green tones.

‘Welcome to paradise’ is completed with wearable sunglasses, costume jewelry with natural stones and references time.

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ICONIC Launches its Spring Summer 2016 Collection

FASHION For Him & Her

The key trends in the women’s collection this season include Retro Icon which is The 60’s mod elegance and classic style.

The eye-catching Optical Illusion collection is a must have with monochrome ruling the runways every season.

Inspired by royalty Centennial Amour is a rich collection which mirrors the decadence and beauty of the Victorian era.

The 70’s bohemia mixes various elements to bring out the carefree boho vibe through the Antique Folk collection.

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Nautical chic takes the front row this season with old classic given a contemporary interpretation through the collection aptly named Under the Tuscan Sun. ICONIC’s men’s collection comprises of five key trends; Primarily a nautical theme Nuovo cruise with a subtle surreal feel. Key pieces include jackets with contrast trim,striped sweaters and sweats which exude a modern and fresh vibe.

Subtle and rich the Classical boho collection is a visual treat with colors and texture.

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Simplified yet futuristic approach in the Disturbed florals is key in this collection of soft one liners teamed with neoprene joggers.

This tribal fashion trend is always a hit every other season with tribal elements seen very often on the runways known as Neo tribe Classic Hawaiian florals and palm prints are the heroes in the Vintage Vacation collection with the vacation mode being turned up high.

Head over to ICONIC and shop the latest Spring Summer collection available at The Avenues, The Mall, Level 1 and at Salam Mall in Salmiya. Opening Soon in Sama Mall.

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Aéropostle A new Spring Break look

FASHION For Him & Her

Aéropostle, a specialty retailer for casual apparel for young men and women introduced their new 2016 Spring collection, influenced by Spring Break and warm weather. Updated basics, enhanced details, and colorful statement pieces are all featured in this collection, bringing a cool variety for all your favorite spring time looks.

Girls Spring Trends:

Guys Spring Trends:

Water Garden brought to you by a whimsical, romantic garden influence. Sense the softness through subtle textures, shades of soft coral, yellow and pink grounded by creamy white and olive tones, all blended together to create a watercolor effect. Romantic Painterly floral prints mixed with soft focused geometric patterns all complete the look.

Deep Blue Sea where the 1950’s and 60’s inspiration is a world of washed out blues and burnt reds in combination with dip dye and tie dye techniques. Maintaining that key element of white stripes and plaids within the solid garments and that added that playful and exhilarating pop through the florals in pockets and linings all creating that much needed contrast this season.

Indigo Groove takes Hippie Chic to the next level. An irresistible Bohemian collection is presented through prints and patterns in a variety of blue hues with spicy colors adding dimensions to the palette. Patchwork, tile, and dye effects globally inspired are also represented.

Spring Break for an unforgettable getaway filled with fun, excitement, brighter days, and more chilling time with friends.

Antiqued floral prints on small and large scales are accented with embroidery and lace details to give the look and style more depth.

For the ultimate go to look this season, you’ll find the ultimate spring styles in printed Rompers paired with light weight cardigans and strappy sandals.

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The Wonder Years are back with a fresher vintage vibe as the athletic element is added.

That simple clean look is kept with vibrant colors like oranges and greens. Spring brings you floral prints on a larger scale with new graphics and tie dye effects for the updated Aéropostale guy look.

Malibu Sunset, say hello to the 90’s spring breakers. Feel the sunset and enjoy the unexpected.

Have cool conversation starters, brought to you by the woven shirts, prints and graphics in the palm tree of Miami.

Aéropostale is operated in Kuwait by European Apparel Co.

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Call It Spring 2016 spring and summer collection brought to you by a California Roadtrip FASHION For Him & Her

In the greatest coming-of-age-traditions, a road trip, take a nomadic adventure this season through the California desert ; seize the opportunity to enjoy a new experience in all the unique landmarks along the way with vast deserts and national parks through the Call it Spring’s spring and summer 2016 collection.

“This season, we’re retelling a classic American narrative inspired by the now. The unique yet recognizable landmarks invoke the weird and wonder that only traveling through the desert can offer. Infused with the desire to discover, this landscape is the perfect backdrop to capture our cast’s carefree spirit and distinct sense of freedom.” explains Neil Frisby, Creative Director of CALL IT SPRING. Season after season, the CALL IT SPRING campaign follows a group of friends on their everyday adventures. Filled with eccentric moments, these journeys help them carve out their identities, discovering what it means to be unique. Always taking a personal and poetic angle, the campaign plays on the thoughts and dreams of this generation, catering to their need of individuality.

Call It Spring is operated in Kuwait by Mondial General Trading.

Photographer: Tim Barber Stylist: Zara Mirkin

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New look Launches the 2016 spring and summer Collection

FASHION For Him & Her

The time has once again come for the annual New Look event held in Dubai, where the press and media were invited to attend a private event showcasing the launch of the spring and summer collection of 2016.

Upon entering the venue, one automatically gets distracted by the urge to shop trendy and distinctive styles displayed in each collection; however, we could not rush to check-out just yet. A member of the New Look team walked us through each of the new collections; Native Soul, Hot House, Global Sport, 90’s Romance, Label Lounge,

New Look Sport, Swimwear, Home, and a wide variety of shoes and accessories. They then walked us through the New Look for men; Bauhaus, Easy Rider, Modern Artisan, and Dazed & Confused. Each collection and design told a story, giving purpose to each and every item, it spoke to the purpose of it all and these stories behind each collection, not only made you at awe about it all, but it gave you a whole new appreciation and understanding for the styles, the designs and of course the designers and team who created it.

The New Look 2016 spring and summer womenswear collection is heavily influenced by hothouse floral, graphic and sport silhouettes and a sophisticated twist on 90’s trends at fast fashion obtain ability.

The menswear collection recalls feelings of nostalgia in old-school college motifs, retro prints, washed and worn fabrics, and 90’s inspired sportswear. Overall, the looks embody affordable, trendy fashion for the urban man and woman.

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ALDO Inspiration is everywhere

FASHION For Him & Her

ALDO sets its imagination free by unlocking unique sources of inspiration within its Spring/Summer 2016 global campaign. Showcasing their design team’s unique seasonal trends, which radiate through authentic personalities exemplifying the initial spark of each exclusive inspiration.

The SS16 collection from ALDO not only displays creativity, but also allows for every item to tell a story through its art and design, featuring a diptych. On one side, Bela Borsodi, adds an abstract inspiration through still life and on the other, Matteo Montanari, adds a portrait of interesting people; adjoining it illustrates the overall look which speaks to the heart of the inspiration and entire story, setting the stage to the collection.

based jewelry designer, Susannah Liguori, art student and model, Laura Harrier, up-andcoming actress and Kelsey Soles, ‘It Girl’ and London-based model, all exude a style of their own. SilviuTolu, New York style blogger, Harry Uzoka, model and member of a video art collective in London, and Keisuke Asano, artist and model, represent a masculine cross fabric lending contextualization and creativity to the ALDO campaign.

The faces of the campaign were chosen for their unique personal styles and creative selfexpression, representing a range of tastes, passions and lifestyles. Marissa Seraphin, Paris-

“Our ‘Inspiration is Everywhere’ campaign has been a compelling way to enliven and empower our customer to express themselves through fashion – while staying true to their own style.

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Lifestyle Watches

A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon

Watches

The latest masterpiece from Saxony pairs three complications with five supplementary functions. This unique timepiece by A. Lange & Söhne is not only technically impressive, but also stands out with a superbly organised face despite the density of information it displays.

Datograph Datograph designates a column-wheel chronograph with a precisely jumping minute counter, a flyback function and the typical Lange outsize date. To master the challenge of precise short time measurements, the product developers relied on an ingenious feature that had already proven itself in the Datograph Up/ Down. It distils three major technical advances in chronograph design into one: the column-wheel mechanism assures that all chronograph functions are reliably controlled.

Perpetual Perpetual, the middle element of the name, refers to a instantaneously jumping perpetual calendar with a moon-phase display. All indications of the perpetual calendar – including the outsize date as well as the day-of-week, month and leap-year displays in subsidiary dials – switch instantaneously and thus provide unambiguous readings at all times.

Tourbillon The fascinating tourbillon mechanism is exposed by the sapphire-crystal caseback and the open tourbillon bridge. There, the escapement rotates about its own axis once a minute inside the filigreed cage. This rotary motion offsets the influence of gravity on the balance wheel with eccentric poising weights.

The Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon is yet another manifestation of A. Lange & Söhne’s determination to never stand still and to test the limits of mechanical horology.

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SAMSUNG A New Galaxy for smartphones

Gadgets

One of the most anticipated phones of 2016 makes it way to the Kuwaiti market. A refined design, more advanced camera, and streamlined software functionality, the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, the newest editions to the Galaxy family launched by Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

The S7 and S7 edge are the first smart phones bringing you a Dual Pixel camera with a faster shutter speed and more accurate autofocus even in settings with low-light, providing brighter and sharper images. The new camera mode, Motion Panorama, takes the traditional panoramic photo to a whole new level by providing its users with an immersive visual experience.

The increased convenience of the water and dust proof 5.1-inch Galaxy S7 and 5.5inch Galaxy S7 ergonomic curves provide a comfortable grip. A simplified, zero touch experience through the device’s new Always On-Display feature for any lifestyle, whether for work or play.

A hybrid SIM tray has been added, allowing

users to add a microSD card for up to 200GB of additional storage and can be used with a dual SIM card in select countries. Keep it fun with the new Samsung updates; the gaming performance has been optimized, users can now record their gaming experience and share their screen to play with others.

Through the powerful processor and bigger battery capacity, high-performance graphic games can be played with lower battery usage, and an added internal cooling system has been put in place to keep the device from overheating, all allowing for longer playing time.

The launch of Galaxy S7 and S7 edge coincided with the launch of the Galaxy Entertainer application, providing a maximized user experience for all consumers in the Gulf region.

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Lifestyle Health

Calling all Athletes How Physical Therapy can help you

Physical therapy can be the savior of an injured athlete. Many of the injuries sustained by athletes can cause chronic pain, discomfort, and worse of all make it impossible to participate in sports either temporarily or permanently. Luckily for the injured athlete there are a range of options that can treat their injury, one of which is physical therapy.

Overcome and work through injuries with physical therapy. Consistency in treatments, patience and dedication from the patient and therapist, makes it possible to achieve a total recovery for many athletic injuries.

Physical therapists help restore function, improve mobility, alleviate pain, and limit physical disabilities of patients, including professional and student athletes, with sports related injuries.

Sports injuries have been the reason behind many athletes being sidelined for games, seasons, and even entire careers. Injuries are common for athletes participating in competitions and training sessions. Poor training routines, lack of warm-ups, and poor conditioning are just a few of the causes of sports injuries. This is especially true for student athletes just beginning their sports careers; one injury can set them back an entire season or even worse the rest of their sports careers.

As an athlete, your body is your most important instrument. It must be in great condition, as well as injury and pain free. At the same time, as an athlete, your body is under a lot of stress from constant training and giving it your all against your competition. This makes it extremely easy for athletes to sustain sports related injuries, which can range from a sprain or sore muscles to dislocations, torn tendons, broken bones, and much more. Injuries that athletes tend to suffer from are acute trauma or overusing a specific body part. When an injury does occur, physical therapy can make all the difference.

To achieve the best results after a sports related injury, all healthcare professionals must work together to ensure that the athlete can make a full recovery. It is common for serious injuries to require surgery. Typically, orthopedic surgeons restore an athlete’s biomechanics, but physical therapy post-surgery helps the athlete return to normal, with pain free function, and fully recover. Techniques and treatments offered by physical therapists to

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athletes post surgery can substantially change the outcome and further allow athletes to return to their usual standards of play.

Physical therapy is also important for nonoperative patients. Some of the greatest recoveries come from athletes who are treated completely through physical therapy, having made full recoveries quicker than those who have undergone surgeries. It goes far beyond simply applying ice or heat packs to an injured athlete (although this is usually an important first step towards treatment).

Physical therapists perform tests on injured athletes allowing them to hone in on the source of the problem. Enabling them to treat the root of the problem, heal the injury as well as strengthen the surrounding muscles, improve blood flow, and increase endurance.

A massively important role in an athlete’s recovery is played through physical therapy

treatment. The therapist sees an athlete on a regular basis, records and monitors progress, and actively helps the athlete recover in order to return back to their sport. Just as every athlete is unique, so is every injury. With this the therapist is given the opportunity and ability to create individualized treatment plans for each athlete. No two athletes are treated exactly the same as the treatments are tailored to the specific needs of an individual athlete.

Not only is it used to treat injuries, many young athletes and their parents do not realize the benefits of physical therapy until after an injury has already occurred. It is possible for physical therapists to identify athletes who are at risk of injuries by doing postural assessments and evaluations. Athletes who go through assessments and studies of their specific biomechanics are far less likely to suffer from injuries.

‫أسلوب الحياة صحة‬

Healthier Looking Skin 5 Simple steps for better skin When it comes to health, many of us think internally and forget about our largest organ! Having healthy and better-looking skin can effect us in many ways, including a more positive attitude and vibrant outlook towards life. Here are five steps that get you closer towards having better skin.

1- Drink plenty of water As your skin is made up of approximately 60% water, drinking more water will always make your skin look fresh and glowing. Your skin is more exposed to dryness and wrinkles if kept dehydrated; therefore hydrating your body helps prevent dryness and wrinkles. If you’re not a fan of drinking water, adding a little flavor to your water can be a good idea to get yourself in the habit of drinking more water.

For better results and a little extra flavoring, add slices of cucumber to your water, as it’s known to help improve your skin complexion; or add slices of lemon, as it will help in minimizing skin pimples and acne.

2- Deeply scrub your skin Scrubbing your face and skin once or twice a week would help improve the texture of your skin, removing all the dead skin and making your skin softer. Scrubbing gives great results as long as we’re careful when choosing a scrub; especially if you have sensitive skin that might be allergic to certain products or ingredient. To be on the safe side, always rely on homemade scrubs as they usually don’t contain any chemicals or ingredients that might cause you to break out.

My favorite homemade scrub is honey and brown sugar; it works wonders on various skin types and doesn’t usually cause any allergic reactions.

Recipe: Mix 2 tablespoons of brown sugar with 2 tablespoons of honey. Leave mixture in a cool area for 5-10 minutes. Then, use the mixture to exfoliate your skin; when you are done, rinse with warm water.

3- Moisturizing Masks Applying moisturizing masks once or twice a week can help nourish your skin and make it look healthier. The amount of moisturizing masks you apply to your skin depends on your skin type. If you have oily skin, it’s enough to apply a moisturizing mask once a week; if you have dry skin, try to apply the mask two or three times a week. It is very important to pick

masks that suit your skin type, and it is also important to ensure we apply masks that won’t make us break out, especially since we keep them on for a while. This is why I not only find homemade masks are the safer choice, but they are also easy to make.

One of the most popular moisturizing masks is made of yogurt and cucumber.

Recipe: In your mixer, apply half a cup of thick yogurt along with one cucumber (only leave the cucumber skin if it’s in good condition).

When ingredients are fully blended, freeze mixture for half an hour then apply smoothly on your skin leave it on your skin for 10-15 minutes, then wash it out with warm water.

For better results apply two slices of cucumbers on your eyes along with the mask to help reduce eye puffiness and dark circles.

4- Always apply sunscreen before going out We all know that sun exposure is important for our skin and bodies as it provides us with

Vitamin D; however, high exposure to ultraviolet radiation can damage our skin; it could be defined as one of the main reason behind wrinkles and skin discoloration, and increased freckles, which may also lead to increased risk of skin cancer. Applying sunscreen before you leave should be as important as brushing your teeth. Always apply it before your foundation or bb cream. You can also find many foundations and moisturizers that contain SPF, which is basically sun protection, always go with SPF 50+ for increased protection.

5- Never sleep with makeup on Sleeping with makeup increases wrinkles and larger pores since the chemicals in our makeup can react over night. Always wash your skin thoroughly before you sleep, even if you are feeling lazy. Dab a piece of cotton in cold milk or olive oil and softly apply it to your skin as a toner, this can help soften and nourish your skin overnight.

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News European Football

Gianni Infantino The New President of FIFA

Sepp Blatter has been the President for a very long time but, with the controversy that surrounded him and FIFA, there was a desperate need for change. Gianni Infantino has been chosen to lead the change but will it be possible?

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Who is Infantino?

Gianni Infantino really knows his way in the football world, no one can doubt that! Before being elected FIFA President, Infantino was the UEFA General Secretary since 2009 and was part of FIFA since 2000. He was in charge of a major team that has helped strengthen both national and club football in Europe and increased UEFA’s reputation as a respected and credible international governing body.

He also led the fight against threats to the integrity of football such as racism, violence, and match-fixing.

What Happens To Blatter?

Sepp Blatter, along with UEFA President, Michel Platini (a previous contender to replace Blatter), have both been handed an six-year ban from any football related activity after a thorough investigation. With the football world in shock and confusion, the new President had to be elected as soon as possible. Gianni Infantino went against Sheikh Salman and, on the final night, it was the Swiss who came out with the majority of the votes.

What To Expect in FIFA: For the football followers out there, you cannot expect too much change in front of your televisions as you lead your favorite team. Having said that, the governing body of football is going through some massive changes and, especially when looking at the international competitions (such as the FIFA World Cup), changes will most probably be seen. With Gianni Infantino at the helm, here is what we can expect: • The Road To Reform?

There are a few changes at top management this time and Infantino will be limited to three four-year terms in order to make things work.

Yes, that’s definitely an extremely long time but he will have to work with a compliance officer and each confederation will have a female representative on FIFA’s ruling council.

• The 2018 & 2022 World Cups There has been a lot of talk about the upcoming FIFA World Cups but nothing is expected to change there as of yet. The 2018

World Cup will be held in Russia and, even if there was anything against it, it’s a little too late to move now. Furthermore, Infantino did not make re-voting for the 2022 competition part of his plan. Therefore, it seems as though the 2022 World Cup will be held in Qatar in November/December of that year.

•Expect The Investigations to Continue They won’t end anytime soon and we are all expecting to even see more arrests come out this year. The investigations are led by U.S. attorney General Loretta Lynch. There are many unsolved mysteries regarding FIFA and don’t be surprised to see a lot of information leaked as time goes on.

•Prove the Difference Gianni Infantino has a lot of similarities to Sepp Blatter and people have already begun the inevitable comparisons between the two.

Therefore, he now has to show that he is a different person with a lot of ideas to help FIFA and make it reach the point that it should be at.

With all the experience that he had, it will be very exciting to see how everything plays out.

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1) Work – Rihanna Feat. Drake 2) Pillowtalk – Zayn 3) Love Yourself – Justin Bieber 4) My House – Flo Rida 5) Cake By The Ocean – DNCE 6) Hands To Myself – Selena Gomez 7) One Call Away – Charlie Puth 8) In The Night – The Weeknd 9) Roses – The Chainsmokers Feat. Rozes 10) Hello - Adele

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Entertainment Celebrities

Leonardo DiCaprio And the Oscar for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role goes to...

No stranger to the big screen, Leonardo DiCaprio has starred in some of the greatest films of our generation, “Romeo & Juliet”, “Titanic”, and “The Great Gatsby”. His most recent performance in the movie, “The Revenant”, landed him the long- awaited Oscar Award for best performance by an actor in a leading role.

Among some of the biggest names in cinema, at the 88th Annual Academy Awards, DiCaprio sat on the edge of his seat, along with millions of fans to find out if his 5th nomination for an Oscar would merely be that, another nomination. In the movie, The Revenant, DiCaprio portrays Hugh Glass, a 19th-century American frontiersman who is left for dead by his comrades after being mauled by a bear during a winter expedition. Head to head with Matt Damon (The Martian), Michael Fassbender (Steve Jobs), Eddie Redmayne (The Danish Girl), and Bryan Cranston (Trumbo), DiCaprio’s name was called out as he took home is first ever Oscar award.

DiCaprio took the stage, where he commenced a memorable and heartwarming speech, overwhelmed with joy, it brought many to tears, following with an uproar of applause and cheering.

“Making The Revenant was about man’s relationship with the natural world, a world that we collectively felt in 2015 was the hottest year in recorded history. Our production team needed to go to the southern tip of this planet just to be able to find snow; climate change is real, and it’s happening right now.

It is the most urgent threat facing our entire species and we need to work together and stop procrastinating. We need to support leaders around the world who do not speak for the big polluters or the big corporations, but who speak for all of humanity; and for the indigenous people of the world; for the billions and billions of underprivileged people who will be most affected by this; for our children’s children; and for all the people out there whose voices have been drowned out by the politics of greed. Let us not take this planet for granted; I do not take tonight for granted.” – Leonardo DiCaprio

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‫تسلية المشاهير‬

‫اخبار المشاهير‬ ‫أحالم تعتذر‪ ،‬وتؤيد إيقاف برنامجها‬ ‫بعد الصدمة التي أحدثها إيقاف برنامجها “ذا كوين” بعد حلقة‬ ‫واحدة من عرضه وصمتها المرافق لهذا‪ ،‬أخذت الف ّنانة‬ ‫اإلماراتية وقتها قبل أن تنشر بيان ًا رسمي ًا‪ ،‬عبّرت فيه عن‬ ‫أسفها وتأكيدها وطنتيها بعد الحمالت التي ّ‬ ‫شككت بها‪.‬‬ ‫وجاء في البيان‪“ :‬يُعرب المكتب اإلعالمي للفنانة اإلماراتية‬ ‫أحالم علي الشامسي عن بالغ أسفه لردود األفعال السلبية‬ ‫المصاحبة لعرض برنامج “ذا كوين” على شاشة قناة دبي‬ ‫الفضائية”‪.‬‬ ‫وأضاف البيان‪“ :‬يؤكد المكتب حرصه على إجالء الحقيقية‪،‬‬ ‫وإيضاح بعض األمور‪ ،‬لرفع ما جرى من سوء فهم‪ .‬مع‬ ‫التأكيد بأن الفنانة أحالم تحترم جميع اآلراء وتتقبل أي‬ ‫أن الهدف من المشاركة‬ ‫نقد بناء بكل رحابة صدر‪ ،‬حيث ّ‬ ‫في برنامج “ذا كوين” هو تجسيد دور تمثيلي يحاكي البرامج‬ ‫الغربية الفنية‪ ،‬وليس انعكاس فعلي لشخصية أحالم‬ ‫الحقيقية” ‪.‬‬ ‫وتابع البيان‪“ :‬يذكر أن برنامج “ذا كوين” عُ رض على أحالم‬ ‫لتجسيد شخصيته لما تمثله من ثقل فني وجماهيري في‬ ‫ً‬ ‫وأن‬ ‫الساحة العربية‪ ،‬ولم يكن من بنات أفكارها ‪..‬‬ ‫خاصة ّ‬ ‫العرض تقدمت به قناة إماراتية هي تلفزيون دبي ومن إنتاج‬ ‫التلفزيون نفسه وعليه قبلت العرض دون تردد ‪.”..‬‬ ‫وأوضح المكتب إن “أكثر ما يؤلم أحالم في حمالت السوشل‬ ‫ميديا التي تلت عرض الحلقة األولى التشكيك في وطنتيها‪،‬‬ ‫بشكل مخجل وغريب ومريب من بعض اإلعالميين لألسف‪،‬‬ ‫وإن اخطأت أحالم في عرض أي برنامج أو عمل فني بسبب‬ ‫سوء تقدير أو سوء تنفيذ ال يجعل من ذلك سبب ًا للتشكيك‬ ‫في وطنتيها وحبها ووالءها لبلدها اإلمارات وحكامها‪،‬‬ ‫وألجل تراب اإلمارات الغالية تبذل الغالي والنفيس وترخص‬ ‫األعمار أمام الوطن الذي أعطى أحالم الكثير ‪.”..‬‬ ‫وختم البيان “يُسجل المكتب اعتذار الفنانة أحالم لوطنها‬ ‫ولجماهيرها في الوطن العربي عن أي التباس أو سوء فهم‬ ‫حصل جراء ما حدث بعد عرض البرنامج‪ ،‬وتؤكد بأنها لوالهم‬ ‫لما وصلت إليه اليوم وتعدهم أن تكون دائم ًا عند حسن‬ ‫ظن بلدها ومحبيها ‪ ..‬وإذا كان إيقاف البرنامج في صالح‬ ‫المشاهدين والمتابعين‪ ،‬فهو في صالح أحالم بشكل أكبر‪،‬‬ ‫وال يمكن لها أن تغرّد خارج السرب‪ ،‬وتؤيد بشدة إيقافه إن‬ ‫لم يقبله المتابعين‪ .‬ويضع المكتب اإلعالمي هذا التوضيح‬ ‫من أجل إضاءة مساحة مظلمة عن هذا الموضوع والذي دار‬ ‫حوله نقاش تفاعلي بمختلف وسائل التواصل االجتماعي”‪.‬‬

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Entertainment Events

Red Bull Art of Can 100 candidates applied so far

Red Bull Art of Can is returning this year, after its success in 2011, and will be giving talents from Kuwait the chance to go with inspiration to new heights. The Red Bull Art of Can offers a platform for anyone, regardless of age, who wants to explore his or her creative talent.

Artists, students, grandparents and all those in between are invited to submit their works of art. The Red Bull Art of Can is a true expression of one’s imagination, with little or no restrictions placed on the budding artist.

So far, 100 applicants have applied and will start working on their pieces of art soon, with great chances to win cash prizes, categorized in the physical category, the 1st place prize is KD 1,000, the 2nd place prize KD 750 and 3rd place prize is KD 500. As for the displayed digital category, the first place prize is KD 1,000.

The closing date for applications is 16th April 2016, the last day for receiving the artworks, however, is 31st May 2016.The organizers will afterwards shortlist the entrants qualified to participate in “The Art of Can” exhibition based on creativity, theme and final presentation.

The physical piece of art should include the actual Red Bull can as the primary material in the final work. However, the digital displayed art is a work of art that can be displayed on a screen and should include a digital version of the Red Bull can in the final piece. Submissions could take the form of an animation, a digital short film, stop motion, or GIF. Applications can be submitted online by registering at www.redbull.com/artofcankw or through calling the hotline: +965 66406020.

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‫تسلية مناسبات‬

ECCO Intrinsic Sneakers Escape the Ordinary

ECCO, the leading Scandinavian footwear brand recently introduced the new intrinsic sneaker collection; a stylish line designed for urban living. The new series embraces a contemporary aesthetic through three distinct high-end designs with a modern appeal available in knitted textile, yak leather and chukka styles.

ECCO recently hosted a custom-made pop-up store at Marina Crescent enabling residents of Kuwait to escape the monotonous, daily routine that they are accustomed to and explore the intrinsic lifestyle. The three-day pop-up store featured live graffiti art by renowned artist Monstariam in addition to an eclectic display of the intrinsic collection.

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Entertainment Events

Battle of the Bands Bringing you local musical talents

Last month, Yamaha hosted Battle of the Bands Kuwait, produced by Algas events. The battle held over three stages, with the top two bands competing for the win on the 3rd stage.

Stage 3 took place at Dar Al Athar Al Islamiyyah in Yarmouk, with Introspectre as the opening act. The final battle happened to be STUDENTS vs. TEACHERS; Pipedream – the students and Never the Meter – the teachers. Each band had two 15-minute sessions to entertain and grab the crowd’s attention. The winner was chosen by the audience’s applause. Down to the last clasp, Never the Meter was introduced as the champions of this year’s Battle of the Bands, Kuwait, and Pipedream as the first runner-up.

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‫تسلية مناسبات‬

IAA International Advertising Association Honors Managers of Advertising Departments The International Advertising Association (IAA) recently held a ceremony honoring the managers of varying advertising departments of daily newspapers, weekly and monthly magazines in appreciation of their efforts and continued cooperation and support for the activities of IAA, along with outstanding success gained by the IAA during 2015.

The President and board members of IAA welcomed all the participants during the banquet dinner, which was held at the Holiday Inn, Salmiya. Walid Kanafani, the president of IAA, Kuwait Branch, spoke on behalf of the association. He paid tribute for the continued support given, thanking all for the ongoing belief in the goals of the association and its role to enhance relations among the varying advertising agencies.

The ceremony came to a close with mementos and wishes for an unremitted success in future occasions to all participants.

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‫طبخة الليلة‬ ‫في صفاة هوم مع الشيف عادلة الشرهان بالتعاون مع‬ ‫اكسايت الغانم ومجلة أه ً‬ ‫ال! الكويت‬ ‫ال! الكويت طهي مباشر “طبخة الليلة” مع الشيف عادلة الشرهان خاص لعمالء صفاة هوم وقراء مجلة أه ً‬ ‫نظمت صفاة هوم بالتعاون مع اكسايت الغانم ومجلة أه ً‬ ‫ال! الكويت وبحضور‬ ‫أهل الصحافة واإلعالم وذلك في صفاة هوم الشويخ‪.‬‬ ‫في هذه المناسبة أشارت الشيف عادلة الشرهان أن التفاعل‬ ‫المباشر مع الجمهور خالل إعداد األطباق يساهم في خلق‬ ‫أجواء مميزة‪ ،‬كما يتيح الفرصة للحضور للتعرف عن كثب‬ ‫عن كيفية إعداد األطباق وطرح األسئلة‪ .‬وتوجهت بالشكر‬ ‫إلى صفاة هوم‪ ،‬اكسايت الغانم ومجلة أه ً‬ ‫ال! الكويت على‬ ‫هذه التجربة المميزة‪.‬‬ ‫وبدوره أشار براد باهيرغيان مدير التسويق في صفاة هوم أن‬ ‫قسم المطابخ أعرب عن سعادته إلستضافة الشيف عادلة‬ ‫الشرهان نظراً لخبرتها الكبيرة في مجال الطهي ومعرفتها‬ ‫بأدق التفاصيل فيما يتعلق بمستلزمات المطابخ‪.‬‬ ‫واستمتع الحاضرون خالل تواجدهم في صفاة هوم باألطباق‬ ‫المميزة التي أعدتها الشيف عادلة الشرهان‪ ،‬وانتهزوا‬ ‫الفرصة لطرح األسئلة واالستفسارات والحصول على‬ ‫إجابة مباشرة‪ ،‬كما تذوقوا األطباق التي تم إعدادها وأبدوا‬ ‫إعجابهم بالطعم المميز الذي لطالما اشتهرت به الشيف‬ ‫عادلة الشرهان‪.‬‬ ‫وتخللت المناسبة فرصة للحاضرين إللتقاط الصور‬ ‫التذكارية مع الشيف عادلة الشرهان‪.‬‬

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FALKEN ‫مسابقة‬

ON THE PULSE

Competition Winner FALKEN Tire Change

Last month, STUDENTALK and FALKEN Tires hosted a tire changing competition at AUM. Out of the 11 participating teams, we choose the fastest male and female teams to compete online for the title. HERE ARE THE WINNERS! When it comes to changing tires, many out there don’t give girls enough credit. Rona, Nadine, and Yasmeen had the pleasure of proving those people wrong. Not only did they score the fastest time between the five female teams, they also changed the tire faster and safer than five of the six male teams.

These girls managed to change the tire at around

two minutes and a half. We congratulate them on their victory and showing the world that anyone can accomplish anything they set their minds to.

Thank you to FALKEN Tires for giving the students the opportunity to learn how to change a tire, and sharing important information regarding road safety with them.

The Winner of March 2016 FALKEN Competition:

Rona Nadine Yasmeen

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Entertainment Movies

Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice Was there justice?

The long-awaited Batman V Superman, released in Kuwait on March 23rd, could be seen as the most epic movie of the year or the worst movie of the year. To say the least, the reviews have been heavily controversial; you have the critics and movie goers alike, providing their feedback on the movie:

“I rate Batman v Superman – Dawn Of Justice movie 06/10.” “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice smothers a – Q8path blog

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Assorted Avengers need not worry; despite a slow-burn start and portent-heavy script (endless references to false gods and monsters) Batman v Superman never flies.

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potentially powerful story -- and some of America’s most iconic superheroes -- in a grim whirlwind of effects-driven action – rottentomatoes.com

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“As potential blockbusters go, Batman v Superman is neither as stupid nor as stupendous as it might have been. ” – metacritic.com (Calvin Wilson, St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

Entertainment Horoscopes

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Celebrity Birthdays: Aries Man The Aries man is ready for the new day, he may even be up earlier than everyone ready to take on yet another challenge. He could be impatient, impulsive, and stubborn yet he is also charismatic and not afraid to take on any new obstacles.

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Aries Woman The Aries woman is eager and enthusiastic and more than prepared to venture into the unknown. She is a leader of the pack and is always able to make her presence clear no matter what the situation is. She believes that everyday will be exciting and rewarding.

Aries: Mar 21 — Apr 20

This is a month for you to get in touch with your financial affairs.

Furthermore, it’s a very sociable month so try to make the time to meet new people and make more connections. It could be a positive month for you if you let it.

Taurus: Apr 21 — ­ May 20

Things seem to be going backwards for you but try to stay calm and know which situations need to be taken care of first. Look at it as a month of growth for you and try to learn from it while staying positive and knowing that things will work for the best.

Gemini: May 21 ­— June 21

You are feeling a little more courageous this month and therefore will try and take it upon yourself to solve any problems whether at university, work, or at home. You need to look at things from all angles and approach it in a positive way.

Cancer: June 22 — July 22

Overall, this is definitely a positive month for you. There aren’t many distractions surrounding you at the moment so it’s a great time for you to concentrate on the more important things that you weren’t able to focus on beforehand.

Leo: July 23 — Aug 22

It is normal for all of us to feel a little down after winter but now you are revitalized and prepared to take on anything that comes across you. Your energy is over the roof so make sure that you take full advantage of it!

Virgo: Aug 23 — Sept 23

Adventurous and enthusiastic are two perfect words to describe you this month. You want to take on new challenges in order to prove to yourself that you are capable of overcoming them.

Don’t shy away and take any new obstacle as it comes.

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Libra: Sept 24 — Oct 23

This month, you feel a surge of positive energy, which will assist you in making required changes that come your way. It will be quite a tiring month for you but there is no denying that you will feel a lot better at the end of it.

Scorpio: Oct 23 — Nov 22

Optimism and positivity are two characteristics that will help you overcome so many different challenges during this month. You will need to stay strong and think of the end result in order for you to stay positive throughout the next few weeks.

Sagittarius: Nov 23 — Dec 21

There is a high probability that you will be feeling a little bit insecure this month and therefore there hasn’t been a better time for you to stay positive. Surround yourself with the people you love and things will find a way to work out in the end.

Capricorn: Dec 22 — Jan 20

This is a difficult month as you’re finding it hard to take on any criticism and your shield seems to be down. You will need to find ways to keep your mind occupied and make sure that you’re able to keep a strong front as much as you possibly can.

Aquarius: Jan 21 — Feb 19

You are not usually an instinctive person as you tend to act upon something based on reason. Because of that, this month may be a little difficult as you will be placed in situations where you will have to act on your instincts.

Pisces: Feb 20 — Mar 20

Everything should be done in moderation no matter how enthusiastic you are feeling this month. It is a little easier than usual for you to take things overboard but you need to find ways to stop yourself and know when enough is enough.