Free Thinkers: The Beyond 8 Blog
The world we live in today needs more problem-solvers, debaters, critical thinkers and global citizens than it needs convention. At Beyond 8, we want to nurture a generation of children to go against the grain by pushing the boundaries of traditional education. Free Thinkers is an online magazine that puts the spotlight on the latest and greatest in the field of liberal education and beyond. Stay tuned for insights and analysis from the experts and young learners too!
Me Time: a short story by Shreya Balaji
Shreya Balaji is an IGCSE learner at Beyond 8. While she is not in class, this sensitive learner enjoys pursuing her passions in writing poetry, singing, songwriting and playing the ukulele.
Shreya Balaji
15 June 2021
One learner, many passions: Nikita’s journey in multidisciplinary learning
The core of liberal education is multidisciplinary learning. This means thinking in systems and diversities rather than isolation.
Arpit Chhikara
8 June 2021
Skill Vs Attitude Vs Pedigree: What qualities matter more while hiring new employees?
Pedigree, skill and attitude: ask any business owner who is hiring and these traits are likely to bubble up to the top of the list. What qualities do you look for while hiring a new employee?
Aishwarya Muralidhar
3 June 2021
How interdisciplinary studies translates to a meaningful career
he getting-ready-for-the-real-world one, should be a parameter worth keeping in mind when deciding for your child's higher education. Liberal education is what the modern economy requires
Arpit Chhikara
27 May 2021
Applying your liberal education in the real world? Try ‘directness’!
How often do we find that learnings from the classroom translate into something marginally useful in the real world? Are these skills “transferable”?
Pugazh Arasu
24 May 2021
Going from ‘student’ to ‘changemaker’: notes from a liberal learner
People often wonder how liberal education is different from its traditional counterpart. Well, there are several ways, but in this post, we will focus on one aspect: finding purpose.
Arpit Chhikara
21 May 2021
Need help getting your people excited about your vision? Here are 5 mantras from Nudge Talks 2021!
Getting your employees passionate about your cause is exactly the problem we went in to solve at the latest edition of Nudge Talks 2021.
Arpit Chhikara
19 May 2021
Dear 21st century - an open letter from a liberal learner
What do you think? Is liberal education going to be relevant in the 21st century?
Arpit Chhikara
14 May 2021
Unconventional ways to rock an architecture degree
The new normal that has compelled us to stay home and not gather outside in groups almost feels unnatural. After all, we human beings were wired for social interactions!
Mihika Shankar
3 May 2021
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