Career guides

Real people describing their work, advice for choosing a path, and the Holland code explained, for students and parents in the UAE.

Career profiles

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Career profiles

A Day in the Life: Ashley Green, Founder of Green Heart Wellbeing

Ashley Green moved from Glasgow to Dubai to teach, then founded Green Heart Wellbeing. Her path from the classroom to positive psychology, in her words.

3 October 2026 · 5 min read

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Career profiles

A Day in the Life of an IO Psychology PhD Candidate: Cedrick Pruitt

Cedrick Pruitt teaches English while completing a PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. What his days look like and what he'd tell his younger self.

22 September 2026 · 5 min read

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Career profiles

A Day in the Life of a Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineer: Meet Sherif Ismail

Sherif Ismail studied mechanical and mechatronics engineering and now leads ETGAH in AI and robotics. What his work involves, and what he tells students.

28 August 2026 · 5 min read

Student advice

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Student advice

Your "Scattered" Interests are a Superpower

Many interests and no single passion? Why curiosity across many fields is a strength, not a weakness, in today's world of work.

7 January 2026 · 2 min read

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Student advice

Breaking the Scroll: A Strategy for Students to Reclaim Their Career Path

Social media floods students with dream jobs and peer pressure. A strategy for cutting through the noise and choosing a path that fits who you are.

24 November 2025 · 4 min read