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I'm currently 19 years old and studying a degree in BA Humanities at the University of Stellenbosch. I plan on majoring in English Literature Studies and Mandarin with minors, Applied English Language Studies and General Linguistics.

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Arts & Humanities > Art Appreciation What it is that makes life beautiful: 5 of 33
The true feat of humankind is not to be selfish, a game of survival just like animals hunting down prey, but in the human venture of sharing, inspiring and helping others. That to me is what makes life beautiful.A smile, an unexpected thank you and touch of empathy can change lives. Just thinking that someone is sharing somet... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Will computers ever command humanity?: 1 of 6
People do not want to admit it, but it is inevitable. Giving up your control to a computer is already in motion, but it is not the dystopian future that people envision it to be. Already you are giving control to your computer: it is doing your banking, sending your vital emails, keeping notes, saving private documents; in a ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Zombie movies: Which are more effective, fast zombies or slow zombies?: 10 of 55
Wow! This is a no-brainer (pun intended). The blatant efficacy of speed is easy to assess, but with creatures that are from the grave this tends to take a turn that many can not envision. So with the aid of an easy to assess danger chart one will realize just how much danger a certain creature will hold. The result will provi... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Reality TV: Why are we still watching?: 13 of 69
Reality Television is pure genius. It yanks on the tendons of all humans to escape from the world they are trapped in. It is inherent in human nature to want to be better, faster, stronger and more famous. Every one wants attention, thus reality television takes that penultimate human fascination - stardom - to a place right ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Best movies ever: 22 of 81
Something as subjective as a best movie ever category is so hard to claim, thus I will try best to reveal what are my best movies ever. There is one director that has captured my imagination and holds the top spots for my best movies and this genius of a man is Richard Linklater.He provokes discussion long after the movie has... More..
Arts & Humanities > Language Resources The downside of relying on an English dictionary: 1 of 3
With the accelerating Internet culture quickly taking over many aspects of our lives, and change is not merely a buzz word, many things are becoming outdated and old-fashioned: the English dictionary is one of them.The last time I used a dictionary was three years ago when I was playing a game of Boggle while on vacation. Thi... More..
Arts & Humanities > Schools of Thought Is there one right religion?: 47 of 115
If you look back over the years of humankind, you will notice a strange lack consistency in religions. Tribes believed in earth gods, the Egyptians in the sun god Ra, early Romans believed in Zeus and Pagan mythology, westerner's believe in Lord Jesus and Muslims in Allah.So why is religion so vast and different throughout ti... More..
Entertainment > Film Making & Production Understanding linguistic intelligence: 1 of 1
Linguistic intelligence is fairly simple and could be more easily understood as linguistic competence. Linguistic competence is the knowledge of a certain language.People with high linguistic intelligence can use their native language to better use than foreign speakers or others with only a normal understanding of the langua... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Console reviews: The Gameboy: 2 of 3
You might still have this console tucked away in your attic somewhere, abandoned for now, but with it holds the cherished memories of a childhood gone by. The grey brick, as it was also dubbed, is the Original Game Boy by Nintendo that ushered in the era of cheap affordable handheld console gaming. It had a directional pad, s... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game review: Turtix: Rescue Adventure, by Alawar: 11 of 11
Turtix is sent by his magician master on a rescue adventure to save the other turtle students when his master accidentally got the recipe wrong for a protection elixir. Turtix travels through magic forests, underground caves and barren deserts on his adventure to save the young students. The students have to make their way pa... More..