One-Minute World News

It goes without saying that the life of a student can be very time consuming. With a barrage of readings, papers, assignments and exams facing you — along with balancing a social life and other external pressures — it can get to the point where we're so wrapped up in our personal issues that we forget that there is an entire world out there.

The news, while readily available, can be hard to follow if you feel that you're always catching up, which can be a barrier for some. Another issue is the staggering amount of information on the internet and it may be hard to pick what is important from what is not.

Luckily, the BBC has a one minute news program that will provide you with a brief over view of what is happening in the world. While this is certainly not sufficient as a primary news source, it provides a good overview of today's events.

Check it out here! BBC News - One-minute World News

Another fun option is to download the free BBC Desktop Ticker, so you have information running across your screen similar to the news tickers seen on News programs. This brings the news that much closer to you, so you know about the issues as they happen.

These are two inexpensive and quick ways to remain informed about the world around you. This is a big world, and you’re part of it, so you should know what's happening!

Cheers,

Alex B. and the OnTheHub Team

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