Posts by Veer Gandhi
Are eSports really sports?
eSports generated 655 million globally in 2017. By 2020, eSports are expected to generate almost 1.5 billion, quadrupling its present value. Surging interest has led to sponsored tournaments, arenas and opportunities to compete on a grand stage. Some universities across the United States are trying out giving eSports scholarships, amounting to $9 million. A few Canadian institutions have followed in suit. Emerging leagues, competitions and awards encourage video games in the…
Read MoreArts vs. STEM
After spending tens (and in the case of international students, hundreds of thousands) of dollars along with a staggering 35 thousand hours of their life, students are awarded a nice little piece of paper with their program and — it has their name on it. After the sacrifices and investments, students expect to be successfully venturing off into…
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