Kymberley Chu, contributor to the 2019 Graduate Voices series and Diploma Programme (DP) graduate, discusses being a global citizen, encountering stereotypes and advice for students to be open to new perspectives and identities.
Archive | Inspiring alumni
Youth leaders that are changing the world
Students are making their voices heard on tough and complex topics and offering real solutions. In the classroom, educators can use this as an ideal opportunity to develop interdisciplinary skills.
Connection modified, not defeated
Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Linnea Huhta reflects on the power of technology and resiliency in keeping social culture alive during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak. This is her first story in our graduate voices series.
Agency in demand
Middle Years Programme (MYP) graduate Rebecca Vasconcelos reflects on the opportunity to develop student agency while implementing remote learning. Rebecca is also a Primary Years Programme (PYP) educator.
On-demand, online learning: Q&A with Devi Sahny
We connected with Devi Sahny, DP graduate of Antwerp International School to share her inspiration for launching online mentorship platform Ascend Now and of course, her IB experience!
The g word: Why a gap year might be a good fit for you
We welcome DP graduate Sanad Battikhi of Asamiah International School to share his journey through the IB and how he found a passion for entrepreneurship during his gap year before attending Cardiff University. This is his first story in the graduate voices series.
The journey towards player equality in Saudi Arabia
Even though women were not allowed to play sports, that did not stop IB alumna Saja Kamal from pursuing her passion. Now she is empowering other girls to get involved in sports.
Learning how to learn: The trilogy of growth mindset, grit and process praise
We welcome Safa Shahkhalili, who graduated from the Jakarta Intercultural School, to the graduate voices series. She connects with her former IB teacher to discuss the concept of growth mindset and learning through the lens of a third culture kid.
Parallels from the IB fourteen years later
Akua Nyame-Mensah shares how the DP core supported her in pursuing her different interests and building her career as an executive coach.
Knowledge for everyone: Q&A with Thea Myhrvold
Thea Myhrvold, IB graduate of Skagerak International School, Norway, on launching her education technology projects, TeachMeNow and GetBEE, in the Middle East.
Using the IB experience as a framework in life
Ayman Siraj, graduate of Kodaikanal International School, reflects on the value that creativity, activity, service (CAS) brings to your personal and professional life.
Finding my “aha moment” in the DP
Langelihle Ndiweni of Westwood International School reflects on her DP experience and how she discovered her strengths.
The joys of living abroad
Harriet Boston reflects on her experience living abroad after the DP and the differences between life in Europe and Canada.
Alumni day at Aditya Birla World Academy
The Aditya Birla World Academy Alumni Association (AAA) offers many initiatives to engage their alumni and provide a supportive environment for them to grow. See how vibrant alumni associations support individuals and school communities.
Six perspectives on women & girls in science
We connected with Diploma Programme (DP) graduates and IB educators to share their perspectives on why we should support women and girls interested in science.