Archive | Inspiring alumni

Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Linnea Huhta reflects on the opportunity and value she finds in her [not so] little corner of the world in the Pajala municipality of Sweden. This is her second story in our graduate voices series.

Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Tammy Gaibrois takes a look the disruptions that the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic created for women in the workplace. She breaks down the facts and offers insight into the issue from her personal perspective. This is her third story in our graduate voices series.

Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Mythili Zatakia reflects on the convergence of movement and storytelling through dance as well as her experience as both a dancer and IB graduate. This is her third story in our graduate voices series.

Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Eleni Vardaki shares expert tips for students on coping with school stressors from her work as an educational consultant. This is ­­her final story in our graduate voices series.

Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Saloni More reflects on learning to own all the projects, interests and hobbies that shape who she is. This is ­­her third story in our graduate voices series.

Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Maja Johansson Hedstroem from Katedralskolan in Uppsala shares her path to finding the right academic direction for her. By echoing the words of one of her former teachers, she dares us to listen closely hear the beat of our inner drums. This is her third story in our graduate voices series.

Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Shreya Mahasenan reflects on the versatility and resilience that students develop through developing the IB learner profile traits. This is her third story in our graduate voices series.

Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Harry Liu offers advice for IB students considering a career in medicine. As a recent graduate of medical school and with first-hand experience working the front lines of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, he notes the importance of adaptability.

Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Lenette Lua offers insight into the value art can have in our lives. She shares how her initiative Fungi Initiative offered opportunities for individuals to use art to understand life and find community. This is her second story in our graduate voices series.

IB alumni from around the world share their stories throughout the year as part of our Graduate Voices series. They give advice to current students, reflect on their DP experience and share their accomplishments & adventures since graduation. They follow in the footsteps of our 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 contributors. This story will grow […]

Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Tammy Gaibrois writes to us from her home in the United States and shares the issues that matter to her and her career as an urban planner. This is her second story in the graduate voices series.