We welcome Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Shreya Mahasenan of Hillcrest High School to reflect on the benefit of gaining writing skills for interdisciplinary learning. This is her first story in the graduate voices series.
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Bertha Tobias: Graduating with the IB in Changshu
Bertha Tobias, will graduate from UWC Changshu China this summer. She reflects on the IB experience and what she expects in university in a post COVID-19 (Coronavirus) world with an IB skill set.
Aryan Raigangar: Graduating with the IB in Dubai
Aryan Raigangar, will graduate from at GEMS Wellington Academy―Silicon Oasis in Dubai, UAE this summer. He reflects on the IB experience, future plans and what makes him hopeful about navigating the post COVID-19 (Coronavirus) world with an IB skill set.
Looking ahead to life at university with the class of 2020
What will life be like for university students in the future? This question weighs heavily on the minds and hearts of this year’s graduating class.
Students reflect on the year without May exams
Sitting for IB examinations has become a highly anticipated milestone in the final year of life as an IB student. This year marked the first in the IB’s history without an examination session.
Memories from the 2020 DP experience
What is most memorable from your time as an IB student? To celebrate an unprecedented year for the class of 2020, we ask outgoing Diploma Programme (DP) students to share their thoughts and perspectives.
Finding your voice: Podcaster and DP alum Marcelo Galán
In the first Spanish-language IB Voices podcast, Regional Development Manager for Latin America Natalia Tiesto connects with Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Marcelo Galán to hear about his IB experience and advice to DP students.
IB grads at GW share their advice to DP students
We are connecting with IB students & alumni from all over the world to share their experiences and perspectives with the IB community. This week we connected with Diploma Programme (DP) graduates Kai Hall and Ebunoluwa Akinbode, who are both students in the Elliot School of International Affairs at George Washington University.
Does it end well?: A look into the popular predictability of Filipino screen stories
We welcome Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Liezl Bitas of The British School―Manila, who examines the socio-cultural history of film in the Philippines. This is her first story in the graduate voices series.
DP grads take action against COVID-19
In a special podcast double feature, we followed up with Diploma Programme (DP) graduates and friends Aaron Goh Qi Yang and Klaus Tan who share a new initiative they created to combat the spread of misinformation about COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Challenging the notion of privilege
We welcome Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Inaara Gangji of Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa to reflect on how the IB is adaptive to the needs of students in all regions through her experience as a DP student in the global south. This is her first story in the graduate voices series.
From the word go
We welcome Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Mythili Zatakia of B.D.Somani International School to reflect on the importance of the IB learner profile traits in developing a well-rounded student and global citizen. This is her first story in our graduate voices series.
A focus on what unites us: Q&A with Aaron Goh Qi Yang and Klaus Tan
Diploma Programme (DP) graduates of Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) Aaron Goh Qi Yang and Klaus Tan reflect on the closeness of their school’s IB community, which focus on peer mentorship, and inspired their lifelong friendship.
Finding a passion for social responsibility by understanding privilege
We welcome Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Marcel Bandur of Regents International School Pattaya to reflect on the value of empathy and the need to share our privilege through meaningful engagements. This is his first story in the graduate voices series.
What I wish I knew in university
Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Langelihle Ndiweni shares key advice for IB graduates entering university to prepare for the workforce. This is her second story in our graduate voices series.