Electronic waste (e-waste) is now a global concern, but this IB Diploma Programme (DP) graduate found a way to recycle electronic waste together with other passionate advocates.
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Art for art’s sake (and everyone else’s)
Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Vincent Blake shares his perspective on the importance of valuing arts in education. This is his second story in our graduate voices series.
When the student becomes the teacher
Learning a new language can be challenging, but IB Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Amirsaman created a book that will help you succeed in English.
At the crossroads of art and science
Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Aaron Goh shares his perspective on the intersection of art and science. This is his second story in our graduate voices series.
Mentors that find you
Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Karina Cheah reflects on unexpectedly finding a mentor in her internship supervisor that was build on openness and support. This is part of the graduate voices series, whiche features IB alumni vocies from all over the world.
Alumni mentorship programme at Aditya Birla World Academy
The Aditya Birla World Academy Alumni Association (AAA) offers Diploma Programme (DP) students at Aditya Birla World Academy to gain advice from alumni mentors on important topics such as balancing studies, university applications and more. See how the AAA continues to bring value to their IB community long after graduation.
Five graduates on the values and benefits of CAS
Five Diploma Programme (DP) alums reflect on the emotional connections, career skills and holistic development that the creativity, activity, service (CAS) component fostered in them.
A day in the life of a sustainability consultant—The face of diversity
Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Ritva Vilppola shares workplace experiences on topics of identity, diversity and bias. This is Ritva’s second story in our graduate voices series.
More educated, more short-sighted
Modern education is contributing to the proliferation of poor eyesight among young people, but it can be part of the solution too. An article to commemorate ‘World Sight Day’, observed earlier this month, and to coincide with the World Health Organisations first World Report on Vision.
IB Voices: Fulbright scholar’s experience bridges Abu Dhabi, Barbados, Kentucky
Mackenzie Kelley, Diploma Programme (DP) graduate of the American Community School in Abu Dhabi, shares her experience as a Fulbright scholar, her IB takeaways and how she built a supportive community at university.
AFEC schools offer opportunities for student-athletes
Students looking ahead to elite athletic careers have new options available to extend their studies in the Diploma Programme (DP). At IB World Schools certified as Athlete Friendly Education Centers (AFEC) by the World Academy of Sport, student-athletes may have the option extend their studies to complete the IB diploma in three or four years […]
Balancing athletics and education: Q&A with footballer Mark Swainston
To accommodate training and competition schedules Athlete Friendly Education Centres (AFEC) offer students the ability to extend their Diploma Programme (DP) studies to better fit their needs as an student-athlete’s. Mark Swainston is a graduate of the Island School and is now a professional football player based in Hong Kong. Mark shares his experience undertaking the […]
Finding opportunities in second chances
Six Diploma Programme (DP) graduates share their take on finding opportunities and inspiration when their first, second or even third attempts don’t go according to plan.
The job hunt: Making the most of your experience
Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Ayesha Rashidi shares advice on how to use your Creativity, activity, service (CAS) experience to build your resume and find job opportunities. This is her second story in our graduate voices series.
Engineering a career change: Applying your skills to a new field
Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Sally Runions on how she used her existing skill set to pivot to a different career. This is her second story in our graduate voices series.