Learning a new language can be challenging but what happens when you have a great teacher by your side? Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Katherine Ahn explains why they teach so much more than a language.
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Three life lessons I learned from TOK
Theory of knowledge (TOK) may be confusing at first glance but is there is anything we can learn from it? Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Meng-Ping Hsu shares three life lessons she took from TOK.
Be a forward-thinking IB learner: Tips for managing yourself during the DP.
Are you looking for ways to manage your time better? Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Kenneth shares his top three tips for current DP students.
From Transoceanic to Transcontinental: Moving to New Places, Sight Unseen
Are you looking to move to a new place and in need of some useful tips? Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Nicole Fitchett of J.W. Robinson Secondary School shares three that helped her with her recent move to San Francisco.
What does a career mean for undergraduate?
The definition of a ‘career’ has evolved over the years but what does it mean in the 21st Century? Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Harrison Li shares his top four tips.
Three ways to become a creative storyteller
Everyone has a unique story but what’s the best way to share it with the world? Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Tyler Lynch of Harriton High School shares three ways to become a better storyteller.
Demystifying three common career development myths
Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Harrison Li breaks down three career development myths to see if they hold any truth. This is his first story in our graduate voices series
Pace yourself throughout this journey called ‘life’
International social worker and Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Sojourner White reflects on how her IB and Fulbright Fellowship experiences inspired her social work. This is her first story in our graduate voices series.
How to write a successful term paper
Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Tyler Lynch shares the step-by-step plan she uses to write a successful term paper. This is her first story in our graduate voices series.
Finding your career passion and goal through CAS: A journey from the corporate world to teaching
Diploma Programme (DP) graduate and IB educator Kenneth Tang reflects on his creativity, activity, service (CAS) experience and how impactful it was in his pivotal transition from the corporate world to becoming an IB educator. This is his first story in our graduate voices series.
Finding connections: An essential shift in learning approaches
Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Mariam Vahradyan outlines the benefits of interdisciplinary learning and shares why it’s important to find connections between different disciplines. This is her first story in our graduate voices series.
Quarantine: The ideal time to be creative?
Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Liezl Bitas reflects on the need for rest during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. She shares the benefits that you can reap by taking time for yourself, such as increased creativity. This is her third story in our graduate voices series.
On public service, revolutions and changing the world
We welcome Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Meng-Ping Hsu of Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Eugenio Garza Sada to reflect on pursuing a career in public service. This is her first story in the graduate voices series.
Five pieces of advice from a lifelong IB learner
Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Sobina Yu shares advice for incoming IB students as they embark on their learning journey. This is her second story in our graduate voices series.
Power and privilege exist on the South Side of Chicago, too.
Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Victor Scotti, Jr. deconstructs the nuances of privilege from his experience as a Black male graduate of the Chicago Public School system. This is his third story in our graduate voices series.