Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Ishanaz Bahar shares her advice to find what they are passionate about through trial and error and holding her values close. This is her third story in our graduate voices series.
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Real science, fictional role models: Astrophysicist Erin Macdonald on Women in Science Day
This February marks the fifth annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science. We hear from astrophysicist and science advisor Erin Macdonald, who tells us about her role as a science advisor in the Star Trek franchise, the real (and fictional) role models that influenced her career and how she landed in Glasgow for […]
The power and purpose of HBCUs
Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Ashleigh Fields is a student at Howard University, of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the United States. She offers her thoughts on why she chose this university, the history these prominent institutions, and how her identity has become a part of her university experience. This is her third story […]
Strategies for leading a student group at university
Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Liam D’Souza offers his best advice for university students looking to enrich their education by leading a student organization. This is his second story in the graduate voices series.
Spacious areas and possibility—challenging the norm from above the arctic circle
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.
On COVID-19 and the gender gap in workforce
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.
Moving to literature
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.
A student’s guide to coping with school stressors
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.
Mastering my identity as a jack of all trades
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.
Stop, rewind, play again: My journey to finding the right education
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.
Developing leadership & resilience in an uncertain world
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.
Calendars, maps and circles: DP tips from an IB grad & educator
Diploma Programme (DP) graduate and IB educator Cecilia Villavicencio shares tips and advice for educators to support DP year one students. This is her third story in our graduate voices series.
Whatever happened to inquiry?
Middle Years Programme (MYP) graduate Rebecca Vasconcelos and international Primary Years Programme (PYP) educator reflects on modeling inquiry to develop curious learners that are capable of critical thinking.
A doctor’s most valuable trait
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.
What can art really do?
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.