We welcome Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Lenette Lua of Fudan International School to reflect on the power of art in shaping her career path and perspective on the world. This is her first story in the graduate voices series.
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Online learning in medical school
How are universities handling remote learning for medical students? Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Saloni More shares the changes she experienced transitioning to online medical school. This is her second story in our graduate voices series.
Launching a career in EdTech: Q&A with Harshit Singhal
Harshit Singhal is a graduate of Genesis Global School in Noida, India and the founder and CEO of Nail IB, an EdTech organization that provides resources for IB students. We sat down with Harshit for this Q&A to find out how his IB experience and interest in data technology inspired him to venture into the education […]
Success with two C’s and no failure
Jasmine Singh is a 2018 Diploma Programme (DP) graduate of Douglas County High School. She reflects on expectations in education during her transition from high school to university.
What the IB taught me about international-mindedness
Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Maja Johansson Hedstroem of Katedralskolan discusses how the DP and her experiences travelling taught her to seek understanding of others. She reminds us of the importance of recognizing both differences and similarities when solving global problems. This is her second story in our graduate voices series.
Advice from IB alumni entrepreneurs
We asked Diploma Programme (DP) graduates-turned-entrepreneurs to share their best advice for IB students interested in expanding their passion projects into business ventures. They offer their expertise on topics from building the right team to the inspiration that keeps them going.
NASASEASONS co-founder: Skills to build a brand
Alexandre Daillance, better known as Millinsky, is a creative director and entrepreneur working between New-York City and Paris. He shares how his IB experience helped shape him into a balanced entrepreneur.
Who we want to be, what we want to learn
Harry Beard completed the IB Diploma Programme (DP) at Bedford School in England. He is now the co-founder of Prospect 100, which helps elevate young people’s passions by providing them with the opportunities they need to succeed. His organisation has received support from a number of industry leaders and global brands, from Google through to […]
How the IB prepared me for university
Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Lindsay Wong reflects on the value she finds in having an IB background. This is her second story in our graduate voices series.
A shift in mindset: Embracing the power of not knowing
We welcome Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Ishanaz Bahar of Australian International School Pte Ltd to reflect on how a shift in her mindset helped her build confidence as a learner. This is her first story in the graduate voices series.
DP grads #DoMore for equity in education
The graduating class of 2020 at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa recognized the value of their Diploma Programme (DP) and wanted to give back to their community as they transitioned to a new chapter. With the #DoMore2020 initiative, these grads pledged to raise US$50,000 in scholarship funds for African students pursuing an IB education.
25 years of results: Retrospective on my journey from student to educator
We welcome Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Cecilia Villavicencio of St Brigid’s School to reflect on her experience transitioning roles from IB student to becoming a head of academics. This is her first story in the graduate voices series.
Victor Scotti, Jr.’s results day message to the class of 2020
Every year on the 6th of July, nearly 200,000 students turn their attention to the IB to consider how their IB diploma results will influence their futures. This year is unlike any other year in the 52-year history of the IB. We called upon Victor Scotti, Jr. a 2009 graduate of Morgan Park High School […]
Entrepreneurship 101: Sharing advice from my start-up mentors
Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Rachel Tseng shares advice from her mentors on entrepreneurship to build a successful start-up. This is her second story in our graduate voices series.
Seeking experts; inquiries welcome
We welcome Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Marina Martinez-Garcia of IES Ramiro de Maeztu in Spain, who shares her expertise on being a researcher and seeking the truth. Her best advice? Ask questions! This is her first story in the graduate voices series.