Recent Diploma Programme graduate Jessica Zhu reflects on how her English A Language and Literature studies have equipped her for life after school.
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IB graduate wins the prestigious Diana Award
We spoke with Shloka Ashok, an IB alum from Greenwood High International School in Bangalore, India. The award, named in memory of Princess Diana, recognized Shloka for her social action initiatives.
Diploma Programme (DP) student hosts a successful business conference
Vatsal Shah, an International Baccalaureate (IB) student at Raffles World Academy, United Arab Emirates (UAE) shared with us his success of organising and hosting a business conference with accomplished CEOs and Directors.
Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Approaches to Learning (ATL) across the Continuum
Bianca Starck, ATL Coordinator of Sekolah Ciputra in Surabaya, Indonesia shares her school’s reflection on how ATLs are connected to sustainable entrepreneurship.
![IB Picture Tanat (Johnny) Tungsubutra[41]-PhotoRoom Cropped](https://blogs.ibo.org/files/2023/06/IB-Picture-Tanat-Johnny-Tungsubutra41-PhotoRoom-Cropped-140x160.png "How rice can save the skies: A student’s research journey")
How rice can save the skies: A student’s research journey
Tanat (Johnny) Tungsubutra, a student currently enrolled in the DP at Bangkok Patana School, shares his research journey as part of his CAS service experience. Johnny explains and reflects on the fascinating power of rice fields and creative agricultural ideas on environmental preservation.
Empowering women from low-income communities with creativity, activity, service (CAS)
Malvika Mehta, an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) student from B.D. Somani International School, Mumbai, India talks to us about making a difference through her schools’ community service program.
Culture and community in Oaxaca, Mexico: A principal’s reflections
Randy Grillo, principal of Mandela International Magnet School in New Mexico, shares his inspiring experience of a school visit to Mandela’s sister school, Liceo Federico Froebel in Oaxaca, Mexico. Through cultural immersion and community engagement, the trip provided students with invaluable opportunities for personal growth and learning.
Empowering yourself through risk-taking: an IB alumna’s perspective
Alejandra Molina is a Diploma Programme alumna from Peru who shares her personal journey in becoming a risk-taker to achieve success and be a role model for underrepresented groups. Alejandra highlights the value of the IB Learner Profile, encouraging everyone, not just IB students, to embody its values.
The Plantterra: A student’s unwavering commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable living
We spoke with Mridula Manasvi R K, an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) student on a mission to protect our planet.
Lessons from Ayush Samuel Kumar: balancing CAS, community, and career
We spoke with Diploma Programme alumnus, Ayush Samuel Kumar about his heartfelt involvement in CAS, the skills he developed to achieve a successful work-life balance, as well as his career aspirations. Additionally, he offers advice to current IB students on maintaining academic integrity and having a positive educational experience.
Breaking down barriers by connecting the world through food
We spoke with Diploma Programme graduate, Earlene Cruz, who has turned her love for food and culture into a career that connects people around the world. In this interview, she talks about her career path and how her IB education has influenced her work.
Unveiling the journey of a thinker: Q&A with IB DP alumna, Amanda Luce
In this Q&A session, we speak with Amanda Luce, IB DP alumna, about her thoughts on the IB Learner Profile attribute of being a ‘thinker’.
Diving into creativity, activity, and service (CAS)
We spoke with Dr. Love Trivedi from Jayshree Periwal International School (JPIS), India on how a diving trip inspired his students to create positive change.
Curiosity and creativity: Where will it take you?
Dr Dimitrina Trendafilova from UWC Adriatic, Italy, reflects on how curiosity and creativity can be nurtured in schools and shares examples of how science concept can be conceived in a creative way
Supporting students to network their knowledge: notes on reviewing Diploma Programme biology
From August 2023, Diploma Programme (DP) teachers will need to ensure they are using the recently published biology subject guide (first assessment 2025). To mark the launch of the new subject guide, we asked an educator who was involved in the development of the curriculum to speak about the course and how the key updates […]