IB alumni from around the world share their stories throughout the year as part of our Graduate Voices series. They give advice to current students, reflect on their DP experience and share their accomplishments & adventures since graduation. They follow in the footsteps of our 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 contributors. This story will grow […]
Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Tammy Gaibrois writes to us from her home in the United States and shares the issues that matter to her and her career as an urban planner. This is her second story in the graduate voices series.
We welcome Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Liam D’Souza of Turner Fenton Secondary School to share advice on the study techniques he used to earn a degree in STEM. This is his first story in the graduate voices series.
Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Ayman Siraj reflects on how the IB helped him understand different points of view though the theory of knowledge (TOK). This is his third story in our graduate voices series.
Diploma Programme (DP) graduate of Fountainhead School, Priyanka Tulsiani, shares her journey of self-discovery during her university experience. She shares the importance of finding your own reasons for higher education and the support systems that helped her along the way.
Diploma Programme (DP) graduate and IB educator Cecilia Villavicencio offers advice to DP coordinators as they look to bridge connections and inspire new interdisciplinary insights for their students. This is her second story in our graduate voices series.
Diploma Programme (DP) graduates and classmates, Klaudia Ofwona Draber and Suzanna Sobolewska reflect on what it means to understand and identify yourself. This is Klaudia’s second story in our graduate voices series.
Alumnus Sobina Yu looks back at the Diploma Programme (DP) one year after graduation. She discovers that the biggest rewards of the programme are the skills she developed to tackle challenges she has yet to encounter. This is her first story in our graduate voices series.
Alumnus Brent Liang is a proud veteran ‘gamer’—he rediscovered his passion for virtual worlds during lockdown and writes this post to those like him, who aspire to make the most of every moment whether that’s online or “irl”.
Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Liezl Bitas looks at the role that film and TV have in creating lasting social impact throughout history and how filmmakers are supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. This is her second story in our graduate voices series.
Mythili Zatakia is a dancer first. Her dancer’s balance and discipline have shaped the way she thinks and works, from her time in the Diploma Programme (DP) to her career and business. Here, she shares inspiration for new beginnings the way she knows best, through dance, and reflects on the importance of dance in her […]
Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Ishanaz Bahar reflects on the importance of confidence for students to achieve their true potential. This is her second story in our graduate voices series.
Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Shreya Mahasenan discusses opportunities for holistic development and the ability to pursue non-academic passions in the IB. This is her second story in our graduate voices series.
Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Ashleigh Fields offers inspiration and hope for the IB Community, reminding us of the everyday things we may overlook have the opportunity to fill us with joy. This is her second story in our graduate voices series.
We welcome Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Zaneta Marcinik of Steinmetz College Prep High School in Chicago to reflect on her experience as an immigrant in the U.S. and the advantages that immigrants develop when they encounter new experiences and challenges. This is her first story in the graduate voices series.
