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Global Studies teacher Andrew McLean asks his students to write 4 wow moments, 3 learning moments, 2 mind-changing moments, and 1 moment worth learning more about. Exploring Nature's Bonds WOW #1 I find myself here, reflecting. As ongoing bursts of sharp wind bite and whip at our hair with a Great White's ferocity and the ocean makes haste to greet the light sand and wash over the black rocks, a...

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While traveling in the Galapagos, World Literature teacher Irene Krugman asked her students to develop a creative writing essay utilizing elements of magical realism and influence from their time in the islands. Written below you can find Yuan Yuan's response. Fog of the Galapagos A barren path lay before me, as the fog hovered underneath the sliver of moon that could pass as a clipped toenail. The fog crawled towards...

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The Galapagos as the TGS Classroom Visiting the Galapagos is a lifetime dream for many around the world. TGS students began the month of October by flying - with permanent smiles and cameras prepped - to the Galapagos islands for two weeks of studies and experiential learning. Spending one week on the island of San Cristobál, classes took place on the property of GAIAS (Galapagos Academic Institute of Arts &...

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While it would be an honor to witness the World Wildlife Fund International president speak anywhere, the students had an incredible opportunity to have Yolanda Kakabadse speak directly to them about some of the most pressing issues in conservation. After an hour and a half of beautiful visuals and eye-opening reality, many rushed to Yolanda afterward to show their appreciation for her talk. One grade 9 student said, That was...

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History of the Great Wall During Year 1 Term 3 of THINK Global School's sessions, the students, faculty, and staff visited one of the most remote areas of the Great Wall of China with expert William Lindesay. On this multi-day journey, they discussed China's history and the creation of the wall, all while experiencing the world-famous landmark in a way very few get the opportunity to. Travel alongside TGS...

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Upon returning from the Amazon, global studies teacher Andrew McLean instructed his students to write creatively on their experience in Yasuni National Forest. This is a response from 10th grader Bailey D. I CAST MY EYES over the tumbling, brown river and up into the treetops; a mass of green that never ends. Wind pushes hair past my face in long streams, placing a brown veil across the world. The...

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TGS Tiputini Trip In the student production "Traveling to the middle of the Ecuadorian Amazon," Grade 10 student Willem B. documents a long journey into the rainforest and the adventures that happen within. This weXplore trip to Tiputini Biodiversity Station placed their studies in a remote area of the Ecuadorian Amazon. It was a long trip inland, but a learning experience unto itself. Between informative hikes and lectures on...

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The Pacific Transforms into a Classroom THINK Global School does many things that no other school does, one of which is travel perpetually. Classes integrate with the surrounding environment and utilize available teaching moments for experiential learning. Two weeks in the Galapagos islands off mainland Ecuador allow for an exciting approach to the study of biology, among other subjects and activities. Science teacher Jarret Voytilla, along with visiting guides...

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Culinary Culture of Beijing Though enjoying the cuisine of the host country is a favored experience, students also get many opportunities to try out new cuisine from all over the globe. During the Beijing term, dinners ranged from Jamaican to Thai to fresh sushi rolls, custom made to order. This photomotion video of a sushi chef at work chronicled a particularly memorable meal for the Year 1 students, many...

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Amazonian Classroom The students, faculty, and staff had the wildly fortunate opportunity to explore one of the world's most biodiverse regions. After taking two flights, two boats, and an open-air bus, they arrived at the Tiputini Biodiversity Station in Yasuni National Forest in the Ecuadorian Amazon. With two days and three nights of lectures, nature walks, experiments, and adventurous activities, the students learned about this amazing ecosystem through expert guides...

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Are you interested in applying to THINK Global School but aren’t quite sure if it’s right for you? That’s OK! It’s a decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. To help you in your application process, we’ve put together a list of five things we feel every applicant to THINK Global School should know. We hope you find them helpful.  1) You’ll gain an education by living and learning in the...

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Term One is officially in the books! Our CM1 community was based in Sabah, Malaysia's capital city of Kota Kinabalu, which serves as a gateway to the island's many natural splendors. Beaches, reefs, mountains, and rainforests became a classroom for students as they became familiar with the beliefs, practices, and traditions shaping modern Sabah. Students attended hands-on sessions during the term with four prevalent ethnicities: Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Indigenous....

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Sabah is playing the role of a “classroom” for 34 international students as they spend two months learning about the State’s diversity and acquiring fresh experiences that they may incorporate into their lives back home. The students, aged between 15 and 17, are from the New York-based Think Global School – the world’s first traveling high school. They live and study in a different country every semester, engaging in place-based and project-based learning pertinent to the nations they visit.

 

 

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The THINK Global School Leadership Team is delighted to announce the July 2022 launch of the THINK Learning Studio, a global innovation, consulting, and professional training center focused on interdisciplinary real-world learning. The launch of this initiative is a statement from both the Board and Leadership Team of TGS's commitment to spreading the methodology of the Changemakers® Program and our continued faith in the project-based learning format. The Studio team hopes...


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Hi Amethyst, tell us a bit about yourself.  I am a passionate educator with three years of experience, and I’ve just finished my first year with TGS. I specialize in the humanities, particularly history and writing. Before joining TGS, I completed a Master's degree where I researched contextual learning and focused on adolescent psychology during my undergraduate education. Outside of the educational space, I enjoy music, dancing, yoga, card games,...

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Where and how do you learn? How do you develop a passion for curiosity? How do you keep your mind open to new people, ideas, and possibilities? These are all questions being faced by educators and students as our world gains a more global context.  For a rare few who are lucky enough to have talented and equally curious teachers, this might happen in the confines of the classroom. But...

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 Hi Andy, tell us a bit about yourself. I grew up in the beautiful industrial city of Birmingham, and after a career in mental health work and various bits and bobs, I qualified to become a teacher. After a few years in the UK, I moved to the British Virgin Islands (which many viewed as an improvement even on Birmingham!) and from there on to Switzerland, my first stint at...

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1. Hi Maxim. It's been two years now since you graduated from THINK Global School. What have you been up to in that time?  Since graduating from TGS, I have been attending the University of Toronto studying mineral (mining) engineering. I know you might be asking why, out of all engineering, I chose mineral engineering? It's because I want to throw myself into the space mining industry. I figured it...

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Another school year is coming to a close at THINK Global School, which means graduation is right around the corner for the Class of 2021. And while their academic experience was different than previous classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all of our graduates continually demonstrated the characteristics we value so much as a community: perseverance, continual improvement, a thirst for knowledge, and the practicing of environmentalism, to name a...

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Tattooing is the most misunderstood art form in Japan today. Looked down upon for centuries and rarely discussed in social circles, people with tattoos are outcasts in this country, banned from most public spaces such as beaches, bathhouses, and even gyms. Tattoos have an extensive history in Japan, and to truly understand the stigma behind them it is essential to be aware of their significance. The first records of tattoos...

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Greetings TGS, Long time reader, first time blogger here. Some of you may have noticed that I can be a little patriotic... My friends in Abu Dhabi used to joke that New Zealand has "small country" syndrome because it is always determined to be the best. I think like the Canadians, we are determined not to be seen as the same as our more populated neighbours. With that in mind...

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With THINK Global School’s term in Bosnia and Herzegovina recently concluded, we thought we’d share a few interesting facts about the heart-shaped country with you. Whether you are working on a school project or planning a trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina yourself, we hope you find these seven facts useful!! Fact #1) Sarajevo was the first city in Europe with a full-time electric tram Trams have a long history in...

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