Some schools offer trips abroad, even semesters abroad. Think Global School students live abroad. Joann McPike explains the concept and workings of the school she founded. Joann McPike, the founder of THINK Global School, graciously answered some questions which I posed about the school…
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Read MoreA TGS student highlights some of the activities and experiences that take place in "a week in the life," including the trip to Åre. This week seemed like a typical TGS week. Everyone was getting excited about the prospect of going home, but we were still trying to focus on our classes at the beginning of the week. Monday was very normal, having Global Studies, where we began to discuss what...
Read MoreI had so much fun in Åre. It's not just because I went snow shoeing or dog sledding in the first winter I've had with snow. It's more than Guitar Hero, meeting the reindeer, and the hike. The highlight of my trip to Åre would actually be me getting to appreciate nature. Just looking outside the window in the train - that was beautiful. I've never seen snow until this...
Read MoreTGS students take turns journaling their activities and experiences with their classmates. Read all journal posts here. A week in the life of Think Global School students In Monday's science class, we had a guest speaker Malin Ah-King, from the Center for Gender Research at Uppsala University. She talked about gender differences in animal species. Later that day, we gave our Global Studies presentations in class. We each compared the...
Read MoreScience is an important part of the TGS curriculum. At the moment, math and science teacher Dvora Geller is focusing her lessons on biology and the basic building blocks of life. Exploring the various phases of mitotic cell division In a recent science class, students were asked to explore the process of mitotic cell division by modeling and explaining the various phases: interphase and chromosome replication, prophase, pro-metaphase, metaphase, anaphase,...
Read MoreHow are laws made in Sweden? Where do legislative debates take place? Where is the central government budget determined? TGS students learned the answers to these questions and more on a recent visit to the Swedish Parliament, Sveriges Riksdag. Experiential learning at The Riksdag The Riksdag is Sweden's principal decision-making body, and the government carries out the Riksdag's decisions. The Prime Minister is chosen by the Riksdag, and every four...
Read MoreThe collective energy that the fifteen students at TGS possess is remarkable. Somehow, the more places they go and things they do, the more energy they have! This has been proven many times, and one of them was this last weekend. After returning from a four day trip that was both busy and educational, the level of energy of the group had somehow increased! They spent an incredible, activity-filled weekend...
Read MoreTGS Students take turns journaling their weekly activities and experiences with their classmates. Read all journal posts here. This school week was truly TGS-tastic (a made up word, but a descriptive one)! We did so many things that were just...TGS experiences, and this week really sets the standard for the so-called "average" TGS week. On Monday, I went to the Aftonbladet Newspaper HQ in the morning. It was magnificent compared...
Read More1) Hi Nada, can you tell us what you've been up to since graduating from THINK Global School in 2022? Since graduating in 2022, I've been pursuing a passion I found while at TGS, sustainability, and I am currently majoring in engineering in renewable energy systems at Al Akhawayn University, in Ifrane, Morocco. But there is way more than that! I've had a chance also to explore the world of...
Read MoreWith our 2024-25 school year just a couple of weeks away, we want to share details on what Class of '24 Graduate Andrea Claudia Diaz Gutierrez will be up to during that time. During her gap year, Andrea will focus on a project she launched at TGS: Foodstainable. Shocked by reports that half of Peru's food is wasted, Andrea founded Foodstainable to turn food waste into dog food. This year,...
Read MoreAre 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...
Read MoreTattooing 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...
Read MoreGreetings 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...
Read MoreWith 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...
Read MoreA passion for travel. A strong academic record. And the desire to improve the world as you experience it. If this sounds like you, you just might be our ideal candidate! Start your application with a five-minute inquiry form - you never know where you might end up.
A passion for travel. A strong academic record. And the desire to improve the world as you experience it. If this sounds like you, you just might be our ideal candidate! Start your application with a five-minute inquiry form - you never know where you might end up.
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