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Morocco is an exquisite place where ancient traditions still reign. Also, Morocco is unlike any of the recent places that I have been since the medina and even the air itself are entirely different. One of the many unique things inside the medina are its arches. You may not even notice it, but when you look up from time to time, you will notice tiny details that you hadn't before. Another...

t’s been a week since I arrived in Rabat, yet so many things have already happened. We were invited to a traditional Moroccan dinner with dancing and singing, and some of us went for trips to the library or to the shore. Grade 10 had a scavenger hunt in Medina which included collecting pictures of cats, looking for tourists, and bargaining (even though my French is limited to ordering “café...

After exploring Peru’s Sacred Valley of the Incas during our first term, THINK Global School is ready to start anew in the city of Rabat, Morocco’s capital. Before our students meander through the narrow streets of Fez or immerse themselves in the lively markets of Marrakech, we wanted to share seven interesting facts about Morocco with you. So whether you’re working on a school project or just looking to learn...

“Schools are failing to prepare students for the future!” shouts every progressive educationalist to ever step on a TED stage in the 21st century. The world’s most renowned thought leaders have reinforced this bleak narrative, begging schools to step up and tackle reform. Our Failing Schools. Enough is Enough! Geoffrey Canada cries. Ken Robinson provokes, Do Schools Kill Creativity? As teachers, we’ve heard it before and we’ll hear it again…...

This year we asked you to nominate ambassadors from each class to represent you in the Alumni Network.  A vote was then taken by each class and the following ambassadors were chosen: 2014: Charis Smuthkochorn 2015: Hannah Cho 2016: Cameron Shetler Your ambassadors will serve a two year term, starting January 1, 2017 and their tasks will include the following: Attend three Alumni Network virtual planning meetings per year Help...

It is that time of year again… and WE WANT YOU! THINK Global School is excited to announce the Symposium Scholar grant opportunity for one alum to participate in the 2017 Symposium as part of the 2017 Commencement activities. The Symposium Scholar will be granted a full travel stipend covering roundtrip airfare to our 2017 host location of Vancouver, Canada, as well as accommodation provisions and a ticket to the...

 What uni are you currently attending? Junior at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY  What is your major/minor? I am a Studio Art Major, my concentration being in Communication design and secondary concentration in Photography.  What clubs/groups/activities are you affiliated with? I am in a sketch comedy club called The Sketchies and an improv comedy club called The Ad-libs. I am a peer health educator on campus which basically means...

When I first learned half a year ago that I would be hiking the Inca Trail, there were no words to describe my feeling of ecstasy. Not only were we going to one of the world's seven modern wonders, but we were also being given the opportunity to complete a five-day variation of the Inca Trail -- possibly a life-altering experience. From that point on the news stuck with me,...

South America is home to many spectacular sights, both natural and manmade, but few -if any- capture the imagination and test the limits of visitors like Peru’s Machu Picchu. After taking part in the Inca Trek this fall, 11th grader Amy E. assessed her own experiences and compiled the following pieces of advice for anyone else planning on undertaking the hike of a lifetime. 1. Do not hike the Inca Trail...