At TGS, like at most high schools, there is no shortage of students with the capacity to understand mathematical concepts when the conditions are ideal -- trust me here. But what about when the conditions for learning aren't particularly conducive? As a traveling school, we find ourselves in unique locations on a regular basis, and classrooms in Peru pose a completely different learning environment than a classroom in Sweden. Not all teachers...
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From the day I was born, my path had already been traced in the eyes of society and my close-knit family. The plan was for me to go to school, get good grades, graduate high school with a science oriented baccalaureate and a ridiculously high G.P.A. As my father held me in his arms for the very first time and gazed into my new born eyes, he could not foresee...
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As THINK Global School returns for another year of place-based learning and travel, our first semester begins in Peru's Urubamba Valley, also known as the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Before we ascend to the peak of our term by completing the Inca Trek, we wanted to share seven interesting facts about Peru with you. So whether you’re working on a school project or just looking to learn a little bit about this amazing...
Read MoreBrightworks and THINK Global School have found innovative ways to transform education. Click below to see Morning Express with Robin Meade's feature on THINK Global School.
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Being the first symposium scholar is quite surreal – it’s not easy to describe, but thank god for metaphors. Getting back to THINK Global School is like falling into a whirlpool. You are surrounded by branches, which represent a moment. You want to grab every single one, because, in the moments you catch, you remember why TGS is home. What you grasp is the love, respect, and integrity; you grasp...
Read MoreThe morning of June 8, 2016 was surreal. Walking back into our Student Residence, Villa la Stella, was like being flushed into a larger family of 45 people who are so different but love each other despite, and for, their differences. I had forgotten how all-encompassing the TGS energy is within a few days of being with my Shetler clan. Feeling the togetherness, comfortableness, closeness, and the lack of judgment...
Read MoreAs a student of Think Global School, Yuan Kelly, 18, attended classes in 12 countries over four years. She has studied on the Galapagos Islands,tracked the Northern Lights in Sweden and practised archery in Bhutan - all part of the curriculum. Yuan, a Canadian, is the only Singapore-based student who attends Think Global, which is in New York City. Students and teachers from the school travel to three countries each...
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For Yuan Kelly, a beach is her classroom. And so is Bosnia. And Costa Rica. And Italy. Unlike most students, Yuan did not just attend one campus. She attended 12 of them — across different countries. As a graduating student from Think Global School (TGS), the 18-year-old had classes in exotic places around...
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While many of her fellow graduating high school seniors in Saratoga are either planning a celebratory trip or already basking on an exotic beach somewhere, Cameron Shetler can't wait to come home for the summer. It will be a much-needed break for Shetler, who has seen her fair share of markets, ruins and exotic cities over the past four years..
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During our time in Biancavilla, we stayed with a family who work together to create a safe space for newcomers and locals to Italy escaping a troubled time in their life. The family's hearts are open and giving, and our weXplore Sicily group got the chance to experience their hospitality, hear their humbling stories, and contribute to their countryside farm and space. Our group took care of their therapy donkeys,...
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