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Educators rarely talk about the concept of cognitive dissonance, which occurs when a student is confronted with new ideas that run counter to their preconceived notions. In the student's attempt to relieve this discomfort, they try to make sense of the world by reconciling what they thought they knew with what new information has taught them. We each came to the city of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, with our own...

Some things only need to occur once before they become honored traditions. Half of our Alumni Network got to experience the first annual TGS Symposium last year in Athens, Greece, and with statements such as, “that was one of the coolest things TGS has ever done,” overheard by the Symposium Committee, they knew this was one of those things worth repeating. As a refresher, the TGS Symposium was held at...

Since departing from his fellow classmates at the hotel in Tanzania, Gijs has been attending the University of Cumbria in the Lake District, United Kingdom. He is studying outdoor education and his degree requires him to gain work experience which has included coaching basketball at a summer camp, working for a company who is piloting an experiential learning program for Vietnam’s national education system, and helping out at a primary...

Liisa is wrapping up her first year in the English midlands at the University of Nottingham where she is pursuing a MSci degree in International Relations & Global Issues. By the end of her four years she will receive both her undergraduate and masters degrees in one go.  In addition to staying busy with school work Liisa contributes to World Student Magazine.  We asked her about her involvement with the...

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting some special Alumni Events to coincide with the 2016 Commencement activities.   June 6: Staff, Board, and Alumni Mixer You are invited to join the TGS staff and board for an evening of wine tasting.  More information will be coming soon, for now please hold the evening of June 6th on your calendar.   Inducting the class of 2016 This...

We are excited that Karl Lokko will be our keynote speaker at graduation this year.   Karl Lokko is a 25 year old former gang leader who has now turned his life around, further this he has managed to harness his life experiences which has propelled and uniquely situated him as an activist/influencer within the U.K.  Karl is a gifted orator with a rare ability to connect with people on...

I can't believe you were the one to catch my eye. I don't believe in love at first sight, but the second I saw you, I was already in too deep. I had never seen such a place like you, with your enigmatic past and thriving future. You captivated me as soon as the smell of cigarettes hit my face, and just like the smoke, I initially thought your enchantment...

This year we have four students completing the DP Visual Arts course: Rony Tene, John (Jake) Ols, Tiana Seger, and Cameron Shelter. The artistic journey they have taken over the past two years culminated in the 2016 IB Art Exhibition, which took place on March 2nd, 2016, in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, which provided an opportunity for them to showcase their artistic efforts, including photography, painting, mixed media, and sculpture....

In her celebrated TED Talk, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie warns of The Danger of a Single Story. “To show a people as one thing, over and over again, that is a single story,” Adichie states. The truth is, I only knew one single story of Bosnia & Herzegovina (BiH) before I arrived, and that same narrative was reinforced through every murmur, stare, and worried conversation I encountered before my visit. “But…...

This term, Spanish teacher Sam Nelson has been encouraging his students to document their time in Bosnia and Herzegovina by writing reflections en Español. Two of his students, Pablo H. and Andrew D., were particularly enthusiastic about the exercise, and they're pleased to share their finished products with you. Andrew’s reflexión can be found below and Pablo’s reflexión can be found at the following link. Por favor disfruta!  Desde mi...