A remarkable video on globalization and our changing world.... completely speaks volumes!! Enjoy! - Janice
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It was August 18, 2001 when I locked my suitcase, grabbed my passport, and hopped on that Boeing 777. Since then, it has been a long and bumpy journey. I think back to the day when the orientation leader greeted me at the door, the very same second when I responded with my "hello" I became a real international boarding school student. I remember being very excited about the new...
Read MoreSeveral years ago, when I started traveling a LOT on business, I found that one of the best things to do in a city, old or new to me, was walk. And when I say walk, I mean WALK. Like 10, 12, 15 kilometres a day. Walk to meetings, walk to museums, walk everywhere. So, in Spain, I bought these very cool dark brown Camper boots. These were great boots. ...
Read MoreDo you love snacks? Personally, I do. In fact, I eat quite a large variety of snacks. From chocolate to spicy/curry fish balls to granola bars to sticks of grilled squid, you name it, I eat it. And I am sure our CEO loves snacks too - just take a peek inside his side drawers in the office and you will be convinced :) For those of you who love...
Read MoreWhen was it made official (clearly, I missed the announcement) that school and work couldn't be fun? At what point in our lives do we have to transition from enjoying ourselves to living a life where the fun is magically erased? I've been in been in a LOT of classrooms in my life. I've been to China over 50 times and on each visit I've been able to visit schools. ...
Read MoreWhy THINK Global School? A need or problem encourages creative efforts to meet the need or solve the problem. This was acknowledged by Plato in The Republic and has driven much creative invention in the area of education. This very formal introduction (and, we promise, the first and last bit of formality on this blog. Ever.) aside, we wish that the world didn't need schools such as TGS. We wish...
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