Paradoxically, it appears to me that all modern airports look alike. So much so that if one does not pay too much attention to the advertising or the names of cafes and restaurants, it is possible to contemplate that one is in some neutral zone; a holding place. Certainly that is how I felt when I arrived in Hiroshima Airport, although I do have to state that I was impressed...
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Travel begets travel; it's like a gambling habit with both immediately apparent and dormant benefits for the mind and spirit. As I've explained to many friends and family members, these experiences do not satiate some hungry beast that can eventually become full. Travel doesn't get out of your system. Each experience can inspire a realization of the possibility of infinitely more experiences. We clutch our wallets and apologize, pinch our...
Read MoreAfter a brief break for the winter holidays, we have regrouped in Japan for the second term of our 2013-14 school year. Over the weekend our students had the opportunity to settle in to their new surroundings and begin exploring Hiroshima, the city which will serve as their home over the upcoming months, by participating in a scavenger hunt. New cities are enthralling but often times confusing; luckily for us,...
Read MoreOn December 6th, 2012, Buenos Aires' name became ironic. While the morning routine of making coffee and walking to work was uneventful (aside from the rain and rolling thunder), those of us sitting in the staff room started to receive emails, phone calls and tweets about a toxic cloud that was covering the "City of Good Air." Social media kept us in the loop, instructing us to close all of our...
Read MoreSo the world mourns the passing of a man. Not just any man, but somebody rather special: Nelson Mandela. The corroboration of his acceptance as a leader and inspirational figure can be found in the abbreviation of his name. To many around the world he is simply “Mandela,” but to those in his beloved South Africa he was referred to affectionately as “Madiba.” Mandela's ill health and numerous periods of...
Read MoreAs our term and time in India draw to a close, it is important to stop for a moment, take stock of our situation, and share all of the beautiful things that we have created during the past three and a half months. On the afternoon of November 26th we did just that by joining with our host school, Indus, for a collaborative art exhibition showcasing the recent work of...
Read MoreSince our first term in Stockholm, Sweden, a heavy focus has been placed on encouraging our students to capture their thoughts through the process of reflection. It is an activity that is commonplace in schools, but particularly useful at one that spans the globe and features dynamic classrooms. So why are reflections such an important part of the THINK Global School makeup? Writing a reflection allows our students to...
Read MoreHaving now lived and worked in India for a number of months, it is time to ask myself whether I feel any clearer about the metaphor that is implicit in the phrase “Incredible India.” Certainly, having traveled around certain areas of the country and, perhaps far more importantly, having interacted with some of its many citizens, I have a little more knowledge and understanding than was the case when I...
Read MoreAs our semester and time in India draw to a close, it is important to stop for a moment, take stock and share all the beautiful things that we have created in the past 3 and a half months. This past Tuesday afternoon saw TGS and Indus celebrate through a collaborative Art Exhibition showcasing our students' recent work. The walls (and doors) of an open space were filled with drawings,...
Read MoreIdeas worth spreading. It's a simple phrase, but one that packs a lot of meaning into three short words. This is the slogan of TED, one of a growing number of websites disseminating educational materials online. Nowadays, all manner of resources -- ranging from lectures like those found on TED to full courses -- are available to stream or download, often times for free. The lack of a price...
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