As her senior year comes to a close, Sally S. 🇬🇧 shares thoughts on her time at TGS, including the invaluable life skills she's learned, how cultures aren't just found in the places we call home, and her advice for prospective TGS students. 1) How has being part of a diverse and international community influenced your understanding of different cultures and perspectives? TGS is more than the countries we go...
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1) How has being part of a diverse and international community influenced your understanding of different cultures and perspectives? Being part of a diverse and international community experience opened my eyes to the many different ways to live a life. There's no one "right way," and there is so much to learn from everyone and everything around you. It's allowed me to better understand different people, the world, and myself...
Read More1) In what ways has your perception of traditional education changed since attending THINK Global School? If I were to have stayed in New Zealand, I would have told you that my school taught me maths, history, and how to take a test every month. However, here I can tell you that my school taught me how to live, operate independently, adapt to change, constantly push myself to be a...
Read More1) In what ways has your perception of traditional education changed since attending THINK Global School? Before TGS, I was in a very traditional educational system. Even though it was rewarding for some people, it never worked for me and I felt out of control with my learning. I never felt like I was being prepared for the real world, which was the whole point of education to me. Coming...
Read More1) How has being part of a diverse and international community influenced your understanding of different cultures and perspectives? I first applied to TGS to seek an escape from my traditional learning, hoping for a more engaging educational environment and, of course, the appeal of traveling the world. In these past two years, TGS has given me that and so much more. Enrolling in TGS granted me the privilege of...
Read MoreWith their graduation approaching, Class of 2024 Student Keetah B. shares their insights on the tight-knit community at THINK Global School and how the TGS educational model resonates with them, fostering personal growth and self-affirmation. ✨ 1) How has being part of a diverse and international community influenced your understanding of different cultures and perspectives? Prior to TGS, I had already been surrounded by international communities. I'm a third-culture kid,...
Read MoreWhile in Australia, we had the chance to catch up with Cameron Shetler, a Class of 2016 graduate now studying medicine at the University of Melbourne. Cameron generously shared her post-TGS journey and insights with our current students, and you can read more about her life path, advice, and favorite memories below. 1) Hi Cameron, can you tell us what you've been up to since graduating from THINK Global School...
Read MoreDavid joined THINK Global School during the 2022-23 school year, and has attended terms in Botswana, India, South Korea, Greece, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and India during his time as a student. A big thank you to David for sharing the following insights and photos from his TGS journey! Embarking on the TGS journey is a life-changing experience. My advice? Bring your whole self along. Embrace the challenges, and let every...
Read MoreIn a world that seems to be moving at an ever-increasing pace, with technology and modernity shaping our daily lives, it becomes crucial to pause and reflect on the ties that bind us to our cultural heritage. Rites and rituals serve as powerful anchors, connecting us with our past, our ancestors, and the essence of who we are. As a Finn, I find myself drawn to the beauty of our...
Read MoreWe're thrilled to share that the 2023-24 school year is officially underway at THINK Global School! This marks our fourteenth year in operation, 46th term overall, and 30 different countries in which we've lived and learned. While final module preparations are being made onsite in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina, for the term, our students are taking part in an online week of learning ahead of their own arrivals in the...
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