Where are you from?
Being a third culture kid, it can be hard to pinpoint exactly where I’m from, but I can definitely try. My passport country is French although I’ve never lived there myself. I’m a combination of French, Swiss and Indian nationalities. I was born in Thailand and lived there most of my life until I moved to India and Hungary. I wouldn’t say I’m from any of these places, but I certainly hold a special place for them in my heart.
How was your first day at AISB?
As first days generally go, my first day of AISB was really good! I was of course a little nervous, but my assigned buddy that I got to know over the summer really helped me move in easier. Within the first break-time, I was already meeting and making new friends with loads of people, all of which I still have good contacts with till today. It was a wonderful experience as everyone I met was really friendly and helpful. I managed to go to all my classes correctly that day. I’m sure every new person that comes to school can confidently say that it feels like a maze. Of course, once you go there everyday, you’ll know the halls inside out.
What are some of the best memories from AISB?
The Grade 11 fall trip in Croatia was one of the biggest highlights for me. That was the experience that really solidified friendships with my classmates. I can still remember the whole trip to this day. There were loads of great moments of struggle, laughter and adventure. I think it’ll definitely stay as one of my best experiences I’ve ever had. Of course, I can’t forget some of the memories of school that I had ranging from performing as the drummer in the Legally Blonde musical to learning a new theory in psychology that completely changed my perspective on everything. The environment I was in allowed me to gain these great memories. I’ll never forget the one drum solo I got in the song, ‘What you want’ from the musical. It was an absolute blast to play (pun intended). Or in psychology class, learning about Schema Theory and how that completely changed my perspective on the way we think. I could recall so many memories from all my classes, but it would all be too much to put here.
Which one of the teachers made the biggest impression on your life and why?
It’s hard to choose just one teacher as they all made a pretty big impression on my life, but if I had to choose one, it would be Ms Arnold, my psychology teacher. When I first came into her class, it was unlike any other environment I’ve been in. I was always so used to strict teachers and following orders, learning content, then reciting it on an exam. However, with her class, I could immediately sense the friendliness and compassion she had for her students. Not only that, but just the way we were taught to think critically. It was no more just learning and regurgitating. I found myself making connections with the content we learned and applying that in class, then creating new ideas from those connections. All of this with the friendly and relaxed nature of the classroom that was fostered by none other than Ms Arnold. Her caring, friendly attitude and effective way of teaching has certainly had an impact on the way that I communicate with and help people to this day.