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I was able to talk about art in an intense and multidimensional way that I never had before and learned about artists and their experiences from all over the world while relating it to my own work.
DEVON DEBARI ’18
and based on what I thought would be most useful. So, I decided to take econ because I realized that when I listened to the radio in the car, I would get confused by economic terminology and thought that it would be relevant for my future.
DOYLESTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA DAY STUDENT PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN PROSPECTIVE MAJOR: PHOTOGRAPHY What are you most interested in academically? How did George
What impact did the IB Program
School influence that?
have on you?
Before George School, I already saw photography as my favorite art, but I never thought it was what I wanted to do with my life. After Photo 1, that changed. The darkroom especially intrigued me. The first day we went in and I developed a print, I felt at home. I loved seeing my work pop out onto the paper and, during critiques, experience how others see the world. I also became really interested in history and as a result doubled up in history my senior year.
I joined the IB Diploma because I wanted rigorous courses and to push myself to my limits. I was also intrigued by the prospect of earning college credit. I loved the program because it made me a better writer and let me look at every class from a global standpoint. I was able to talk about art in an intense and multidimensional way that I never had before and learned about artists and their experiences from all over the world while relating it to my own work.
How did your interests impact
More about Devon
Despite a jam-packed schedule, Devon was senior editor of the yearbook.
your course selections?
I came up with a clear path to achieve my goals in photography
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