In our latest IFP session, students took part in a role-playing simulation where we were split into two distinct parties – the Jahs and the Kays. The simulation was meant to bring about awareness on how people can approach situations differently and how having preconceived assumptions may be harmful in any given situation. During the […]
Month: September 2019
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IFP Peace Day Conference 2019 & Initial Thoughts (Creativity) S1
On the 1st of September, I participated in my very first Initiative For Peace (IFP) Peace Day Conference that was held in UWCSEA Dover. The day’s agenda included fully student-led sessions, each with a distinct purpose of directing the thinking of participating students. Walking into Dover’s school compound I felt an anxiousness in my chest […]
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Approaching Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence is now regarded as a key underlying aspect of performing well. Studies show that those who possess high emotional intelligence have the capacity to outperform those with high IQs, all-round thriving holistically. In today’s PSE lesson, we were referred to an article that spoke of emotional intelligence and the 18 behaviours that are […]
Capturing my thinking – Controversial Dolce & Gabbana Campaign
In 2018, Dolce & Gabbana, an Italian luxury brand, released a campaign in China that sparked controversy and outrage amongst its viewers. The advert had depicted a Chinese model being taught by a male voice off-stage how to use chopsticks to eat popular Italian dishes that included pizza, Sicilian cannoli and their most ‘complex’ dish […]
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BIA (Service) Initial Thoughts S1
This year will be my third year in BIA and I will be serving as the Chair of BIA. Through this year, I want to develop a more nuanced ability to talk about these issues with more sensitivity. Frankly, I think it will be quite challenging leading BIA. Because we are a Focus Group, we […]
How is the act of representation problematic?
Representation is the act of depicting someone or something in a particular manner. This could be both possible in a positive or negative light. At times, even though the manner in which something is being represented could be unintentionally negative, unrest could still be stirred up amongst viewers. We have to ask ourselves: Can […]