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IB throws a lot at you to stress about: assessments in your six courses, the TOK exhibition and essay, IAs and IOs. But one major event that sneaks up on you and causes unexpected chaos is the extended essay. It requires university-level research, and takes place right as Year 2 explodes. As a senior who has gone through this hellish experience, here are my quick and honest tips to getting the EE over with. Pick smart before you pick fast. Your teachers will tell you to “choo

One of my biggest fears has always been immortality. The thought of aimlessly wandering the grounds of Earth, eventually running out of things to do and people to love is, for a lack of a better word, daunting. This same fate is what befalls upon the man of the Jack-o-lantern myth. The origins of the Jack-o-Lantern The term Jack-o-Lantern is a simplified version of “Jack-o-the-lantern” as akin to the etymology of “Will-o-the-wisp”. This tradition of carving pumpkins and ligh

This day, October 20th, marks the the 95th anniversary of the establishment of the Vietnam’s Women Union, or now we call Ngày phủ nữ Việt Nam—Vietnamese women’s day. On this day, we often call for the honoring and respect of the important women in our lives. However, a lot of people don’t understand the history behind the creation of this holiday, and the women behind it. A Brief History of October 20th, Vietnamese Women’s Day Under the oppressive feudal society and imperial

As of late, it feels impossible to go anyway in Phu My Hung without stumbling across an À La Main. For those of you who aren’t excessively obsessed with the cafe scene in Phu My Hung as I am, À La Main is a local cafe, bakery, and roastery situated in Phu My Hung, District 7 open Monday-Sunday. The cafe is often a staple for cafe study enthusiasts due to its warm, cozy decor and (usually) quiet atmosphere. Starting with just one location in the Mỹ Thái area in the summer of 2

As an IB year 2 student, caffeine has no doubt become my best friend during these past several months. However, despite our shared need to stay awake, my friends and I often have trouble agreeing on which source of caffeine is truly the best. So for the fun of it, I have decided to give my entirely biased thoughts and opinions on the 3 most common ways to stay awake to let you decide which one is truly superior to help you stay alert. Coffee: I must admit, coffee has always

As fun as it sounds to sit around a camp fire and tell ghost stories, I don’t think the dramatics— the flashlights and sound effects—that make these stories so entertaining translate quite as well in writing. However, with spooky seasons upon us, it would be a waste not to take advantage of this ominous atmosphere. For those of you looking into horror/mysteries, I’m sure you’ve encountered Verity on a Goodreads recommended somewhere. If you are having trouble deciding whether

After four long years, the second season of the South Korean survival-thriller show “ Squid Game ” has finally been released. With the...

Imagine this: you were pulled into a blind vote and told your entire class could get a pizza if no one raised their hand, but one person...

With the break approaching, it’s time to pull out that Notes app want-to-watch list. There’s so much you could be watching, where do you...

Our Advisory unit on relationships has brought back a lot of memories for our faculty. How did you meet your partner and how old were...

After four long years, the second season of the South Korean survival-thriller show “Squid Game” has finally been released. With the...

“Most people abroad go to bed thinking they have done something good for Africans by discarding their unwanted clothing, but the truth is...