AISB Teacher Spotlight: Jennifer Lawless’ life as a TCK, improviser, and international teacher
Most of us know Mrs. Jennifer Lawless as the jovial high school drama teacher—humorous and compassionate to all students who cross her path. But she’s also a person who grew up around the globe, found love in an improv acting class, and started a family….
A Q&A with AISB’s New Secondary Staff Members
Despite travel restrictions, closed borders, and general pandemic exhaustion, 13 new secondary teachers still made it to AISB for the 2021-22 school year. Here’s a little about each of them, along with their pictures, so you know what they look like beneath their masks. Hanan…
5 New LGBTQ+ Books to Check Out for AISB’s Ally Week
AISB librarian Cristina Cuzuc has continued to add more LGBTQ+ titles to our library collections this year, and has recently created an Ally Week display in the secondary library (shown above). “Whenever we read books, we identify with the characters, make our own connections with…
The Evolution of Romania’s Orphanages: How NGOs are fighting against a history of institutionalization
March 1990, Cighid Orphanage in Romania. A squeaking wood door opens to a dark room with no source of natural light. Inside, in only a few squared meters of space, a dozen of small children are folded up on rotting bed frames with no mattresses….
Class of 2020: Where are they now? Part 3
Throughout the year, we’ve been checking in on last year’s graduating seniors, to see what they’ve been up to during this crazy year. For this edition, we interview Omotoyosi Ariyo from Manchester, Kaitlyn Weddle from New Mexico, and Seongjin Kim from Incheon, South Korea. Omotoyosi…
AISB Teacher Spotlight: From Small Town to Big Adventures, Charles Adams (aka ‘Mr. Chuck’) Shares his Life
Thirty-six-year-old Charles Adams, known as “Mr. Chuck” to students, has gotten to travel the world and experience different traditions and cultures. Now, Adams shares some of these experiences that have shaped him as a teacher and led him to AISB. Growing Up in Oregon Adams…
America’s Gun Control Debate: AISB Teachers Weigh In
In 2020 alone, nearly 20,000 Americans lost their lives to gun violence. An additional 24,000 died by suicide with a firearm. These statistics are startling; but for many, not surprising. Known for having “the weakest gun laws and the most guns of any comparable nation,”…
Top Five Drones to Come Out in 2021
Drones have really gained popularity in recent years, and are now being used for a variety of reasons. For this article, we’re focused on ones best suited for aerial photography and for racing in first-person-view (FPV). Please note these are the author’s personal picks, based…
A Look at AISB’s Top 5 CCAs during Distance Learning
Distance learning has been difficult for most of us and has changed many things about how we learn and interact with our community. As a way to counteract some of the negative consequences to being online, AISB leadership has prioritized Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs), or “passion…
AISB Teacher Spotlight: Laurie Clemens on her life as a pilot and finding passion through teaching
Laurie Clemens has been a 6th and 7th grade science teacher at AISB for three years. What most people don’t know is that her working career actually started in the air, as a small airline pilot for tourists. Now the tourist herself, she thrives on…
A Look Back at the Romanian Revolution: Could the Same Thing Happen in Russia?
In January, an estimated 40,000 people gathered in the streets of central Moscow, protesting against the jailing of Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny. In the months since, thousands of demonstrators have been arrested by riot police, and Navalny went on a 24-day hunger strike—only fueling…
‘I thought we were going to die’: AISB Teacher Delia Țugui shares her personal experience from the Colectiv nightclub fire
This article is part of a series, meant to bring attention to the Oscar-nominated Romanian documentary ‘Collective.’ As we approach the Academy Awards on April 26th, we hope this story will encourage more people to view the film and demand change. From age four, AISB…
AISB Service Group Spotlight: Kiva
As part of a series highlighting AISB service learning groups, students from Kiva share the work they’ve been doing during this pandemic year—with a focus on helping women succeed in business. What is Kiva? Kiva is a US-based nonprofit organization that helps link underserved communities…
AISB Teacher Spotlight: Alma Hadzic talks about her life as a Third Culture Kid
As she lived around the world as a “third culture kid,” AISB Design Teacher Alma Hadzic saw her country fall apart on the news: a result of a three-year long devastating war. She questioned her identity, all from a distance. Her experiences from abroad, and…
Hidden Plastics: How Identification and Reduction Could Improve our Community’s Recycling Efforts
We’ve all heard about how plastics cause damage to the environment. But what about those items that contain hidden plastic? According to AISB’s Global Issues Network (GIN) service group members, this is a huge problem that needs to be addressed. “We have to start looking…
Staying Fit from Home: Workouts and App Recommendations from the AISB Community
It can be challenging to motivate yourself to stay active from home. Since we can’t go to the gym or participate in school sports, working out can get boring fast. To find some motivation, we reached out to some active AISB students and teachers to…
AISB Teacher Spotlight: Ryan Wahrenbrock & His Passion for Jewelry Making
If you’re a secondary student, you may not know third grade teacher Ryan Wahrenbrock. But after reading this story, you’ll want to seek him out—or maybe even join his jewelry-making CCA. The Beginning: Life in Rural Nevada Ryan Wahrenbrock grew up in Elko, a small…
‘Collective’ Director Alexander Nanau on Romania’s systemic corruption and what an Oscar would bring to the country
In November 2015, more than 25,000 protesters flooded Bucharest’s streets—the largest demonstration since the fall of communism in 1989. “Corruption kills!” they shouted. “Health for all, not just the rich!” “Reset Romania!” Their words echoed throughout Piața Victoriei, full of pain, grieving for the 27…
The Beginning of the End: A Look at Romania’s COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout
In mid-December, Romanian authorities announced that the country would start its vaccination rollout on the 27th—giving us hope that all the glitchy Zoom classes, Netflix binge marathons, and social distancing would finally come to an end. So far, distribution has been going quite well by…
Class of 2020 Q&As: Where are they now? Part 2
A couple months ago, we released the first installment of a series of Q&As with last year’s graduating class. In this edition, we interview Gaya Mor from Israel, Angelo Cravario in Spain, and Oliver Szavuj, who is taking a gap year in Romania. Gaya Mor,…
AISB Teacher Spotlight: The Many Lives of Kirk McDavitt (aka “Captain”)
Lovingly referred to as “Captain” by his middle school English students, Kirk McDavitt is known for being “the cool teacher.” But it turns out, he’s even cooler than we thought. From baking, to firefighting, to writing a novel, McDavitt reveals some of his past jobs…
Photo Essay: Bucharest During the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our way of life. Almost one year ago, schools were quickly closed, workplaces shut down, and people hid in their homes. But all the while, efforts to combat the virus’ outbreak have never ceased, and people have found new ways…
Teachers Talk: The 6 Most Annoying Things Students do During Distance Learning
Distance learning has been difficult for all of us students at AISB, but teachers have had struggles of their own. And now that school is partially reopening, we wanted to take a look back at these struggles in a more light-hearted way, by asking teachers…
2020 in Review: A look at what happened at The Bite during this crazy year
This year has not been easy. We’ve experienced lockdowns, school shutdowns, way too much Zoom time, and canceled flights. Many of us have missed out on celebrations and time with family; we’ve worried about the health of our loved ones. To put it lightly: we…
Class of 2020: Where are they now?
It’s been a few months since last year’s seniors virtually celebrated the end to a very strange and challenging year. And, unfortunately, things haven’t much easier for the Class of 2020. Whether they chose to start university or take a gap year, nothing has been…
How to Celebrate this Year’s Harvest Festival at Home: Recipes from AISB’s 8.4B Class
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequences that go with it, the traditional Harvest Festival at AISB will not physically take place. However, it would be a shame not to celebrate this event that transmits important values such as sharing and cultural identity. Therefore,…
Three Virtual Random Acts of Kindness to try this Thanksgiving Week
Kindness is one of those things that can make someone’s day—even if it’s through a computer. In this world of screens and Zoom classes, it can be hard to truly connect with others. Luckily, this article will show you three different ways to spread kindness…
5 Tips for Productive Distance Learning
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, students are still required to do distance learning. And while this works great for some of us, for a large majority of the students, this negatively affects our productivity as well as our grades. A way to prevent this from…
Moving from Portland to Romania: AISB Teacher Tyson Lazzaro Looks Back on the Tumultuous Last Few Months
When George Floyd was killed on May 25th this year, people took to the streets all around the world demanding justice. In Portland, Oregon in particular, protests continued for months, and some demonstrations turned violent. Eventually, federal agents were sent to the city, causing even…
5 Easy Pantry Recipes Anyone Can Make At Home
When quarantine started back in March, everyone had to find a few hobbies to keep themselves busy. A popular one was baking and cooking. Below are some fun recipes we collected during that time, both sweet and savory, that you can try making with (or…
5 Healthy Halloween Snack Ideas
Are you trying to stay healthy but worrying about all the Halloween candy you’ll be seeing this weekend? Here are five easy and delicious recipes you can make right at home that will help you stay on track. The Orange Bowl This Halloween snack is…
Halloween Book Recommendations: Top Picks from AISB’s Librarian
We sat down with AISB’s librarian, Cristina Cuzuc, and asked her to choose the library’s best horror stories to read this Halloween. If you’re interested in checking out these books, send her an email (ccuzuc@goaisb.ro) with your requests, then she’ll let you know when they’re…
5 Easy Ways to ‘Halloween-ify’ your Baked Goods
Halloween is finally on a Saturday this year, but unfortunately, we won’t be able to make the most of it. Well, that is, we won’t be able to celebrate in the way of parties or trick-or-treating. What we can do, however, is get creative in…
It’s LGBTQ History Month. Here’s how Romania has Played a Part
It all started in October 1994, when Professor Rodney Wilson came out to his history class. He was teaching students about the Holocaust, and mentioned that if he had lived in Germany during World War II, he would have likely been imprisoned by the Nazis…
Essential Note Taking Skills for all Secondary Students
Technology in education has allowed us so many advantages: the opportunity to stay connected on platforms like Zoom, Google Classroom, and ManageBac, and the ability to get real-time feedback on Google Docs, Slides, and even Screencastify. But there are also some pretty big disadvantages—one of…
Moving During a Global Pandemic: Our New Secondary Principal’s Experience
Under his mask, facial expression hidden, AISB’s new principal Viktor Novakovski recounts his experience of moving to Romania this summer. “It was very difficult at first because you can’t remember people’s faces,” he says. “You only are going on a third of what’s visible, [so]…
A Q&A with AISB’s New Secondary Teachers
It’s already October, and most of us have no clue who all the new teachers are. So, while online introductions are never the same as in-person, it’s the best we can do right now. Here’s our attempt at introducing the new secondary faculty to the…
Remembering 9/11: AISB Teacher Sean Whitney Shares His First-hand Account
The traumatic events that happened on September 11th, 2001 left permanent scars on millions of people in the United States and around the world. Sean Whitney, Learning Support Teacher at AISB, was directly involved in documenting the tragedy. Whitney moved to New York City in…
Top 4 Google Apps Every Student Should Be Using
Now that we’re back to school, it’s time to break out of our lazy summer habits and get organized. You’re probably already using Google Docs, Google Slides, and Gmail, but there are many more productivity tools available, all of which are included in the G…
Top 5 Ways to Take Care of Yourself During the Pandemic
“Self care” has been a pretty big buzz word this year–especially during periods where social distancing measures have been strictly enforced. And now that we’re back to distance learning, on the computer screen all day, and mostly trapped at home with our parents and siblings,…
From Point A to Point B: The Effects of Moving Abroad
In this fast-paced international bubble, it may seem like everything is changing all the time–and for most of us, it is. We’re constantly saying goodbye to friends and saying hello to new teachers; moving to new countries and learning new languages. And while most people…
Don’t worry, we’re going to make it: 5 pandemics that humans survived before COVID-19
Last March, when we first moved to distance learning, none of us would have dreamed we’d still be learning over Zoom come August. But here we are. The pandemic has prevented us from seeing friends and family; many of us weren’t able to travel this…
A Farewell to AISB’s Departing Staff Members
With the end of the school year around the corner, everyone is preparing for change. And even though our community is somewhat used to that, the current pandemic makes saying “goodbye” to this year’s leaving staff especially difficult. To get some sense of closure, The…
Moving Overseas During COVID-19: A Personal Narrative from The Bite’s Managing Editor
It was the summer of 2013 when I arrived at Otopeni airport for the first time. I was too young to worry much about anything, and was excited and curious about everything–about what life would be like on the other side of the globe. Seven…
Saying Goodbye to Departing Bite Staff Members
It’s the end of the school year at AISB and many teachers and students are returning home or leaving for a new school this summer. It’s that time of year filled with both grief and joy, celebrating accomplishments, and remembering all the beautiful moments you…
Black Lives Matter: An Open Letter to the AISB Community
Dear AISB students, parents, and teachers, Even though I technically graduated from AISB on Saturday, and was free to walk away, to stop working, stop writing, I felt the need to say something other than “farewell and good luck” via Zoom. With protests going on…
Can you really gain closure with an online goodbye?
As a student who has moved around her whole life, I know from personal experience how difficult it can be to say goodbye to friends. Will it be even worse when we have to do it online? “Transitions are events of significant change,” says G9…
#Dronestagram: A Glimpse into AISB Music Teacher Thomas O’Grady’s Passion for Photography
“I think this is a good time to reveal that the Instagram account under the username @tjogr is me,” Thomas O’Grady says with a mischievous smile. He shyly opens his phone and scrolls through his page, full of drone shots of the Hong Kong skyline,…
The Other Pandemic: Fake News. Here’s How to Spot it & Where to Find Legit Information
Ever since the early 19th century, newspapers (and now news outlets of all kinds) have been publishing fake news to gain viewers and become profitable. Now, due to social media consumption, researchers have found that false news spreads “significantly farther, faster, deeper, and more broadly…
Find out what AISB’s Teachers Have Been Baking in Quarantine
For the last few months, baking seems to be the new pastime for people in quarantine. In fact, the hashtag #quarantinebaking has gone viral. Perhaps it’s the mindfulness people achieve while in the kitchen, or maybe it’s that we’re all needing some comfort food during…
The Effects of Quarantine on the LGBTQ+ Community
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the majority of the world to stay at home and limit contact with others. For many LGBTQ+ people, these measures have placed them in dangerous situations and exacerbated the hardships they already face. Mental illness, suicidal ideation, and substance abuse…
What it’s like Graduating during a Global Pandemic
Today, May 29th 2020, was meant to be one of the happiest days of my life: high school graduation. A day to celebrate 12 years of hard work. The beginning of a new chapter. A milestone. Yet, today seems like just another day. (Well, not…
Not the Class of 2020: Senior Pictures from AISB’s Secondary Faculty
The senior class of 2020 has had a year like no other. IB exams canceled, no prom to look forward to, a possible Zoom graduation, and an uncertain start to their future. In support of this year’s seniors, AISB’s secondary teachers rifled through old yearbooks…
Top Things to Do/Watch/Read when you’re stuck inside
After socially distancing for nearly two months, it’s safe to say that most of us are sick of being inside our homes. Unfortunately, even with restrictions beginning to ease this Friday, it’s still going to be a long time until things are back to normal….
TOP 5 TRADITIONS TO WELCOME SPRING
While we may be stuck at home for the next few weeks (or months?) because of COVID-19, at least spring is here! The sun is shining, birds are singing, and you can smell the fresh scent of flowers in bloom. In celebration of Romania’s most…
Fast Fashion: What It Is and How It Impacts Our World
Even though the malls are currently closed, and many of us are now wearing pajamas 24/7, it’s still important to talk about consumerism during AISB’s Earth Week. As sustainability expert Alden Wicker told Harper’s Bazaar, “We know the industry is broken, and we know people…
5 Ways to Stay Mentally Healthy While Social Distancing
We’ve all been in physical lockdown for four weeks now– forced to stay in our homes with very few opportunities to go out. Many of us have also been in an emotional lockdown, struggling to identify and manage our mental health. To make things a little…
Tips on How to Work/Study from Home While Distance Learning
Having trouble focusing at home? Getting distracted by your phone sitting right next to you? This is a common problem for most teenagers, especially when left alone in a bedroom to “study.” Many of us are struggling; and AISB Counselor Sommer Blohm says this is…
Top 5 Reading Websites to get you through Social Distancing
Call us nerds, but we think the absolute best way to spend an afternoon is reading. And during this time of uncertainty and the 24-hour news cycle, it’s important to find books and short stories that make us happy–and ideally, transport us to a different…
From Communism to (Almost) Equal Pay: How Women’s Rights Have Changed in Romania
In the last few years, movements fighting for women’s rights have appeared worldwide. From “Times Up” to the “Me Too” movement, there’s an expanding global trend surrounding feminism. Having been a communist state for over four decades, and only recently becoming a democracy, how has…
Everything you need to know about Mărțișor
The first day of spring represents a new beginning, and is celebrated differently in cultures around the world. In Romania, people celebrate the first day of March, “Mărțișor,” by giving their loved ones red and white strings (also called mărțișor, marț or mărțiguș) tied around…
How to take care of your curly hair: A detailed guide
If you’re a curly-haired person, you know the pain of caring for your hair. People with straight hair can get away with brushing through their locks in the morning, but your routine probably isn’t as simple as that. Here are some tips that will alleviate…
All You Need to Know About Senior Year
The DP is tough. If you’re a junior, you’ve probably come to terms with this pretty recently. You feel like you’ve learned more in the last few months than in your entire MYP career. The prospect of EEs and university are still but a distant…
How to Have Fun On Your Calculator (For Once)
If you’re an upper secondary student, you’re probably already familiar with the Nspire CX calculator you use in math class. Sure, it’s a fancy calculator and all, but can it do more than just crunch numbers? The short answer: yes. In this article, we’ll show…
We Tried Three Bucharest Brunch Spots. Here’s What We Thought
As a teenager, what could possibly be better than having breakfast at noon? With all these late nights studying, in addition to social gatherings, we all need something to calm us down. So, with our mental health in mind, we visited some of Bucharest’s top…
“Angst” is Coming to AISB!
AISB’s second-ever movie screening will take place next Tuesday and Wednesday. The event plans to showcase the movie “Angst,” which deals with the topic of mental health in adolescence. Here’s a brief look into the details, as well as how you can sign up to…
Top 5 types of music you should be listening to for productivity
It’s almost the end of the semester, and tons of assignments are pouring in. More students are seen studying with their headphones on, but does music actually help them focus? Well, here are the five types of music — known to improve your productivity —…
AISB is Getting a New Secondary Principal Next School Year
Last month, AISB’s Secondary Principal Jonathan Cain announced that this will be his last year at the school. This, of course, prompted many questions–most importantly, who will take his place? Read below to find out about our future leader, Viktor Novakovski. Who is Mr. Novakovski?…
AISB’s Student Bakers & Their Winter Dessert Recipes
It’s the holiday season, which means it’s time for desserts! To seek out some irresistible recipes, we talked to some of AISB’s student bakers. Here are four of their favorite homemade dessert recipes to try out on a snowy day. Q: What are your top…
Celebrating AISB’s Little Writers: an interview with Erika, author of “The Daisy Without a Petal”
At just six years old, Erika, an enthusiastic reader from AISB’s Early Learning Center, chose to beautifully blend her passion for books, abstract ideas, creativity, and her love for the surrounding nature and animals in the form of a book. The Bite wants to celebrate…
Award-Winning Author Matt de la Peña Visits AISB
On November 14-15, Newbery Medal-winning author Matt de la Peña came to AISB and shared his career story with secondary students. Peña has written 12 books throughout his career, many of which were New York Times Bestsellers. Here’s a look into how it went. Who…
“Man up” – Challenging the stigma against men expressing emotions
As Movember comes to an end, we’d like to wrap up this important month with one last issue: the stigma surrounding how men should (or should not) express their emotions. Last week, we addressed men’s mental health, revealing that suicide is three times as common…
Testicular Cancer: A Movember Issue for Young Men
For the past few weeks, The Bite has been reporting on Movember, with articles explaining the month-long initiative and reporting on men’s suicide rates. With a little more than one week to go (then teachers will finally shave off those 70’s-looking ‘staches), we’re looking at a…
East-Hot, West-Sour: Chinese Regional Cuisines You Probably Don’t Know About (But Should)
Last school year, we published an article about cuisine in the southern and northern regions of China, and now it’s time to talk about the east and west, based on the common Chinese saying, “South-sweet, north-salty, east-hot and west-sour.” “East – Hot” A lot of…
A Movember Issue: Why are so many men taking their own lives?
Things are starting to get hairy, but for a great cause. This month, Movember is all about spreading awareness to help men who suffer from prostate and testicular cancer. But it’s not just physical well-being we’re concerned with. Today, we’re addressing something just as important: men’s…
It’s Veterans Day. Learn about some of the challenges veterans face and how you can help.
Veterans Day is celebrated every year on the 11th of November to honor those who have served in the military. Although commonly recognized as an American holiday, Veterans Day is observed across the world, from the United Kingdom to South Africa. Veterans put their lives…
Movember is back: What is it and how you can participate
In 2003 in Melbourne, Australia, two guys had a conversation about mustaches. Questions like, “Why did the mustache disappear?” and “Could we bring it back?” were asked, and shortly after, they convinced 30 of their friends to join their mission. Who knew it would become…
Vampires in Romania: The Myth, The Legends, and some fun for Halloween
Let’s be honest: We’ve been meaning to address this topic for awhile, and Halloween week seemed like the perfect time to do so. If you’re Romanian, you’re probably sick of hearing the word “vampire” associated with your beautiful country. And if you’re an expat, well,…
A Look at ‘Banned Books’ in the AISB Library
Did you notice books wrapped in black when you walked into the AISB library last week? You may not know it, but reading material gets banned from libraries and schools all the time (even classics like The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the Harry Potter series,…
Meet the AISB Secondary Counselors
While we ran a similar article last year (“Getting to Know AISB’s Secondary School Counselors“), we thought it was important to revisit the current counseling team–especially since we lost Oddny Bakke and gained Sommer Blohm and Vera Kirsten Den Otter. The Bite caught up with…
Meet AISB’s New Secondary School Teachers
Like any other international school, AISB welcomes new teachers every year. To help students get to know them better, The Bite asked 14 new teachers to tell us a little bit about themselves. Here’s what they had to say: Danielle McDonald Q: Where did you move…
Grab and Go Breakfast Ideas
Some people say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but we know how hard it is to make time to eat in the morning. Here are five easy recipes you should try to make sure you actually eat before first period. …
AISB’s New Director: Who is Mr. Welch?
If you saw Peter Welch’s first speech to the student body, then you may recall that he introduced himself three times. And his introductions went somewhat like this: Hello, my name is Peter Welch. I am the new director at AISB. I have spent my…
How is social media affecting our self esteem?
We often come across pictures of skinny models and muscular bodies on social media. Whether intentionally or not, these photos tell us what an “ideal body” should look like, and make us think we should be the same way to be accepted by others. Considering…
Top 5 Instagram-Worthy Desserts in Bucharest
Bucharest is full of cafes and dessert shops–so many, in fact, that choice can be overwhelming. Lucky for you (and for us), we tried some of the highest-rated restaurants, with the goal of finding sweets that were both delicious and Instagram-worthy. Here are our top…
A Short Guide to Berlin
With October break coming up, one of the best destinations to visit is Berlin. Filled with fascinating monuments, beautiful scenery and intriguing museums, the history-rich capital is a captivating yet inexpensive place to travel. Below are the must-see’s of Berlin, as well as the places…
5 ways to get a better night’s sleep
Have you ever woken up in the morning feeling more tired than before you went to sleep? Well, you’re not alone. For busy secondary students (and teachers), The Bite has prepared some tips to help you sleep better at night. 1. Maintain a consistent sleep…
Documenting the Delta: A Look at Last Year’s Experiential Trip to the Danube
At the end of last school year, a group of students from Grade 9 and 10 went on a five-day-long experiential trip to the Danube Delta, a UNESCO protected site renowned for its gorgeous flora and fauna. Since this area, only accessible by boat, remains…
Using laptops in class: is it helping or harming us?
If you’re a student, you might already be put off by this headline. But before you make any judgements, have a read through these evidence-based pros and cons of allowing laptops in classrooms. Let’s check them out in detail. The Pros According to a meta-analysis…
Top 5 Activities to Do Before Summer Ends
Although most of us are now craving cooler weather, we still have a few more weeks of heat. Below are five activities you should enjoy before the temperature drops. EdenLand Park Chances are, you’ve heard of EdenLand Park: the highly popular outdoor adventure destination 30…
The International School of Comfort Food: The Student Edition
After publishing the teacher version of this article back in May, we received quite a few requests to keep this series going. Because, let’s be honest, who doesn’t love some good old fashioned comfort food? In celebration (?) of the new school year, we interviewed…
A Look at AISB’s Service Learning Groups
Now that the first day of school is over and done, it’s time to start getting back into the routine–and for many of us, that means getting involved with service learning. We’ve put together a small snapshot of some of the groups, but also know…
Anonymous Stories from AISB’s LGBTQ+ Community
” It’s difficult to figure out who you are in a country that pretends people like you don’t exist.” This quote comes from a survey we (Amnesty International) sent out last month, where we asked LGBTQ+ students to share (anonymously) their experiences about coming out…
10 Books that Should be on your Radar this Summer
Summer (n.) rest, relaxation and reading whatever you want, when you want. Exams are finally over and vacation is on the horizon. Summer check out begins now! The library has hundreds of the newest titles to bring the heat to your summer reading. Here are…
Moving On: Mr. and Mrs. Parnell say Goodbye to AISB
After six years at the school, and a decade of international teaching, Mr. and Mrs. Parnell have decided to return to their home country of Canada. After meeting at teacher’s college in 2008 (find more about their incredible story on The Bite’s Valentine’s Podcast!), Middle…
Ramadan: “It will be a test but the peace you get is beautiful”
On Monday, May 6th, hundreds of millions of Muslims around the world began their month-long fast for Ramadan, the holiest month of the Islamic Calendar. On June 4th, we’ll finally break the fast, that’s lasted every day from sun up to sun down. As part…
The Coziest Study-Worthy Cafes in Bucharest
With finals just around the corner and deadlines getting tighter, students tend to rely on the comfort and isolation of their rooms. However, it’s not always the best thing for our mental health. Another option is to take your notes and laptop to a coffee…
The International School of Comfort Food
There are days when we feel the need to eat our feelings away. Whether it’s because of stress from school work or you’re just missing home, sometimes we need a quick fix. The solution? Comfort food. We reached out to some of the teachers at…
Discovering Quality Coffee in Bucharest
While Bucharest is full of great coffee, it’s not always easy to navigate the sea of (often mediocre) cafés. We scoured the city and compiled a list of four of the best, most unique, coffee shops–just in time for exam season. Origo Coffee Shop This…
All You Need to Know About Easter in Romania
April break is finally here! While some are going on vacations, many are staying at home to spend Easter with their families. Easter is a significant celebration in Romania, with about 81% of the population being Orthodox Christians. For those who are not familiar with…