According to DS Psychology Group, “Adolescent counseling is not only for adolescents with personality or behavioral issues, but for [anyone]  who may be confused or overwhelmed.” Okay, so that’s pretty much EVERY teenager. But who do we talk to, and how do we make an…

The IB strongly believes in giving back to the community. For high school students, one aspect of this is Service Learning; and with the new year starting, a lot of said students are considering leading a group themselves. The only problem is: how do you lead…

In the 2017-18 school year, AISB experienced its largest student increase ever; and the numbers will continue to rise, according to Catalina Gardescu, Manager of Admissions & External Relations, who estimates around 280 new students in August. We all know that being a new student at any…

Constantly, I find myself watching TV shows and movies at 11 pm, with several hours of projects and homework due the following day. However, every time I encounter this situation, I’m always aware of how foolish this is, yet I still find myself dismissing logic…

Personal Project: two words that evoke fear in any IB student. But what is it that really causes this anxiety, and what can we do to ease this stress?   According to the IB website, “The MYP Personal Project is a student-centered and age-appropriate practical…

Do you believe in bad and good energy? Do you ever consider what energy flow is around you? How would you feel if you could take control over your fortune? Well, if you’ve ever thought about these things, you might want to consider learning about…

Have you ever considered serving in the military after graduating high school? In our international community, this is a regular topic that is talked about in students’ futures. Students that serve before university are usually obliged, as their country makes it mandatory. However, this is…

What are the things that make you happy? What is that one thing you can see yourself doing your whole life? Be it painting, reading, writing, helping someone, cooking, singing, playing an instrument, or any other passion you have, philosophers have reflected on the power…

Have you ever been so afraid of something that your heart felt like it was beating out of your chest? Body shaking so hard it looked like you were living through an earthquake? No matter what we do, fears will always find us– in our dreams,…

Long distance friendships are hard. Going to an international school, we must say goodbye to lots of close friends, and sometimes it gets difficult to keep your relationships alive. For many, distance is a barrier; but with these tips, it won’t be anymore!   Tip…

Can you remember making those adorable crafts in the good old preschool days? The ones you would gift family members or friends? The ones that would be hung up on a wall in your house or on the fridge in the kitchen? These days, all…

3D printing is an innovative and revolutionary technological advancement that AISB has shown interest in over the years. The design curriculum has relied more and more on 3D printing, but what does its future look like at the school?   The Beginning of 3D Printing…

Does your mom complain about your messy room? Is your desk mounted with so many clothes and books that it’s almost impossible to find what you’re looking for? Most people can relate; especially students. But there is, of course, some truth in the sentiment “a…

Imagine a dark, cold room where a dedicated teacher is leading a class of ten students. This room is located in a desolate building, in a gloomy, sorrowful country going through a devastating time: the Communist era. Believe or not, this is what it was…

As companies all over the world scramble to be the first to develop autonomous driving, it’s important to take a step back and understand how this dream is transforming into a reality. For the past several years, self-driving cars have been getting closer than ever…

Where do you see yourself in the future? Do you really think that Biology, Chemistry, or Physics are the right science classes for you? If you don’t, you may be in luck; AISB is offering two more DP science courses next year. The first new…

Good Samaritan’s Day (today) is a holiday that takes place on the 13th of March annually, and it is primarily celebrated in the US, though not by many people. While there are too many “days” to celebrate different things (over 1,200 to be specific), this…

Are you one of those guilty shoppers who desires one of the most expensive items, yet you are short on money? Did your parents stop giving you money because you spent it all? Stressed, because you are too young to have a job and think…

Every day, young adults are accomplishing amazing things all around the world. Acknowledging them should be our greatest priority, as our future is in their hands. Throughout this article, we shine the spotlight on seventeen young adults who have achieved incredible things. It’s guaranteed that…

Electives are enjoyed by many students, because they have the option to explore the arts, music, and design. This year, two new courses have been added to the school: Theater Production and Journalism. We sat down and talked to the teachers of these classes, to…

What is the IB Diploma Program? What does a DP student’s day look like? Is it really as stressful as people make it out to be? If you’ve ever wondered these questions before or have occasionally worried about how to make it through the “horror”…

There’s someone who I admire very much. Someone who was born into a troubled life, but still has more hope than anyone I’ve ever known. He’s a young boy, who has won medals in Judo, swimming, and gymnastics, who is likeable from the first moment you…

Holding open a door, offering assistance, and complimenting someone are all random acts of kindness. Every small interaction with someone is an opportunity to have a positive impact on their lives, and maybe to make their day. Corina Cacicovschi, a math teacher at AISB, decided one day…

Roses are red, violets are blue, St. Valentine’s Day is an evening for two. St. Valentine’s Day, the Feast of St. Valentine, or how most people know it as simply, Valentine’s Day, is known to be a day to celebrate love, romance, and in many…

Have you ever wondered why we use the calendar that we use today? Why the months are named the way there are, and where the names come from? Well, here’s your answer. The calendar we use nowadays is called the Gregorian Calendar, named after Pope…

In the US, students take approximately 112 mandatory standardized tests before they finish high school. According to an article in the Washington Post, these tests consume about 25 hours each year (a total of 300 hours throughout 12 years of school). These tests will either…

Picture this: you get assigned a long history project, due in two weeks. As a result of this extensive due date, you think the assignment isn’t so hard to do – so you make the mistake of deciding put it off until tomorrow, then the day…

This year, Textiles was added to the curriculum as a design elective, thanks to Jann Brindley who decided to start this class because she noticed that most kids nowadays do not have any experience with sewing. Brindley developed this passion when she was little. Her…

Millions of New Year’s resolutions are made each year, but only a few of them are actually kept. According to Statistic Brain, 73% of people who make New Year’s resolutions are able to maintain them for over a week, but only 35% of people are…

While it’s true we only recently returned from winter break, we can’t help but daydream about the upcoming “ski vacation.” In case you’ve been living under a rock, or you’ve been living under a pile of books (DP students, anyone?), we have no school from…

Earlier this month, Elon Musk, SpaceX Founder and the man behind the much-talked-about Interplanetary Transport System, revealed his plans to build a series of tunnels under Los Angeles to serve as a traffic solution. The process is much like what you would think, as it starts…

You’re walking as you breathe in the fresh air of the fields surrounding you. The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the sky is as blue as the ocean. You lean back to sit down, but instead of being softly greeted by the…

Our world is becoming a technologically advanced place, with every little action we complete becoming faster. When our parents went to school, for example, they spent hours each day taking hand-written notes. We simply tap on keyboard squares, and in half the time, we’re finished. But…

If you’ve been attending AISB for awhile, you’re probably quite familiar with current issues surrounding worker’s rights; but to what extent do we let this knowledge impact our lifestyles? As part of the SA group’s Ethical Shopping Campaign, Amnesty International surveyed 60 high school students….

Do people sleep without their mobile phones anymore? Do you feel naked when you leave home without it? And most importantly, do we actually know how much time we spend on our phones? There has been a lot of research on the subject, and according…

As we know, AISB is made up of a lot of different nationalities (60, to be exact). With so many families coming from all around the world, it’s important to remember that not everyone celebrates the same holidays. Have you ever wondered how your friends celebrate…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Whether you’re making plans to tan on the tropical beaches in the Bahamas, looking forward to feeling the cold breeze while skiing in the snowy mountains of Austria, or even just sitting next to a fireplace in…

If you’ve ever found yourself walking through the old city center in Bucharest, you’ve probably felt how history can come to life amidst a sea of people–and with it, a calm, refreshing fragrance of ideas, happiness and culture. But once in a while, an abandoned…

On September 27th at a conference in Mexico, SpaceX Founder and CEO Elon Musk unveiled his company’s Interplanetary Transport System, which will be designed to carry at least 100 people to Mars per flight. Musk is a South African-born Canadian American business magnate, investor, engineer,…

Feeling stressed in school, or having trouble focusing in class is inevitable. Thankfully, studies have shown that by simply playing sports we can reduce stress levels and improve our academic performance. Physical activity can boost observational skills, improve focus, and even develop our abilities to…

Four Square – perhaps the single most important thing in middle school. A game where some friendships are born, some thrive, and some die. As a high schooler, I can look back on the game and recognize the true importance it had to us: it…

First of all, what does it mean to foster an animal? Fostering animals is a way of providing a temporary home for pets who are injured, have no place to stay or are too small and need to socialize with people. It might seem easy,…

Although many teachers don’t agree with kids using it in school, the sticky stress reliever slime is the new trend in Middle School. Slime has risen again to become one of the most popular DIYs. It’s the new fidget spinner. It was developed in the…

As a Romanian, I’ve had the opportunity to experience both a public and a private school’s learning process and cannot help but notice the huge differences. I believe there is much more to the educational system than it seems, and I’ve made an attempt to…

It’s no secret that the IB program is difficult, but it’s not just the academic aspect. What many students struggle to do, is to manage their time between work and play. To see if we could get insight on the topic, we sat down with…

Image credit: FOUR PAWS UK  For many years, the population of stray animals in Romania has been rising; that is, until 2014 when the government ordered a series of mass killings, euthanizing more than 300,000 animals (mainly dogs) to deal with the problem. Ever since…