What Distance Learning has really been like for Chinese Students
Since mid-February, Chinese schools have been closed, giving way to the large-scale implementation of distance learning. But with millions of students trying to access online classes at once, slow internet connections and firewall issues have led to frustration and distrust. To gain insight on the…
AISB’s Earth Week: How COVID-19 is Impacting the Environment
This article is part of our Earth Week series, created to support an AISB student-led initiative. Visit their official website for daily activities. Today’s theme is “The earth needs us now more than ever” and we found it fitting to publish something related to COVID-19….
Coronavirus: the impacts from a human rights perspective
As of April 2nd, the number of COVID-19 cases worldwide has surpassed 950,000, with 40% of the global population living under quarantine. As authorities around the world impose increasingly strict measures to slow the spread of the virus, human rights are at greater risk of…
A Students’ Quick Guide to the US Presidential Election Race
Even though the United States presidential election isn’t until November, the primaries are in full-swing, and the media is heating up with updates on the candidates, democratic debates, and caucuses. Although the election process is extremely complicated, we’ll try our best to give a basic…
“I AM NOT A VIRUS”: ASIAN STUDENTS FACE XENOPHOBIC BULLYING & HARASSMENT
On January 30th, the World Health Organization declared Wuhan Coronavirus a global health emergency. As of February 12th, there have been 45,000+ confirmed cases, with 1,000+ deaths and 4,800+ recoveries. There haven’t been any cases in Romania, but something else has started to spread quicker…
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…
‘There is no Planet B’: A Look into Bucharest’s Climate Strikes
Last Friday, four million people across 180+ countries took to the streets to demand governmental action on climate change. Protestors aimed to provoke response from Heads of State attending the UN Climate Action Summit, which took place three days after the strike. Meanwhile, Bucharest held…
Climate Change: What are students doing to make a difference?
Have you heard about the recent school climate strikes through the news, Twitter, or Instagram? In the last month alone, 1.6 million students around the world have participated in Friday demonstrations instead of attending school, demanding government action on climate change. This movement was started…
Mass Shootings Around the World: Are We Safe Anymore?
As most people know, on March 15th, there was a mass shooting which killed 50 people at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. The families of victims have been mourning for the last couple of weeks and undoubtedly asking themselves, “Why would someone do this?”…
No More YouTube in 2019? #SaveYourInternet
The European Parliament’s controversial Article 13, created to prevent copyright infringement within the EU, may not only affect meme culture, but also YouTube content. According to YouTube’s new “SaveYourInternet” initiative, if Article 13 is passes, it “could have unintended consequences that would dramatically change the…
AISB Teaching Community ‘Devastated’ Over Anthony Bourdain’s Death
Almost two weeks ago, Anthony Bourdain took his life, and the news has formed deep wounds within the international community. “He was our guide, our teacher,” says longtime expat Erin Connolly. “International teachers live uniquely transient lives; it was comforting to know that we could…
Everything You Need to Know About Cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies have been all over the media lately, due mainly to the huge shifts in the value of Bitcoin, a type of cryptocurrency. If you don’t know what that means, a cryptocurrency is a type of digital currency made to be especially secure. The first…
Brexit: What does it mean for students wanting to study in the UK?
On June 23rd 2016, the United Kingdom successfully passed a vote withdrawing from the European Union. Over thirty million people took part in the vote, and the outcome resulted in much controversy. The UK’s actual withdrawal from the EU is expected to take place on…
World Cup 2018: Who Will Make It?
The 2018 World Cup is coming up next summer, and the list of qualified teams is shaping up quickly. After three years and 210 teams playing for a precious spot in the World Cup, we now know most of the qualifiers. Here’s everything you know…