Language courses are some of students’ most dreaded courses. Students tend to put minimal effort into their language courses, don’t understand the purpose of language courses as well as sometimes don’t continue their language courses in university. Frequently,... More »
In every high school, junior year is a pivotal year in terms of academics and preparation for college. Even though students don’t apply to college in junior year, preparing for college—which includes figuring out where you want to apply, the supplement essays ... More »
For decades, New York City has been the place to be. An economic hub with vast opportunities as well as a successful school district, New York’s globalization has skyrocketed. As one of the most globalized metropolitan cities in existence, immense diversity is... More »
Currently, at AISG, we have all been getting ready for the winter holidays and final exams. Many of our heads are most likely either on break already, or worrying about finals, but there is no doubt that we are all ready to get the break up and rolling. Recent... More »
MUN, short for ‘Model United Nations,’ is a common extracurricular activity offered in most high schools, both public and private. Being a mixture of speech, debate, and public speaking, as well as politics and global issues, MUN allows students to engage with... More »
At an international school, there is no doubt that people come from different cultures, countries and backgrounds, which typically means their values and morals may differ from one another. In addition to speaking their native language, students are required t... More »
In high school, there is no doubt that demands are high; every student aims and strives for grades that satisfy them. In most cases, students in grades 9 and 10 are adapting to high school and tend to get relatively lower scores due to the fact that they are s... More »
On average, a typical school day lasts 7 hours. Students begin school at 8:00 am and typically will end school at 3:00-3:30 pm. Throughout the day, students may have 4-6 classes, depending on how long each class is and what it requires. As a student in twelfth... More »
College is the next big step after graduating high school. No matter how prepared you may feel for college, there is no certainty that what you expect will become a reality. Once I completed my junior year of high school, it was time to go college hunting. Ini... More »
The International Baccalaureate program has always been considered one of the most rigorous and most notable education systems. Offered in most international schools, the IB is thought to prepare students for college-level courses as well as teach them life sk... More »
This article was written before we reassessed our recent interviews and decided to seek more diverse interviews. The Beacon sincerely apologises for not reaching out to more students, but future articles will include a much broader range of AISG student opinio... More »
1. FOOD, FOOD, AND MORE FOOD. Israel is known for its variety of different cuisines. For the majority of the time, my mother and I tended to either eat Halal (as it was Passover) or ate at restaurants serving Mediterranean foods. As the majority of the citizen... More »