Program-money

During my high school years, I was part of the IB Middle Years Programme, which is generally aimed at an international learning approach, which awakens international humanism, and which requires involvement in the community. It was a program that required criteria that we had to meet in order to pass. Compared to the regular program, it was more expensive (I should point out that you are chosen after an exam). This could have been a barrier for people who could have joined this program because they had the intellectual capacity.

However, the differences between the programs were overwhelming. For example, we were allowed several outings, trips, and sessions with specific people through our program. In addition, we were accompanied to do volunteer work and to get involved in the community. Also a certain attitude from the teachers was established, as sometimes they treated us in a positive way saying "you are international students that's why" and sometimes when it came to talking about the regular program some were condescending.

Looking back, I realize that all of this was something that we could bring to the regular program as well. Such a commitment to volunteering as well as outings and trips would have allowed for the growth of their present and an experience for their future. In retrospect, we realize that money played a role and surely took away the opportunity for many to grow as they would have liked. While the program was demanding on some things, there were elements that could have been adapted for both programs equally.

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