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Sep 2019

11m 11s

The DP at the Dwight School

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

About this episode

Isolde, Malvika, Charlotte, Leah and Anish from the Dwight School in New York City, New York, USA, joined us to talk about their experience in the DP – how it has helped them grow as people and explore in-depth their passions. Plus, we get insight into their very ambitious Extended Essay topics!

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