In Praise of my High School

As Plato said in The Republic, "The direction in which education starts a man will determine his future life." There are 4 main aspects that define a school, the provider of education: academics, extracurricular activities and overall atmosphere. Bulgaria World Youth Academy has added a unique touch to all four. Two curriculums are offered at Bulgaria World Youth academy, the Bulgarian and the English (International Baccalaureate). I have benefited from both, however the English, IB curriculum …

…had a profound impact on me. At this moment it is hard to quantify what I learned as well as delineate between what I learned from my teachers and what I learned from my peers, or what I learned in the classroom and outside the classroom. What I prize the most are the desire and ability to challenge myself, to be independent and analytical, which I acquired during my 4 years at Bulgaria World Youth Academy.