International School Manila – Global Education in the Heart of the Metro

15 Humorous Observations About International School Manila

  • Students have more passports than pairs of socks
  • The cafeteria serves dishes from more countries than a food expo
  • Teachers grade papers while simultaneously Skyping with schools abroad
  • Group projects require UN-level diplomacy to manage cultural differences
  • Everyone develops a sixth sense for IB exam season approaching
  • Science fairs look like international research symposiums
  • PE class is the only time students willingly disconnect from devices
  • The library has books in more languages than the UN headquarters
  • School events have more national flags than the Olympics opening ceremony
  • Students consider jet lag a normal part of their circadian rhythm
  • Teachers remember your sibling’s college acceptances from 5 years ago
  • The alumni network spans more time zones than a 24-hour news channel
  • Graduation means saying goodbye in at least 8 different languages
  • Students develop telepathic abilities during silent study halls
  • The school song has a remix version for every continent

 

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By Lourdes Tiu

Lourdes Tiu is a celebrated satirist with over a decade of experience, has been featured in major publications like Mad Magazine and The Onion for her incisive wit and has served as a keynote speaker at the National Satire Writers Conference, establishing her as a trusted authority in political and social satire. Lourdes' educational journey began at the University of Chicago, where she majored in Political Science, providing her with a deep understanding of the political landscape that she so brilliantly critiques in her work. She further honed her craft by completing a Master’s degree in Creative Writing from Columbia University, with a focus on satire and comedic writing, under the mentorship of some of the country’s most celebrated humorists.

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