What Does Your Favorite Film Say About Our Society? A Look Into the Hunger Games
Posted OnApril 4, 2016 byWhat’s the message here? Thinking about how popular culture reflects current social and political environments. One of my favorite movie series is The Hunger Games. It’s exciting, gripping, and- at its heart, a political thriller. What starts as Katniss’s fight for survival becomes a call for a revolution and the upheaval of a corrupt society….Read More…
The Importance of Learning a Foreign Language
Posted OnMarch 4, 2016 byBy Cathy Sun. In our increasingly globalised community, learning a foreign language is now more important than ever. As mobility and communications bring the world closer together, the need for global citizens to be competent in other languages is more urgent. Learning a foreign language increases global understanding, employment potential, develops life skills, and strengthens…Read More…
What does it mean to be a global citizen?
Posted OnMarch 4, 2016 byBy Cathy Sun. A global citizen is someone who identifies with being a part of an emerging world community, and whose actions contribute to shaping its values and practices. A global citizen is someone who fights for justice because he or she has a vision of a better world. A global citizen is someone who…Read More…
What Can Youth Do About Global Issues? A few ideas to get you started…
Posted OnMarch 2, 2016 byAdriel, Mona, and Cecilia break down how youth can impact and contribute to their local and global communities! This infographic is part of AMP’s “Story of Us” storytelling series focusing on the importance of youth in our globalized world.Read More…
3 Reasons Why Your Vote Matters—I’m Talking To You, Millennials
Posted OnFebruary 27, 2016 byAuthor: Julie Wang When I turned 16 and visited the local Motor Vehicle Association to register for my driver’s permit, I shamelessly admitted that I was more excited to become a registered voter than to receive my permit. I waited 18 years for my right to vote. I couldn’t think of a single reason why someone would…Read More…