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Issue no. 6 Maastricht, Thursday, December 14th, 2017 Free to Take

Houd Haroon

Hier! Saturday, the 10th of December, marked the second demonstration against the deportation of UWCM student Haroon and his family Saturday, the 10th of December, the city of Maastricht witnessed the second demonstration on our attempt to keep our beloved Haroon from being deported, along with his family and many Afghan citizens in similar situations. Like the first, the

demonstration began at the Plein. The following sentence resonated the atmosphere Thoughts on ‘ Say it Loud, Say it clear, Refugees are TRAVEL BAN welcome here!’, as the march took way through the heart of the city. Ending at the Brie Mathers’ Markt, the demonstration was a warming TAKES EFFECT sight to see; indeed, the supporters were loud

Talk on The US Supreme Court has as they rallied in solidarity with this unfair allowed the administration decision to deport Haroon, and those under Masculinity of President Donald Trump to similar circumstance. However, not all is lost fully enforce the third version of as, of recent, ears have been leant to the As many readers may know Brie the controversial travel ban that cause. Mathers visited our school prohibits people from six Wednesday and Thursday last Muslim-majority countries from On the 29th of November representatives of week. As a boy, I attended the Amnesty, Unicef, Stand up for Afghanistan, entering the United States… and UWC Maastricht accompanied Haroon to second session on Thursday, and Continued on page 3 Students demonstrating against the deportation of Afghans on Sunday.

I feel compelled, somewhat the Dutch Parliament (Tweede Kamer) to

hand over the petition Houdt Haroon Hier provoked, into sharing my Our week-to-week lives so Brie Mathers’ presentation, thoughts on how the session Enough Talk often seen in school the bomb threat in October, the (Keep Haroon Here) that up to that point was unfolded. environments. To mention a Zwarte Piet discussion. The just shy of 18000 signatures. few: the count of influential combination of UWC and Peace We gathered in the atrium to what speakers coming to campus day saw our student body get a Upon arrival Haroon was first interviewed by we thought would be a repeat of Let’s Act. the Dutch national media outlet SBS6 for has grown, allowing us to taste of their impactful nature the girls’ Wednesday session, Two instances highlight engage in more discussions as through service. All of these their programme Hart van Nederland. After which included singing… a community. The physical and experiences have indeed this he handed over the petition to 2 Continued on page 3 that we need reflection online presence of this paper allowed us to come together as members of Parliament, Jasper van Dijk of within our community on has also given everyone a a community, but as the break the SP (Socialist Party) and Bram van Ojik of chance to voice their opinion comes near it also seems the Green Links (Green Left Party).

our ability to act. on a subject matter. We also ideal occasion to reflect on the The reason the visit to Parliament happened The last semester held several saw our football win a aspects where our evolution as on that day was because it was the first time memorable occasions for our UWCM competition in Eindhoven and a community is left wanting: that MPs could ask questions regarding the community. The past months our bringing back a trophy for the actions that follow our Cabinet Policy of the newly installed Dutch college has taken significant strides everyone. Moreover, the past discussions. government, specifically from the State towards developing a sense of few months we have also dealt Despite the many events Secretary for -among other portfolios- community. But we might forget the with many difficult issues Refugees Mark Harbers of the government... together such as last week’s where we proclaim our pride… most significant moments when we live Continued on page 1 Continued on page 1

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Houd Haroon

News Hier! By Muad Algadafi, UWCM Saturday, the 10th of December, marked the second demonstration against the deportation of UWCM student Haroon and his family Saturday, the 10th of December, the city of Maastricht witnessed the second Haroon at the demonstration against the deportation of Afghans in Maastricht on Sunday. demonstration on our attempt to keep our beloved Haroon from being deported, along Maastricht city council, mayor Penn, also the break comes near it also seems the ideal The week that followed the YES conference with his family and many Afghan citizens of the VVD, wrote an urgent letter to State occasion to reflect on the aspects where our saw the atrium host a rather unique setup of in similar situations. Like the first, the Secretary Harbers appealing to his so- evolution as a community is left wanting: the our community. Indeed, we saw a peculiar demonstration began at the Plein. The called discretionary authority to keep the actions that follow our discussions. combination gender separation and a vertical following sentence resonated the Rezaie family in Maastricht. This is quite grouping of our MYP and DP community as atmosphere ‘ Say it Loud, Say it clear, extraordinary for any mayor to do, and the Despite the many events where we proclaim our Wednesday and Thursday evenings were Refugees are welcome here!’, as the march letter showed great understanding of the our pride of UWC-values, we seem to be dedicated to two workshops lead by our took way through the heart of the city. situation in which not only Haroon and his obstructed when it comes to the putting our enthusiastic guest, Brie Mathers. This Ending at the Markt, the demonstration family find themselves, but indeed of the words into practice. Two instances that gender-based separation was to the was a warming sight to see; indeed, the impossible dilemma Afghan refugees find highlight the need for reflection are the immediate distaste of many members of our supporters were loud as they rallied in themselves in, inshore the mayor and perhaps the most memorable events of our community, and the ‘shallow’ approach taken solidarity with this unfair decision to Maastricht city council have been amazing December month: YES conference and the on the sensitive topics discussed were deport Haroon, and those under similar throughout this process. Brie Mathers Presentation. promptly met by the critique of our female circumstance. However, not all is lost as, community. The Thursday afternoon saw an of recent, ears have been leant to the The position as of now, is to await a The beginning of December saw a conference appalling reception from the predominantly cause. response from mr. Harbers to that letter. without an external venue, a break with the male audience. It was an unfamiliar depiction traditional framework of our conferences. of our community and, surprisingly, was On the 29th of November representatives The conference, compelling in its execution, initiated by the younger students in the of Amnesty, Unicef, Stand up for Enough Talk, drew the attention of many of its attendees audience. This specific instance is dealt with Afghanistan, and UWC Maastricht and facilitated the discussion necessary to in more detail in the article “Thoughts on Brie accompanied Haroon to the Dutch concern the ever-growing problem in our Mathers’ Talk on Masculinity” also in this Parliament (Tweede Kamer) to hand over Let’s Act. world regarding our lack of environmental paper. This behaviour, if anything, served to the petition Houdt Haroon Hier (Keep By Muad Algadafi, UWCM Opinion sustainability. The opening ceremony highlight the need for reflection on our

Haroon Here) that up to that point was included one speech that resonated in the position as a whole school UWC: Where do we just shy of 18000 signatures. Two instances highlight that ears of the listeners and set the tone for the stand, as a whole school community, relative events to come. The two words “sorry world” to the ideals our movement projects? This Upon arrival Haroon was first interviewed we need reflection within our followed by an emphasis on the many harmful unjustified hostility towards a female guest by the Dutch national media outlet SBS6 community on our ability to consequences our actions impose on our speaker already offers a partial answer to the for their programme Hart van Nederland. act. environment started the speech. But the tone question, and its completion lies in our action After this he handed over the petition to 2 quickly changed from regretful to to better align our community’s reality with members of Parliament, Jasper van Dijk of The last semester held several inspirational, inciting a will to act and our values. the SP (Socialist Party) and Bram van Ojik memorable occasions for our UWCM unapologetically strive to rectify our of Green Links (Green Left Party). setting. The past months our college has wrongdoings. The theatrics were, without While this festive season brings joy and taken significant strides towards doubt, captivating, yet now as the conference comfort to many, it will hopefully also bring The reason the visit to Parliament developing a sense of community. But we has passed, so has the enthusiasm that some reflection. We are an ambitious happened on that day was because it was might forget the most significant coupled its presence. Unfortunately, the community, and we do very well at living the first time that MPs could ask questions moments when we live our week-to-week urgent issues of climate change and global most of our values, but the instances regarding the Cabinet Policy of the newly lives so often seen in school warming are not so passive and, thus, as our emphasised in this article are only the two installed Dutch government, specifically environments. To mention a few: the mission entails, it becomes our responsibility most recent of a more extensive bunch. from the State Secretary for -among other count of influential speakers coming to as a UWC community to be a part of a Despite being a largely understanding and portfolios- Refugees Mark Harbers of the campus has grown, allowing us to engage solution. In this instance, the success of the wary community, there is definitely space for government coalition party VVD (People's in more discussions as a community. The YES conference organisers is one to debate. improvement. So, be it YES conference or Party for Freedom and Democracy). MP physical and online presence of this Brie, both spurred heated discussions in their Jasper van Dijk not only introduced a paper has also given everyone a chance The enthusiasm and excitement spurred by own way and it is now our responsibility as a motion to the floor to put a stop to the to voice their opinion on a subject matter. the interactive sessions and workshops community to strike the iron while it’s hot, deportation of Afghan refugees whom have We also saw our football win a guided students and staff towards taking and mould the community we want to be. officially denied a refugee status in competition in Eindhoven and bringing action to become more environmentally Netherlands, but he also introduced back a trophy for everyone. Moreover, friendly, but did we waste less food in Mensa Haroon's petition to the floor and the past few months we have also dealt the following Sunday and did we follow the introduced Haroon to other members of with many difficult issues together such advice given to us by the EAG? It is indeed parliament there, pouting him out on the as last week’s Brie Mathers’ the whole community’s responsibility not to public seats, from which we followed the presentation, the bomb threat in October, be passive, and so the YES-conference’s proceedings. the Zwarte Piet discussion. The organisational team is not to be blamed. It is combination of UWC and Peace Day saw merely valid to point out that we as a Unfortunately, the motion to stop the our student body get a taste of their community can come together for several deportations to Afghanistan was denied a impactful nature through service. All of days to address an issue, and then fail to week later, however, on the same day we these experiences have indeed allowed us implement whatever we found to be the went to Parliament, supported by the to come together as a community, but as solution. Maastricht city council, mayor Penn, also Page 1 The Flying Dutchman Culture Thursday, December 14th, 2017

they raise an important question: Is it students gained the most,” economists possible to find a middle ground? I do Philippe Beland and Richard Murphy told believe so, but it requires a more realistic BBC.

attitude. We can demand a complete restructuring of the International It’s not yet clear how the French ban will Baccalaureate, that will probably prove work but, according to the Guardian, no futile. We can completely reject the IB as one is happy about it, including the compatible with our movement, that will teachers union, parents, and (naturally) leave us without much academic students. Teachers are concerned they’ll recognition by many universities. be required to search students to make Ultimately, it is up to us as individuals to sure they have left all phones in their find the middle ground. To balance our lockers. academics with our CAS, and to do so in a way that allows us to engage genuinely in Many students may relate to pulling up their phones in class to check Facebook, Opinion by Jesper Damberg, UWCRCN our education. a and now with computers allowed in the We cannot blame students for neglecting school, surfing the internet for “When service becomes a you will not cultivate the most integral part service due individual ambitions. everything else than Google Classroom. of our education: compassion. The research behind France’s decision to burden, then we know it is time Individual ambition belongs at UWC, but it should, like the mission of our own ban devices poses difficult questions for for reflection. “ That being said, to attend service activities movement, be a strive for a better world, our school. Did we make the right choice as a school? How can we measure if we I was provoked into writing this article. without genuine interest undermines the not an aim for admission to a prestigious did? How do we ensure that students Hearing complaints of the weekly ‘service’ educational purpose as well. It happens that college. When service becomes a burden, follow class when they have a whole burden that is ‘thrown’ upon us as students choose particular services that then we know that it is time for reflection. world of entertainment in front of them? students at UWCRCN, I decided to share improve their future application for university. This trend undermines the very my subjective view of the manner. To me, There are many arguments for devices in the most important part of UWC is learning process of service. We can argue that such an attitude is put on us by societal class too. Some of these are that visual learning the value of selfless aid. This is France to illustrations enhance learning, general experienced through the ‘so tedious’ pressures or that the IB itself demands such mindset, but we attend UWCs because we sustainability, the ability of technology to weekly service. A negative attitude adapt to the individual needs of students towards the weekly service ’burden’ may are ready to take individual responsibility: I believe most of us are capable to rid Ban Mobile and much more. in fact perpetuate an even bigger challenge ourselves of such a cynical approach to to the UWC movement. To understand Perhaps an easy way to assess the service if we try. why, we must take a look at what service situation in our school is simply to ask a really is. Kurt Hahn outlined the ideals of Phones in teachers whether they think Bring Your Yet, we still see students prioritise the UWC education in 1962: Own Device has increased performance Internationale Baccalaureate above the a or decreased attention paid by easily UWC experience and why is this? Well, we “I regard it as the foremost task of News distracted students. Simply have the would be lying to ourselves if we claimed School education to ensure the survival of these discussion in class. that no UWC student attend our colleges due

qualities: an enterprising curiosity, an

to the attractive Davis Scholarship, the “The research behind France’s undefeatable spirit, tenacity in pursuit, readiness for sensible self-denial, and advantageous International Baccalaureate decision to ban devices poses Dear Readers, above all, compassion.” or just the ‘leg up’ that the United World difficult questions for our Colleges label gives you in most admission The Flying Dutchman editors are a school. “ very pleased to present you the Kurt Hahn knew that to achieve all of the processes. It seems that the International sixth edition of the paper. This is above required young people to involve Baccalaureate has grown into a stamp of Just as we have become a Bring Your edition is the last of 2017, and themselves in activities that promote a approval that universities look for and it is Own Device School that puts much reflects how far we have come as certain set of values. Instead of passively only natural that this attract some very emphasis on the use of devices in school, paper since we first published in agreeing with the values of our movement, academically focused students to our France is reacting differently to the February. Back then, we were students are, through service, forced to schools. But is this ideal? It seems increasing use of computers and phones three people producing five- actively involve themselves in activities worthwhile to ask the question: does the in class. The French are banning them. thousand words a month for the that help the local community and promote IB allow our movement to mould some of the UWCM community to enjoy. compassion, understanding and sympathy. brightest minds of the future or does it On Sunday, France’s education In my case, every Wednesday I play perpetuate a toxic atmosphere undermining minister announced that mobile phones Now, we are five people football with young men from the local the sincerity of our communities? will be banned from primary, junior, and producing twenty-thousand words community who have the condition of a middle schools, calling it a matter of a month, not to mention the many down-syndrome. By experiencing the joy There are many ways to think about this. “public health.” While phones are already more articles published online of helping others unconditionally, I One could argue that if UWC is not able to prohibited in classrooms in France, weekly, to an audience that spans cultivate compassion. Rather than finding attract the brightest young minds in the starting in September 2018 students across four UWCs. world, how will we ever realise our won’t be allowed to use them on breaks, it a midweek burden, I look forward to the When we first started the paper, activity the same way I used to looked aspirations of changing it for the better? By at lunch, or between lessons either. we hoped that at some point it forward to football practice back home. attracting this ‘academic elite’, we can elicit the leaders of tomorrow with an “These days, the children don’t play at could grow into a proper platform Reflecting over my life before arriving at break time anymore,” Jean-Michel of discussion. We feel that though an UWC, I understand what made Kurt unwavering desire to fight evil with good. Blanquer, Minister of Education in it took us many months, we have Hahn notice the decline of compassion in Indeed, only by luring students with France said. “They are just all in front of achieved that now. We hope that modern youth. Indeed, I had never been promises of a recognized academic and their smartphones and from an 2018 will continue just as introduced to activities that relied solely extracurricular programme can we realise educational point of view, that’s a positively, and look forward to on helping others before UWC. Yet I guess the ambitions of our movement. Or one could argue the exact opposite. For problem.” finding a new TFD team. this serves evidence that our movement is instance, one could say that the students still special and that it continues to be as Additionally, it seems research is on the Lastly, we wish you happy relevant in its mission today as when who joined the movement dreaming of the French government’s. According to a green university quads are likely to forget holidays. We hope to see you as Hahn founded Atlantic College in 1962. 2015 paperpublished by the London interested as ever on the other side a the words of the mission statement as soon School of Economics, schools that banned as they are freed from the burden of the of the break. Now, it is therefore odd to hear “how am I mobile phones saw test scores for their to do well in academia if I have to do all mandatory CAS programme ‘forcing’ them 16-year-olds improve by 6.4%, or the Your Editors, this [explicit content] every week?” or “I to aid the local community. If this is true, equivalent of adding five days to the Jeppe Damberg, Shrey Regmi, hate CAS. it takes so much time!” If you then it is unlikely that the movement will be school year. “We found that not only did Muad Saleh, Ana Penella and “prioritise” academic subjects or napping able to steer the future of the world in any student achievement improve, but also Georgia Katakou. at all. Though these are just two extremes, above weekly service, then it is clear that that low-achieving and low-income

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Thoughts on Why Did We Brie Mathers’ Pay Her? Opinion Talk on Stina and Martyna share their view on the Brie Mathers’ presentation.

Masculinity Only when a man entered the stage, the boys listened. This shows how gender issues are Opinion By Jeppe Damberg, UWCM ever present, and that there is a demand for conversation regarding feminism. Just not Jeppe, UWCM, shares his take Brie’s talk. on Brie Mathers’ session on Perpetuation of gender stereotypes. Victim masculinity. blaming. Sexualization of women. These were some of the elements bought for 4000 euros, As many readers may know Brie Mathers the price for which we brought Brie Mathers visited our school Wednesday and here. Thursday last week. As a boy, I attended the second session on Thursday, and I feel One may argue how the age group was just not compelled, somewhat provoked, into chosen wisely and how for the younger years sharing my thoughts on how the session the speech was of great value, as they have unfolded. never had such a one before. For many young

girls this was their first introduction to such From that moment on, Brie’s explanations The noise withdrew as Tom Oden decided to We gathered in the atrium to what we ever present issues. However, just because it were consistently interrupted by students. stand up in front of the audience. Clearly thought would be a repeat of the girls’ was the first perspective they had ever heard One student interrogated her sources’ embarrassed by the performance of us as a Wednesday session, which included does not make it the best they could get. There credibility, another questioned Brie on why community, he reminded us why we were at singing, dancing and debate with strong were underlying messages behind the joyfully she raised issues of masculinity to an this talk in the first place: to reflect upon emotions. Something was, however, sparkled words of Brie, which were not caught “already -accepting community.” It came to a ourselves. He then asked us to reach the different from the very beginning. Brie by the younger years, but which the DPs were point where it seemed as if Brie was level of decency we claim to have as a Mathers started by sharing with us that painfully aware of. becoming emotional, embarrassing I community. Watching the almost deliberate she felt vulnerable after the previous thought, we praise ourselves as an attempts to disrupt Brie’s presentation had session’s many challenging questions, but Brie wished to convey to all girls that they are accepting community and here we were left a bad taste in my mouth, and I felt that she still wished to take on this perfect as they are. Yet, what young girls undermining a person’s attempt to share somewhat guilty for my passiveness as a session as a challenge. A thoughtful brought out of the talk, is that the choices they her opinion. member of our community. approach to handling a non-familiar make might hold them accountable for causing audience, I thought. discrepancy in the classroom. She did so by Bouts of aggressiveness continued. A Fortunately, from Tom’s pause, voices of DP referring to outdated statistics and by treating younger student felt compelled to state, in a students lead the group to a respectable Brie began the session by touching upon correlation as causation. rather arrogant tone, “in this community form of discussion. We started to listen to male beauty ideals in media and discussed most people do not feel pressured from each other and to present arguments in a Such victim blaming was also seen in how she how standards affect young boys today. It gender expectations.” A statement proper manner. It was the maturity introduced sexting. First of all such a sensitive was, however, nearly impossible to hear statistically unrealistic and with the sole students should have had shown from the video was shown without any background her voice due to a hum of chatting and purpose of undermining Brie’s presence in very beginning and which could have knowledge or understanding of what sexting giggling in the atrium. This is perhaps the atrium. Brie answered by stating that avoided this embarrassment. Some boys is. This should have deemed necessary when expected when inviting many young kids many girls in our school had written may think that their attempt to sabotage a the youngest participants of the audience were into one room, but as she delved deeper testimonials evident of the opposite. The speech brought them praise from peers, but MYP1s, and discussion afterwards showed into how ideals of masculinity are lower years did not accept this answer and it only proved Brie’s point that we do have their discomfort. Second of all, the message perpetuated in products, such as Old Spice, simply became wilder. A disturbing thought a problem discussing gender-related topics conveyed with the segment was “Think before the noise intensified. It became clear that came to my mind. I wondered if the same in our community. Ultimately, Brie's visit you send”, rather than the obvious “Think not everyone was capable of engaging in disregard of everything Brie said would had highlighted why this school needs more before you spread” This is not woman the topic respectfully. When Brie occurred had she been a man. I do not have vertical targeting, for that reason I suppose empowerment. This is not women taking illustrated the increasing visibility of the answer, but I perceived Brie to be it was a successful event. control of their own sexuality. This is gender expectations in toys, it became too fragile, an easy target, and I assume the conveying a message to young girls that they much for some boys to bear. boys had the same notion. should always be aware of how they dress,

what they send, who they send it to, so that

they will not be sexualized. Putting their own Like us on To Ian, our physics teacher and CAS advisor, whose voice has been a resonant sexuality into the hands of others. voice of guidance, care, and support for We Wish Tuesday, Lodewijk raised interesting points Facebook many members of our community upon the nature of disagreements. He spoke Do you like what we publish? throughout his years at UWC Maastricht. about how one should listen openly and so Follow us on Facebook where we A dedicated member of our community forth make judgements. We, the writers, publish throughout the week. and, be it in our CAS reflections or in our You All attended both the session for boys and girls. physics courses, has always gone the We listened, inquired and came to a conclusion, extra mile to ensure the comfort of his that may sound rather harsh but is students and the proper guidance of their unapologetic. Many thousands of euros were efforts. Thank you. The Best spent on a presentation which did not attempt To Lucy, our MYP Diploma coordinator, to solve problems pertaining to gender. It whose collaboration with the school sparked discussion yes, but a discussion which management has on many occasions been Tom Oden was seen capable of leading and it in Canada quintessent ial to organize and ensure the might have been significantly less harmful as proper execution of external visits and a first impression for many young girls.

As we depart for our winter holiday, we events, especially in the latest CIS accreditation. A resilent and caring Hopefully, the next time the leadership team also part ways with two valued members wants to spark discussion upon the issue at of our UWCM community, Ian Caswell and member of our community who has always worked hard with students, teachers and hand and not the person invited, they may Lucy Ferreira. Thank you, to two members wish to consult the student body (unless it is of our community with a deep-felt our DP coordinators to balance their workload and ensure the smoothest that they want another whitewashed, US- presence that has assisted many of us transition possible for our MYP students centered and Tumblr-feminist perspective). along our journey through UWC. moving into DP. Thank you. So, why did we pay her again?

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UWC: 2018 AND BEYOND Feature By the Flying Dutchman 8. Focusing and assisting – to the extent The next Strategy for the UWC necessary – schools and colleges in building fundraising operations, movement was approved and appropriate to their specific finalised in October 2017. circumstances and context, specifically to increase scholarship provision and to The last week of October 2017 was an develop robust financial planning and important week for the UWC movement: funding to cover capital replacement members from all UWC constituencies needs. came together at UWC Robert Bosch College in Freiburg (Germany) to 9. Increasing the funding contribution of finalise and approve the next UWC national committees by doubling the Strategy entitled “UWC Strategy – number of fundraising national 2018 and Beyond”. committees (covering scholarships for their selected students at least partially This strategy broadens UWC’s ambition from own funding) to raise an additional from providing transformative US$ 10 million plus per annum for education for its students to becoming scholarships. a global voice for values and diversity based education for peace and 10. Establishing an Interim International sustainability. Selection Programme (IISP) in order to best attract early deciding fee paying The meetings in Freiburg marked the students and families who make decisions end of a highly participative and almost on a different timeline to ours. Led by two-year long process: Under the national committees and developed in auspices of the UWC International close cooperation with participating Board, a Strategy Drafting Group was schools and colleges, it will be fully formed in early 2016 to work on UWC’s transparent, competitive and selective next Strategy. Numerous rounds of and will effectively replace the current drafts were debated by all direct admissions practice for residential constituencies in several iterations we will inspire our partners and other economic diversity of their student IBDP students at some UWC schools and and all members of the UWC community colleges with the exception of special and beyond were consulted on the draft actors in education to embrace values- bodies and to avoid any dominance of a based education celebrating diversity particular social group, including a entry of less than 5% of IBDP intake during the UWC Congress held in Italy (staff children etc.) and specific in 2016 and in a subsequent open and promoting peace, sustainability commitment by schools and colleges and social justice.” with a below average quota of admissions programmes agreed by the online consultation process to UWC International Board. maximize participation. scholarships to increase this quota.2. Impact across these three areas will Increasing the number of UWC short This article will present the general be enabled by strengthening financial courses to become a strong pillar of THE IMPLEMENTATION aim and projects of the Strategy. transparency, mutual responsibility, UWC impact with more than 1000 Should you wish for more information accountability and sustainability participants per year by 2020. During the course of 2018, schools, a comprehensive version of the across the UWC movement; colleges and national committees will be Strategy is available on UWC’s official implementing a UWC movement-wide 3. Developing a UWC Leadership asked to translate the principles and fundraising approach; ensuring objectives of this new Strategy into their website. Development Programme to support the robust governance in line with UWC’s recruitment of Heads and deputies. own strategies moving forward, taking THE AIM values; creating efficient and into account their specific national and inspiring communication; and 4. Motivating all UWC schools and cultural contexts. Rather than offering a “Seek, educate, inspire!” – these words providing appropriate information colleges to develop and implement standardised interpretation of the UWC frame this strategy’s three focus areas technology to strengthen all these individual plans that embed mission and experience, the strategy and aspirations. functions. An overall visualization of sustainability in their education and values and empowers the diversity within the Strategy’s aim is visualized to the their actions (“Teach the right thing – the UWC movement, while ensuring a 1. SEEK above. do the right thing”). common strategic direction and unity as an organisation. “We will seek a deliberately diverse THE FIRST THREE YEARS 5. Implementing a National Committee group of students for our schools and Fund starting at US$ 900k per annum The Flying Dutchman encourage you to colleges from across the globe through The strategy presents concrete ways to support the 159 national committees read and reflect upon the new UWC the UWC national committees and in which the set objectives will be in capacity building, fundraising and Strategy, to understand how each member strive to enable access to a UWC achieved and clarifies how all UWC outreach through financial and of the UWC community will work together education for these students constituencies and members will play technical support. in the coming years to further the mission independent of socio-economic means.” a role in the implementation of the and values of UWC throughout the strategy: from UWC schools and 6. Creating a “generational movement and beyond. Also, we encourage 2. EDUCATE colleges to national committees, from commitment”: each student receiving you to share your opinion. Is this strategy students to alumni, from staff to as much scholarship funding as they realistic? Perhaps just fancy words and “We will educate our students based on volunteers and from donors to need to attend UWC – and each student nicely colored fonts? Is it a step in the trust, responsibility and autonomy in partner organisations. Below is the then seeking to “return” over the right direction or nothing new? What you order for them to develop agency, key projects which the strategy aims course of their lifetime as much as they think is valuable, share it. experience values and gain the to engage in the next three years. can to support new UWC students – in attitudes and competencies to be forces time, talent and treasure. . for peace, sustainability and social 1. Working with UWC schools and justice.” colleges to ensure their financial 7. Developing major donor fundraising transparency and sustainability and capability at UWC International to 3. INSPIRE to commit to concrete quota of contribute US$ 5 million plus per students on full (including all extra annum through cross-college “We will inspire members of the UWC costs), partial and no scholarships to scholarship programmes, e.g. the UWC community to live and act in secure and enhance the socio- Refugee Initiative. accordance with the UWC mission and

Page 4 The Flying Dutchman Culture Thursday, December 14th, 2017 A UWC HAIR Education DONATION Opinion By Georgia Katakou, UWCM

Does our motivation behind DAY coming to UWC matter? On the 15th of January 2018, the hair donation team is organizing another Hair Go back to when you first read about UWC. Donation Day for the Organization Remember what stuck out the most to you. Was "Haarwensen’ at UWCM. Haarwensen is a it the diversity, the chance to move abroad or non-profit organization that makes wigs

was it the stories floating around describing the for sick children who are losing their hair. uniqueness and beauty of this experience? Was for someone with excellent IB teaching movement to move forward in a more it maybe the residential aspect? Did the experience or someone that can add more homogenous way. No matter what that Their collaboration with the hair stylers component of the IB draw you in? Maybe the in the spirit of the school or entirely direction of the general movement is, I from ROC Leeuweborgh has resulted in 10 Davis scholarships? Maybe you had a sibling or embraces the UWC ideals. think that particularly as UWC dedicated hair stylers, ready to cut-off a parent that is part of the movement, or maybe Maastricht we should decide what kind of your hair and give you a nice fresh 2018 you were simply looking for something new in From such discussion another interesting school we are, what teachers we want look, as well as attracting attention from your life. The motivation behind the decisive thought arises. It is the question of and who we are as students. And even if the foundation ' Haarwensen " which will whether we want to be an IB school that we never achieve a balance or if we never send someone here to collect all the hair moment of starting an application to UWC is as boasts its high grades or something else make a collective choice, we should at and money that we have been collecting diverse as anything else on our campuses. entirely. There may be a chance that we least support the individual choices being together. The question of whether the IB matches the UWC could be a good mix of IB and UWC: we have made. There should be no distinction model has been a growing debate. It fully teachers who teach and inspire through between a student that chooses to focus Ways to donate their presence and idealistic students who encompasses the nuances in the motivation on the IB and a student that chooses to behind the applications UWC receives. For many, do well academically. However, a question focus on just the life here. Both are valid Let Anita Broer a.broer@ it is a way out of poverty and conflict, opening to ask is whether we want to be a balance experiences and show that truly, there is uwcmaastricht.nl know if you want to donate 30 cm of hair. invaluable opportunities through the Davis of the two. One very valid approach that I not one true “UWC experience.” scholarships or simply by virtue of taking them heard being discussed is that UWCM should be a “35 school”, a school that Paint your hair green for a day (2 euros) out of a hostile environment. For others, it expects its students to achieve a 35 if they represents a chance for a more flexible, exciting Apply to education. The IB is marketed as more liberal wish to, while dedicating their time into if you want to do another way of compared to many national educational systems non - IB activities. Other UWCs are already fundraising for Haarwensen, you can also come up with your own idea. Perhaps you while there is also the benefit of going to school exploring alternative curriculums that the Flying would like to shave your hair of and people with a multitude of different nationalities and could replace the IB in the same spirit. And sponsor you? that will in turn lead in a classroom that yet, one can see that following the IB is one vibrates with ideas. Another motivation is of the advantages that UWC has. Many simply that young people are excited to become parents allow their children to come here Dutchman because of it and it certainly opens doors residential or experience the diversity of a UWC If you are a first-year student and wish campus. Some students apply just to move to a that a less recognised curriculum would not. to be a part of next year’s the Flying Did you different country, experience different Dutchman team, you can apply now. The languages, cultures and people. For many, it’s application process consists of short and truly a mix of everything. It’s the combination A Nuance Visible When Deadlines long responses to questions about your of the fun times, the crazy stories, the challenge Come About motivation and skillset. More know?

of moving to another country, the educational information will be shared with you this In July 1904, at age 18, Kurt Hahn, our opportunities that the IB offers and many As our Math IA deadline has just passed week on mail. founder, rowed across the Havel river on more… you can’t help by hearing a variety of the hottest day in 100 years and suffered comments about the quality of the Before you apply, there are certain academic guidance we have received over an injury that was to shape the rest of his A “true UWC experience” things you should consider: life. Hahn suffered a sunstroke that would the past year. And again, that nuance in cause him to require intermittent bed-rest motivation appears. For some, the simple Are you aware that TFD is not a CAS and There are many different views on what and dark rooms for the rest of his life. His constitutes a “true UWC” experience. Based on fact that their Math IA is below does not count towards your CAS hours? expectations is a blow to their plans. Some parents sent him to a long list of experts the different motivations, those who come here Are you ready to take on a couple hours may feel the weight of supporting their trying to get to the bottom of the illness only for the “experience” may judge the ones of more workload weekly? families resting on their shoulders - a but nothing seemed to work and they that come here to get to a competitive university questioned whether his condition may burden which, to them, can only be Do you enjoy writing? and vice versa. There is the ever-present talk of have been psychosomatic. Hahn wrote: “I how to balance extracurriculars and academics: relieved by getting into a good university. Are you passionate about this owe the stronger part of my nature not how to be good at the IB, which it in itself is a For others, the personality and idealism of their teachers matter more than the community? only to the compelling circumstances of demanding programme, while taking full quality of teaching. It’s easy for both illness and misfortune, but to the advantage of the innumerable opportunities to Do you have a sense of idealism? misunderstandings I encountered from meet the people you live your two years with. groups to feel left out. If you identify yourself with just some of people I loved.” You realise that there are so many of them, and maybe you come to see that the time is not This nuance in approach to academics may the above, we look forward to reading enough. And you wonder… Is it even possible to just be another “diversity factor”. By your application. bringing in people with different have a true balance or do you have to choose Soon, we have been publishing for a year. backgrounds, motivations and plans, there between the IB and UWC life? It has required much determination, is a wide range of personalities and passion and hard work. We simply hope experiences which contribute to the Additionally, the “IB vs UWC” debate appears to to find students who share the same diversity of any UWC. And yet, that gap in many students a waste of time, and what really enthusiasm and wish to continue what future goals and past experiences is often troubles them is having to choose between fully has become a brilliant platform for harder to breach than any cultural or dedicating themselves to UWC or staying in discussion in our community. religious differences. touch with the responsibilities of their lives back home. This conflict does not limit itself to the We wish you all the best, student body, but is a problem that the school Ultimately, there is merit in a UWC Georgia, Jeppe, Ana, Muaad and Shrey administration has too. When hiring a teacher, movement that is certain of its direction. it is difficult to choose whether there is a need Perhaps that certainty will allow the

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Council. We have asked and asked and asked, Reform the Security Council! We will fight and fight for our own identity, our Travel Ban own integrity and identity as Africans”

Mugabe on Palestine at the UN General Assembly 2017: Takes Effect “We reiterate our unwavering support for the just cause of the Palestinian people. Do By the Flying Dutchman News

we agree, Mr. United States?“ As a campus of many minorities In conclusion, this is merely a glimpse into the former President of Zimbabwe. This is the infamous travel ban affects only one of many cases where media bias some of our DP students. has shown one side of a story. Although The US Supreme Court has allowed the there are no media sources that have administration of President Donald Trump to without bias, I would encourage the fully enforce the third version of the community to search for local news sources controversial travel ban that prohibits people to get more insight into an issue.

from six Muslim-majority countries from The Other Side of The Story entering the United States. These countries

Opinion By Trevor Marimbire, UWCM Broke with Colonial Rule are Chad, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria and Yemen. A Masterly Robert Mugabe was not the typical

Robert Mugabe resigned as president who would suck up to Western Unveiled in September, the latest ban was president of Zimbabwe few Powers. A lot of media coverage that we immediately challenged in federal appeals follow as a community is Western biased. Musical courts in multiple states. Lower courts said weeks ago. Trevor Marimbire The West did not like Mugabe for a By Jeppe Damberg, UWCM Opinion in October, just a day before the ban was set takes a look at his legacy. number of reasons especially in the sense to come into full effect that that the portions There have been over 200 million coups that he tried to lift up his own people, The Rocky Horror Show was of the ban should be put on hold while the since 1960 in Africa. “Coup d’etat” directly Black Zimbabweans from White rule. challenges proceeded. But Monday's order by a bold choice for this years translates to “blow to the state”. A coup is a Zimbabwe is a former British colony the Supreme Court suspended the lower quick and decisive extra-legal seizure of which was previously known as Rhodesia musical. courts' injunctions, allowing the ban to take governmental power by a relatively small and gained independence in 1980. After Last year’s musical, Lucky Stiff, made effect. but highly organized group of political or Independence, the majority of British fled quite an impression on me. My previous military leaders, typically by means of the back to Britain. However, a large number school had no musicals and the level of What does the ban entail? unexpected arrest or assassination of the stayed. The rule of Ian Smith as the acting and passion by students here simply incumbent chief executive and his principal Prime Minister of Rhodesia put British in baffled and surprised me. I therefore had § It brings in a suspension of the US Refugee supporters within the government. The charge of a huge chunk of the land, which high expectations when I sat myself down Admissions Programme for 120 days military coup in Zimbabwe was only one of was used Primarily for farming. Just a in the atrium this Tuesday for the first 91 coups in 17 years. bit of background information: show of this year’s musical. To respect the § There is also an indefinite ban on Syrian Agriculture is Zimbabwe’s number main work of the artists, I will refrain from refugees commenting on the actual details of the Robert Mugabe’s Resignation industry and the individuals who own the § show, but I will explain why I have much And anyone arriving from seven Muslim- Robert Gabriel Mugabe, otherwise known as land in essence run the economy. The majority countries - Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, “Bob” or “Gushungo” is the former Land Reform Programme officially began appreciation for this year’s musical. Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen - faces a 90-day president of Zimbabwe and served as in 1980 to equitably redistribute land visa suspension. Some visa categories, such president of the Southern African nation between black subsistence farmers and On my seat, I found instructions and a glow as diplomats and the UN, are not included in from 1987. Many thought that Mugabe’s White Zimbabweans of European stick. It was quite clear that this year’s the suspension regime was stained with economic failure, ancestry. This policy was in essence musical would not accept a passive violence against civilians and more giving power back to Native audience. This was perhaps to be expected § The order also introduces a cap of 50,000 economic failure. The resignation was a sign Zimbabweans. This was not favored by with the choice of the Science Fiction, refugees to be accepted in 2017, against a former colonial powers as it meant that Double Feature, but as a European I was limit of 110,000 set by former President of hope. It was the end of an era with Barack Obama unemployment rates of over 90% and Native blacks would be in control and unfamiliar with the American cult show. It did make it all the more satisfactory when election violence that saw hundreds lose furthermore, it would serve as a knock § Priority will be given to religious minorities the curtains went up and a show of their lives. on effect for neighboring countries such facing persecution in their countries. In an as South Africa to empower the Native phenomenal acting and impressive singing interview, Mr Trump singled out Christians Being in the Netherlands, it was difficult to people. was pulled off with remarkable confidence. in Syria find exactly where I stand on this issue. Secondly, he was very passionate about Most of the headlines were along the lines As the plot unfolded it became clear to me § Exceptions could be made on a case-by-case education. Despite economic difficulty of: that this musical was no safe bet. Half- basis and political instability, he made naked actors and erotic dances meant a education a priority. In 2015, the “Robert Mugabe steps down finally” risk for angering some parents, but As a campus of many minorities, this ban average literacy rate in all provinces was gripped the attention of students from does affect some DP students as they are “Tanks roll into Zimbabwe” 87%. Despite the fact that it was very beginning till the very end. But the forced to give up on their application to difficult to measure literacy rate, the bareness should not have all the credit for American universities. When it comes to “Tyrant dictator resigns” figure of 87 was still very high given the an entertaining show. The comedic aspect scholarships, US colleges are often more economic conditions in the country. “Zimbabwean Dictator Mugabe resigns” essential to the Rocky Horror Show was inclined to reward diligent students the needed funds than universities in Europe. Finally, he made his point very very clear delivered brilliantly by the top The purpose of this article is to look at the in his speeches, He used a diplomatic performances from all of the actors. I This reality puts the students in very other side of the spectrum. The media style that most leaders of developing found myself laughing genuinely at the unfortunate situation as many are seeking portrayed Robert Mugabe as this devil who countries avoided. His model of play and especially entertained when considerable financial aid. asked to dance with the actors. A day after ruled a country and suppressed his people leadership was one that former colonial Our Universities Office is doing whatever it for his entire rule. However, there is powers feared. the show the lines “It’s just a jump to the left, and then a step to the right” still can to support the students affected by the another side of him that is barely portrayed. ban. The office is searching for options that Mugabe Speaking on the UN Security sound in my head. This is no way justifying the 20’000 Ndebele offer funds as well as the needed academic civilians massacred between 1983 and Council reform: and social environment for the individual 1987. This is in no way justifying the I believe the Rocky Horror Show was a bold “We come to the United Nations every choice by the directors of the musical, but student. billions of dollars that went missing under year, September we are there. We pay his regime. This is in no way justifying the it was just all the more rewarding when the Though all its unfortunate consequences, this lots of money to go there. At the general show was masterly executed by a very many human rights violations assembly we make speeches, we go back ban is also a ratification of our mission. To committed under his command. It is purely brilliantly performing team. Today is the achieve a peaceful future, we must look to home, year in year out; but the bosses in last day of the show, and I encourage the to provide a side of the story that you would the Security Council say- you shall education to rid ourselves of the ignorance not usually find on the first page of your parts of our community who have yet to that Trump is casting on the world. never have the powers that we have as see the musical to do so tonight. You will Google Search. the permanent members of the Security not waste your time.

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A New Member to Our Community Interview

Kate Doyle, former Deputy TFD: From your perspective what do you Principal at Waterford find different here from Swaziland?

Kamhlaba UWC, has joined the Kate: I think the most obvious difference UWCM community as new is that here it is a whole school model. In Swaziland, it was a 7-year model. So, we Deputy Director of Secondary. had 11 year olds on campus up to 20 year olds. That was one difference. The Last year Tian Bersey left UWCM to go to obvious one is I guess the weather. And I the United Kingdom. She did a lot for think the space as well. In Swaziland, I students’ life on campus, and she is a think we were quite lucky that we had a difficult person to replace. Fortunately, lot of space. We had green fields and it Kate Doyle, a person of equal passion and was built on the side of a mountain, so spirit, has joined our community this year. you get this feeling of a lot of space She left Waterford Kamhlaba UWC in around you. This is a great campus as Swaziland where she was Deputy Principal well, it’s just interesting to see how to become Deputy Director of Secondary different people use space differently and here at UWCM. To learn more about our that people are much more conscious new members to the community we here of indoor space. It’s a bigger school interviewed Kate last week. population too. in Swaziland, it was 600 students and here it is over a 1000 TFD: Could you talk about a bit about students. So, you just get a different feel yourself and how you came to be here? for these obvious kinds of things. Within Kate: Haha..um...what would my superpower the school itself, I think that them both be? I’m laughing because asked my daughter Kate: Before Maastricht I was at UWC being UWCs they share similar values. a similar question. I asked her what person Waterford at Swaziland. I was there for 3 A Call to Write I’ve finally after three years in would she want to be in the world and she said years as the deputy principal. They also Swaziland understood the abbreviations she would love to be Donald Trump. Bare in At the Flying Dutchman, we are had a quite similar portfolio, however, it like IB, TOK, EE, IAs, at least I’ve done mind that she’s 11. There are way too many very happy with the development of was a bit more towards the pastoral side that learning curve. When I first joined to choose from… I think... I think it would like the paper this year, and pleased to of things. Well, and this position became there I was like I have no idea what you the classic kind who wants to help people and see the increase in submission of available here in Maastricht. I’d heard guys are talking about, it’s like a whole fight for fairness, all of those normal cliche articles by both students and staff. good things about the school and it was new language. So at least the IB is the things. However, we are yet to receive any also really appealing to get my own same. I have however no experience with children into UWC, as they were in a local written work by a DP1 student. the middle year program as Swaziland TFD: If you were to learn a language in the primary school in Swaziland, but to get ran the IGCSE program with juniors. I then into UWC was really special for us. world what would it be? Talent or skill in writing is not think that people are generally similar in needed to submit articles: any Yeah, so I applied and got the post. both schools. You know, you treat people Kate: I think my challenge to myself is to Also, my husband and I had also lived in person capable of forming an well, you’re smart, approachable, you learn to Dutch. Before I lived here I would opinion can ink what he thinks. London and we’d also at a point planned to listen to people, people are good. It’s nice probably have said French because it’s such a move back to Europe. I’m originally from Instead, the largest thoughts about for me to see. The people that choose to universal language. I’m always embarrassed the deepest questions are admirable, South Africa. I’ve lived in London, also come to UWC are usually are already to be only speaking one language and It’s Australia for a while and then worked in and the simplest descriptions of the bought by the values already and believe something I would definitely like to work on. dullest aspects of your campus life South Africa in education and then to and have mutual respect for each other We are looking at living in the Netherlands as Swaziland at the UWC. can be brought to life by a tint of and do celebrate differences. quite a long-term thing. I believe leaning the colorful individuality. Both tasks

language makes such a big difference on how require courage and confidence, but TFD: Have you always wanted to be TFD: So what are you short term and you interact with locals. Also, when I did the average UWC campus contains involved in the education sector? long term goals? school in South Africa, we had to do afrikaans more curiosity and courage than the and apparently it has some similarities to Kate: Yeah, it was what I studied after high table of an Oxbridge college. Kate: My short term goal at the moment Dutch, so that should be helpful. school and I’m very lucky because I really is that I’m spending time chatting to It is easy to regard writing as enjoy what I do and I am very passionate people, which has been good. I’ve been TFD: What do you think is the biggest reserved for older and more about education. I must say that I feel like learning, the basics, who is who and who I found my place at UWC because I really does what. I’m gathering that I’ve got big challenge? knowledgeable people. But like the UWC values. when we arrive to UWC we bring shoes to fill in for Tian, because she's left Kate: I think that the biggest challenge is The school I worked at in South Africa was with us many years of experience. quite a legacy behind and sounds like she trying to find a work-home balance. Schools a round square school also started by Kurt Some appreciate memories of a did an amazing job. I was able to spend are busy environments and you want to be Hahn. It had very similar values of peaceful childhood, others learned some time with her and have some involved in everything. Residential schools internationalism and the environment. I from tough realities in their native handovers and that she's left me a very have their added layer of business to them. I loved that side of it. When I was in the countries. In any case, we only have platform to work with. I am certainly hope to commit to projects and work really school in South Africa I used to run an to open up our suitcases to be going to take what she had done and not hard, while also making sure that I have outdoor education program and used to inspired. change a lot because it seems like what energy left for my family. take our students away into the bushes for she was doing was working. We know that you may not yet feel 17 nights and it was all kind of about Long term I guess is where my passion TFD: I have seen your children around, comfortable in sharing your adventure, leadership, service; there was a lies which is helping and caring for the they’re really cute. What are their names? thoughts with the whole big service component to it as well. That students with what they need. To really community. Though you may still was working really, really well. I ran the help students coming from MYP to adjust Kate: I have 4 children. So, my girls are 11 feel like a little person on a large project, and eventually we ended up with DP and create a good experience and are in year 6. They’re names are Georgia island, it would be a pleasure for us starting our own outdoor facility for the through their secondary years. I hope to and Quinn but they are very different. We to credit your wit. We look forward school, my husband and I. Education can keep support systems in place so when have Jethro He’s 10 and our adopted son. And to publishing your thoughts. many different forms of experiences and the tough times comes, particularly in we’ve got Noah Who’s 8 and is in year 3. Yeah, for me that’s what makes it so exciting. DP2, they have something to rely on. they're good and very well settled and love All the best, Also, I think just in the UWC movement their classes. We’ve been made feel very, very TFD Team you are able to work with people and TFD: If you could have a superpower welcome. students from all around the world. what would it be?

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Column Do (real) good.

A new initiative called “Turning the Tide” A UWC in urges admissions offices to reward applicants for sustained community service. And some colleges, such as the the Middle Massachusetts Institute of Technology, are taking a closer look at what applicants have done to help others, be they neighbors or East

family members. You don’t have to fly to By Al Waqqas Al balushi, UWCM Opinion Belize to do good (admissions officers are

often skeptical of these fleeting trips). Dubai, Muscat, Kuwait City, Abu Dhabi, Showing up to tutor someone at the library Riyadh, and Doha. each week might be even more impressive, and rewarding. These are major cities in what is known UNIVERSITIES COLUMN as the Gulf area. The Gulf region is one of Colleges want to be your first choice. the most important regions globally, This week the US Early Decision/Action “authentic” glimpses of applicants — their being consisted of major oil exporting applicants will hear news on their through alternative formats like videos, About one in five colleges allot “considerable countries. UWC has at least one campus applications. At the same time, the rest of pictures, audio files or documents (an importance” to “demonstrated interest,” in every major region in the world (there the US-bound DP2 applicants are getting Advanced Placement English paper, maybe). whereby applicants convey their are 7 in Europe and 5 in East Asia alone), ready to submit their applications as we A handful of prestigious schools, including willingness to attend the college they’re yet there are no UWC campuses in the head into the winter break. This article from experiences, passions and goals. Some applying to. Open those emails. Connect Middle East. Here is my argument why the New York Times is a good reminder of deans believe they’ll get deeper insight with admissions officers. Let them know there should be a UWC in the Middle East. what the colleges and universities are deans believe they’ll get deeper insight when you visit campus. Only those who are looking for in applicants. I particularly like through alternative formats like videos, The Arabic community is in stagnation, sure about their first choice and don’t need “#1, “Admissions decisions aren’t all about pictures, audio files or documents (an especially in the Gulf area. The to compare financial aid packages should you.” Remember that as we get decision Advanced Placement English paper, maybe). community has been stuck for many choose the strongest expression of letters this week and in April! A handful of prestigious schools, including years right now with little or no demonstrated interest: applying early Bernie Longboy and Ingrid Davalos Yale, the University of Chicago, Pomona development. Until recently, Saudi decision, which is binding. Arabian women were not allowed to College, Reed College and the University of

Rochester, recently introduced this option. drive, and movie theatres were banned.

10 Things to Know About As with essays, too much polish is no good, This gives the UWC student population Getting Into Your Dream deans say, so you might think twice about US$7.5 many opportunities to apply their skills hiring a professional videographer. At Yale, that they gain in their time in UWC on the College. By Eric Hoover, Nov 1 2017, NYT about 400 applicants (out of nearly 33,000) community around them and try to for this year’s freshman class sent in change it. This gives the UWC schools a There’s no magic formula for getting into a something in an alternative format. In at Million in way to give a practical education where selective college, but over a decade covering least one case, the submission — a video the teachers can let the students admissions for The Chronicle of Higher showing leadership and impact on others — experiment with many different models Education, I’ve picked up a thing or two. was, the dean told me, a “difference maker.” Scholarship of change in the society around them. These takeaways, based on hundreds of interviews with admissions deans over the Being located in the Middle East, there Diversity counts would be a lot of funding coming from years, may help you navigate the process. Funding Are you a first-generation or low-income News local investors, philanthropist and the Admissions decisions aren’t all about student? Many colleges are trying to governments. This allows for a great you. increase access, so it can help to emphasize space for students to work on start-ups your background — and how your personal Late November UWC International and major projects that they wouldn’t be announced a substantial new When colleges choose applicants, they’re story relates to your achievements — in able to start otherwise due to financial essays and interviews. Admissions officers commitment to the funding of UWC reasons. juggling competing goals, like increasing scholarships worldwide, given by the diversity and bringing in more revenue. are thinking harder about socioeconomic context, such as the quality of an Scholae Mundi Foundation from It could also be a great chance for UWC Admissions officers aren’t looking for Armenia, Russia and the UK and the to have a bigger impact worldwide. students who fit just one description — say, applicant’s high school, to better understand the opportunities they’ve had Mahindra Group from India. Ruben Bringing change to such conservative those who’ve earned all A’s or won the most Vardanyan and Veronika Zonabend, areas would bring loads of attention awards. So don’t take rejection personally. and the challenges they’ve faced. founders of the Scholae Mundi which could give UWC many more great Foundation, and Anand Mahindra, opportunities in the future. But money does matter. Grades and test scores still carry the Chairman of Mahindra Group, have This could also be an amazing way for most weight. joined forces to commit to providing US$ At many colleges, financial circumstances 7.5 million in need-based scholarships UWC to bring more students from the comes into play. Being able to pay all or Colleges often say they want to get to know for meritorious students from around area to study in UWC. Currently, there is some of the freight is a bonus. And some the real you, but that’s probably true only if the world to study at UWC schools and a lack of students from the Gulf area. qualified students of limited means might your academic accomplishments (and the colleges. This is due to two main reasons, UWC get rejected for no reason other than lack of rigor of courses you’ve taken) pass muster. having no major presence in the area and money. All three philanthropists are strong lack of motivation to join the UWC mission. But that could all change if UWC You’re more than a number. supporters of the UWC educational Geography is (partly) destiny. movement – Vardanyan and Zonabend had a campus in the Gulf area. After colleges identify a big batch of founded UWC Dilijan in Armenia in 2014, Many selective colleges want students from But if there were a UWC in the Middle students with outstanding credentials, and the Mahindra Group, led by Anand all over, ideally from all 50 states. Last East, won’t the parents be afraid of differences among them become more Mahindra, established UWC Mahindra year’s presidential election illuminated the sending students to an area that is important, admissions deans say. Among College in India in 1997. At the occasion urban-rural divide, which some colleges known for conflict? some of the attributes they tell me they of this new joint pledge, UWC Mahindra have been trying to bridge by paying closer would like to see evidence of (in essays, College and UWC Dilijan have decided to Well, many Middle East cities are known attention to promising applicants from less- extracurricular activities, establish a cross-scholarship system in for tourism in the west and worldwide. If populous areas. Generally, a Northeastern recommendations) are: leadership, risk recognition of the ongoing collaboration the campus was in a safe location such as college will look more favorably on an taking, emotional intelligence, fire for of the founders of both colleges: UWC Muscat, Dubai, or Abu Dhabi then there applicant from Montana than an equally learning, critical thinking, curiosity, Mahindra College will offer a place and a wouldn’t be any reason for concern. In strong one from the Northeast. empathy, optimism, grit, perseverance and need-based scholarship covering up to fact, Oman and the UAE have been the ability to overcome obstacles. 100% of all costs to a student from reported to be one of the safest areas Legacies aren’t a shoo-in. Armenia, and likewise, UWC Dilijan will worldwide. offer a place and a need-based Express your authentic self. In the end, even though the risk is Legacy status certainly helps, but big-name scholarship covering up to 100% of all colleges reject plenty of these applicants. immense, the effect might be as twice as Overwhelmed by slick, boastful essays, costs to a student from India, for the Don’t assume Mom or Dad’s connections next five years. rewarding. colleges are eager for what they call alone will get you in.

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“Life in the Sickbay” by Alejandro Cu

“Nothing is Long-Term” by Prune Engerant

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Why I wrote this poem

An Apolitical Poem by Ivy Tirok. Overwhelmed by the frustration I felt towards the micro-aggression encountered as I interacted with I do not choose to be political. members of the community in UWC and Maastricht, I do not choose to make a statement. I wrote this piece. UWC, in theory, is an institution But by choosing to be apolitical, that aims to bring together people with diverse I would also be making a statement. backgrounds and use education as a force to unite them. Some may even perceive it as an island of Prior to my travel, my great expedition, open-mindedness. To some extent, the community Greener pastures to unravel, to fulfil my life’s mission, has managed to achieve this; but just because it’s Expats and experts, gave me insight on what to expect, better than most places does not mean that it’s good Sexism and racism; privilege and homophobia, enough. Terms which, to me, were unfamiliar.

When I left my country, I marched into a battlefield; a warfront. I wrote this article for myself. However, if it opens a Provoked by the continuous mention of the difference in the hue of my skin, window for discussion- maybe even uncomfortable There began my battle against the revered European continent. discussion- on how far we are from eradicating I was not black until I was deployed. ethnocentrism then it would be a successful article.

Exhilarated, confident and assured of my imminent success, I am also one of the ambassadors of Unfiltered I strutted into the land of milk and honey. Network; a Facebook blog that shares unique and With the aim of becoming the next Oprah Winfrey or Lupita Nyong’o, personal stories of students in top colleges and I was unaware that I would have to metamorphose into an Angela Davis before-hand. universities. I am looking for five students who would like to share their stories and/or experiences As a foreigner, it is my duty to warm up to the new culture. relating to student life. Contact me for more Zwarte Piet, a Caucasian man painted black, information. Descended through a chimney, delivering gifts to good children. Left with soot covered skin but perfectly clean clothes, Ivy Tirok. And we must not forget his swollen red lips, Possibly throbbing due to the friction as he slithered down that chimney. Are we really celebrating slavery?

As the sole black individual in a class discussing whether the use of the word ‘nigga’ is a taboo, one is likely to get uncomfortable. It makes you question whether the award-winning movie ‘12 Years a Slave’ and the documentary ‘The 13TH’ are not enough; Whether they do not clearly depict how the history of this term was rooted in pain, discrimination and violation of human rights. Are they not enough to render such class discussions null and void; unnecessary to develop?

I want you to understand that as an African student, It kills my spirit when I refer to my Geography textbook and find that the case study for low-life expectancy is Zimbabwe. It crashes my soul to have Niger as a relevant example of low-income underdeveloped countries in my Economics class. It breaks my heart that I have to use my country to illustrate poverty in an essay so as to excel in my studies. It shakes my foundation to the core, when the place I call home is continuously disarmed, damaged then finally, destroyed. Does it make me more knowledgeable, more correct, worthier of prestigious universities if I view my homeland in a dimmer light?

I wish you could walk a day in my shoes, So that you may realize the stereotypical questions and statements that I deal with. “Do you have a child?” “How did you come here? By boat?” “Were you rich or poor back home?” “Do you have lions in your backyard?” “Which country are you from? Africa?” “What language do you speak in Africa?” “Why do you study so much? Are you afraid you will fail?” “You speak such good English, where did you possibly learn that?” Just the thought of such ignorance spewing out of the mouths of learned individuals makes me question the overall efficiency of the education system.

I came here to make the chances of a better life for my family, my future offspring and myself more plausible. I do not start my day fervently praying to be an angry black woman. I do not opt to educate people on why the adaptations to UV radiation are not a basis to discriminate any individual. 2AM by Timmin Vooijs I did not plan to become a human rights activist.

However, since common sense is not common, I hate to love. I will continue to put on my full battle regalia and march into the warzone; I hate to love because I don’t want to lose you. Each day with a stronger defence and a stronger resolve than the previous one. You are a vision of my past, I can just remember your face. We got stuck in between, hearing everything but the words you I will not allow my skin pigmentation to limit my opportunities. want to scream. I will be damned if I am apolitical. I didn’t want to go too fast; you knew and we both wanted things to last longer than they did. I was not ready to love, I was not ready to go with you We aim to develop our art section to a place which no one knew, it was just you and me. WE Sitting, 12am, on the side of the street.

with more of your illustrations, We didn’t care, it was just us, there was no them. I wanted you,

drawings, poems, prose and/or not them. I should have left them, not you. You didn’t choose, to

NEED photos. If you are interested in accept someone like me. A guy filled with dreams. Dreams that are not real, dreams we both could feel. I want to take you with me, on submitting some of your talent, these dreams. please do not hesitate to contact us. These dreams were made for you and me. You saw me for more YOUR than I was, and I knew this was because I saw you when no one was there to give you a smile. A smile that had been locked away TFD like a star during the day, like the sun during the night, I knew ART then we would never lose this. But we lost.

I hate to love.

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There is little need for recommending songs during this time. It is holiday season. Watch Love Actually and listen to some Frank Sinatra or Michael Buble.

Page 13 The Flying Dutchman Thursday, December 14th, 2017 Christmas Riddles Caption It is soon Christmas and for that reason we have prepared some riddles for you to solve while drinking a hot cup of chocolate by This Photo the fireplace. See how far you can get.

Some easy riddles to get you going. My grandmother sent me this!

5. When does Christmas become before Thanksgiving Peng ting?

6. What did Mrs. Claus say to Santa when she looked up in the sky? This cup reminds me of Queen

7. What does a snowman like to eat for breakfast?

8. Why is Santa so good at Karate?

9. Which one of Santa’s reindeer can be seen on Valentines day?

10. Where does Santa and his reindeer go to get hot chocolate while flying in the sky?

Now let us try some proper riddles. 1. These are in Harry Potter books And Lord Of The Rings too Some help to make lots of Christmas gifts That Santa brings to you What are they?

2. This may seem like a strange mix But its there for all to see Run Marcus Run! With parents, shepherds and kings Some animals and a baby When you can’t win the Premier League so you switch to Quidditch. What could this be? Seeing a student going to class 3. When used it can warm you up without the late slip. But try not to burn your hand When he comes down a chimney This is where Santa would land?

4. I get hung but I’m not a picture I’m green but I’m not a coat I’m a plant but I’m not a mint I appear most in December but I am not a Christmas tree

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