Here are several words that were associated with our varied reactions upon our arrival back in Beijing: exhilaration, fear, anticipation, satisfaction, excitement. No matter how discordant our distinct voices are towards this unforgettable trip, we do agree on one adjective, ‘erupting’.

This is a rather specific word, as Yellowstone National Park naturally arouses views on its geological ...

     "Utopia", literally "no place" in Ancient Greek, commonly suggests a perfect zenith. Generations of risk-takers and thinkers, intrigued by the hardship in achieving perfection, have attempted to establish their own utopias with countless philosophical ideas. As idealistic as I may be as a high school student who is inspired by them, I have secretly accepted a daring mission of creating (okay...

*Note: The following article is part of my IB Extended Essay. 

ABSTRACT

The question under investigation in this paper is “To What Extent Should Starbucks Glocalise its Products in China?”.

The investigation explores the aspects and implications of glocalisation, a common approach used by global conglomerates, as exemplified by one of the world’s most successful brand (Haig 87)...

As a graduate of Wesleyan University and Harvard Business School, Mr. Karl Furstenberg has worked in selective university admissions for 30 years. Mr. Furstenberg has served as Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Wesleyan University and Dartmouth College, and was also Chair of the Ivy League Admissions Committee. Being well versed in a ...