Amrita Nambiar graduated from WIS with the IB Diploma in May 2020. She has started studying online, but is now finally able to be on campus. She is sharing her experiences with us.
“I am currently in my fourth semester of a three-year bachelor's degree with a triple major in Microbiology, Chemistry and Zoology in St. Joseph's College, Bangalore.
This week, I began class in person for the first time since I started my degree two years ago.
There have been a lot of changes recently - moving into student accommodation closer to college, daily football training, registering for three open electives required this semester.
Inspired by my choices in the IB Diploma Programme and wanting to honour my incredible teachers at WIS, I have chosen Mathematics for Biology, Microeconomics and Entrepreneurship as my electives. Parallel to my studies, I am currently doing two certificate courses - one in Ethics in Life Sciences and the Healthcare Sector (something I developed an interest in after ToK), and Forensic Chemistry.
I am also the President of the French Association at our college, as well as the Head of the French Tutoring program. After spending half my degree cooped up in my room and staring at a screen, I am elated to have a busy schedule again and to finally live the true college experience.
Next semester, we are required to write a research paper and I am planning to do an extension of my Extended Essay.
For my Masters, I hope to continue studying Molecular/ Cellular Biology, preferably in Europe.
I still reminisce over my times at WIS, as well as the numerous opportunities such as CAS and the Extended Essay, and continue to utilise aspects of ToK in my daily life. The IBDP has had a lasting impact on me and I will forever be grateful for the teachers, support, opportunities and the space to grow and become a more cultured, open-minded and independent person at WIS.