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It took a long time for senior Chris (not his real name) to become a skilled badminton player. His efforts paid off after many years of training, and success soon followed. The first time I played badminton was when I was 8 years old. My dad wanted me to exercise more in order to lose…

No one succeeds alone, a fact MUIDS alumnus Pin-anong Weesapen learned through Model United Nations, a program that lets students represent different countries, debate global challenges, and find solutions to them.    “I remember spending my childhood engaging in politics,” Pin recounted.  “When I was 10, I even wrote a letter to the then prime…

MUIDS Junior Achievement just earned a national award for founding their own company and developing their own product. Learn how they worked together to create a product their customers are quickly falling in love with.

MUIDS alumnus Mnasnan Se-amorntham ( nickname Nancy) worked hard to earn a scholarship to study abroad. Learn about how other students can follow her path.

For most people, it takes a process of elimination to discover what they want out of life.  MUIDS alumnus Bhitchayoot Sima-Aree (nickname Bhoom) already knows: “Ever since I was young I knew that I wanted to be a professional golfer. My motivation to start playing came from my Dad as well as watching Tiger Woods.”…

Programming a computer can be challenging. Mr. Girard, who has worked for some of the world’s premier technology companies,  makes it simple and relatable for his students. In the interview below, he talks about what got him interested in computers, the changes he’s seen in them over time, and why he teaches programming. How did…

Growing up is hard, and nothing can make you grow up faster than leaving home, studying in another country, and living on your own. Fay Chomphunik, a MUIDS journalism student, interviewed three students about their study abroad experiences. The challenges they faced were not easy to overcome, but the lessons they learned were invaluable. The…

 Two  students,  Jan and Jen (not their real names), wanted to find out what the Art Club’s really like. Here’s what they found:  Rebecca Vickers, MUIDS’ art teacher and art club sponsor, has been passionate about art since she was a child. For her, even everyday objects are a source of artistic inspiration: “Even the…

Sports are more than just games in the MUIDS’ P.E. department. They are a way to help students build confidence and discover that the only limits they have are the ones they give themselves. “At the beginning of the year most new MUIDS students jog a lap during warm ups, but then they start walking,”…