The dynamic and unique structure of a CAS project allows students to focus on their interests and create meaningful output. Keely and Alan utilized skills in videography to act upon a passion for food, and created an in-depth look at Shanghai and its cuisine, while simultaneously stumbling upon hidden gems that proved to be fleeting. Continue reading CAS Profiles: Old Shanghai & Cuisine
Quizbowl, a battle of the wits! Mini, Sean, and Joshua expanded on their love for the academic sport to organize a day of spirited competition. Hounded by last-minute Covid changes, the three navigated remarkably well and saw their efforts culminate into a high-stress, but successful online tourney joining schools from all across Shanghai. Continue reading CAS Profiles: Quizbowl!
Combining children and cooking—a terrifying prospect to some. Sophie and Abby turned their passions for children and cooking into an interactive activity for SAS elementary schoolers. One of the few CAS projects that managed to remarkably avoid the harsh impact of Covid, their CAS project compared to peers’ went comparatively smoothly. Continue reading CAS Profiles: Children Can Cook!
Nicole and Amber utilized prior knowledge and experience in a service club they founded to spread awareness about gender and stereotypes. Having adapted to Covid, their project reached a larger-than-expected audience within the SASPD community and served to increase discourse surrounding traditionally stigmatized topics. Continue reading CAS Profiles: Fostering Open-Minds