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An alumnus and a young learner from Nexus International School Malaysia exemplify the benefits of leaving your comfort zone and leading with compassion, empathy and a global mindset
Pandemic or no pandemic, Nexus International School Malaysia is more determined than ever in its mission to nurture globally-minded, motivated young leaders with the 21st century problem-solving skills that will bolster them for life. Nexus International School students are not merely taught to make a global impact, but empowered to do so via numerous opportunities and a thriving learning environment that allows them to try, to fail and ultimately, to prevail when they do their best.
The results of rigorous learning are evident in Nexus learners, not only during their time in school but throughout their lives. True rigorous learning is found in an education that challenges every learner at the level they need to be challenged, embracing a joy of discovery and laying the foundation for lifelong learning. This is achieved in tandem with a consistently excellent track record in academics. True to this, Nexus International School recently ranked among the top 2 per cent of IB Schools in the World and top 50 in Asia, cementing its position as the top IBDP School in Malaysia.
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At the heart of the school's educational ethos is the Nexus Way, guiding learners of all ages to reach their potential in the areas of Mindsets, Innovation, Relationships and Inclusion to become responsible global citizens who aspire to make their world a better place. From primary and secondary learners to university graduates with a heart for helping others, three individuals in particular have truly lived this philosophy by stepping up to the plate on a global level despite the challenges of a pandemic.
Jonathan Chin
Coincidently, the pandemic presented alumnus Jonathan Chin with the challenge of organising an entirely virtual Model United Nations conference for various participants and guests joining in from other countries.
"I've been part of the Nexus Model United Nations Secretariat team since 2018, and in previous years we worked in a fairly traditional setting, where you select topics and invite participants over to Nexus International School," Chin explains. "The conference we organised in 2021 was particularly challenging, because it was the first time we held it online. We had to be adaptable as we were faced with the task of creating the right atmosphere in which to conduct the debates and hold the opening ceremonies. In addition to deciding what topics to choose, we also had to decide which platforms were a good fit and how exactly we would allow our delegates to debate with one another."
