ConnectDIS
An alumni-led service for students and graduates of Dresden International School
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What is ConnectDIS?
What is ConnectDIS?
ConnectDIS is an independent organisation founded by DIS alumni who want to support DIS students and fellow alumni through experience-based-advice. The IB is a real struggle that intensifies towards graduation. On top of IAs, EEs, TOK essays, and exam prep students are expected to make consequential decisions about their future. Because we know what it's like, we are here to help you a little. The service is mainly for students in grades 10 to 12 but we also support students who are doing a gap year or who want to study later. This mentorship program is in its early stages but is developing quickly.
The alumni that are members of ConnectDIS are familiar with university applications and university or work life in the following countries:
A more detailed look: How does it work?
A more detailed look: How does it work?
Step 1: What do you want help with?
What are your options after graduating
University and apprenticeship choices
Organizing a gap year
Formalities of university application processes
Entrance exams or interviews
Scholarships
Tutoring
Step 2: You make use of our resources
Contacting alumni with experiences in the matters you seek advice about
Articles guiding you through common challenges
Compilation of secondary sources and links
Step 3: You hopefully got the help you wanted and consider joining once you've graduated to keep this thing going!
Vioo
Vioo
As a student, you can watch short videos filmed by university students on the universities/degrees you would like to apply to on the platform Vioo. Watch dorm tours, campus tours, days in the life, or videos on clubs and society videos. This is the link to sign up for free:
www.vioo.world/dresden
Use School Code: dresden2021
What does DIS think?
What does DIS think?
"We fully support this alumni initiative. Our students will certainly benefit from the experience and knowledge of the graduates and thus also get the one or other life hack. The commitment of the alumni reflects the values that Dresden International School lives and communicates to its students. It is great to see our alumni network growing." (Konstanze Gensmann - Development Dresden International School)
What does Mr. Beck think?
What does Mr. Beck think?
ConnectDIS is a growing network our students are encouraged to use to strengthen their university applications. Many of our DIS alumni or ex-students have agreed to be contacted to advise current students on applying for renowned universities. We also encourage current students to join this valuable network to foster the future careers of DIS graduates. Thank you to Christian and Florian for initiating this inspiring project.
This Alumni service also enhances my role as DIS University Counsellor, along with Ms. Kratina (German Universities) and Ms. Bassam- Coles (IB Diploma Coordinator). We can refer students directly to our successful Alumni to provide first-hand advice in course applications.
Presentations from previous careers events:
Disclaimers:
ConnectDIS is maintained entirely on a volunteer basis
ConnectDIS does not stand above the school or its careers service and advice should always be checked with the school's careers counsellor
ConnectDIS is a private initiative and is run privately by DIS alumni
Regarding tutoring services, some alumni and students might make further agreements that are not related to ConnectDIS
Contact:
Contact:
Administrator: Christian Pilling
Email: cpilling943(a)gmail.com
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