Beyond the
Classroom
STUDENTS STUDY ABROAD Ayo Fayemi ’23 spent the fall semester at The Island School in the Bahamas. As part of the experiential, immersive program, Ayo learned about marine ecology, climate change, sustainable energy, and more. He conducted scientific research, dove with sharks, and participated in an 8-day kayak expedition. Tomiwa Oluwasola ’23 is taking a deep dive into Spanish language and culture by spending the academic year in Spain through School Year Abroad (SYA). Her home base, Zaragoza, is Spain’s fifth-largest city and is located between Madrid and Barcelona. All of her classes are taught in Spanish except English and math, and she said that she is enjoying this truly immersive program.
42 Crimson Spring 2022
SPRING BREAK TRIP TO SPAIN As part of the Global Studies Program, MBS Upper School students got an opportunity to explore the history of multiculturalism in Spain during Spring Break. The group of 20 students and five faculty chaperones traveled to Seville and Granada where they explored Spain’s architecture, music, art, and cuisine.
