Upper School Students Travel to Dubai for Round Square Conference
BB&N is a proud member of Round Square, an international organization that encourages students at its member schools to collaborate across cultures to develop skills that create proactive future leaders. Every year, BB&N sends a group of Upper School students to conferences worldwide, most recently in Oman and Dubai.
After returning to Cambridge in late September, students reflected on their almost two-week experience in the Middle East. All students noted that one of their favorite parts of the conference was getting to know students from other cultures and countries. One attendee, Sydney Francis ’26, remarked, “I feel like I’ve become more open-minded in interacting with people from different cultures. I got to see how people from all different parts of the world view the world.”
While students had lots of time to explore their new surroundings–including a well-received hike in Oman–the conference in Dubai allowed the participants to meet new people and practice making connections. Sydney observed that she became “more open-minded in interacting with people from different cultures.” Similarly, another student, Rachel Goldberg ’28, thought that the trip shifted her perspective on how people from other countries view the U.S. and her view of other countries.
Almost 7,000 miles from Boston, students spent two weeks immersing themselves in the customs of their host country and the cultures of other visiting students. Through discussion, hikes, art festivals, food, and more, BB&N Upper School students learned and grew through unique global experiences, changing their perspectives forever.
