The environment at AISK really facilitated my learning. Firstly, the diversity of different people that attend AISK was a learning experience for me because I got a chance to get to know and learn from people that come from different cultures. Furthermore, AISK is both hands off and hands on. It is a very supportive school and whenever students need help, they can get it but they also encourage students to get their own solutions and work independently. AISK feels like a big family. I felt a sense of community and really grew in this environment because I had the space to be myself while also feeling accepted by my peers. When it came to applying to universities, I felt a sense of relief that having a U.S. high school diploma would work to my advantage, which helped me reach even further. Overall, I am grateful that my high school experience was at AISK.