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Universität Basel Kollegienhaus Aula
Petersplatz 1
Basel, Basel-Stadt (de), 4051
Switzerland

Aksel Paul

Aksel Paul is an Zurich International School Alumn enrollied at Dartmouth College. He has lived in Switzerland for five years and is originally from Finland and enjoys skiing, mountain biking, and ice hockey. Despite his interest in science, he has long pursued art, from music production to creating a visual art portfolio. Above all, creative writing is the art Aksel loves most; keeping a poetry journal for two years, running a book club, and organising poetry slams.

Andras Perjesi

My name is Andras Perjesi and I am a 12 year-old 6th Grader from the Swiss International School Basel. My favourite hobbies are swimming and trying to solve hard maths problems. I also do Aikido in my free time. I have tested my maths knowledge in multiple competitions such as the Math Olympiads and Math Kangaroo.

Carmit Natan

Carmit Natan is a professional Soprano singer. Born in Jerusalem, Israel, she came to Basel following her passion for early music. She performs as a soloist and ensemble singer with some of the best conductors and Orchestras around the world, and enjoys connecting with audience through sound and storytelling.

Colin Daines

Colin Daines is a 12th grade student at the Zurich International School and has lived in Switzerland for 5 years. He is a jazz enthusiast and aspiring neuroscientist. In addition to exploring the human brain's perception of music, Colin more broadly loves to study, listen to, and perform jazz. He is inspired by improvisation - his favourite form of self-expression.

Leif Sieben

Leif Sieben is in his second undergraduate year studying physical and biological chemistry at ETH Zurich. He loves all things science. In his free time, he sometimes shoots indie movies, is a member of an English debate club in Zurich and plays piano in a jazz band. Surprisingly, despite four semesters of lab work, he is still a hopelessly bad chef.

Shamiso Chikoto

Shamiso Chikoto is a graduate of the international school of basel student. she moved from South Africa 4 years ago and is Zimbabwean by nationality. She began a social justice group operating in ISB that advocates for all marginalized groups, such as the black, the disabled, and the LGBTQ+ community, and anyone who may lack a voice and faces discrimination. In her free time, she enjoys running and long walks.

Tara Waudby

Passionate about future-ready schools, Tara believes compassion elevates innovation. She advocates for schools as centers of creativity, joy, and human flourishing. Tara began her teaching career in Phoenix, Arizona before moving into international education, Teaching in Taiwan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Switzerland. She holds an MA in Educational Leadership, an MFA in Poetry, and a graduate certificate in educational technology. She currently serves as Middle School Principal at International School Basel and is pursuing her PhD in education for social justice.