cmestoque
Philippines
TIGed provided my students and I with the virtual classroom tools and resources that we needed to link to students from another side of the world. My students look forward to using TIG and other websites to learn more about the reality of life in different corners of the world: they realize that even though we live in a diverse world, there are ways for us to understand and respect each other. ( read more)
Gopi
Nepal
People who believe that nothing is impossible and always suggest me for new creation. Natural beauty, music, books especially autobiography are the sources of my inspiration. ( read more)
Ebiede | 28
Nigeria
I am inspired by people, myself included, who strive to make a difference. Some people say “life is beautiful,” but when you really think about it life is not always beautiful, which is a daily reminder for millions of people.
I want to make life beautiful for everyone and hopefully as I grow older and achieve my goals, I will have the opportunity to make my dream a reality. ( read more)
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Siena is the embodiment of a medieval city. Its inhabitants pursued their rivalry with Florence right into the area of urban planning. Throughout the centuries, they preserved their city's Gothic appearance, acquired between the 12th and 15th centuries. During this period the work of Duccio, the Lorenzetti brothers and Simone Martini was to influence the course of Italian and, more broadly, European art. The whole city of Siena, built around the Piazza del Campo, was devised as a work of art that blends into the surrounding landscape.
