Things I would have wanted to know before starting the IB
Lovelies! I'm back. Hi. For the ones that are new or simply don't know me, my name is Paula and I'm currently on the summer vacations before senior year. One year ago I was very excited about the IB, which made me numb and have fake expectations... so, here are some things I (me, only me) would had wanted to know.
It's all a matter of discipline and choosing things you enjoy: the IB is hard, it will always be hard BUT, it can be enjoyable if you actually pick classes that you like. Example, I chose Glopol because i'm a MUN kid and I FUCKING HATE IT.
Even if i'm getting good grades, just entering the class is a struggle. Instead, Biology and Chem are my babes. They are soooo hard but I actually enjoy studying them and that makes me more disciplined.
CAS/TOK CAN BE AN EASY SEVEN IF YOU WORK FOR IT. And that's a fact. I've had 7 on the three trimesters of TOK and CAS just because I've put effort in my things. Then it's an easy boost for my average.
More than one science at a time is hard, but it is possible. I'm taking both Bio and Chem in HL and everyone told me I was going to die; but i'm still here so... it's just a matter of truly liking it and doing your work. Plus, biology is a matter of studying a lot and for ME, writing your notes a thousands time.
MEGA STUDY TIP, USE YOUR PARENTS. I've always struggled memorizing but since I started "teaching" my parents what i've learned, i've learned and memorized way faster. Thanks mom, thanks dad!
Don't go into Math AA if you don't like math. It's so obvious but I regret my pick everyday... please don't do AA for ego like me.
4 or below is normal, don't cry yourself for it. If you pick a hard course you're going to have a hard time in some topics. That's normal, so instead of punishing for it prepare for the next and be better <3
It's not much, I just wanted to reflect some more, so thank you guys for being that comfy space <3
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