What is International Baccalaureate?
1.
A fancy euphemism for Hell.
Because of the International Baccalaureate program, I am constantly stressed out, am missing out on the "best years of my life", and rarely have a weekend to have fun with friends due to the insane amounts of homework assigned. I also feel that it's all for naught.
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A (usually) 2 year diploma programme of education infinately better and better established than A Levels.
Consists of 6 chosen topics from groups, along with the compulsory 150+ hours of CAS (Creativity, Action, Service), 4000 word Extended Essay and a Theory of Knowledge essay and presentation.
Each topic is marked from 1 - 7, with an extra 3 points being added for performance in CAS, TOK and EE, with a total of 45 points achievable.
Considered Hellish and extremely difficult for some, others (myself included) really appreciate it. It Challenges you, and can either encourage you to become really organised or really lazy. May lead to extensive Procrastination (world of warcraft in extreme cases) and lack of a social life. Or alcohol abuse, depending on how you cope with stress.
Good points are that it is an internationally recognised qualification, and is equivalent to up to 7 'A' Grades at A level, and some higher level subjects (Sciences and Maths for example) are considered so advanced, that certain University's view them as almost degree level.
Another good point is that it can give you the opportunity to meet people from all over the world (especially at international schools) and can definately broaden your horizons. And it teaches you bullshit oh so effectively.
Lying becomes a way of life, sleeping becomes a luxury, Relentless and Pro Plus become your Gods, and eating just isn't necessary.
usual conversation between a normal kid and an International Baccalaureate student (over msn of course..)
Kid: hey fancy going out tonight?
IB Kid: I dont know, I still have 3999 words to write for my EE, I haven't even started my TOK presentation, I need to make up 139 hours of CAS, I've lost my GDC so i cant do this Chi Squared table for biology, I haven't eaten in 3 days, I can't remember the last time I slept and I have my Russian Oral tomorrow..
Kid: that was your excuse last week, what have you been doing??
IB Kid: I made a new rogue on a PVP server and pwnd some n00bs.
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A hardcore program that leads its students into a downward spiral of depression, drugs, sex, and prositution.
international baccalaureate student 1:IB is making me slip into depression.
ib student 1: extrmely slowly
ib student 1:i bet by senior year im gonna be on drugs.
ib student 2:lol
ib student 2:awh
ib student 2: its okay
ib student 3: lol awh billy
ib student 1: im gonna run to ms.dubya's office tomorrow and like collapse on her floor and beg for mercy
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A secondary school program seeking to create well-rounded and socially concious graduates. The Middle Years Program (MYP) precedes the Diploma Program (DP), with MYP encompassing the first two years of high school and DP consisting of the last two. IB boasts rigorous classes, community service requirements (CAS), a required 4000 word essay, a Theory of Knowledge (TOK) class, and exit exams which determine whether or not a student earns their IB diploma. Most students maintain a love/hate relationship with the program, both realizing that they are getting a great education and hating the immense workload and high stress environment. The students are somewhat isolated within the school, leading to the development of a unique culture. Stress or work levels are often used as bragging materials, with the most overworked or stressed individual recieving admiration from their peers. There is no mold that all IB students fit, but overachievers are the most common. However, all share the belief that Advanced Placement (AP) classes are for slackers or those who are less intelligent.
Guy 1: Are you going to the club tonight?
Guy 2: I'm in International Baccalaureate man! I don't have that kind of time.
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program at select schools for so called nerdy/geeky kids. theyre all really smart. well, most of them
normal kid: dumbass
IB kid: no way. im in the International Baccalaureate program.
normal kid: nerd
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For the conceited wankers told who thought they were too clever and cultured for A level, but are now paying with all the extra work. Similar to the NAPOLAS schools in nazi Germany. Supposedly more rounded persons than A level students, a statement which i despise.
You international baccalaureate students can put your extra UCAS points where the monkeys shove their nuts.
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