IB and university

They said IB would prepare you for university. They said it wouldn't be that bad. They lied. All IB has accomplished is making me into an overacheiver who spends many sleepless nights in my bedroom alone, doing schoolwork because I was too busy being a well-rounded person because that is all the last two years have taught me!

In all fairness, it's probably not IB's fault I seek out the opportunities I do. I also wouldn't trade many of the opportunities I have had in the past few months for the world. I have learned so much, and have experienced so many things I might never have the chance to experience again. Like a para sport conference (great experience), or playing the cornet(not so great experience, I am not especially musical).  I am slowly but surely figuring out what I want to do with my life, kind of. It's a process, but these challenges I face, along with the ridiculous amount of coursework I have are helping slightly.

That being said I have learned a few things from IB that are helping me immensely now. Firstly, there are more important things than grades. Doing what you want, and what you need to do to stay somewhat sane and moderately stress free is sometimes more important than handing in a perfect assignment. It has also taught me how to get the most from my learning experience. I remember sitting in TOK thinking what a giant waste of my life this is, but now I can see basic principals emerging into my daily (and academic) life. The whole questioning what you read is a big thing. I no longer believe something just because it's published, I think about it more, and ask why (although that could be a health and wellness thing, why is the biggest question in that class). I've also learned how to rip through a paper in minimal amounts of time, which is a big help now, and the ability to actually properly cite is beneficial... which apparently isn't a very big part of the  NB high school curriculum.

Anyway, that's my little why IB is good/bad rant, inspired by an email from none other than the IB coordinator himself, complete with a survey I now have to fill out.

Until next time,
Britt