So here’s the deal. IB is not for the procrastinators or the slackers. I’m sure that whenever you hear anything about the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program it probably sounds dreadful.
And yes, it can be. Even for the brightest students IB isn’t an easy program. IB students are some of the smartest students in our school, but that isn’t all there is to it. To be a successful IB student, the single most important thing you must have is ambition. You have to work hard, study for countless hours, and be willing to see your marks go down a little.
As most WCHS students probably don’t take any IB courses, all they know about IB is from hearing others talk. Most of these conversations make IB sound terrible, but don’t forget the great rewards.
IB teaches you so many skills that a regular Alberta Diploma student will not learn until he or she takes post- secondary courses. You learn to think in strange ways as taught in TOK (Theory of Knowledge), a class only available to Full IB students. Higher level IB classes can even get you post-secondary credit! But most important of all, the sense of achievement you get is incredible. Knowing at the end of grade 12 that you were able to complete such a rigorous program of study is a terrific feeling!
I’m proud to be an IB student. Join me, and seek out your inner keener.
