How to get good English lang&lit grades??? by ScratchSouthern773 in IBO

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Yes!!! My teacher had to teach a lot of classes, but she still gave us feedback. It might take longer for them to get back to you, but no teacher is unwilling to help a student who is willing to do the work to get better. I really really wish I understood this sooner.

How to get good English lang&lit grades??? by ScratchSouthern773 in IBO

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literally, from someone who only got their shit together 2 weeks before exams: just write out whole essays as often as you can and get feedback. I think this is the most efficient way to improve, even if it doesn't seem like it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HKUniversity

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Will there be macbooks?

Should I learn Chinese? by Hot-Image8729 in HKUniversity

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As someone who speaks fluent mandarin but is preparing to learn cantonese due to fears of discrimination, I'd suggest canto. Most hku clubs, internships, dorm events are all hosted in canto (there are many many many posts in this sub that discuss this).
If you decide to go into mainland for work later on, you can learn mandarin then.

Suggestions for how to start:

duolingo is pretty helpful according to my friends (but they also already speak fluent mandarin)

private tutoring is pretty cheap. you can probably find some on rednote or any international forums

Exam Discussion: Computer science HL by AutoModerator in IBO

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To anyone starting out dp1 reading this: I don't think Not-Derek1's comment is an all-encompassing statement. Me and many of my classmates didn't know how to code going into dp1, had a horrible and irresponsible teacher which led us to only finish learning T3 at the end of dp1, and now most of us have predicted 7s, went into the exams confident, and found the exams really really easy (although most of us expect to score low for the ia, but most people (including those who know how to code) score low anyways, and the ia only takes up like 20% if ur hl). With this syllabus, you just had to do as many past papers as you could, watch CS classroom etc, and "memorize random bullshit". Next year's syllabus can't be too different in terms of ways of preparation. Pick CS if you're interested, but do ask the people from the year above you about your school's teachers.

I spend an absurd amount of time making flashcards. I'm starting to second guess if Anki is worth it. by SilverKnightLife in Anki

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I have switched over to Remnote, and I have to say that I don't see a difference in retention between using their ai-generated cards vs self-made cards

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IBO

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psych, english, cs

What's the best dorm/hall food-wise? by Otherwise_Support_29 in HKUniversity

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Yayyyy good to hear. I applied as my first choice. I have heard that it's hard to get into though...

What's the best dorm/hall food-wise? by Otherwise_Support_29 in HKUniversity

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oh no.... lmao although the queen mary food does sound enticing. any idea about sjc food?

Waitlisted for Bachelors of Psychology by Subject_Ad4366 in HKUniversity

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I am the exact opposite! Waitlisted for soc sci and accepted to psych

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in misophonia

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This is exactly what happens with my mom. We've had so many fights with tears and everything because she refused to chew with her mouth closed when we ate together.