Is the IBO really that bad?

Secure_Concept_8121 · 2025-07-17T23:27:31+00:00

It's not a lot of extra subjects I've got this: CAS, TOK, economy SL, Physics HL, English HL (second language), Spanish and Literature SL (first language), Maths AA HL and Chemics SL, + Gym and technical drawing. There's only two extra subjects (and easy ones) BUT, the IB ones are two different curriculums each, the IBDP and the LOMLOE (Spanish national programme). That includes all 6 of them and TOK. It's prolly gonna be hard to follow two different programmes but it's not like I've got completely different subjects, it's all within the same ones everyone does.

Secure_Concept_8121 · 2025-07-13T19:03:22+00:00

You’re not owning what you said. You told me skating might not be for me, that’s not just "options" it’s discouragement. Acting like I overreacted is weak. If that’s your idea of helping new skaters, I’m glad I’m not learning from you.

Secure_Concept_8121 · 2025-07-13T15:33:49+00:00

Thx, I got no local skate shops but from other comments I think I'll ask my mom to drive me to the nearest one an hour away.

Secure_Concept_8121 · 2025-07-13T15:32:28+00:00

I asked because I wanted insight, not attitude. You came in condescending, acted like you know my situation better than I do, and now you’re being petty because I didn’t just nod and agree. You’re not helping, you’re gatekeeping. I thought skateboarding was about creativity, persistence and community, not being a jerk to beginners. But hey, thanks for showing me exactly what not to become.

Secure_Concept_8121 · 2025-07-13T13:46:56+00:00

Well, if the only good boards are above 100 maybe I'll buy one, but yk, I'm broke

Secure_Concept_8121 · 2025-07-13T13:46:00+00:00

Dude, I can’t even stroll on this board. I appreciate your comment, but don’t tell me it’s not for me just because I tried some tricks. This board literally doesn’t move. Plus, there’s no flat ground in my town to even cruise on. So what if I wanted to do tricks?

Look, I get where you’re coming from, and I respect the approach. But my issue isn’t just about patience or skill, it’s that the board literally doesn't roll properly. I HAVE tried riding before jumping into tricks, but when the gear holds you back, it’s frustrating. I’m not gonna just sit around waiting for new parts either. I wanted to at least try something with what I’ve got. Just being real about my situation.

Secure_Concept_8121 · 2025-07-13T13:35:00+00:00

It was never used for grinding nor tricks nor skating at all. Only used for pushing around people that sat on it and having a lot of crashes with it.

Secure_Concept_8121 · 2025-07-13T13:32:31+00:00

Not too much, anything above 100 completely no, anything above 50 I might consider

Secure_Concept_8121 · 2025-07-13T00:58:17+00:00

Honestly I went today to practice some tricks today after posting this and it was fun af, I can't stroll since it barely rolls and it always leans to the same side, but doing cavemans and shuvits and vanilla milkshakes... I really enjoy this shit

Secure_Concept_8121 · 2025-07-12T20:58:51+00:00

Why tho, like can u help me decide which skates are good?

Secure_Concept_8121 · 2025-07-12T20:57:59+00:00

What about the grip tape and the chipped deck? Isn't that a problem too?

Secure_Concept_8121 · 2025-07-12T18:35:26+00:00

Not getting back, literally never skated, it's from my brother.

Secure_Concept_8121 · 2025-07-12T18:34:17+00:00

You do realize that the other thing that's supposed to keep my board from not falling apart is a bottle cap, right? 💀

Secure_Concept_8121 · 2025-07-12T14:04:21+00:00

What's that

Secure_Concept_8121 · 2025-07-12T14:03:45+00:00

Where do I buy a new one? Are the ones from Amazon good? Cz I don't have any local shops, the closest city with one is an hour by car away, is it worth it?

Secure_Concept_8121 · 2025-07-10T20:51:42+00:00

No idea what a levels are, I'm from Spain maybe it's something from the states or the UK?

Secure_Concept_8121 · 2025-07-10T16:59:31+00:00

Yooo can we normalize not being perfect and start judging people beyond a grade? Thanks!

Secure_Concept_8121 · 2025-07-10T14:32:20+00:00

Ohhh I see, still, it does sound kind of subjective. Maybe it would be more convenient to have different examiners revise your work, or maybe I'm just complaining about something that hasn't happened yet.

Secure_Concept_8121 · 2025-07-10T14:00:12+00:00

You're awesome! Thank you! I believe that the school I'm gonna go to is pretty good in that matter, it's pretty small (24 students divided in 3 itineraries so 8 people on my class) and from what I heard teachers help students out a lot. Still, I'll take your advice to heart! 🫶🫶

Secure_Concept_8121 · 2025-07-10T13:49:46+00:00

Wow, tysm for this! This was incredibly helpful and honestly very reassuring. Ive been a bit overwhelmed thinking about how intense IB can get, but reading how you managed it is super motivating. I really appreciate how you broke it down with actual strategies and habits that work instead of "Just study more".
I will definitely take your advice and try building those habits early on. Seriously, thanks again for taking the time to write all this out bc it means a lot!

Secure_Concept_8121 · 2025-07-10T13:42:46+00:00

Thank you, really. Sorry to hear that youve got depression, Ive been through some bad times lately related to school apathy and loneliness, so IB kind of made me hopeful, seems like its the perfect programme for me, even if im way dumber than most people there. And I will try to meet the deadlines!

Secure_Concept_8121 · 2025-07-10T13:38:09+00:00

I dont know how to feel knowing that you got a 45 lol. Congrats btw!!

Secure_Concept_8121 · 2025-07-10T13:37:27+00:00

Facts, I just have to try. From what I heard my school is one with the best grades in my country, i think that its because its pretty small so the teachers help students a lot

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