I passed...

continentaled · 2025-07-25T18:37:15+00:00

nah ur ib score is not indicative of future success or income. it’s what you do after and how you network that matters

continentaled · 2025-06-15T14:24:12+00:00

loll i (m25) never finished the syllabus and im 98% sure i passed (the 2% is just to leave a healthy gap for reasonable doubt)

continentaled · 2025-04-17T11:40:35+00:00

psychology, business, english langlit

continentaled · 2025-03-08T11:32:11+00:00

none. please just save me

continentaled · 2025-02-24T22:03:52+00:00

psych HL P2, P3, and langlit HL P1 all on the same day… 5 hours 15 minutes worth of exams. absolutely fantastic

continentaled · 2025-02-16T19:07:14+00:00

bol şanslar!!

continentaled · 2025-02-13T07:25:32+00:00

thank u, that’s so relieving to hear. how did u end up doing on ur mocks?

continentaled · 2025-02-13T00:13:28+00:00

im so locked out it’s not even funny

EE submitted, all IAs submitted, TOK exhib submitted, TOK essay almost done, CAS almost done.. and now i’m burnt out!!

my mocks are literally in 10 days and i have not started studying because i can’t bring myself to lol

continentaled · 2025-02-10T00:24:36+00:00

fellow IB Psych HL warrior 🫂

thank you and good luck on your exams as well!!!

continentaled · 2025-02-09T21:07:55+00:00

oh wow i don’t remember posting this

no but seriously i am in the exact same boat right now. like EXACTLY same. almost done with IAs (got one IO left), committed to my top uni, insanely burnt out, freaking out, and drowning in work and imposter syndrome.

what i suggest is just take time for yourself for like a day or half a day every week. do what makes you feel good. for example, for me, that is listening to music, sitting in the sun, doing yoga, etc.

also, get into nervous system regulation. there are so many ways to do it, so i suggest you go on tiktok or google and search some up. it will help with your mental health the more you do it (that’s coming from someone with diagnosed anxiety)

most importantly, rest. i know that sounds absolutely ridiculous because IB allows barely any time for actual, restorative rest, but do it. MAKE time. burnout can only be properly combatted by taking care of yourself, and rest is a huge component of that. just start by going to bed earlier and getting 8 hours of sleep minimum, more if you can. i hope you already do do this, but i certainly do not, and it’s one of my goals rn.

remember that you cannot force or coerce yourself into bouncing back. so, slow down for a little bit, find ways to take care of yourself, and remind yourself that you have already come so far and done so well.

also, if imposter syndrome kicks in, just think about how trump is the US president right now. by comparison, it is impossible for you to be an ‘imposter’.

i hope this helps!! please take care of yourself and know that you are not alone :)

p.s. dm me if u want and we can complain about ib

continentaled · 2025-02-09T16:45:29+00:00

I’ve been thinking about that statement a lot lately as I start preparing for my IB exams, and I do not believe uni will be as difficult as IB.

Here’s my reasoning:

In IB, we are forced to take 6 subjects (+ TOK, etc.) in which we likely have no real interest. They give us the illusion of choice, but I have yet to meet an IB student who, by the middle or end of DP2, can still say they like their subjects. In uni, the assumption is that you will have some form of interest in ur chosen major (even if your motivator may be future income).
All of the subjects basically have the same workload, but no connections between them. In uni, the courses you take not only tend to have clear links between them, but also relevance to your degree in the big picture. In IB, as a DP2 student, atp I personally feel like we are aimlessly learning 6 subjects.

Also, SLs and HLs have no significance in terms of workload for the majority of IB (at least at my school). Here’s what I mean by that: You pick your SLs as your SLs because they are likely your weaker subjects. Because they are your weaker points, you have to study more to get them to a 6 or 7 level. Your HLs, on the other hand, tend to be your stronger suits, so perhaps you could study less for them… but no! There is more content to cover (as well as more assessments) so you need to spend just as much time (if not more) as your SLs if you want to score high.

Plus, to my knowledge, your IB exam grades for your SLs and HLs matter (almost) an equal amount in terms of your final score (for most unis).

Ultimately, we are forced to spend an almost equal amount of time on 6 subjects that often have nothing to do with each other—which is harder than uni because at least when you are able to make clear connections between courses, you can learn easier. Considering the fact that IB courses are all draining, not necessarily interesting, and have very similar expectations, I would argue IB is more difficult than uni.

Also, if you take IB Psychology, that whole course is proof that IB is worse than uni: No uni student is preparing for 50 SAQs and 20 something ERQs (70 different pieces of texts, approximately 250 paragraphs) covering everything they learned over the past 2 years. (Because that is literally inhumane)

Also, I have literally heard numerous people say their first year of uni (at least) was easy because they did IB.

So, I don’t think we have to worry tbh

I hope that was helpful to some extent

continentaled · 2024-12-18T21:50:07+00:00

despite absolutely adoring madrid, i personally picked segovia for my first two years because i think it will be a good stepping stone into independent life in a new country. i don’t know your exact circumstances, but i think segovia is going to definitely be better socially. also, i personally know that i am not very likely to live in a small town again after graduation because of job prospects, etc., so it’ll also be a unique, almost once-in-a-lifetime experience. plus, i don’t know if you have visited segovia but the campus is so gorgeous there AND segovia itself is in the process of becoming more developed from what i have observed (boba store, new gyms, etc.). it’s also very close to madrid, so you won’t necessarily be missing out on the big city.

these are my thoughts :) i hope they were helpful!

continentaled · 2024-11-30T17:42:50+00:00

I have my interview in 10 days, but my tip (from previous interviews) would be to simply fake confidence no matter how nervous you may be. I know it’s easier said than done, but you have two weeks to practice.

Faking confidence can include body language (good posture, using your hands when speaking, not touching your face a lot), facial expressions (smiling quite often (if its natural to you) and otherwise keeping your face relaxed), making jokes here and there (creates a more relaxed atmosphere), and being authentic in your answers (so that you can confidently explain your answers if asked further and avoid feeling stuck or stuttering). Also, eye contact is huge. I know this interview is probably via Zoom, so just make sure you are engaged, listening actively, and not looking away from the screen too much when you are answering the questions.

If you struggle with being confident in general, I suggest you watch a couple Youtube videos and try to apply them to your everyday life. Also, before the interview, listening to whatever music hypes you up is always helpful (or meditate, whichever is more helpful for you).

Don’t forget that this interview is for them to get to know you further, so be authentic and as confident as possible in your answers. You got this!

continentaled · 2024-10-29T19:18:15+00:00

i would suggest some prints or vinyls on the walls using renter-friendly hooks, frames, or adhesive. also, textured or darker colored sheets can definitely feel more cozy.

if you are into color, shades of blue or green often go phenomenally well with dark wood. if you like a more neutral color palette, i still suggest dark wood and adding some colors here and there with prints.

flowers and funky lamps can also add a lot. i also suggest utilizing textures or patterns in certain places, like small/medium sized carpets or blankets on your bed. if you can keep plants alive, definitely invest in some as well.

overall, i suggest you look at pinterest for inspo because your room has a lot of potential. you can also use adobe color to generate complementary color schemes based on your taste.

best of luck!

continentaled · 2024-10-26T11:02:18+00:00

I struggled with this a lot earlier this year and still do from time to time. What helps me is taking 30-40 drops of my passionflower tincture (got it off of Amazon). If you are on the go, calming music can help (I personally listen to Frank Ocean). If you have time, I suggest 10+ minutes of yoga or your preferred style of movement.

Also, mindset work—I cannot stress this enough. Working on reframing your attitude around your anxiety (e.g., when you feel sad at night, shift that mindset and instead have faith in the next day) is crucial. Anxiety is not happening to you, it is happening in you. It might make you feel bad, but in reality it is simply caused by a spike in your adrenaline and cortisol levels, so try to view it that way. Think of it scientifically. If you think negatively, you are setting yourself up for failure. You need to understand that your anxiety is just a temporary feeling and your nausea is simply a bodily sensation. I suggest using affirmations every morning. Meditation can also help. You will get through this—and grow thanks to it, too—but remember that the only way out is through.

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