IB Exams 2010: FINISHED! 14/05/2010
Posted by YT H in IB, Personal.Tags: done with exams, escapism, examinations, exams, IB, international baccalaureate, kpop, music, school
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Oh yeah, I’m DONE. Jealous? Nah, I’m not going to rub it in, even though I’d love to. Not out of spite, but just because I’m so damn happy that I’ve actually survived. I guess that might depend on your definition of ‘survived’, though – I’m pretty sure I lost quite a lot of stuff along the way. Sleep. Sanity. The ability to remember things. Don’t I wish I was joking…
The way I see it, my exams fall into three main categories: acceptable, not bad, and not good. Alternatively, I could call them ‘I didn’t get owned’, ‘I don’t think I failed’, and ‘I screwed up’. It goes something like this:
Acceptable / I Didn’t Get Owned
- HL Philosophy Paper 2
- SL English Paper 2
- HL Chemistry Paper 1
- HL Chemistry Paper 3
Not Bad / I Don’t Think I Failed
- SL English Paper 1
- HL Philosophy Paper 1
- HL Philosophy Paper 3
- SL German Paper 2
Not Good / I Screwed Up
- SL Maths Paper 1
- SL Maths Paper 2
- HL Physics Paper 1
- HL Physics Paper 2
- HL Physics Paper 3
- HL Chemistry Paper 2
- SL German Paper 1
Yeah, there are way too many in the third category. If I was being brutally honest, I’d say that actually, most of the fifteen papers should be in that category. Or maybe that’s the pessimist in me speaking, because I think the pessimist murdered the optimist a long time ago. I didn’t know she was homicidal too. Um – excuse my metaphors.
I wish I could be all objective about this and go do some detailed exam analysis, but really – what would the point be? Mental torment. More loss of sleep. Etc ad infinitum. Agonising over every little (or not-so-little, really) mistake would be an even bigger mistake on my part, so I won’t. It doesn’t change anything, anyway.
I’m very complacent these days. Maybe it’s not such a good thing, but I’m tired of caring about grades. So – forget it all. I’m going to go listen to K-pop. It’s escapism, did you know? Say what you want about it not having integrity, not being true, being manufactured, because – yes, pop music is exactly that. Maybe I should talk about this in a separate post, because I could go on and on… It really depends on how you look at it, though, since the facts don’t change, however much you’d like them to.
Ahem. Anyway. The point is, escapism is good. In this context.
To any IB students still suffering out there – add oil! The end is in sight!
Well, hopefully. If it’s not, I feel sorry for you.
I’m so happy I feel like I could fly. Seriously. On the way home I was scared that at any moment I’d float up into the air – but that was before I remembered all this stuff about physi- NO MORE, OK? Ok.
I feel somewhat deranged, but that’s ok too.
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I am joining IB next year. Man i am scared as hell. This post didn’t help either. HAHA.
Lol, don’t let this discourage you. IB can be worth it, depending on how much work you put in. You’ve probably heard horror stories about all-nighters and ridiculous amounts of homework, but it’s possible to avoid all that if you manage your time properly. Sounds really obvious, but it’s true. (But some people only realise it -after- they finish IB – like me).
Well done on getting through the exams! flickr update perhaps?
Updated!
I am incredibly jealous. I still have another year to go.
From the Old Guy….
Each and every one of you that took the plunge into the world of IB Torment, then dealt with the decision following with the completion more serious exams (25) than you will have in attaining your BS…..I tip my hat.
It will NEVER be this difficult again…including Pre Exam for MCAT, LSAT, etc etc etc. Thus at under 19 you are indeed the Best of the Best…and the Brightest of the Bright when you arrive at your college of choice as a “Rising Junior”.
Your Most Valuable Asset acquired and recognized by the “Other” Academic Elites is the Forced Humility you have Garnered through this insane process. Whether you were the Top of the List (7.8) or the bottom…..you have earned membership in the few who know that YOU WILL NEVER BE THE SMARTEST….because you have spent 4 years with the SMARTEST…..and at least some of them do indeed put you in the academic shade in at least one or more areas of achievement. As well you have been forced to recognize that their IS A GOD….and it is NOT YOU…..and have relied on that presence enhancing your ability to survive the ordeal…..You had no other Choice….Your level of ACADEMIA leaves no room for Morons and Atheists…..lol
As well, you will be “That One Kid out of 500 New Freshmen” who actually knows what they are doing Academically when you arrive on the various Top Campuses across the Country……While BIO, CALC, CHEM, WH, etc etc etc…..Will bury the 99%, it will be a pure and unadulterated “Joke” to you.
You are a member of the exclusive Fraternity of Academic Achievers that know the meaning of the following..” IB jokes are different from other peoples jokes”…..and you love the symbolism, depth, and metaphorical imagery of Dr. Seuss.
When you meet each other at any point in your life…..It will be as two magicians meeting…..”Smile and Nod” for you BOTH know the higher level of Education, Work, and Academia….
And if you understood the content above…..you were indeed not only present…But you Survived…Now Go and THRIVE…..and most Importantly LEAD……..