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Fifty Thoughts for 50 Years of IB

The International Baccalaureate Organization turns 50 today. In honor of this milestone, current and former students shared their thoughts about IB at Trinity.
In honor of the International Baccalaureate’s 50th birthday, we asked current and former International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB DP) students to share something about their experience with the IB DP that made them smile or that they would want to share with a prospective IB student*.

  1. IB has constantly challenged me, especially group review sessions like physics exam reviews with Mrs. Kelley.

  2. Playing games and coming together as a class

  3. The extended essay is easier than you think; I enjoyed writing mine.

  4. IB gives you freedom on all your major assignments (I.A.’s, etc.) to learn more about things you like.

  5. How much the art programs are encouraged and respected (the IB Art Philly trip)

  6. Through TOK, I have broadened my horizons. I have become a better communicator and speaker in class.

  7. IB taught me the value of working with other students.

  8. The IB introduced me to new academic opportunities.

  9. IB classes gave me an edge when applying for colleges.

  10. I’ve become a much better public speaker and leader through practicing case studies and class presentations.

  11. There are real-world connections and global importance of the subject highlighted in every class.

  12. Trinity’s IB DP has taught me how to publicly speak comfortably.

  13. Doing CAS has made me try new things that are out of my comfort zone (i.e. I did an art class, I’m really bad at art, but it pushed my limits).

  14. IB has given me more time management skills, for example it made me space out my time to write my Extended Essay.

  15. As an IB candidate, one of my favorite experiences has been my collaborative service project in which my fellow students and I put on a school-wide stargazing night.

  16. Pushing the limits of my art career in order to make me a better artist

  17. Being able to choose classes I’m actually interested in and go further into those classes

  18. Getting to choose something I’m passionate about for my Extended Essay

  19. IB music has expanded my knowledge of music and art as a whole thanks to Mr. Rollin’s dedication to teaching.

  20. It’s tedious, but worth it.

  21. The freedom of independent research

  22. I’ve become more responsible as a student. I reach out to teachers more and have learned to use my time better.

  23. I’m able to put together a service project that means a lot of me and expands on the service I’ve been doing in the past.

  24. I’ve become a way better public speaker –– I don’t get nervous anymore.

  25. I’m genuinely interested in what I’m learning.

  26. I had the opportunity to take two sciences that I’m interested in for which I am grateful.

  27. With a wide variety of subjects, you are able to find what you are interested in.

  28. I am more open minded due to TOK.

  29. I love translating Latin poetry and analyzing the literary techniques ancient authors use in IB Latin.

  30. I know much more about current events because of group discussion and presentation in Global Politics.

  31. IB gave me the courage to achieve my Girl Scout Gold Award while doing my collaborative service project with the YWCA sprout school.

  32. All my HL teachers love their subjects and it’s apparent in class which makes me much more willing to learn and do my best.

  33. I’m more well balanced.

  34. IB has made me strive to do my very best in all of my classes and has pushed me to see what I am capable of.

  35. CAS has made me be more active with the community.

  36. Each class is very connected in the timeline of the curriculum.

  37. IB definitely helped force me to learn time management and perseverance to succeed.

  38. I feel as though I’m more prepared to study in college.

  39. I feel as though I have a better idea of what I’d like to study [in college].

  40. If you choose a topic that you’re interested in for your Extended Essay, it is fun to write.

  41. IB has provided me a hands on education, which has helped me succeed.

  42. I’m aware that I’m getting the same education as people around the world.

  43. I’ve learned to engage with people from different backgrounds.

  44. IB has helped me become more active in school life.

  45. I’m more productive because of IB.

  46. I’m much more organized than I used to be.

  47. I’ve learned how much I can do if I put my mind to it.

  48. Because of IB I have higher expectations of myself.

  49. I’m more confident because of the IB DP.

  50. You develop aspects of the IB Learner Profile that you take with you through the rest of your life.

Learn more about the IB DP at Trinity here.

*Submissions were edited for clarity.
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