biochem Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 I have to left the computer this 3 day weekend, cause of bio + chem (+ other stupid HW )I have learned my lesson also recently. No dating outside of IB, which means no dating at all hehe Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stereoisomer Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 I think IB1 is not so bad. The only reason I seem to be sleeping at 12-1 every day is because I procrastinate way too much. I still manage to find time for volunteering, sports and music. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aether Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Last year I kind of did, I went to parties now and then. Now hmmm... does procrastinating in this forum count as being social?? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kman Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Last year I kind of did, I went to parties now and then. Now hmmm... does procrastinating in this forum count as being social??lol good question:p Having a social life does not necessarily mean going out partying and getting drunk. It simply means being able to balance having a good time with friends- be that partying, or playing a sport - all that counts towards your social life. forcing yourself to socialize for CAS doesn't count Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avrila Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Spending my time in this forum is one of my routine now. I just love to hear what other IBians going through about their life. (EE, CAS, IA,.... ya those terms are common)I think everyone enjoy it here. =D Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelleee Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 i confess as a 2nd year ib student, I HAVE NO SOCIAL LIFE!but mainly its because of my parents reactions when i ask, heres a quick summary:me:hey mum/dad, can i go out on >insert date<, its for >insert function here<.them/one of them: WHAT!? IF YOU HAVE SO MUCH FREE TIME THEN DO SOMETHING PRODUCTIVE SUCH AS CLEANING THE HOUSE, DOING YOUR CHORES, BLAH BLAH BLAH-end story.-which brings me to my conclusion that i have no social life, not because i don't want to or i'm so overwhelmed by work. but rather the fact that my parents pretty much go berserk when i ask. but i can see why, they are paying large amounts of money for my education~~~ oh well *sigh, the fun starts at uni!p.s- the scenario only applies during school terms, holidays i have some freedom. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eternalx Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 i confess as a 2nd year ib student, I HAVE NO SOCIAL LIFE!but mainly its because of my parents reactions when i ask, heres a quick summary:me:hey mum/dad, can i go out on >insert date<, its for >insert function here<.them/one of them: WHAT!? IF YOU HAVE SO MUCH FREE TIME THEN DO SOMETHING PRODUCTIVE SUCH AS CLEANING THE HOUSE, DOING YOUR CHORES, BLAH BLAH BLAH-end story.-which brings me to my conclusion that i have no social life, not because i don't want to or i'm so overwhelmed by work. but rather the fact that my parents pretty much go berserk when i ask. but i can see why, they are paying large amounts of money for my education~~~ oh well *sigh, the fun starts at uni!p.s- the scenario only applies during school terms, holidays i have some freedom.Most Ibers do not have a social life if they want to succeed. Those that do IB AND have a social life just means that they're smart, can manage their time extremely well OR they just don't care if they fail IB or not. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiFruit Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 I think IB1 is not so bad. The only reason I seem to be sleeping at 12-1 every day is because I procrastinate way too much. I still manage to find time for volunteering, sports and music.Mistyrose you just finished your second week of IB1, wait till october. After a few months you will understand why someone created this forum and appropriately called it 'IB survival" Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelleee Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Most Ibers do not have a social life if they want to succeed. Those that do IB AND have a social life just means that they're smart, can manage their time extremely well OR they just don't care if they fail IB or not.so true! i know a couple of the girls in my class (yes, there's only one yr12 ib class in my school, we're the guinea pigs!) that are always talking about going out on the weekend or some party, but their grades reflect it and for the others well i just envy the fact that they've got the brains AND the time to have fun~still...i wonder if i'd be able to go out next weekend it's my friends b'day after all~ *fingers crossed. then again considering that my ee draft is due in the next 2 wks and i just changed from bio to economics...probably not. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eternalx Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 so true! i know a couple of the girls in my class (yes, there's only one yr12 ib class in my school, we're the guinea pigs!) that are always talking about going out on the weekend or some party, but their grades reflect it and for the others well i just envy the fact that they've got the brains AND the time to have fun~still...i wonder if i'd be able to go out next weekend it's my friends b'day after all~ *fingers crossed. then again considering that my ee draft is due in the next 2 wks and i just changed from bio to economics...probably not.In conclusion, IBers will generally have a better life. However they will tend to lack good communication skills and some will turn into brainy nerds that cannot communicate with people. So IB = Horrible. Please excuse me, I'm under extreme stress at the moment. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swifty Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 In conclusion, IBers will generally have a better life. However they will tend to lack good communication skills and some will turn into brainy nerds that cannot communicate with people. So IB = Horrible. Please excuse me, I'm under extreme stress at the moment.HEY!I disagree with you about communication skills and turning into brainy nerds. Maybe, it happens to some people but I know a lot of people who are still extremely social because they are very fun and playful in my school. I am currently taking IB theater as one of my courses and I'm sure that's helping me become a better speaker and whatnot. I am also in Student council serving as the school's Public Relations Officer. So, I don't think IBers lack good communication skills...then again... we're all different.... Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greaterthaninfinity Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 (edited) I think it really depends on your definition of a social life. I'm perfectly content with just being with my friends, seeing them at school, talking to them at lunch, freaking out with them over assignments, and then OCCASIONALLY going out with them. Some people's definition of a social life probably entails only going out and partying. In that case, I can safely say that most IB kids do not have one. But the bonds we form with other IB kids in the programme go deep and I really think that it's better to establish these friendships that'll LAST rather than the short-term high school friendships most people have. Edited March 8, 2009 by greaterthaninfinity Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forester Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Let's just say within the kingdom of nerds and geeks, there are relatively different levels of social-ness, and I am glad that I am not among those that are completely cut off from the rest of the world. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanz Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 from the day i entered IB i havent really watched my favorite tv shows ! IB is distracting me ! LOL ! i spend too much time on my IAs !! i feel i have no social life ! and i sometimes dont go out with my friends =[ Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JourneyTo Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 I still have a social life, but it's more like hanging out with my best friend and my family. I'm typically doing something every other weekend (CAS takes up that other weekend, normally school events), like going to the movies or pizza or something. I write letters quite alot and spend an hour or two on the phone with my best friend (who doesn't do IB).Plus I'm the sort of person who enjoys being alone, so my spare time is my time to do the things I really enjoy and to just take a breather from people. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deissi Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 I'm locking some of these 5 page mammoth threads now, as further replies only seem to repeat what's already been stated. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sniffles Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Is it just me, or are IB students stereotyped to have no lives? There's the workload, but teachers have been saying that their homework COULD be done within an hour. So..what is everyone's opinions on this? Did you have to make any sacrifices (quit hobbies, etc) for IB? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneyfaery Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Depends how high you're aiming really. If just to pass the diploma, homework shouldn't take long at all.As for sacrifices, yes. Whenever there is a test or something due the next day, I am usually sleep deprived. But that's because I like to procrastinate. See here Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
__inthemaking Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 (edited) Yeah I did. I had to give up competitive figure skating when I started IB1 (couldn't handle minimum 9 hours of practice every week on top of school). But I still started dating my current boyfriend while in IB, went to parties, went on dates, had girl's night outs, etc. My social life didn't suffer too much.It's all subjective, but as an IB graduate, I feel it was very much worth it. Edited April 24, 2009 by __inthemaking Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruan Chun Xian Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Since Sniffles opened another thread about this when the old thread was closed, I'ved merged the two, opened it and moved it to IB Chat where post count doesn't add up, so you can spam Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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