theibexperience: Recent Episodes
Isabel
hello! this is a podcast by the IB class of 2020. We hope that through sharing our personal experiences undertaking the IBDP, we can offer some advice to future generations of IB students.
DISCLAIMER: This podcast is an informal recorded collection of experiences to encourage future batches of IB students. We are not sponsored or endorsed by IBO or any other organisations in any way. Our sharings are based on our personal standpoints and do not speak for all IB students. For more information on the IB programme, please visit the official IB website https://www.ibo.org/
Hello and welcome to EPISODE 15 of IBE! In this episode, I chat with my classmate and dear friend Yee Shian to find out why she chose to study Ab Initio Spanish as part of her Language B (Language Acquisition) requirements in the IB. Exuberant and optimistic, Shian not only candidly shares about her highs and lows studying Spanish, but also provides useful tips for future students embarking on studying a foreign language.
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is an informal recorded collection of experiences by the IB class of 2020 to encourage future batches of IB students. We are not sponsored or endorsed by IB or other organisations in any way. Our sharings are based on our personal standpoints and do not speak for all IB students. For more information on the IB programme, please visit the official IB website: https://www.ibo.org/ .
Hello and welcome to EPISODE 14 of IBE! In this episode, I chat with Grace Ngooi about a rather unique EE subject - the World Studies EE. Together, we explore why one would choose to adopt this unusual path, and what it means to embark on this subject and its demands. While the World Studies EE is certainly not for everyone, it is an exciting subject to consider as an EE if you feel adventurous enough :) for more information about the World Studies EE, you can find tips from one of our seniors here: https://yeartoyear.ac/2020/05/29/ee-guide-world-studies/
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is an informal recorded collection of experiences by the IB class of 2020 to encourage future batches of IB students. We are not sponsored or endorsed by IB or other organisations in any way. Our sharings are based on our personal standpoints and do not speak for all IB students. For more information on the IB programme, please visit the official IB website: https://www.ibo.org/ .
Hello and welcome to episode 13 of IBE! Today’s podcast episode is a debate on 2 popular Group 3 subjects in IB - Econs and Business Management! Yijing will share about her experiences taking Business Management, while Grace Chong will share about her experiences taking Economics.
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is an informal recorded collection of experiences by the IB class of 2020 to encourage future batches of IB students. We are not sponsored or endorsed by IB or other organisations in any way. Our sharings are based on our personal standpoints and do not speak for all IB students. For more information on the IB programme, please visit the official IB website: https://www.ibo.org/ .
Hello and welcome to episode 12 of IBE! Today’s podcast episode is on a Group 6 subject in IB - HL Music! I’m joined by Tabitha, Aaron, Kylie and Yi Shi to share about this pretty unique subject, to find out why they studied this topic and how they dealt with the IA and EE.
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is an informal recorded collection of experiences by the IB class of 2020 to encourage future batches of IB students. We are not sponsored or endorsed by IB or other organisations in any way. Our sharings are based on our personal standpoints and do not speak for all IB students. For more information on the IB programme, please visit the official IB website: https://www.ibo.org/ .
Hello and welcome to Episode 11 of IBE! In this episode, I'm joined by none other than my MOTHER to share an adult's perspective of having a child studying for IB. We share about how I ended up studying the IB programme, and whether tuition is needed for IB or other academic matters. 24 hours after, I received my IB results:)
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is an informal recorded collection of experiences by the IB class of 2020 to encourage future batches of IB students. We are not sponsored or endorsed by IB or other organisations in any way. Our sharings are based on our personal standpoints and do not speak for all IB students. For more information on the IB programme, please visit the official IB website: https://www.ibo.org/ .
In the 10th episode of IBE, John Thng, Javier Lim and Wei Yang to talk about a meaningful CAS project they undertook: The Youth Collective.
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is an informal recorded collection of experiences by the IB class of 2020 to encourage future batches of IB students. We are not sponsored or endorsed by IB or other organisations in any way. Our sharings are based on our personal standpoints and do not speak for all IB students. For more information on the IB programme, please visit the official IB website: https://www.ibo.org/ .
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To find out more about the The Youth Collective, you can follow their Instagram @theyouthcollectiv
Hi and welcome to Episode 9 of IBE! In this episode, Belinda, Ong Syn and Richard join me (graciously hosted by Belinda) to talk about a 'rojak' of topics, namely Language and Literature HL, Biology SL and HL.
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is an informal recorded collection of experiences by the IB class of 2020 to encourage future batches of IB students. We are not sponsored or endorsed by IB or other organisations in any way. Our sharings are based on our personal standpoints and do not speak for all IB students. For more information on the IB programme, please visit the official IB website: https://www.ibo.org/ .
Hello and welcome to EPISODE 8 of IBE! In this episode, I'm joined by Jonah and Ryan Kan to discuss the Group 5 IB subject every IB student takes...Mathematics. We discuss the merits of SL and HL math, and the boys provide useful advice on how to score well for the various components of the Math IA and EE.
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is an informal recorded collection of experiences by the IB class of 2020 to encourage future batches of IB students. We are not sponsored or endorsed by IB or other organisations in any way. Our sharings are based on our personal standpoints and do not speak for all IB students. For more information on the IB programme, please visit the official IB website: https://www.ibo.org/ .
In Episode 7 of IBE, I’m joined by Xavier and Benjamin to share about studying Chemistry and Physics at Higher Level (HLs). They talk about the jump from Secondary school to IB in these subjects, and offer some tips on handling the IAs and EE. They also share about struggling with weaker Standard Level (SL) subjects such as Language and Literature, and how to get around managing your SLs and HLs.
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is an informal recorded collection of experiences by the IB class of 2020 to encourage future batches of IB students. We are not sponsored or endorsed by IB or other organisations in any way. Our sharings are based on our personal standpoints and do not speak for all IB students. For more information on the IB programme, please visit the official IB website: https://www.ibo.org/ .
If you need any advice on Math, Physics and Chemistry, particularly Chemistry, do message Ben @cowcow.chemistry and he can help you for free! Other free resources can be found on IBE's Instagram page @theibexperience :)
In Episode 6 of IBE, I’m joined by another classmate, Houji, to share about the Humanities Scholarship Programme, from the perspective of someone who studied Triple Science in Secondary School and did not have any prior history experience. We discuss if studying Triple Science could equip you with a relevant skillset that is applicable in studying the humanities, and share how to tackle the History IA and EE. The episode rounds off with Houji sharing about his work in Beyond Social Services.
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is an informal recorded collection of experiences by the IB class of 2020 to encourage future batches of IB students. We are not sponsored or endorsed by IB or other organisations in any way. Our sharings are based on our personal standpoints and do not speak for all IB students. For more information on the IB programme, please visit the official IB website: https://www.ibo.org/ .
For more information on how to serve meaningfully in Singapore, do look up Beyond Social Services (http://www.beyond.org.sg/) and Budding Minds (@budding.minds)
In PART 2 of Episode 5, Vernon and Weiyang share about their respective EE experiences, and describe very important tips in managing humanities EEs, from collating sources to writing clear and substantial points. Vernon and I (Isabel) both did an English A Literature EE, while Wei Yang did a history EE!
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is an informal recorded collection of experiences by the IB class of 2020 to encourage future batches of IB students. We are not sponsored or endorsed by IB or other organisations in any way. Our sharings are based on our personal standpoints and do not speak for all IB students. For more information on the IB programme, please visit the official IB website: https://www.ibo.org/ .
Hey there! thanks for listening to the fifth episode of IBE! In PART 1 of this episode, I’m joined by two of my classmates, Vernon and Weiyang, to share about the programme we undertook in our school, the Humanities Scholarship Programme, and discuss some of the humanities subjects we studied.
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is an informal recorded collection of experiences by the IB class of 2020 to encourage future batches of IB students. We are not sponsored or endorsed by IB or other organisations in any way. Our sharings are based on our personal standpoints and do not speak for all IB students. For more information on the IB programme, please visit the official IB website: https://www.ibo.org/ .
hi and welcome to episode 4! I'm joined by Joshua and Rachel who share about their passion for geography and the challenges they faced regarding the IA and EE :)
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is an informal recorded collection of experiences by the IB class of 2020 to encourage future batches of IB students. We are not sponsored or endorsed by IB or other organisations in any way. Our sharings are based on our personal standpoints and do not speak for all IB students. For more information on the IB programme, please visit the official IB website: https://www.ibo.org/ .
In PART 2 of Episode 3, Richard, Joseph and I tackle one of the most intimidating components of IB - Theory of Knowledge. We’ll discuss what TOK is, and how to do well in its assessments; the presentation and the essay. To wrap up the episode, Richard enthuses about history and its interdisciplinary connections to our world.
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is an informal recorded collection of experiences by the IB class of 2020 to encourage future batches of IB students. We are not sponsored or endorsed by IB or other organisations in any way. Our sharings are based on our personal standpoints and do not speak for all IB students. For more information on the IB programme, please visit the official IB website: https://www.ibo.org/ .
Hello and welcome to another episode of IBE! In this episode, Richard and Joseph help me break down one of the most daunting aspects of IB - Theory of Knowledge (TOK). This episode opens with Joseph candidly sharing how he ended up in IB, as well as his experience in the Advanced Science Programme (ASP). Joseph and Richard then discuss the ups and downs of being in a non-intact class!
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is an informal recorded collection of experiences by the IB class of 2020 to encourage future batches of IB students. We are not sponsored or endorsed by IB or other organisations in any way. Our sharings are based on our personal standpoints and do not speak for all IB students. For more information on the IB programme, please visit the official IB website: https://www.ibo.org/ .
hello and welcome to the second episode of IBE! this episode is specially catered for O level students coming into IB not knowing what to expect of the programme or a new school culture. I (Isabel) am joined by my friend and neighbour Gwen, who gives a vulnerable and authentic glimpse into what it was like struggling to keep up both academically and socially in her time doing the IB programme. We chat about the jump from O levels to the demands of the IB, facing new frontiers like Internal Assessments and Extended Essay, and Gwen offers some advice on how to make the best use of your time undertaking the programme!
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is an informal recorded collection of experiences by the IB class of 2020 to encourage future batches of IB students. We are not sponsored or endorsed by IB or other organisations in any way. Our sharings are based on our personal standpoints and do not speak for all IB students. For more information on the IB programme, please visit the official IB website: https://www.ibo.org/ .
(PART 2): Hello and welcome to the VERY FIRST EPISODE of IBE! In part 2 of today's episode, Jessica Yeo joins Ryan and I in sharing why and how they chose the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme, choosing subject combinations, and whether they regret the IB...
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is an informal recorded collection of experiences by the IB class of 2020 to encourage future batches of IB students. We are not sponsored or endorsed by IB or other organisations in any way. Our sharings are based on our personal standpoints and do not speak for all IB students. For more information on the IB programme, please visit the official IB website: https://www.ibo.org/ .
(PART 1): Hello and welcome to the VERY FIRST EPISODE of IBE! In today's episode, Ryan Chua and I break down the 3 core facets of IB - Theory of Knowledge (TOK), the Extended Essay (EE) and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) and share how we dealt with the latter 2.
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Please follow us on Spotify :)
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is an informal recorded collection of experiences by the IB class of 2020 to encourage future batches of IB students. We are not sponsored or endorsed by IB or other organisations in any way. Our sharings are based on our personal standpoints and do not speak for all IB students. For more information on the IB programme, please visit the official IB website: https://www.ibo.org/ .