Reflective Essay On Pursuing The Full IB Degree

I’m not one who usually backs down from a challenge. However, deciding to take the full IB diploma was different. I wanted to challenge myself academically, but many thought I could not handle it. For example, my adviser warned me that the IB program was extremely rigorous and he was concerned I would struggle. My parents were also worried that I’d spread myself too thin with school and other activities including clubs and sports.

I could either take the easy way out, or embrace the challenge of a more difficult schedule. The choice was not a hard one; I decided to work toward the full IB diploma. I pursued the full diploma because I wanted to challenge myself, learn more, and get the best education possible. The full IB presented me the opportunity that would offer me the most in-depth learning experience in all topics.

During my junior year, when I started the two-year
For example, I used math to find that baseball players’ hits have a greater effect on their salary than homeruns. I also conducted an science experiment, in which I found that water is cleaner on the west coast than on the east coast.

I’ve also enjoyed pursuing the IB extended essay in history. I researched how the death of Len Bias, a star college basketball player, affected drug policies in the United States. I learned how Bias’s death exposed the problems of drug abuse in the United State which led to sweeping drug reforms. I was fascinated to learn that somebody with no political background could have such a great influence on lawmaking.

By working toward the full IB diploma, I have learned that I can be most successful by challenging and pushing myself to the limit. If I would have taken a less challenging course load, I wouldn’t have been able to take advantage of the unique opportunity provided to me by St. Paul’s. Now I will always be confident in saying that I’m up for the