IB has built up their reputation so that even the thought of an IB exam is terrifying. Nonetheless, I have just recently completed my very last IB exam ever, granted it was only the second one I had to write. Being in French Immersion, I only had to write Geo last year and French this [...]
Scholarships
by devonbate on 20. Apr, 2011 in Education, Lessons Learned
There is nothing more annoying than filling out applications for scholarships. At first, it is quite exciting – the idea of getting money for the hard work you’ve done. Eventually, after the 9th form you’ve filled out, it can become quite tedious. A lot of the time you only hear from one tenth of the [...]
India
by devonbate on 07. Mar, 2011 in Education, Excitement, Life, Travel
The countdown is on, well almost coming to an end actually! In just three days, I will be heading to the good ol’ exit 6 to make my way onto an airplane heading direct to Newark! Granted, that isn’t my final destination. On March 10, I will be making my way to Delhi, India. My [...]
Applying to University
by devonbate on 23. Feb, 2011 in Education
With second semester taking full swing in grade 12, it becomes time to give serious consideration about the university that one wants to attend. This can be a scary thought for many students, especially if they aren’t sure “what they want to do when they grow up”. A lot of students don’t know what they [...]