You have spent a lot of time thinking about how to pass your IB (International Baccalaureate) with flying colors, haven’t you? However, you must also align your focus on the direction you want to head, after your results are issued.
In other words, you should devote your free time to some constructive and productive tasks to gain experience for your future. You can take a break for a few days and start working according to your plan post that. It is time to talk about some ideas that you can apply once you conclude your IB exams:
One of the most effective ways to utilize your free time after the IB exam is to apply for internships. Internships help candidates acquire real-time, in-depth knowledge and expertise of job responsibilities that you would like to take up in the future.
Always try to maintain realistic expectations in opting for an internship, and beware of the challenges that may arise since most internships are offered commonly to graduates or undergraduates. Understand that unless your academics and overall status is noteworthy, it might be slightly tough to land one but the goal at this stage should focus on gaining as much exposure and experience as possible to add value to your resume. Needless to say, it would help you land high-quality internships in the upcoming days.
Would you like to gain some real-life work experience after finishing the IB program? If yes, you can start applying for part-time or full-time job posts. Did you know finding a job is much easier than getting an opportunity in an internship in most cases?
Keep searching for job opportunities in diverse job portals based on your qualifications and experience. Note that most of the jobs available for IB students are mostly hands-on in nature. Hence, you can expect opportunities in retail services, merchandising, events or food and beverage sectors based on your skills and interest.
You can share your knowledge with others by opting to tutor other aspiring IB students and secure a steady part-time source of income. Thus, you can also keep brushing up on your knowledge, which will help you throughout your university journey.
Tutoring is one of the best ways to earn money that can contribute to your university courses. In addition, it is also a rewarding and fulfilling journey to assist others learn concepts and help them grow.
Since the IB Diploma is among the best-in-class high school diplomas in the world, students can expect to apply to prestigious universities based on their scores. By default, the high level of competition needs students to research thoroughly and seek more effective ways to stay ahead of their competition. For instance, you need to choose your EE (Extended Essay) topic wisely, as it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students to study and write about it, according to their choice.
If you have already decided which subject you will study at a particular university, then consider writing about that subject in your Extended Essay. It would draw the attention of admission officers of the university and let them comprehend that you are eager to learn more about the subject.
You can also leverage the power of CAS (Creativity, Action, Service) to increase the prospects of admission to your dream university. Did you know most US-based universities emphasize the outside-of-the-classroom achievements of students? Moreover, leadership roles boost the university applications of students.
These are some avenues you can explore once you complete your international diploma education and lay the foundation for your future endeavours.
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