First things first, CAS IS OVER NOW. I have just finished compiling my reflections, self-evaluations, and log sheets into one spanking, pretty neat, transparent duo-tang, and dun' it juss look gohgeous?
I am repeatedly amazed by how many Ib-er commenters I am getting. this is AWESOME.
Since I am on a rampage and am angry, I wonder if you've heard about that issue going on in Pittsburgh where they got rid of the IB program and called it "un-American and Marxist" only to have the entire student population rebel and now they're getting death threats?
I am much angered by it.
Butter pecan actually went okay with the strawberries, I think the cream helped bridge the gap between the tangy sweet fruit taste and the sugar pecan cake. Cake says thank you for the compliment.
When you finish you get to wear a sash and talk about your IB diploma at cocktail parties to prove how much better you are than other people! How AMERICAN!*laughs at your witty ramble
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When we walked at graduation (commencement) we got to wear this... sash thing. It was silver with a teal IB logo embroidered on one end and our class year on the other.
Since when is it un- American to be aware of international issues. Well... actually. Hmm. It isn't un-American to be aware of them. Ignoring them, is another thing. Also, the US was pivitol in establishing the UN and the headquarters are in the US. So, how can the UN be un-American. Sometimes we (Americans) can be ridiculous for no reason. SRSLY.
I hope you find yourself with a sash in a couple of months, and then you never have to think about IB again! (Except when interviewers bring it up because you put it on your resume or at parties). Most Americans don't even know what IB is, anyway.
I have to check about the sashes... we have two graduations here, since I'm graduating with two diplomas (my Ontario High School one as well as IB) so while I get my High School one in June, I don't graduate from IB until October. I'm going to go pester the vice principles to see if we can get sashes.
You make a good point with the US' involvement in the original establishment but I think right now, with the economy slipping and the dragging on of the war in iraq, that the US is encouraging a newer political agenda- one that is on a paranoid defense. Plus, in general, the US has a history of only being involved when it's the boss =).
I guess in that way, it seems fitting that they would want to eliminate the threat of IB, the international program, by proclaiming it's a lesser system than the American dominated AP program. ahh well, what can we do? I'm frankly, still worried over that radio-cat I heard that was discussing the alarmingly low highschool graduation rates in the US.
ohhhh yes. The graduation rates are so low. But then we also have bad education here, all around. I had a really excellent time in public schools and definitely got an excellent education, so it is hard for me to complain
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Haha. Socialism is sort of "un-American". Which isn't to say socialism is bad. It is funny how "afraid" of socialism we are though. America is so silly sometimes.
I'm feeling sad to know that the sash seems to be something my high school did. Sad for you, that is. The sash was the best part, haha. I should find it and wear it. And hey! You got that ugly ugly ugly diploma. Why is it so ugly?
I mostly have had to explain IB in job interviews. "yeah I did this program where I got an extra diploma upon graduating from high school. Yeah, it's like internationally recognized or something." This is met with blank looks and a quick change of topic. I think they don't believe me.
I'm surprised you have to explain it. I was under the impression that IB was fairly prevelent in Europe? We even had an English kid in my class. I think his parents made sure he came to our school so he could get an IB diploma and go back to England for university. Maybe this is why I think it is more common over there.
I remember doing mine... several years ago!
Such a relief to be done.
Cake looks awesome, too. How did butter pecan taste with strawberries?
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Since I am on a rampage and am angry, I wonder if you've heard about that issue going on in Pittsburgh where they got rid of the IB program and called it "un-American and Marxist" only to have the entire student population rebel and now they're getting death threats?
I am much angered by it.
Butter pecan actually went okay with the strawberries, I think the cream helped bridge the gap between the tangy sweet fruit taste and the sugar pecan cake. Cake says thank you for the compliment.
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Since when is it un- American to be aware of international issues. Well... actually. Hmm. It isn't un-American to be aware of them. Ignoring them, is another thing. Also, the US was pivitol in establishing the UN and the headquarters are in the US. So, how can the UN be un-American. Sometimes we (Americans) can be ridiculous for no reason. SRSLY.
I hope you find yourself with a sash in a couple of months, and then you never have to think about IB again! (Except when interviewers bring it up because you put it on your resume or at parties). Most Americans don't even know what IB is, anyway.
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You make a good point with the US' involvement in the original establishment but I think right now, with the economy slipping and the dragging on of the war in iraq, that the US is encouraging a newer political agenda- one that is on a paranoid defense. Plus, in general, the US has a history of only being involved when it's the boss =).
I guess in that way, it seems fitting that they would want to eliminate the threat of IB, the international program, by proclaiming it's a lesser system than the American dominated AP program. ahh well, what can we do? I'm frankly, still worried over that radio-cat I heard that was discussing the alarmingly low highschool graduation rates in the US.
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I'm feeling sad to know that the sash seems to be something my high school did. Sad for you, that is. The sash was the best part, haha. I should find it and wear it. And hey! You got that ugly ugly ugly diploma. Why is it so ugly?
I mostly have had to explain IB in job interviews. "yeah I did this program where I got an extra diploma upon graduating from high school. Yeah, it's like internationally recognized or something." This is met with blank looks and a quick change of topic. I think they don't believe me.
I'm surprised you have to explain it. I was under the impression that IB was fairly prevelent in Europe? We even had an English kid in my class. I think his parents made sure he came to our school so he could get an IB diploma and go back to England for university. Maybe this is why I think it is more common over there.
Fun times!
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