International baccalaureate

[Dianne]

The small cult-like group of students who are involved in the International Baccalaureate program. Laugh at the bags under their eyes and insane amount of homework now, but your sorry ass will be working for one of these guys in the near future. The near future for an [IB kid] is not so near, though. Having several hours worth of homework doesnt exactly make the time fly. Because of this, they have extensive knowledge about useless topics, for example :[Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia] is the fear of long words. If you are currently an [IB student], you would laugh at the irony of such a fact. Then youd quickly realize how this program made you lose your marbles. But you probably never had any if you willingly signed up for IB in the first place.

[Julene]

[The death] of you.....

[Greta]

IB, a high school program, will force teens into a [downward spiral] of depression, un-protected sex, violence and narcotics use; only 2% will survive to reach the and age of 25. This makes the [IB student] - the Ibus Studentus - one of the most rare species on earth, some even completely denying its existence along with big foot and the [lochness monster].

[Dave Paprocki]

A [fancy] [euphemism] for [Hell].

[Luis Fok]

A (usually) 2 year diploma programme of education infinately better and better established than [A Levels].
Consists of 6 chosen topics from groups, along with the compulsory 150 hours of CAS (Creativity, Action, Service), 4000 word [Extended Essay] and a [Theory of Knowledge] essay and presentation.
Each topic is marked from 1 - 7, with an extra 3 points being added for performance in CAS, TOK and EE, with a total of 45 points achievable.
Considered Hellish and extremely difficult for some, others (myself included) really appreciate it. It Challenges you, and can either encourage you to become really organised or really lazy. May lead to extensive Procrastination (world of warcraft in extreme cases) and lack of a social life. Or alcohol abuse, depending on how you cope with stress.
Good points are that it is an internationally recognised qualification, and is equivalent to up to 7 A Grades at A level, and some higher level subjects (Sciences and Maths for example) are considered so advanced, that certain Universitys view them as almost degree level.
Another good point is that it can give you the opportunity to meet people from all over the world (especially at international schools) and can definately [broaden your horizons]. And it teaches you bullshit oh so effectively.
Lying becomes a way of life, sleeping becomes a luxury, Relentless and [Pro Plus] become your Gods, and eating just isnt necessary.

[Little_Girl]

Where getting a [3.9] ([weighted]) GPA gives you five times more preparation for college than that bastard who dropped out of [IB] and has a 4.7 (weighted).
Also where over 65-70% of students who start out as pre-IB in freshman year either drop out or fail out by end of senior year.
The best part about it is that everybody in IB agrees with the above two statement. (Note that this does not include the arrogant pre-IB smart asses who think IB is gonna be easy due to their ten times easier course loads)
Ill take an [IB student] with 3.9 GPA any day over a fucking idiot from Honors/AP with 4.7 who thinks his grades are so high when in reality its inflated to [stinkin] heaven.

[Lanell]

A secondary school program seeking to create well-rounded and socially concious graduates. The Middle Years Program ([MYP]) precedes the Diploma Program (DP), with MYP encompassing the first two years of high school and DP consisting of the last two. IB boasts rigorous classes, community service requirements (CAS), a required 4000 word essay, a [Theory of Knowledge] (TOK) class, and exit exams which determine whether or not a student earns their IB diploma. Most students maintain a love/hate relationship with the program, both realizing that they are getting a great education and hating the immense workload and high stress environment. The students are somewhat isolated within the school, leading to the development of a unique culture. Stress or work levels are often used as bragging materials, with the most overworked or stressed individual recieving admiration from their peers. There is no mold that all [IB students] fit, but overachievers are the most common. However, all share the belief that Advanced Placement (AP) classes are for slackers or those who are less intelligent.