polopipo Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Hey guys, So I started the IB Programme today, and I am really excited! Basically today we only met our teachers, CAS Co-ordinator and that kind of stuff, my actual classes are starting tomorrow. I have a question related to the Extended Essay that I hope you guys could help me with. I'm taking these subjects: -HL Math -HL Physics -HL Comp. Science -SL English A -SL French -SL Business and Management I'm starting to think about what subject I will do my EE in. The only subject that I'm passionate about is Math, but the general advice (as I've read in this forum from a wide variety of users, even some who did their EEs in Math) is that it's not a good idea to do a EE in Math, and that I should go for an easier subject. But the problem is that I don't really enjoy any of the subjects I have left, and as English is not my native language I don't feel comfortable enough to read English Literature and analyze it myself to get a good grade in an English EE. The only thing that's left would be Physics but my Physics teacher (who has taught IB for a lot of years) said today that it's really hard to get an A in a Physics EE, and that's the grade I'm aiming for. I've been thinking about this and the only two solutions that I came up with are: -1. Switch Business and Management for History, even though I think Business will be more useful for me in the future, History is interesting and I'd like to write my EE in that subject. -2. I've heard about something called 'World Studies EE', but I don 't really know what it is. My IB Co-ordinator told me I can do my EE in that. Please post any ideas you might have about my issue, solutions, or if you have previous experience with a World Studies EE. Thank you very much, any kind of help is appreciated Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofia. Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Hey guys, So I started the IB Programme today, and I am really excited! Basically today we only met our teachers, CAS Co-ordinator and that kind of stuff, my actual classes are starting tomorrow. I have a question related to the Extended Essay that I hope you guys could help me with. I'm taking these subjects: -HL Math -HL Physics -HL Comp. Science -SL English A -SL French -SL Business and Management I'm starting to think about what subject I will do my EE in. The only subject that I'm passionate about is Math, but the general advice (as I've read in this forum from a wide variety of users, even some who did their EEs in Math) is that it's not a good idea to do a EE in Math, and that I should go for an easier subject. But the problem is that I don't really enjoy any of the subjects I have left, and as English is not my native language I don't feel comfortable enough to read English Literature and analyze it myself to get a good grade in an English EE. The only thing that's left would be Physics but my Physics teacher (who has taught IB for a lot of years) said today that it's really hard to get an A in a Physics EE, and that's the grade I'm aiming for. I've been thinking about this and the only two solutions that I came up with are: -1. Switch Business and Management for History, even though I think Business will be more useful for me in the future, History is interesting and I'd like to write my EE in that subject. -2. I've heard about something called 'World Studies EE', but I don 't really know what it is. My IB Co-ordinator told me I can do my EE in that. Please post any ideas you might have about my issue, solutions, or if you have previous experience with a World Studies EE. Thank you very much, any kind of help is appreciated Welcome to the IB! It's always good to start early thinking about these things, but you aren't supposed to start on your first day! Give it some time: after half a year or so, you'll know better which IB subjects you enjoy and which you don't. One question: why did you chose the combination you did, if you don't really like the subjects you're studying? Anyway, to sort-of answer your question: maths EE are generally hard, and so are physics EE - but it's also very important to be passionate about what you're writing about, or the essay won't turn out great anyways. I wouldn't encourage you to write an EE in a subject you're not taking, especially if you're not sure what the subject is actually about, but I also wouldn't advice you to switch to history just to write an EE in that subject. Maybe write an EE in BAM? But honestly, give it some time. You might find you're a natural at analyzing literature! 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
polopipo Posted September 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Hey guys, So I started the IB Programme today, and I am really excited! Basically today we only met our teachers, CAS Co-ordinator and that kind of stuff, my actual classes are starting tomorrow. I have a question related to the Extended Essay that I hope you guys could help me with. I'm taking these subjects: -HL Math -HL Physics -HL Comp. Science -SL English A -SL French -SL Business and Management I'm starting to think about what subject I will do my EE in. The only subject that I'm passionate about is Math, but the general advice (as I've read in this forum from a wide variety of users, even some who did their EEs in Math) is that it's not a good idea to do a EE in Math, and that I should go for an easier subject. But the problem is that I don't really enjoy any of the subjects I have left, and as English is not my native language I don't feel comfortable enough to read English Literature and analyze it myself to get a good grade in an English EE. The only thing that's left would be Physics but my Physics teacher (who has taught IB for a lot of years) said today that it's really hard to get an A in a Physics EE, and that's the grade I'm aiming for. I've been thinking about this and the only two solutions that I came up with are: -1. Switch Business and Management for History, even though I think Business will be more useful for me in the future, History is interesting and I'd like to write my EE in that subject. -2. I've heard about something called 'World Studies EE', but I don 't really know what it is. My IB Co-ordinator told me I can do my EE in that. Please post any ideas you might have about my issue, solutions, or if you have previous experience with a World Studies EE. Thank you very much, any kind of help is appreciated Welcome to the IB! It's always good to start early thinking about these things, but you aren't supposed to start on your first day! Give it some time: after half a year or so, you'll know better which IB subjects you enjoy and which you don't. One question: why did you chose the combination you did, if you don't really like the subjects you're studying? Anyway, to sort-of answer your question: maths EE are generally hard, and so are physics EE - but it's also very important to be passionate about what you're writing about, or the essay won't turn out great anyways. I wouldn't encourage you to write an EE in a subject you're not taking, especially if you're not sure what the subject is actually about, but I also wouldn't advice you to switch to history just to write an EE in that subject. Maybe write an EE in BAM? But honestly, give it some time. You might find you're a natural at analyzing literature! Yeah I'm probably thinking about everything too early, but I just want to have everything sorted out as soon as possible. And don't take me wrong, I enjoy all my subjects, it's just that I only feel "passionate" about Maths. I don't have a subject that I don't like, but Maths is the only subject that actually cheers me up when it's my next period. But I guess you are right, I'll give it some time. Thank you for your reply! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrashmaster Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 I agree that you're thinking about it too early, give it some time in IB. You'll find that HL math is one of the hardest IB classes, and the EE should be going above and beyond. However, I know some people who did well with their math EEs, they just worked very hard If you're interested in it, start talking to your math teachers (or maybe wait a while) and see if there's a topic you like. Oh, if you feel passionate about math, that is a really good reason to do it because one of the criteria of the EE is personal involvement, so if you are passionate, you'll get those points! 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimateone Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Welcome to the IB! Yes, just like Thrashmaster said above, you should give it some time, the EE is meant to be done after you gain experience in the subject and topic you'll do it on, so that would at least till February/ March next year. For now, don't worry about it, organise your time and do well in what you need to do currently - and most importantly, enjoy the IB! *laughs hysterically* 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
polopipo Posted September 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Yes I'll give it some time, thank you all for your advise! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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