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Hey there! I've been thinking about investing in real estate, and I'm seriously considering buying an apartment in Dubai. Do you have any recommendations or tips on how to go about booking one?
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Which EÖ value, in V, for the reaction Mn(s) + Zn2+(aq) → Mn2+(aq) + Zn(s) can be deduced from the following equations? Mn(s) + 2Ag+(aq) → Mn2+(aq) + 2Ag(s) EÖ = 1.98V Zn(s) + Cu2+(aq) → Zn2+(aq) + Cu(s) EÖ = 1.10V Cu(s) + 2Ag+(aq) → Cu2+(aq) + 2Ag(s) EÖ = 0.46V why answer is 1.98-0.46-1.1=0.42V
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I'm mostly just curious, has anyone else noticed that there's been a large amount of students either going partial IB or dropping out entirely? I'm wondering if it is a COVID thing or just a my high school thing.
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What do you guys think about Biden cheating to win president?? 😡😡😡
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I am a new IB student then I just noticed that IB provides Online workshop And it cause for abt like 450 USD so dose anyone knows anything abt this ?
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I'm currently studying 9th grade in Spain at the british program and I want to do IB at the end of highschool. I am planning on taking: English lang&lit HL German B SL Global politics HL Psychology SL Application and interpretation SL Now the issue comes to the science I pick. I'm not a very sciency person but I'm really interested in psychology and I do see it as an option for uni. I've read a little bit about it and people say that it is quite important to take biology for psychology. Biology is not one of my strengths and I'm not keen on it at all. A couple of weeks ago, I was planning on taking Sports, exercise & health science be…
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Hi, for the ones who are going to have ib exam in 2021, here is the WhatsApp link that you would like to join our fruitful discussions about ib https://chat.whatsapp.com/E5DMfJ67q5QBLLH80XN2Bc
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Hi, I am very confused about the IAs. My teachers haven't explained it because I presume they assume that everyone knows about them. Do I have to do an IA for all my subjects? What is the importance of the IA? How much is it weighed? When is it usually due? How much time is contributed to it? Please help me. I am freaking out and I am so lost. Thank you to whoever replies.
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Hi everyone, I am researching for my history EE, and I am having troubles with finding the evidence for an event. The event consists in a conversation between the king and Mussolini, which is mentioned in multiple books but without any reference to a primary source, but always to other secondary sources (other historians' books ) or no reference at all. My supervisor was bemoaning this, however it seems fair that there is no "transcript" of a private conversation. Is it common\acceptable? How can I back this event better? Thank you in advance
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To those who did an extended essay on a topic in one of the sciences, how was the experience in general? Would you recommend it? How was the research process? To those who are currently doing the extended essay, how are you feeling about the EE so far?
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Hi Im currently starting to write proposals for my extended essay and one of my ideas is to do a world studies essay in the subjects psychology and world religion. My essay would look into Understanding religion from a psychological perspective through looking at archetypes and other religious symbols. I guess this would be focusing on the global theme culture, language, and identity. But would this be an appropriate world studies essay or am I supposed to be looking at an issue and then connecting it to potential IB subjects. Also, is it too broad?? Thanks
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Initially my subject choices were Psychology, Biology, and English Literature HL with Theatre Studies, Maths AI as SL and French Ab Initio. I was debating between Theatre Studies and Philosophy; I took IGCSE Drama so Theatre Studies SL didn't seem too hard. I loved drama classes in Year 10 but when it became Year 11, I started to miss the spark. I still thoroughly enjoyed putting on student-led musicals with my friends (we did Dear Evan Hansen this year), but the lessons were a little bit tedious. Also, my drama teacher (who is great most of the times) is quite mood-oriented — if he's happy then our lessons will be amazing, but if he's in a bad mood, he can be reall…
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Do you think civilians should have the right to carry a weapon?
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I don’t really know where I stand regarding this topic. Was hoping to hear some pros and cons.
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In our English class, we analyzed and advertisement that strongly criticized society for educating boys in a wrong way, creating toxic masculinity. I personally believe that it is completely real and it can cause serious social problems. There was a huge debate in our class because of that. What do you think?
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Hello. Can somebody PLEASE guide me with how to begin the E-portfolio for design tech . Draft submission date is 1st Feb. we are asked to write 50 odd pages. A format / sample would be of great help . Topic: Making articles out of recycled fabric. Thanks
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Hey, so I am planning to do my History IA on the topic, 'To what extent did Pablo Escobar have an impact on Narco Soccer'
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hello, I need to start thinking about my IA topics in Math SL class and i'm currently thinking to do with correlation. Do you have any advice about what kind of correlation should I do?
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Hey since I was told some of the syllabuses may change for the newcomers of IB, I was wondering if anyone knows how to find these as a PDF?
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The first thing i would like to know is that, in your IB programs do your teachers communicate with each other so that they don't plan tests or assignments on the same day so they don't overwhelm the students? I'm going through a difficult time since my IB coordinator has told my class of 2020 that if we joined IB that it would be tough and challenging but the teachers talk to each other and plan their schedules so they don't overwhelm us. Some of the teachers talk to each other but rarely .... I spoke out about this since at this point in the school year their is so much stuff like assignments, projects, AP tests, finals due all in so little time and its just not me who…
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I have to choose my subjects this week and am wondering if HL bio is worth it for me. I wouldn't consider myself a very science-y person, although i am very interested in plants, evolution, dna, neurobiology and that kind of stuff. I am not at all interested in the human body, (find it unpleasant, really) and just the thought of dissecting something makes me queasy. I don't have any big problems with memorising content, i am more scared of writing lab reports. Will this be a big problem? Also is it very hard to use microsoft excel in bio for graphs and such? Would very much appreciate any guidance and advice on the matter, thank u
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Today, we started a discussion in TOK class about psychology being a science or not. What do you think?
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As a tarot game enthusiast and a tarot skeptic, I'm not so fond of the majority people seeing the tarot cards as tools for divination. That was when I decided to write about the history of tarot cards and who to blame for the image of tarot cards nowadays as the academic writing class project, and this question arose: "Does the gamers' tarot owe to the occult tarot for surviving and being notable to card game enthusiasts nowadays?" Yes. Tarot cards were used for games at first. Even a simple internet research shows that. (Anyone up for objections, go ahead and make my day.) Of course the usual debate rules apply: No insults, no fighting, and always give evi…
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There's definitely been a time when we all wanted what someone else took for granted/could easily get for themselves. And then we get mad for not having it ourselves. After which we might think of even more underprivileged people than us who couldn't have what we do. Let it be materialistic, happiness, ability, or something else. But is it wrong to console ourselves by thinking of people who have even less? Isn't it after all just a variant of a sadistic nature? Making ourselves feel happy because others are incapable? To extend this to the extreme, is sadism a part of human nature? What do you guys think?
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Hi, I'm starting IB soon but lately I've heard rumours about the IB finals- where apparently the November papers are easier than the May papers. Is this true and why so? Thanks!
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Reading The Handmaid's Tale and especially The Road, I must admit, I was overpowered by the despair and hopelessness depicted in them. It kind of got to me as well. Has a book ever gotten to you so much that you feel hopeless? So, is literature, and its power, a harm to society if it will inflict/drive you to take detrimental actions (like, depression or suicide for example?) What do you think?
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Talking about Abortion: Pro-Life or Pro-Choice The conversation surrounding abortion has always been controversial. Even in the 21st century, the thought of discussing abortions in some communities has been tabooed. Unfortunately, this so called 'taboo' has been the reality of some women - whether it be the result of unprotected sex, sexual assault or fear of keeping the child, millions of women have had to choose between life or choice. Some factors that may affect the final decision include, but are not limited to, gender, religion and society. Dialogue of abortion and the pro-life and pro-choice stances have normally taken place between 'adults'. However, I think…
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Just a thought I had one day... The universe is incomprehensibly vast. The earth takes up 0.0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000003%, or 3x10-60 % of the volume of the universe, and because of the expansion of space, most of the observable universe is physically impossible to reach. If the universe was created by a deity, there are a few possibilities: The universe is basically a sandbox or a simulator: life is an unintended emergent feature, and there is no real intended purpose for us. This is basically Deism, almost at agnosticism. As most religions seem to claim, modern humans are special enough to be saved by a manifestation …
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I am planning for this to be a spread where people can post some links on the updates on the positive AND negative impacts of Trump's decision of pulling out of the Paris Climate Change Agreement. I believe that most of the information in this thread will eventually be really useful especially for economics, geography and ESS students so... You're welcome... We can also talk about the claims and counter-claims by Trump and whoever is against Trump... All-in-all I am going to keep on regulating this thread in case I find anything interesting. You guys can post whatever you guys think about it... right now... Thoughts... or maybe ideas on how to help us "stop" or …
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Hi guys, I have heard this argument being brought out on several occasions about atheism, at least in my country of origin which is Indonesia. In Indonesia, religion is part of the law because the nation is supposed to "believe in one supreme God", as mentioned in the constitution of that country. Due to that, there has been violence and attacks, to the extent that it started to become physical, on religious minorities and atheists. However, I have decided to focus this on a very specific slice of this whole debate. I think the first time I had heard this argument come about when I was around 10 years old. At that point in my life, I was a relatively religious p…
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Hey mates, I am now studying and revising for my mock exams. Yeah its time for the May 2017 exams, unfortunately. So what do you think are the best subjects, not only from the ones I am taking (see below on my signature) but also other subjects to help out for other people, what do you think are the subjects that are more prone for you to attain a 7 with a hard and constant study? And high grades (5 or 6)? You can comment on your situation and how you are feeling with it, or the main "criteria" to get elevated marks.
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Here in the good old U.S. of A., we currently playing with the idea of strikes and protests as a way of voicing our disapproval of the current regime. So, I was curious what you all thought of the idea of strikes against the government.
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What happened? Went offline for a few weeks, came back, and my all-time favourite thread got locked I knew the previous topic being debated got stale, but the new one raised by ILoveJesus was interesting - surely the admin gods wouldn't close the thread on the grounds of being stale? Its probably the most consistently active thread on the forum, imo, and would like to see it re-opened unless the circumstances are exceptional
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hey guys! i am done with the first semester and i got 32 which is so bad and i may go back to my previous school any advises what to do from a dp2 or bigger? please help because i think its hard to decide what should i do thank you
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Hi guys, I currently have a 6 from German B SL. My Paper 2's are usually moving around 20 to 22 points out of 25, so basically a 6, however my huge weakness is the Paper 1, which I sometimes even get a 4 on. I have a question. I cannot seem to understand how I can prepare or improve my skills in the Paper 1's, do you guys have any special techniques or any tips? My MYP German teacher was completely useless and I feel I am catching up everything in these two years. I am graduating soon, so any feedback would be appreacited. By the way, I have a lot of vocabulary papers, concerning Grammar as well. Thanks for your help, any feedback or help appreciated.
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This Saturday, the UN Security Council voted on a resolution condemning Israel's illegal settlements. So, it occurred to me that having a discussion on whether the actions (settlements, policies, etc..) of Palestine/Israel can be justified, would better our understanding of the topic. * Remember to be sensible and reasonable.. P.S: I am having my History IA written on this topic, so I've done my share of research! Looking forward to an objective debate!
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What do you guys think about Donald Trump winning?
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Hey people, Just out of curiosity, what do you think about Syrian refugees and Europe? On one hand, Europeans claim that they give taxes for living a better and safer life, not for those uneducated Muslims to come our country and destroy it. On the other hand, those refugees (excluding the terrorists among them, which are very few compared to the innocent ones) did not choose to be a refugee. They've been obligated to leave their country. At the end of the day, they are victims of this conflict. I was wondering where do you stand in this debate? And why?
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Does anyone want to be part of an international chat group on kik where we get to know each other and have interesting discussions? If anyone wants to join, just message me your kik user and i'll be happy to add you. Spread the word too!
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Hello girls/guys: This is courses I chose now. English LL HL Chinese LL HL Mathematic HL Physics SL History SL ECON SL There is a question take me into a dilemma that whether I should change my HISTORY SL to CHEMISTRY SL? Because I would like to major Actuarial Science in the future, so I just realize I do not need to do so much research papers. Is that a better idea to change history to something more science? If I chose chemistry SL, how hard it is compared to History? AND basically how much did you get in a summative task？ Looking forward to getting some reply. Thank you so much.
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Hi guys/girls, So I am writing because I chose: - Maths HL - Physics HL - Economics HL - Chemistry HL - Spanish B SL - English Lang. & Lit. SL Although I believe I could work through this as I have quite good grades (not trying to be cocky), I think this will be too tiring for me... I was thinking of changing Chemistry for something much easier. I would like your opinion as well as a short summary on the following courses please: Geography SL, Business SL (I don't want to take Econ and Business but it's still an option), Computer Science SL (I have a very basic knowledge of programming). If it interests you, I am not sure…
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Hey, guys! I want to take IELTS exam by the end of this year. I need to know which one is better: IELTS Academic or IELTS General Training. As I know, IELTS General Training is if you know for sure that you will go to study to an English-speaking country, and I am not sure that I will do this. Even so, I did not get for what is IELTS Academic exactly. Can you, please, explain it to me and also tell me which IELTS do you think is better to take? Thank you!
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Guys, I am currently going for my 2nd Year in the IB. Since I would like to study abroad, more specifically in the UK, August/September are the months "destined" to start thinking on college and courses. I am going to be honest: my dream was to become a writer. I have a few forgotten sketches in my room, and I guess I do have an imaginative and sensitive flair for that. I imagine myself waking up every morning with a happy smile knowing that I would spend the rest of the day with the placidity that writing gives me, I mean the fact that I am dwelling in another world, a more unpredictable one designed with the immense figures of speech that I like to use as a means …
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I wanted to ask you guys what your opinion is on organ donations. Are you registered organ donors? Why? Why not? I feel it is an extremely important issue, an opinion even further reinforced by a piece of news I watched today. In Poland, there is a shortage of child donors, and thus, organs for child recipients. And it's not because children are not dying (unfortunately, they are), but because doctors do not approach the families about the issue. Because of that, even more children are dying, ones that could carry on living. I personally feel very strongly about the issue. Signing a donor register was one of the first things I did when I turned 18. But I…
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Hey there! I just wanted some advice and tips on what to do if I found someone cheating in my class on their homework in quizzes. It's hard for me to tell my teachers about this because my teachers really like this student and find no fault in this student.
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Potentially soon to be the United Kingdom of England and Wales, neighbours of the independent kingdom of Scotland. I am sure any of you who follow world news at all will know about the recent "Brexit", namely the vote by a very narrow margin (52% to 48%) for the United Kingdom to give up its long standing membership of the European Union and thereby free access to the single market and all benefits and responsibilities of being a member of the EU. I thought it would be interesting to see what other people thought of it, from wherever in the world you are, and speculate on such things as whether it'll actually go through, and what on earth is going to happen next…
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Hi guys so I'm sorry if there has already been a post similar to this but I really want to know others opinion on this because this is a topic that REALLY bothers me. So I'm pretty sure you have all heard about the recent shooting in a gay club in Orlando, and it was supposedly carried out by a Muslim man. As coming from a Muslim background myself, I have been grown to practically "hate" all gays/lesbians - it is not doubt that in most religions homosexuality is outwardly forbidden. My sibling, who is a transgender, already faces so much hardship and it is difficult for me to understand why there must be so much hatred? I am in no way trying to bash religion as …
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Sorry if there has already been a topic posted that's similar to this, but since I didn't see one, I decided to start one myself. Anyway, the question's pretty self-explanatory: Does one biological gender have it better in the country you live in? (Sorry, but please don't make this about transgender people- that's coming from somebody who is transgender.) Why or why not? I know that, since this is a debate, it can't be helped some people might be offended by what you say, but please just rationally bring up your points and defend them based on logic, not emotion: You can't win a debate by saying your feelings were hurt. It could be argued you can't win a debate at al…
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I would like to start this dicussion by saying that, people have different opinions. while its true that i do not enjoy literature, i am sure that there are others out there who swear by the subject. however, i would like to question the point of making literature mandatory in iB. there are certain people, such as myself, who enjoy logical and statistical subjects, such as physics, chemistry and math. to me ( a person who aspires to become a physicist ), the usefulness of literature is tainted. it would be more efficient if there were alternative subjects to literature as i just straight up cant see the point in literature. i dont understand where people get their id…
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