IB is really tough on kids mentally / emotionally - I have an IB Diploma grad from back in 2013 and it just about killed me as his mother watching him go through junior/senior year. Acing his AP classes and just grueling over the IB work/studies/thesis and approved volunteer work time - do that and competition marching band at the same time! But, to this day, he is so very, very proud of that diploma and the silly fake medal you wear around your neck at graduation along with all the cords and other accoutrements.
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