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Below you will find in-depth reports, thought pieces on modern education, as well as hundreds of tips on how to excel at the IB.
Can I Study Whilst Asleep?
IB students worldwide know the pain of getting less than enough sleep day after day because of studying into the late night. During some of these late nights you must have pondered, “Is there any way of me learning all this while sleeping?” You might have heard rumours that ‘listening to vocabulary while asleep will…
What is the BEST Music for Studying?
You may have heard of the supposed ‘Mozart Effect’, claiming that listening to classical music, or specifically Mozart, will make you smarter. Over the last years many studies seem to have debunked this myth, saying that if you hate Mozart then listening to Mozart won’t do anything for you! While some researchers claim that all…
50 CAS Project Ideas!
One of the scariest parts of CAS may be the CAS project. Common questions we hear at Lanterna are ‘what is it?’ ‘how do I do it?’ and ‘what are good examples of projects?’ We’re answering all those questions in this article. It’s essential to understand the requirements of the CAS project before diving into…
How to Apply to University (Canada Edition)
Canada is a popular destination for IB graduates. With a wide array of top universities and an enviable way of life, more and more graduates are heading to study there. Want to become an expert on how to apply to university in Canada? Read on! Choosing your University The first step in applying to Canada…
Are IB Students better than A Level Students?
We know this is a controversial question to ask – IB students take pride in the difficulty in the diploma and A Level students are no different. For those of you who are unaware of A Levels, they are the common path that students in the UK follow. As former IB students, though, we wanted…
How to Apply to University (The Netherlands Edition)
The US and UK have long been thought of as the ‘best’ places to go to university as an international school student because of their top-of-the-line higher education in English. However, with US tuition prices forever increasing and Brexit uncertainty in the UK, more and more students are beginning to look elsewhere when choosing their…
How to Apply to University (US Edition)
Some of the most prestigious universities in the world can be found in the US, and after completing the IB Diploma you have all the chances in the world to be accepted into some top US universities! The process of how to apply to university in the US may seem like a daunting one, and…
How to Choose a University (UK Edition)
Are you thinking about your post-IB plans yet? It’s never too early to start considering what you might be interested in doing after you finish the IB Diploma! Applying to universities is not something that will happen overnight – it requires you to do your research, take your time, and prepare thoroughly. For many it…
What Are IB Internal Assessments?
The IB is full of acronyms – TOK, IA, EE, and CAS just to name a few! Sometimes it’s difficult to keep track of what all of them mean. One in particular, the Internal Assessment, seems to cause confusion for many students. Both students who haven’t started the IB yet as well as current IB…
The Top 10 IB TikToks! Part 2
The IB is a program that can sometimes feel pretty tough. In this blog, we aim to brighten your day, bringing you five more of our favourite IB TikToks. Check out Part 1 if you missed it! Do you have any other TikToks that you think sum up precisely what it feels like to…
