Which route to follow after IBDP graduation?

While graduation brings hope for many students yet it also left others querying about what is the next step?

Slow down!

Graduating from an IBDP is a victory itself so firstly you should relax or hold a party to celebrate your success.
And, if you haven't thought out what to do or which field to pursue after your IB graduation, don't panic as there are innumerable opportunities to go for. There are several paths to take after your IBDP and obviously, everyone's route will be different.

So, to help you out with your queries have a look at some of our post-IB graduation ideas.

Pause and Relax

Take some time to chill and rest because you have just ended a bumpy trail of your IBDP. Recovery from the grind of IBDP stress is much needed so you should get the whole IBDP cloud out of your head first. Now is the time to watch all those Netflix series or movies that you have on your list, enjoy some me-time on the beach or adapt a new hobby or activity.

Plan retaking

If your IBDP grades are not satisfactory, you can always go for retaking. Retakes for IBDP exams are generally offered in November for the Northern Hemisphere and in May for Southern Hemisphere. Retakes give you a chance to improve your grades and can boost up your overall grades in most cases. If you are looking for the retakes you can take help from Blen's top IB resources: key concepts, interactive questions and revision material.

Look for a job or internship

Doing a job or an internship is a very good option to earn some extra pennies for yourself in your free time. Internships are really important for your later plans so you should definitely look for internships just after your IBDP graduation. Also, having some experience will put a good impact on your profile.

Consider having a gap

A year gap in your studies will give you time to explore other things such as if you are wanderlust you can plan your tours now. Often, graduates utilize their year gap time to earn new experiences by exploring different things or by meeting new people with diverse cultures.

Plan your next venture

You can begin your universities and courses research early to save extra time for you. Start by finding your areas of interest and then pick your course to pursue before looking for the Universities to apply to.

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