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Introduction
Economics is a subject that I have never taken before beginning my IB journey. The reason I chose to study this subject is purely because I thought: ‘it would be useful for my future’. While this might be true to a certain extent, even I can’t guarantee that right now. But, I found myself finding the subject very interesting. Although I’m far from the best at it, sometimes almost dozing off in class, and struggling in the tests, I have a strange and developing interest in it. So, today I want to talk about this and what can be taken away from it.
The Dawn of Interest
My IB subject selection is very business-oriented. I chose both business options, them being Business Management and Economics. When comparing Economics with Business Management, Economics is far more interesting, even though, technically, Business Management is more specialised. This is where the allure of a new subject comes in. Clearly, I was bitten by this bug, and totally feel that Economics is more interesting. I had studied Business Studies in the IGCSE, and a lot of what I learned transferred over seamlessly to IB, while Economics is a totally new subject.
Let me just say that I am in no way qualified to give you economics advice. I am far from the top student, having to refer to my (incomplete) notes sheet multiple times in-class presentations. In some ways, I am, in fact, struggling with the subject. However, my interest in the subject keeps me going. Despite my struggles, I still continue to find the subject fascinating enough, to the point where I am considering studying it in university. So, what are some key takeaways that can be brought from my experiences?
3 Key Takeaways
Firstly, choose subjects that interest you. Whether it’s before the IGCSE or IB subject selections, find a subject that suits what you like, and what you find interesting. In my case, I took Economics, had some doubts about it, but found it interesting afterwards. Yours might not be the case, but it is still important to drum up some interest in your subject. After all, what’s the point of studying something that won’t help you in the future?
Even though you may be struggling in a subject, find something to motivate you to get better. Work towards a goal. For example, “If I study hard and pass this test, I will buy myself a bubble tea”, or something else. As cringy or corny as they may be, it would give you a viable reason to keep going. In my case, it was the interest in the subject yet again that keeps me going.
Spread the word! Your profound interest in a subject can help influence others to increase their interest in their own subjects. The way you talk so enthusiastically and passionately about a subject may act as a form of persuasion to help your friends gain traction and develop a passion for a subject. It also acts as a mental reassurance for you, as you tend to feel more passionate towards a subject if you have already told others about your interest.
Conclusion
So, to conclude, I’m using my example of Economics as an illustration. It serves as an example of the outcomes of finding a subject that interests you, and also finding motivations for you to improve on that subject. Hopefully I’ve been helpful enough, and have not wasted your time reading this article.
If you’re looking for further reasons to increase interest in learning, check out this link: https://www.jbcnschool.edu.in/blog/students-interest-in-learning/
P.S. If you’re looking to top your classes, check out this blog post: https://prodatblog.org/how-to-be-the-top-of-your-class/
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