Comments on: Ah, High School

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 07:50:37 +0000

I had this friend in high school (I live in the United States), who is Japanese, and her life was similiar to your students. She would just have a nervous breakdown, everytime that she had to take a test, because her parents would put all kinds of pressure on her. Eventually, she rebelled against her parents and just ran away from home.

By: Bart

Bart — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:28:26 +0000

Hi Even,

First time on your site (I have a new travel blog and was checking you out – great content, my compliments)and I had to laugh at the high school hurdles for this test – even if it’s not funny. In the high school I went to, 124 of 125 graduating entered a four year college – I kid you not. The competition was murderous, but fun, too.

By: Apartments Stockholm

Apartments Stockholm — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 01:50:27 +0000

This article is a delightful account of social needs that are often lacking in many education institutions. Without the warmth and connection that the school environment provides, we loose something important in friendships and connections throughout life. Unfortunately, not all experience the positive aspects of formal schooling and bullying remains the single issue that must be stopped in order for individuals to succeed and meet the demands of a healthy and mature adult.

By: Jaci

Jaci — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 13:44:02 +0000

This type of external pressure and work ethic is widespread in many Asian country’s.

By: Samantha

Samantha — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:30:22 +0000

Hey Evan, I live in New Zealand and Asian exchange students(hope this doesn’t sound too stereotypical} are known for being relentlessly studious. I have a few friends in this situation and they speak of the high expectations their families have for them. It seems like way to much pressure to put on kids in my opinion, but maybe i don’t understand where they’re coming from.

By: John

John — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 02:38:18 +0000

I remember the first time I took my College SATs. It was a very nerve-wrecking experience.

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 02:12:12 +0000

Wow! I have heard that several Asian Countries have a very high pressured, competitive educational system, but this is way over the top! Alex

By: Brittany Litz

Brittany Litz — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:40:57 +0000

Hi Evan,

Stumbled upon your blog when I goggled “Dae Dong Taxation High School.”

I am a teacher in Coquitlam, B.C, Canada. Next week I will be teaching 25 Korean high-school students from Dae Dong! Are you still teaching there? I wonder if you may know these students, or if you would be able to give me an idea as to what level they are at? It is hard to lesson plan for a group of kids you have never met!

Cheers,

Brittany

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