I thought that the international student panel was very interesting and enlightening in class. We talked about topics such as a typical school day, homework, expectations, and assimulating. To me, the experience both of these students are having is amazing.
One student from Ghana is able to see two ways of schooling, choice and traditional structure. I enjoy the freedom of choice I have in the United States even though some people think our schools are failing, maybe because of this reason. When I heard about the structure the student had at the boarding school, I felt two emotions. I was so happy I did not have to go to school like that to get to Luther College. On the other hand, I was a little jealous. This student seemed very bright and intelligent. He seems to have a great work ethic and values (this coming from only a half hour of talking to him). Then I wondered if I would have been through that type of schooling, would I be as knowing as him?
After pondering about the idea, I decided I probably would know what "real work" is and probably be even more thankful for my air-conditioned job in the summer. However, whether being in a traditional boarding school or an U.S. "choice" school, I think it comes down to work ethic. People in the United States have great work ethics when they make the choice to. People in the United States are very intelligent if they want to. In the U.S, it seems we put emphasis on you will get out of it what you put in it and that is your choice. In Ghana it seems you have no choice, you will do the work! I think teachers, administrators, parents, etc. should try and help students choose to have a good work ethic because they know and want the benefits.
Although, other countries seem to be "beating us" through education, they seem to have very strict ways to do this. I don't think the United States should change to these ways, however I do believe in general a different attitude/expectation should be utilized in society.
One student from Ghana is able to see two ways of schooling, choice and traditional structure. I enjoy the freedom of choice I have in the United States even though some people think our schools are failing, maybe because of this reason. When I heard about the structure the student had at the boarding school, I felt two emotions. I was so happy I did not have to go to school like that to get to Luther College. On the other hand, I was a little jealous. This student seemed very bright and intelligent. He seems to have a great work ethic and values (this coming from only a half hour of talking to him). Then I wondered if I would have been through that type of schooling, would I be as knowing as him?
After pondering about the idea, I decided I probably would know what "real work" is and probably be even more thankful for my air-conditioned job in the summer. However, whether being in a traditional boarding school or an U.S. "choice" school, I think it comes down to work ethic. People in the United States have great work ethics when they make the choice to. People in the United States are very intelligent if they want to. In the U.S, it seems we put emphasis on you will get out of it what you put in it and that is your choice. In Ghana it seems you have no choice, you will do the work! I think teachers, administrators, parents, etc. should try and help students choose to have a good work ethic because they know and want the benefits.
Although, other countries seem to be "beating us" through education, they seem to have very strict ways to do this. I don't think the United States should change to these ways, however I do believe in general a different attitude/expectation should be utilized in society.
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