Wednesday, November 21, 2007

The Beginning

It's a pretty common stereotype: Asians study a lot. But why? What is so different about the Korean education system? Because of America's education system, American children tend to believe that Korean students are more uptight and too demanding, but is this assumption true? Being a Korean myself, I know schools in Korea can be incredibly intense but also relaxed at times. On the other hand, Korean children may view American children as living in a more privileged society. How do all these assumptions and perceptions play into cultural consequences?

-Alice C.