Education
Students should have iPads instead of textbooks at school | Estella Tong – Grade 8
Textbooks quickly become outdated iPads give teachers more control iPads are more convenient for projects As technology gets more and more important in our daily lives, schools are starting to buy iPads as educational tools. Teachers often use iPads to conduct their courses. Some believe that it’s easier to learn by using iPads, however, some […]
Why students shouldn’t go to international schools in Taiwan | Tricia Liao – Grade 11
Without much free time, international students in Taiwan are often overly stressed Taiwan companies seldom offer internship opportunities Taiwanese parents believe more tests and homework are beneficial to students In order to have a strong educational background, studying abroad has become a trend among Taiwanese students. There were about 60,000 students who went abroad in […]
5 reasons why high school entrance exams are awful | Brian Tu – Grade 10
Pressure and stress the final year of junior high is incredibly high Exams don’t really teach students how to think outside of the box Late nights spent studying aren’t healthy for a growing teenager Being a student in Taiwan is already horrible, but the final year of junior high school is basically purgatory. And it […]
4 Differences Between Chinese and English | Lily Chen, Grade 9
The most commonly learned second language in Taiwan is English In Chinese, the verb stays the same even if tenses are different Chinese is the most commonly spoken language in the world Language is the most important and basic aspect of human civilization; because of it, we have the ability to communicate with others, express […]
4 books every 7th grader should read | Claire Liao, Grade 8
Every 7th grader should read The Giver because readers need to think hard to understand the story The Hunger Games shows the read how great their lives are without needing to fight to the death against strangers Hatchet teaches the value of not giving up Reading is very important for students because it can help […]
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