Education
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 […]
5 reasons why Taiwan’s education drives students nuts | Estella Tong – Grade 8
Tests don’t only waste students’ time, it’s torturous Long days force students to stay up late to study Teachers in Taiwan like to give students homework even after big exams Taiwan’s education is very different compared to America’s. It really drives students nuts. Some students even have to go to bed at midnight! Here are […]
How students volunteer needs to change: Lily Chen – Grade 8
In Taiwan, community service is a requirement for junior high students to graduate and apply for high school. However, many students cheat on their volunteering hours. Volunteering should not be tied to a student’s scores, as it encourages cheating. Volunteering is an important part of learning. Through volunteering, students gain new experiences and insights, improve […]
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