Today at class we talked about education and its relation between history and power. We read and article that said,
There are many people who critisize that Ameria's education is falling down. BUT, it is actually not bad.
we shared opinions like, economical power influencees education because depending on the financial situation, there are people who don't have access to education. And racial dominant group created the educational gap.
I was really surprised that many people think having an university degree makes no difference with others, because nowerdays many people have that degree. They feel negative about education iin America. I thought people here thinks their education system is good and superior to others. It was a stereotype. People here feel the same as people in my home country.
From an outsider point of view, I think students here don't have to pestimistic about their education, because they focus on studying. Many students in Japan, don't study AT ALL! They might say " experiencing a lot of things is more important than studying."
Anyway, I think America has a better education environment that Japan. I mean, not the system, but this "studying taken for granted" atmospher is more an educational environment.
I'm sorry if there are some spellling mistakes. I don't care because I assume that not many people are reading this. I bet Yoko(my sister) is reading.
Jin