Guest: Mika
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Mika and I chat about the pressures associated with American and Japanese education, as well as the following:
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Japanese students go to school more than American students.
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America offers more opportunities to go to college than Japan
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Japanese cram school
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“In Japan, it’s all about the exams”
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Education in America is controlled by each individual state, not the American government
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America’s education is not equal for every student
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America spends more money than Japan on education, but the majority of that money is not spent on students
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History of tests
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“Education saves the world”
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Public education in America is not as great as it once was
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“Now, taking tests are more important than educating students.”
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The ultimate pressure is being a Japanese student.
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“There are a lot of options in life, so don’t give up.”
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How to defeat pressure and nervousness?
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Think like a fighter, not like a student
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You have to be creative when looking for a job
A short video on how to defeat pressure and nervousness:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/sian-beilock.html
Mika’s Recommendations
Movie: Before Midnight – Preview
Book : 野心のすすめ(Recommendation of Ambition) 林 真理子 (by Mariko Hayashi) – US Preview JP Preview
Music : The Carpenters – Superstar – Preview