Click the locations to get area specific differences in education and school culture.
Culture shocks experienced by foreign students transfering to Mclean, and the countries they previously resided in.
Japan
Junior Margaret Isozaki, who transferred from Japan was particularly surprised by the common theme of an intense nationalistic pride exhibited by American public high school. She noted the prevalence of school spirit, the pep rallies, football games, the pledge of allegiance as points of fascination, as well as an appreciation for the diverse student body.
France
With the incredibly secular nature of French curiculums Junior Simon Kroger, transferring from the Lycee Clemence Royer school in the South of France, expressed his surprise for the carefree nature of American schools regarding religion. He also noted his amazement for the prevelance of school spirit, wide variety of extracurriculars, and emphasis on school life outside of academics.
China
Sophomore Scarlett Lee lived in China before moving to the U.S. early this school year. She was initially shocked by the freedom of the classes; teachers allowing the chewing of gum and hall passes– concepts that she was not familiar with back in China.
She had envisioned a dramatic school life in America, as frequently portrayed in the media, noting the hit HBO show Euphoria specifically with excessive substance abuse, gun violence, etc. Yet upon arrival she was pleasantly surprised by the kindness of teachers and peers, and the laid back nature of school life.
In courtesy of IMDB.
Ukraine
Senior Mykyta Shulha transfered from a Ukrainian High school, without a clear idea of what to expect in the United States. He notes he did not experience any significant culture shocks, but did note his idea on lunches in the school cafeteria. “One of the [culture shocks] was the food”, Shulha said. “School lunches here are alright, but I prefer more real food”.
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Click the locations to get area specific differences in education and school culture.
Culture shocks experienced by foreign students transfering to Mclean, and the countries they previously resided in.
Japan
Junior Margaret Isozaki, who transferred from Japan was particularly surprised by the common theme of an intense nationalistic pride exhibited by American public high school. She noted the prevalence of school spirit, the pep rallies, football games, the pledge of allegiance as points of fascination, as well as an appreciation for the diverse student body.
France
With the incredibly secular nature of French curiculums Junior Simon Kroger, transferring from the Lycee Clemence Royer school in the South of France, expressed his surprise for the carefree nature of American schools regarding religion. He also noted his amazement for the prevelance of school spirit, wide variety of extracurriculars, and emphasis on school life outside of academics.
China
Sophomore Scarlett Lee lived in China before moving to the U.S. early this school year. She was initially shocked by the freedom of the classes; teachers allowing the chewing of gum and hall passes– concepts that she was not familiar with back in China.
She had envisioned a dramatic school life in America, as frequently portrayed in the media, noting the hit HBO show Euphoria specifically with excessive substance abuse, gun violence, etc. Yet upon arrival she was pleasantly surprised by the kindness of teachers and peers, and the laid back nature of school life.
In courtesy of IMDB.
Ukraine
Senior Mykyta Shulha transfered from a Ukrainian High school, without a clear idea of what to expect in the United States. He notes he did not experience any significant culture shocks, but did note his idea on lunches in the school cafeteria. “One of the [culture shocks] was the food”, Shulha said. “School lunches here are alright, but I prefer more real food”.