There’s more to school life than hitting the books. Hitting (or kicking) a ball can be equally rewarding, for a variety of reasons, as these young sports stars prove. Read the rest of this entry »
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Dana Neih (CIBS)
Questioning the meaning of life is almost a prerequisite for being a teen. We asked Shanghai’s teen artists to consider life, and this amazing gallery is the result. Enjoy! Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: drawing, graphic arts, painting, teen art |17th
May
A teacher at Concordia told me that she slyly overheard the following conversation…
American Girl: “I’m getting an A- in math; I think I should kill myself.”
Korean Girl: “Why? Are you suddenly Korean now?!”
The teen authors who are taking over my column this month, are three CISS middle school girls from South Korea, and what follows is a window into their world; the seriousness and cultural pressure of education juxtaposed against the flip-side of cutting loose, having fun and just being teenage girls. Enjoy… Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: free time, korean teens, shopping, study |16th
May
Swinging a golf club, that is! Hiroshi and Yoko Tai may only be in Grades 5 and 3 at Dulwich College, but between them they’ve amassed a pretty impressive playing history. Read the rest of this entry »
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Sometimes here in Shanghai it feels like the amount of information coming at you from different sides can be overwhelming. Especially since most of us aren’t actually sure what to do with that information. But parents with kids who are suffering from asthma or bronchitis can now check the US Consulate website before deciding on whether or not to let the kids play outside. Read the rest of this entry »
