flutterby1
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Hey that's not cool.
Who is William Saletan what makes him qualified to make those statements? At least choose to quote something with a little more academic credibility.
I think cultural factors have a big influence on how well Asians perform academically. Getting into a decent university or other higher learning institution (they have different systems in different areas of Asia) is very competitive. There arent that many prestigious or recognised universities in Asia. Jiao Tong University and NUS in Singapore and Tokyo University are some off the top of my head. Otherwise not many are in the world's top 100. The workforce is also very competitive in Asia, I suppose that explains why many people in Asia also get their masters degree while you'd be hard pressed to find anyone with more than a bachelors degree in Australia. I do understand that Asians study for their masters in Australia to apply for permanent residency status but I have spoken to many Chinese and Hongkies and they say that holding a masters is important, while in Australia it can hinder your employment prospects straight outta grad. So if they have the money, international students who couldn't get into a decent uni in China or want a Western education come here. Being Western educated can help when getting a job and it gives you English skills which is very important if you want to make it far.
Gone off on a tangent. I think its cultural not genetic. Many Asian cultures place alot of emphasis on education, having to do better than the other person. Study camps are common in Japan, Korea and China. Aussie Asians are a different story though.
Who is William Saletan what makes him qualified to make those statements? At least choose to quote something with a little more academic credibility.
I think cultural factors have a big influence on how well Asians perform academically. Getting into a decent university or other higher learning institution (they have different systems in different areas of Asia) is very competitive. There arent that many prestigious or recognised universities in Asia. Jiao Tong University and NUS in Singapore and Tokyo University are some off the top of my head. Otherwise not many are in the world's top 100. The workforce is also very competitive in Asia, I suppose that explains why many people in Asia also get their masters degree while you'd be hard pressed to find anyone with more than a bachelors degree in Australia. I do understand that Asians study for their masters in Australia to apply for permanent residency status but I have spoken to many Chinese and Hongkies and they say that holding a masters is important, while in Australia it can hinder your employment prospects straight outta grad. So if they have the money, international students who couldn't get into a decent uni in China or want a Western education come here. Being Western educated can help when getting a job and it gives you English skills which is very important if you want to make it far.
Gone off on a tangent. I think its cultural not genetic. Many Asian cultures place alot of emphasis on education, having to do better than the other person. Study camps are common in Japan, Korea and China. Aussie Asians are a different story though.
