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Sara McKee
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oppourtunities in education
May 3, 2009 - 01:21 AM
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do you feel that you get alot of oppourtunities through your education?
how does your school or the education system help you to make the most of your school oppourtunities
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Re: oppourtunities in education
May 3, 2009 - 05:38 AM
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I think my school gives me loads of opportunities.
Firstly, there's a lot of subjects that I can choose from, even those that I didn't know could be subjects... like employment skills.
And if I have trouble with choosing subjects, there are a range of people that I can talk to regarding this... e.g. my dean, form teacher, career adviser etc etc. I think a lot of the staff at my school is very supportive of the student's education and where they're going.
The career adviser also organises trips and meetings for the year 13's (last year for high school in New Zealand) and some interested year 12's for universities and apprenticeships. I feel things like this can be a real benefit so know what kind of stuff you can study/do there, you can see what happens and talk to some of the people from there.
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Re: oppourtunities in education
May 3, 2009 - 05:50 AM
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do you feel that you get a lot of opportunities through your education?
how does your school or the education system help you to make the most of your school opportunities
Yes, I do not only feel that I can get a lot of opportunities through my education, but I already experience a lot of opportunities because of education.
Number 1: I learn a lot of skills. I learn how to network with other people abroad.
Number 2: I traveled some parts of the world because of student exchange program, etc.
Number 3: I became globally competitive.
I believe that a lot of students also experience the same.
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Re: oppourtunities in education
May 3, 2009 - 07:25 AM
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I do and I don't at the same time.
I do know that an education does give me an advantage over my peers who don't have an education when it comes to career opportunities. Any company would prefer to employ a person with knowledge or a background in the related field.
At the same time, my country has a policy where a certain race gets more opportunities than the rest. Which practically means even if you perform better, you are still the second choice. Eg: I got 6 A's for the final exams. And person B got 2 A's. Person B would get into public universities because of their race while I won't. That's just how it is.
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Re: oppourtunities in education
May 3, 2009 - 11:29 PM
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shobana wrote:
I do and I don't at the same time.
I do know that an education does give me an advantage over my peers who don't have an education when it comes to career opportunities. Any company would prefer to employ a person with knowledge or a background in the related field.
At the same time, my country has a policy where a certain race gets more opportunities than the rest. Which practically means even if you perform better, you are still the second choice. Eg: I got 6 A's for the final exams. And person B got 2 A's. Person B would get into public universities because of their race while I won't. That's just how it is.
This is a recurring point that has come up several times in this discussion forum. It would seem that this is true, that there is still racism to this day in governments across the world. Why is this? We have seen how worldwide pressure abolished things like this happening in South Africa, why is this still happening? We all look the same inside. There is nothing inferior about you just because your skin may be darker or lighter than those in power. It sickens me that we as the human race, still behave in this way. However in order to change this we cant just sit back and say:
shobana wrote:
That's just how it is.
Let me quote a passage from my ex principal Barbara Cavanagh’s Senior Prize giving speech, 2006 to illustrate the point I want to make here.
“Another great person who changed the world she lived in, died this year. Her name was Rosa Parks. I have already talked about this woman to the seniors but I want to talk about her again today. It was 1955 in Alabama – Rosa Parks was a little woman – she had been at work for the day. She’d done some shopping, so she was tired. She got on the bus as she always did, bought a ticket from the driver, found a seat and sat down – She was relived to be able to take the weight off her feet. At the next stop a man got in the bus – he looked at Rosa Parks and then stood beside her seat expecting her to get up and give her seat to him.
You see Rosa Parks was a black women and the man was white, and in Alabama at that time, there was a law, although it is hard to believe, that said, if you were black you could not keep a seat on a bus if a white person is standing.
I often wonder what drove Rosa Parks in that moment because, you see on that day she just sat and continued to sit.
The man was outraged – after all it was his right. He called to the bus driver – the bus driver said “Get up lady, or I’ll call the police.”
Rosa Parks sat quietly – she didn’t say a word – she just sat. The police came; they arrested her and put her in prison.
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Re: oppourtunities in education
May 3, 2009 - 11:32 PM
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It was Rosa Parks silent act that sparked off the Civil rights Movement in the United States. From that act the laws in discrimination have been repealed and no longer exist. Rosa Parks used her voice – now she wasn’t a David Lange (an ex NZ Prime Minister who she also talked about) with a big presence and a big voice – she was a little woman who chose to say nothing. In a quiet dignified manner she made her point and turned history on her head.”
Now the point of my principal’s speech was to say that some of us are like David Lange. Loud, confident, articulate. Others of us are quiet, not so keen to put ourselves out there. All of us have a voice and I encourage you to reflect on the lives of David Lange and Rosa Parks and think about how you can best make your voice heard, but whichever way is the best for you, I want to say this- Value your right to have your say.
You have already proven from your posts on here that you are an exceptional young women, bright, intelligint, articulate. You are capable to do a lot for this world. Don't just sit back and let your rights be shoved aside because those in power think they are better then anyone. Because they are not, make a stand use your voice... Make a difference! 
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Re: oppourtunities in education
May 4, 2009 - 12:47 AM
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Thanks Marcus and please don't get me wrong. What I meant was that's just how it is-for now. Many people are already starting to make their voices heard-and though sometimes their voices do go unheard, other times they are heard loud and clear. Minor amendments are beginning to take place, they are giving a few more places to us, but I'm still pushing to get equal opportunities. As you may or may not know, my country has just sworn in a new PM that promises "One Malaysia". I'm actually working on a letter to him right now to address him on equal rights especially when it comes to education. So thank you for your feedback, and Rosa Parks was an amazing woman. I've read a lot about her. Do wish me luck with my letter!
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Re: oppourtunities in education
May 4, 2009 - 03:01 AM
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Wow that is really cool Shobana!
Do you think I would be able to see a copy of your letter?
I think part of the process for change is to create an understanding, an understanding among the mass that what we are doing right now maybe isn’t the best way for all. I like that phrase, “One Nation, One Malaysia“
Perhaps you could start up an online Petition as well, with that coupled with the letter you could be the next Rosa Parks, and you are right she was an amazing woman
It seems unfair to me that in my country we have so many more chances and rights then people on the other side of the world. And yet we still take the luxury of a fair education for granted. I hope you never stop your campaign, as I must say you are quite inspirational. 
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Re: oppourtunities in education
May 4, 2009 - 05:15 AM
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Thank you so much for that compliment. I just want everyone to have the same opportunities. I have no other place than Malaysia to call home. And if I don't get an equal share in my own country, where else will I get it?
I'll be glad to send you a copy of my letter once its done and finalized. My mum is helping me with it. Hopefully then you can let me know what you think.
Btw, every one of your post on here has been really inspiring too. You are one remarkable guy and I'm sure u'll be an agent of change.
As Mahatma Gandhi once said; " Be the change you wish to see in the world".
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Re: oppourtunities in education
May 4, 2009 - 08:08 AM
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shobana wrote:
Thank you so much for that compliment. I just want everyone to have the same opportunities. I have no other place than Malaysia to call home. And if I don't get an equal share in my own country, where else will I get it?
I'll be glad to send you a copy of my letter once its done and finalized. My mum is helping me with it. Hopefully then you can let me know what you think.
Btw, every one of your post on here has been really inspiring too. You are one remarkable guy and I'm sure u'll be an agent of change.
As Mahatma Gandhi once said; " Be the change you wish to see in the world".
No problem, and thank you
And might I suggest that along with the letter you also include a video? You were talking about getting students motivated, are there other students that feel the same way as you? Your friends perhaps?
Maybe make a video illustrating your views, suggest the idea of a national youth forum/council where students come together, like this to bring ideas forward, to make a change for the future
I wish you the best of luck with all your endeavours!
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Re: oppourtunities in education
May 4, 2009 - 08:38 AM
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Thanks!I'll see what I can do. I'll be sure to let you have a look at what I have later.
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Re: oppourtunities in education
May 4, 2009 - 01:56 PM
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The question of this topic is too bleak from the beginning. Could you think of something else!?
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Re: oppourtunities in education
May 8, 2009 - 12:49 AM
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mastertek wrote:
The question of this topic is too bleak from the beginning. Could you think of something else!?
I didn't mean for this to be a bleak topic, simply for it to engage a conversation of if we do get equal/positive oppourtunities and if not how can we change this so that it is no longer the case.
Its our future. If we don't look at the bad as well as the good and endevour to improve the bad then aren't we just avoiding the issue altogether?
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Re: oppourtunities in education
May 8, 2009 - 02:03 AM
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mastertek wrote:
The question of this topic is too bleak from the beginning. Could you think of something else!?
Bleak? Would you please help me understand your meaning?
If you mean that "opportunities" is a broad term here, I think there is/could be (depending on your school, I am speaking from my experience of high school) such a broad range of possibilities and experiences, that the best way to approach this would be by beginning broadly. This thread will provide an important focus and depth to one of the aspects of the "Comparing Education across Borders" thread that has not been largely discussed.
I have found that many opportunities, from one-off field trips and competitions to joining committees, school productions and sports teams to many courses and pathways to further education, are available at my school. If you make the effort to get involved. I am really satisfied by the experiences I’ve had, and I hope everyone would be able to have the same, or better, chances.
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May 8, 2009 - 04:55 AM
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I agree that this thread is not "bleak" whatsoever. It allows for us to express our satisfaction or dissatisfaction and ways to create new opportunities in the future. Every thread on this forum has its purpose, and instead of saying its bleak, why not engage in the conversation and actually provide some meaningful insight like everyone else does?
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