I have been reading an interesting debate on how, generally, Europeans are far more advanced than Americans throughout elementary school, as well as high school. During these years, many Europeans learn multiple languages (as opposed to Americans, who mostly just speak English) and take most courses sooner than Americans would.
However...
After high school, is that where the European/Japanese advantage ends? I ask because it always seem that many European or Japanese students come over to the U.S. and several of the top-tier universities are in the United States. I have read a few stories on how after high school, many international universities are, frankly, horrible, with inferior professors and whatever edge gained before seems lost.
So my question: does whatever advantage Europe/Japan have during the elementary/high school years become negated by what seems to be a large advantage by the U.S. AFTER high school? I ask out of complete curiosity. Thanks!
2007-10-11
20:29:18
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Reginald VelJohnson
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Higher Education (University +)