Comments on: “Two Million Minutes” http://welkerswikinomics.com/blog/2008/04/25/two-million-minutes/ for students and teachers of AP and IB Economics Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:51:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Annie Sung http://welkerswikinomics.com/blog/2008/04/25/two-million-minutes/#comment-5049 Annie Sung Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:03:53 +0000 http://welkerswikinomics.com/blog/2008/04/25/two-million-minutes/#comment-5049 This documentary is a good way to see into different cultures. Growing up in an international school, it's always interesting to observe newly overseas classmates and their culture shock, then their understanding and embrace of the new culture. The Chinese girl in the trailer completes the typical Chinese stereotype - yes, we are all workaholics and know at least one instrument :) Kidding...sort of. This documentary is a good way to see into different cultures. Growing up in an international school, it’s always interesting to observe newly overseas classmates and their culture shock, then their understanding and embrace of the new culture. The Chinese girl in the trailer completes the typical Chinese stereotype - yes, we are all workaholics and know at least one instrument :) Kidding…sort of.

]]> By: caleb http://welkerswikinomics.com/blog/2008/04/25/two-million-minutes/#comment-5035 caleb Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:13:45 +0000 http://welkerswikinomics.com/blog/2008/04/25/two-million-minutes/#comment-5035 I'm scared. I think the US should wage war on the rest of the world, then scratch out its current education system, and replace it with a new one. Can and also can't wait to see this. I’m scared. I think the US should wage war on the rest of the world, then scratch out its current education system, and replace it with a new one. Can and also can’t wait to see this.

]]> By: Jessica http://welkerswikinomics.com/blog/2008/04/25/two-million-minutes/#comment-5028 Jessica Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:36:01 +0000 http://welkerswikinomics.com/blog/2008/04/25/two-million-minutes/#comment-5028 I really want to watch this! Haha I wonder how Ms. Close's former student...Tim?? will react to this documentary. I really want to watch this! Haha I wonder how Ms. Close’s former student…Tim?? will react to this documentary.

]]> By: Jinny http://welkerswikinomics.com/blog/2008/04/25/two-million-minutes/#comment-5025 Jinny Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:34:09 +0000 http://welkerswikinomics.com/blog/2008/04/25/two-million-minutes/#comment-5025 lets watch it in class!!! hehe or maybe in AP lang, since we're all learning about rhetorical strategies in documentaries... HAHA "I always try on glasses when I'm bored.." lets watch it in class!!! hehe or maybe in AP lang, since we’re all learning about rhetorical strategies in documentaries…

HAHA “I always try on glasses when I’m bored..”

]]> By: Trevor Sun http://welkerswikinomics.com/blog/2008/04/25/two-million-minutes/#comment-5023 Trevor Sun Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:21:41 +0000 http://welkerswikinomics.com/blog/2008/04/25/two-million-minutes/#comment-5023 Well Chris that just the way some people are, but I agree with you theres quite a noticeable difference when talking with people of different nations. Studying abroad definitly changed the way I view the world but it doesn't create a barrier between me and my friends back in Canada. This will be quite interesting to watch if someone gets a copy. Well Chris that just the way some people are, but I agree with you theres quite a noticeable difference when talking with people of different nations. Studying abroad definitly changed the way I view the world but it doesn’t create a barrier between me and my friends back in Canada. This will be quite interesting to watch if someone gets a copy.

]]> By: Chris Seah http://welkerswikinomics.com/blog/2008/04/25/two-million-minutes/#comment-5021 Chris Seah Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:50:47 +0000 http://welkerswikinomics.com/blog/2008/04/25/two-million-minutes/#comment-5021 I think those of us who have experienced different studying attitudes in the US and the rest of the world notice quite a large difference. I heard the Indian lady call the American syllabus "light" and I felt like I just got stabbed in the chest. In any case, it's the desperate (if that's the right word) attitude of those in developing nations to improve their standard of living that drives them to do so well. I am sitting complacently in my comfortable room listening to music streaming from my laptop. Not to be elitist, but this whole onslaught of new, intelligent college applicants is starting to terrify me. I mean, high school already isn't high school anymore thanks to overcompetetiveness that involves taking five college courses each year. Thanks guys, I owe the occasional white hair that sprouts on my scalp to you! I think those of us who have experienced different studying attitudes in the US and the rest of the world notice quite a large difference. I heard the Indian lady call the American syllabus “light” and I felt like I just got stabbed in the chest.

In any case, it’s the desperate (if that’s the right word) attitude of those in developing nations to improve their standard of living that drives them to do so well. I am sitting complacently in my comfortable room listening to music streaming from my laptop. Not to be elitist, but this whole onslaught of new, intelligent college applicants is starting to terrify me. I mean, high school already isn’t high school anymore thanks to overcompetetiveness that involves taking five college courses each year. Thanks guys, I owe the occasional white hair that sprouts on my scalp to you!

]]> By: Jennifer Choi http://welkerswikinomics.com/blog/2008/04/25/two-million-minutes/#comment-5009 Jennifer Choi Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:37:14 +0000 http://welkerswikinomics.com/blog/2008/04/25/two-million-minutes/#comment-5009 Aw my internet sucks. It's taking forever to load this thing..haha i should watch it after my ap exams are over haha Aw my internet sucks. It’s taking forever to load this thing..haha i should watch it after my ap exams are over haha

]]> By: alicesu http://welkerswikinomics.com/blog/2008/04/25/two-million-minutes/#comment-5006 alicesu Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:58:48 +0000 http://welkerswikinomics.com/blog/2008/04/25/two-million-minutes/#comment-5006 can we watch this in class after ap exams are over? it looks so interesting! can we watch this in class after ap exams are over? it looks so interesting!

]]> By: Calvin Lu http://welkerswikinomics.com/blog/2008/04/25/two-million-minutes/#comment-5005 Calvin Lu Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:42:34 +0000 http://welkerswikinomics.com/blog/2008/04/25/two-million-minutes/#comment-5005 although the video is still loading, but it sounds like an interesting movie to watch just from Welker's introduction. I think I can find the "hacked" version on the internet although the video is still loading, but it sounds like an interesting movie to watch just from Welker’s introduction. I think I can find the “hacked” version on the internet

]]> By: Mond http://welkerswikinomics.com/blog/2008/04/25/two-million-minutes/#comment-5002 Mond Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:58:10 +0000 http://welkerswikinomics.com/blog/2008/04/25/two-million-minutes/#comment-5002 Well first of all, i want to point out that the translations for the Chinese part is totally off. I think this would be an interesting video to watch. Well first of all, i want to point out that the translations for the Chinese part is totally off. I think this would be an interesting video to watch.

]]> By: Kristie Chung http://welkerswikinomics.com/blog/2008/04/25/two-million-minutes/#comment-4992 Kristie Chung Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:57:34 +0000 http://welkerswikinomics.com/blog/2008/04/25/two-million-minutes/#comment-4992 This would be really interesting to watch. This would be really interesting to watch.

]]> By: Jo Lo http://welkerswikinomics.com/blog/2008/04/25/two-million-minutes/#comment-4984 Jo Lo Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:11:21 +0000 http://welkerswikinomics.com/blog/2008/04/25/two-million-minutes/#comment-4984 My internet sucks so I can't watch any videos from anything, but after reading the intro and what every one else said, I wouldn't mind watching it. My internet sucks so I can’t watch any videos from anything, but after reading the intro and what every one else said, I wouldn’t mind watching it.

]]> By: MichaelChow http://welkerswikinomics.com/blog/2008/04/25/two-million-minutes/#comment-4979 MichaelChow Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:40:43 +0000 http://welkerswikinomics.com/blog/2008/04/25/two-million-minutes/#comment-4979 I really enjoyed the overall idea of this documentary being in an American School in China myself I feel I kind of get the best of two worlds. Anyways this documentary definitely seems like a must watch! Can't wait to see who will prevail in using their time the wisest! I really enjoyed the overall idea of this documentary being in an American School in China myself I feel I kind of get the best of two worlds. Anyways this documentary definitely seems like a must watch! Can’t wait to see who will prevail in using their time the wisest!

]]> By: Claire Moon http://welkerswikinomics.com/blog/2008/04/25/two-million-minutes/#comment-4971 Claire Moon Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:49:57 +0000 http://welkerswikinomics.com/blog/2008/04/25/two-million-minutes/#comment-4971 My youtube can only play it till when she says "It looks like the American student's life is like..." and then it stops... I should try it nex time =[ My youtube can only play it till when she says
“It looks like the American student’s life is like…” and then it stops…
I should try it nex time =[

]]> By: jacqueszhang http://welkerswikinomics.com/blog/2008/04/25/two-million-minutes/#comment-4966 jacqueszhang Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:06:39 +0000 http://welkerswikinomics.com/blog/2008/04/25/two-million-minutes/#comment-4966 Echo to Kailin, that's some really good use of rhetorical strategies. I think it's kind of sad how the education system in the US does seem to be relatively laid back. This serious lack of education could lead to some problems in the future.. Echo to Kailin, that’s some really good use of rhetorical strategies. I think it’s kind of sad how the education system in the US does seem to be relatively laid back. This serious lack of education could lead to some problems in the future..

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