In this York School TEDx article, Our Kids features a Q&A with Maurice Dusault who shares his purpose and perspective, including his passion for the Chinese Erhu. Read more…
Developing an Intercultural Identity: Growing Up Global
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In an age where immigration is prominent, parents and children alike are facing an identity crisis as they try to amalgamate their homeland’s culture with the norms of their new home. Many struggle with differences including language barriers and societal norms, as well as changes in familial structure.
Student Scoop: Katelyn
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Few students have a grasp of how the world really works around a table – fewer get to try it out themselves. Queen Margaret’s School student Katelyn Eslinger reflects on her experience with her first Model United Nations Conference in Vancouver.
Student Scoop: Juliette
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Mulgrave School student Juliette Levine is on team Canada at the World Individual School’s Debate and Public Speaking Competition in Brisbane, Australia. Follow her blog entries as she describes the experience Down Under. Up next – seeing the sights in Sydney!
Student Scoop: Juliette
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Mulgrave School student Juliette Levine is on team Canada at the World Individual School’s Debate and Public Speaking Competition in Brisbane, Australia. Follow her blog entries as she describes the experience Down Under. First up – a day in Sydney!
Crossing Borders and Cultures: Hosting International Exchange Students
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Although the Internet and various technologies have enabled us to globalize, there is much that cannot be learned from across a television or computer screen. At the end of the day, we need human interaction, and we learn best through immersion and human contact. This idea is the greatest promoter of international exchange programs.
