I am a native of India, which lies in the southern part of Asia. Being an asian entitles me to know most things about asian engineering, cultures and some of its languages too. But for a certain american native, it's be hard to survive in an asian country, due to language barriers and the huge culture difference.
My first impression of Asians is very optimistic. Asian people are intelligent, hard working and diligent. Even though they need to focus on time management (mostly in India and neighboring countries), they are overall brilliant in whatever profession they are. If we talk of engineering, asians are one of the leading people to invent new stuff and to bring new technologies everyday.
Asians have a very broad view of americans. Before I came here, I thought that kids in USA do nothing but parties and that they hang out all day. Pop music influences a lot of Asian minds, in a positive way of course. But what we see in Hollywood is not actually what it is. Life in United States is fast and hard, yet fun to live in. People work all weekdays and have immense fun in weekends, which I feel is a fantastic way to live life. This ensures a balance between everything.
Possible pros and cons of a country's engineering are directly related to how the engineers of that country are taught. Like Indians are taught in a very balanced way, including practicality and theory all at the same time, while I feel USA graduates are taught in more of a practical and a visual way, which fits better in minds.
Being in Asia could be a wish come true for me right now. One you belong there, you just dont want to be anywhere else. But for a person who is new to the country should fear aspects like : Language difference, culture shock, racial discrimination(at most places) and uncomfortable behavior. Even though there are cons to be in an Asian country, there are as many pros at the same time. People there are lovely, and they make sure you have a great time. Education is cheap and good, nonetheless trustworthy at the same time.
My first impression of Asians is very optimistic. Asian people are intelligent, hard working and diligent. Even though they need to focus on time management (mostly in India and neighboring countries), they are overall brilliant in whatever profession they are. If we talk of engineering, asians are one of the leading people to invent new stuff and to bring new technologies everyday.
Asians have a very broad view of americans. Before I came here, I thought that kids in USA do nothing but parties and that they hang out all day. Pop music influences a lot of Asian minds, in a positive way of course. But what we see in Hollywood is not actually what it is. Life in United States is fast and hard, yet fun to live in. People work all weekdays and have immense fun in weekends, which I feel is a fantastic way to live life. This ensures a balance between everything.
Possible pros and cons of a country's engineering are directly related to how the engineers of that country are taught. Like Indians are taught in a very balanced way, including practicality and theory all at the same time, while I feel USA graduates are taught in more of a practical and a visual way, which fits better in minds.
Being in Asia could be a wish come true for me right now. One you belong there, you just dont want to be anywhere else. But for a person who is new to the country should fear aspects like : Language difference, culture shock, racial discrimination(at most places) and uncomfortable behavior. Even though there are cons to be in an Asian country, there are as many pros at the same time. People there are lovely, and they make sure you have a great time. Education is cheap and good, nonetheless trustworthy at the same time.
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ReplyDeleteThis is exactly what I wanted to read! A blog post about Asia written by an Asian! Ok it is nice to know that education in Asia is that good, and that people in there are good in general. I wanted to say that Hollywood gives a bad impression of us Americans too. What you see in the movies appears to be kind of another world different from reality in most cases, cause here in the Western hemisphere things are not only party.
ReplyDeleteI really think that I would clash with everybody in Asia because of the language, most of the asian languages are difficult and take a long time to learn. It is also true that Asian engineers are some of the first to bring new technologies (e.g.: China, Japan, India, Russia, etc.). I guess that I agree with all your post, I like it <3<3 (engr103)
Thanks Daniel, it was great to know that you liked my views. I pretty much changed my opinion about americans when I started living here. They don't party day and night, rather they enjoy themselves after working hard. And as far as I know, even asians love parties. So in the end, it ain't about native behavior, its all about having fun! :)
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