Similarities Between Africa And America

Africa and America: The Battle for Education Adults born before the 21st century possess a different account about their memories as students, and it would differ from students in the 21st century. My parents came from Lome, Togo in Africa and so did I, but their memories in school began in Africa in the 70s-80s, mine in the United States in the 21st century. Due to location and time periods, our memories do not relate much. Although schools back then and schools now had a common goal to ensure that their students accomplished what was necessary in order to make it to the next level of school, their preparation process and conditions differed. The first description of school mom and dad gave me included the words “difficult” and “harder than American schools”. Once high school started academics became the most important and crucial aspect of life. There was no need to be a “well-rounded student”; it did not matter, as it was irrelevant. Although clubs did not exist, students played soccer, though it never increased ones chances in gaining acceptance into college. My parents recalled attending school in the morning, then walking home in the afternoon

I learned that colleges accepted applicants that excelled in school, but also participated in club events and became members. The learning material does not present itself as challenging; everyone’s schedule consisted of only 4 classes each day. Therefore, students acquire an extra day to fully complete homework or study. When a teacher talks about an upcoming exam, the students expect the majority to comprise of multiple choice questions or either matching. Those who managed to not perform super well, parents and some teachers at least wanted them to pass. The parents, teachers, and students themselves expected excellence, but if not reached, no big consequence came from