CULTURAL SENSITIVITY-INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS


International Schools pave the way for acquiring Cultural Sensitivity at an early age. According to me, International schools truly represent the ethos of United Nations in it's young form as children from various nations and cultures unite and interact with each other by crossing cultural barriers. At an early age , each student represents his or her country.The students there contribute in creating or forming mutual impressions regarding their respective countries.They master the art of diplomacy and cultural sensitivity quite early in this manner.

I had the honour of studying in an International School, Japan International School at a very early age. I am what I am today mainly because of my education in an International School and that too in a school like JIS. International schools completely equip students with cultural sensitivity and refine their bilingual skills.That's what my school did for me. Today, I feel that I have good communication and linguistic skills because of my education in JIS. JIS offered a very friendly and inviting atmosphere because it was an international school in the real sense beacause people from various cultures were easily accepted there.

What I liked was that we were also taught Japanese Language. I could later live ,work and adapt to the lifestyle easily in Japan again because of what JIS taught me. My early experience in an international school  taught me to respect, understand and appreciate other cultures. That's what makes it much easier for me to adjust in any country. Today I share my culture, other cultural experiences, ideas and knowledge with many people so easily as a result of my experiences in  an International School . It made me more sensitive to other cultures and way of thought. Thus,I`m able to communicate or relate well to people from any country, irrespective of their backgrounds.

SLICE OF LIFE

Enjoy your slice of life !!!

Life is not served on a silver platter yet all get a generous helping of their share...It's just left to us to recognize what we have instead of wanting a bite of someone's life...As I was telling a friend the other day...one has to relish one's own slice of life...In doing that one must also resist what I call "emotional vampires" who derive strength from depriving you of your positive energy and robbing you of your self-esteem. I always remind myself and explain to others that such characters always want a slice of your life as they are not contented and happy with their own lives...These emotional vampires are actually very weak. So they try to get a sense of strength through controlling others... 

People who are truly happy and independent live and let others live. Being free is a source of happiness. All have a right to be free in their thoughts and the choices they make. It's a human right...But there will be lots of people in your life who may not allow you to grow and may actually stunt your growth. Watch out for such people !!!