Abnormal Summit Season 1 Episode 28 Private education
- January 12, 2015
In Abnormal Summit season 1 episode 28, the focus turns to the topic of private education. The episode starts off with host Sung Si-kyung introducing the guests: Canadian Julian, American Tyler, Turkish Robin, Belgian Robin and Italian Alberto.
The conversation begins with an explanation of what private education is and the differences compared to public education. Julian, who is studying in Korea, shares his experience and explains that private education is very expensive and is seen as a status symbol. Tyler chimes in, discussing how private schools in America can range from $5,000 to $50,000 per year.
Robin, from Turkey, explains how private education is seen as something luxurious in his home country, and that there are only a few private schools available. Alberto, from Italy, adds that private education in Italy is not a popular choice, and is only used by those who want a different kind of education.
The guests discuss their own experiences with private education, both as students and parents. Julian explains that his parents sent him to private school because they wanted him to have a better education than the one offered in their local public schools. Tyler talks about how he attended a private school where he was able to engage in unique extracurricular activities such as beekeeping on campus.
The conversation then turns to the reasons why parents choose private education for their children. The guests discuss how private schools offer smaller class sizes, individualized attention and a wider range of extracurricular activities that public schools can't afford. Robin explains how private schools in Turkey offer a better education and network of connections that are useful for later in life.
Julian adds that private education is seen as the norm in Korea because public schools have become so competitive, and it's seen as a way to guarantee academic success. Tyler goes on to explain that private education in America is seen as a way to get into Ivy League colleges, which is why it's so expensive.
The guests then discuss the potential negatives of private education. They bring up how private schools can create a sense of elitism and limit diversity, both financially and ethnically. Robin adds that private education in Turkey is a way to separate kids from each other and create a classist society.
The conversation ends with each guest sharing their thoughts on private education. Julian expresses his concern over the lack of socialization experienced by private school students, while Tyler argues that private education is a response to the shortcomings of public education.
Overall, Abnormal Summit season 1 episode 28 provides an insightful discussion on the topic of private education. The guests provide a wealth of information and personal experiences which highlight the differences and similarities of private education across multiple countries.