Hey guys, got tons of replies about the last video, which is great. So I thought I'd share this Maclean's article, which is very related:
http://oncampus.macleans.ca/education/2010/11/10/too-asian/
Basically it talks about how immigrant enrollment at certain Universities (including UBC) that are situated in Asian-dominant cities are too high, and the grade/acceptance standards have skyrocketed as a result (I'm Asian, btw). This apparently causes a problem to local students who simply can't compete with these "nerds" who do nothing but study and sacrifice social relations in so doing.
My response to that is... Bullshit. Who wrote this article? This "I can't deal with the competition!" sentiment is probably best shared by the likes of Alexandra Wallace. It's sad really. These kids value their all-weekend partying and clubbing too much to invest time into studying. At the very worst, they're asking for no less than a monopoly on their hometown post-secondaries. The reasoning is simple: If I can't raise my grades, I'll lower the standards!
So what, the universities should reject all applicants who excel by their academic standards, in favour of the idiots who can't even pull a C average? If you guys ever get a chance to come out to beautiful Vancouver BC, check out our campus. At a glance, the Asian population makes up about 90% of the student body. But look at what they're doing! They're getting involved with the community, attending club meetings, chatting with friends, networking, socializing, playing sports, engaging in extra-curriculars. And no, not all Asians join the chess or math clubs. No, not all Asians spend their entire waking life in the libraries. We are far, far from separated from society!
Just think what would happen if you limited admissions to idiots. This why your state university can't stack up on a national level. This is why your institution of study has no prestige whatsoever in the world standings. There are kids out there who find out they can't compete head to head with the immigrants, and instead of trying, they whine about it to the admissions officers and blame it on our cultures and norms.
Meritocracy, people. Learn it. Earn it.
Yea that would be some frustrating shit.
ReplyDeletesad. but how do you express yourself in your university?
ReplyDeletewell said. :)
ReplyDeleteWhinig about "those Asians" and then lowering the standards is like establishing a forced female quota in leading professions - bullshit. Choosing someone less qualified over someone else due to sex, race, religion etc. is discrimination.
ReplyDeleteI salute you, brother!
That is pretty stupid. The US has based its power on being able to recruit and produce the greatest minds. We will not survive in the 21st century if we embrace mediocrity.
ReplyDeletegood text. very intresting
ReplyDelete'Meritocracy, people. Learn it. Earn it.'
ReplyDeletewell said. thats my quote for the day.
The economy of the phillipines is counting on remittances from their migrants. Also social remittances, asians that go to Europe or the States to get a proper education. Earn money and return after a decade or two. They are higly motivated to support themselves and their families. This brings tension between locals and immigrants.
ReplyDeleteThat's bullshit. Sounds like the same opinions of people who get a free ride into college because of mommy and daddy's cash hoard. How dare people earn their educations, eh?
ReplyDeleteFrom my personal experiences, i feel that asians are more committed to their studying/work than others. Thats why they are smart and succesfull on everything :)
ReplyDeleteThere should be a limited admission on idiots everywhere.
ReplyDeleteomg. asians are starting to take over
ReplyDeleteI think if they're gonna blame anything on a cultures norms, they should consider implementing it. It's obviously worth it.
ReplyDeleteI'm all for meritocracy!
ReplyDeletelol thats one crazy article
ReplyDeleteFinally, someone speaks the truth! I am surrounded by people at my school who got in and barely pass their classes. It's easy to get in here, and so everybody and their brother gets in.
ReplyDeleteMaybe we need some reverse affirmative action! ;)
ReplyDelete90% for real? that is insane!
ReplyDeleteA little rant-ish, but you do have a solid point.
ReplyDeleteI like the way you present your thoughts.
ReplyDeleteHere Asias only have supermarkets :)
ReplyDeletein Belgium they have to allow everybody. so the level is much lower than universities in other countries.
ReplyDeleteNot sure such a terse tone is the best way to go about it, but I see where you're coming from.
ReplyDeleteIf the asian guys are smarter they should just let them be...
ReplyDeleteI'm Asian and I find this ridiculous! Race shouldn't have anything to do with this!
ReplyDeleteFinally a blog i enjoy reading!
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work (:
Mediocre is a word i chose for Americans, now you gave me reasons to use it. I dont fall for the stereotype of something but when i read something like this, or the stupid cow nagging of asians not letting her "STUDY" because her library is filled with them, i mean Lets get real here the bimbo right there is what i think americans are like. F"#$ck Alexandra Wallace.
ReplyDeleteCompetition makes everyone work harder, why do so many people at the higher levels try and take competition out of our lives?
ReplyDeleteWell said bro. Very interesting read. Followed.
ReplyDelete=) I think western people are to lazy (like me)
ReplyDeleteAnd have lost the ability to try hard...
I'm da asian. And I make above average kinda without trying too hard. I don't deserve anymore than I earn. Just like anyone else.:]
ReplyDeleteThis is all to true. I also agree with the above comment.
ReplyDeleteIn general the asian community is more focused and hard working! anyone who doesnt see that or respect that is crazzy
ReplyDeleteagree with you 100%!
ReplyDeleteInteresting read.
ReplyDeleteStrange... the universities I researched for college favored anyone with foreign origin, looking for diversity. I don't think much schools mind if they have a lot of certain students
ReplyDeleteNice, i agree..
ReplyDeleteI applied to my specific University for the partying.
ReplyDeletei agree :)
ReplyDeleteMeritocracy is the way to go for sure, broseph.
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haha I love this.
ReplyDeleteoh noes they're studying too much, quick! lets stop them from enrolling!
When I was in high school, everyone kept telling me to use my nationality (Mexican) to get into a good college. I declined, knowing I wouldn't take full advantage of what college would offer my life.
ReplyDeleteim asian and not smart so i have it bad D:
ReplyDeletemeh i like asians in math class, doesnt change anything tho, they still fun kids to chill with lol
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you, my friend. It's a shame that things work like this.
ReplyDeleteThis, unfortunately, just goes to show how the level of self-entitlement that Americans youth feel they have nowadays.
ReplyDeleteI saw a picture once, I think it went like this.
ReplyDelete1) Social Life
2) Good Grades
3) Sleep
You're in university, pick 2.
The white non nerds go for 1 and 3 it seems.
just go to a different college if you just want to party and it is too hard to compete
ReplyDeleteIts true sadly.
ReplyDeleteif you just want to party then you sholdn't go to collegue.
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