VIP Class Notes (Kyle) (S)

I think the kids its motivational… its quite …. it helps to be character / to be build positive attributes in ourselves.

Building character is important.

inevitable = unavoidable, there will be some type of problem, all of them cannot be avoided. (adjective)

overcoming so many personal obstacles … when a short time feels like a very long time …

When my daughter attended Summer camp in Switzerland, she gained/ experienced a huge improvement in her confidence, and then she told me Mum. She built some strong relationships at this particular camp and wanted to attend….

the curriculum = the academic plan for the kids, the structure of the program

The program = 

water skiing, water sports = to do something fun in the water, and usually during Sunny Weather, Outside

inner tubing = so much fun, a great activity for kids, “I love inner tubing on the lake or river”

It is about time that we create some camps for Adults.

What are the benefits of doing new activities or sports? 

1. It is always enjoyable
2. good exercise,
3. To overcome personal obstacles or fears

I fell in love with the ocean and the beach…  Sunny isn’t of the water anymore….

*I often reflect on how the ocean is so big and we humans are so small = Macrocosm vs the Microcosm

A microscope can be used to see at the cellular level.  = Microbiology is fascinating !

Import and export with China and Japan.

I used to work for a Japanese trade company but then I quit and started my own business.

Polyglot = person who speaks many languages

we will bring you into our culture/family = hospitable 

I encourage my daughter to go anywhere,  every time she flies from Switzerland to Shanghai. Every time I change the transfer location for her so that she can see a new place. She has been to Moscow, Doha, Rome, Dubai. The Russian facial expression is so serious. Russians are not very warm people. They have some tough barriers. Her classmates play basketball at her school. They have a very developed sense of competition.

the parents spoil the boys in Russia = to give too much, to waste resources

Multicultural experience = from many cultures

She has many options but she must make decisions about her future.  = overwhelming options 

culture shock = what we experience when we change culture

How do fit in to the bigger picture?