Kultur2

Der Artikel über "draftophobia" ist sehr interessant und die "draftophobia" in Deutschland ist sehr überraschend. For me, it's really hard to imagine life without moving air or without the window open. After reading this article , I can't stop imagine what if Chinese people wohnen in Deutschland. Der Artikel describes the experience of a person grew up in the U.S., and he feels that the never-flowing-air situation is almost a torture. However, I feel that people in China even open the window a lot more than people here in the U.S.. It seems to be an everyday routine to open the window and let the fresh air in for at least half an hour or so, even in the dead winter when it's below 32 degrees outside. It's always suggested by Ärzte/Ärztinnen, Zeitung and other public resources that people open window and get some air exchange every day, especially during the flu season and in winter, as the exchange of air can largely reduces the chance of making people sick. What a contrast to the situation in Deutschland!

Die Geschichte über Kreislaufzusammenbruch und andere Krankheit ist auch überraschend. I thought that people in German or in Europe would go to visit a doctor once they're sick. As a result, it is really surprising that most people would choose to stay in bed at home to let themselves health naturally. This might be the most surprising part. However, the fact that there exists never-heard-before illness in Germany does not sound that astonishing to me. =p In fact, I seriously don't think that I have ever heard about Lactose intolerance before I came to the US. I guess that it might be the reason why the idea that there are diseases only existing in Germany did not shock me a lot.

Next, the Sauna Obsession and eternal student. While Sauna is popular in Deutschland, it seems that the option of being an eternal student sounds even better. However, the "reading-to-someone" lecture makes me wonder why so many people still choose to be an eternal student. Afterall, it doesn't seem to be that enjoyable to be in a lecture that is "read-only". In addition, the course-structure seems a little complex and less enjoyable, especially when someone doesn't enjoy research or writing a research paper in such an early stage of college education.

And--it's always interesting to learn another education system. After knowing several education systems in depth around the world, the German system seems to be the toughest one for me--in the sense that students have to choose a career path at such an early stage. Personally, I still prefer the combination of a well-rounded pre-college education and a direction-specific college education. =] However, on the other hand I really like to German education system, as one doesn't have to worry about how to afford the education. That might be the best part. =D

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