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The first two days at Marsden High School have been a whole new experience for me. To start with, the classes here are quite different from those in Taiwan. In Australia, teachers design their own curricula, so we are not restricted to learning only what will be on the test. This flexibility allows for more creative and engaging lessons. Additionally, sports events are much more popular here than in Taiwan. During break and lunch times, the fields are filled with energetic students participating in various sports such as volleyball, netball, table tennis, and basketball. There are even some sports I’ve never heard of before. The enthusiasm for exercise here contrasts with Taiwanese high schools, where students often prefer staying indoors with their phones rather than participating in outdoor activities.

 

Marsden\'s policy on phones also surprised me. In Taiwan, cellphone use is quite unrestricted, and students can take out their phones almost anytime. However, Marsden\'s latest rule prohibits phones from being seen at school. As a result, distractions from phones are minimal, which must be very beneficial for teachers. Marsden’s approach could serve as a model for Taiwanese high schools in many ways.

 

Nevertheless, I also see some advantages in Taiwanese high schools that Marsden lacks. For instance, the concept of \"class\" and \"seat number\" is valuable. Having thirty classmates experience every event, test, and competition together fosters unique and memorable relationships. I also believe that allowing phone use, with proper guidance, has educational value. Teaching students to use phones responsibly can be more beneficial than simply banning them.

 

In just two days, I\'ve already felt the significant differences between the two educational systems. I am eagerly looking forward to the next three weeks and believe they will be wonderful.