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Conclusion

I think that's all. I hope you guys love my blog as I had put a lot of efforts in creating it. There were so many new things that I had learnt throughout making this blog.  I would to share with all of you guys my feelings and emotions during writing and creating this blog. So, read below.

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Life had been very hard and rough for me throughout this semester. For me it is the toughest semester compared to the other semesters. In fact, my life is like an ocean of endless problems. There were so many disappointments and problems that I had to face. I doubt if it is true that all of us never face any disappointments in this life. Everyone is going to face problems. So, one of the most important thing that I always kept in my mind is, being optimistic. Trust me it is very difficult for me to be one. Being optimistic is like you have to be positive all the time. Not everyone can manage to that. Even, I have to struggle with it. Another thing is stop complaining because it is not going to solve anything.

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Life is beautiful but not always easy. Life has problems and challenges too. Believe it or not all the difficulties are the things that make our life interesting and happier. They actually teach all of us how to appreciate life. You can expect everything to be easier. We all have to work in order to achieve something in our life. Do not give up till you get what you want in your life because it is worth it. Think about your future and don’t listen to others because you are the only one who is going to decide your future. Always think positive and stay away from all the negativity. Be prepared to face all the challenges in your life because I believe everyone will be able to overcome it. Studying is important but do not forget to enjoy your life. Remember that our future depends on ourselves not anyone else. 

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To sum up, I strongly believe that everything is possible in this life. Everything depends on us.  You have to try to control yourself whenever you face challenges, problems, and difficulties in this life. Do remember that the most valuable lesson in our lives comes from bad experience and it is not worth it for you to give up. Do not simply say no for an answer, try first then you will know. There is no harm in trying right? 

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Parkour at the school??

1      Tempest Freerunning Academy

The school logo. -Source from Google

           If you're more of a gym class sort of person, the Tempest Freerunning Academy is a parkour paradise run by the Los Angeles-based Team Tempest. Team Tempest is a group of professional freerunners who have done TV commercials and worked in movies. As the people in the States are more focused on their interests and believe that they should not force the youth to a specific type of learning, this school is perfect. The students are most likely to be athletes. They will learn their body strength and all sorts of self-defense and track sports. 

Parkour is no longer consider as dangerous sport in this school. -Source from Google

               Proving that parkour is not a negative thing, the staffs show the nation that some hyper active youths can be shaped and accepted by the society after all. They train and participate in sport competitions in the states. For me, this school is a good idea indeed because it serves the justice for the people that does not like to be stuck in the classroom and be told what to do all day. Instead, the youths that go here can dream of being professional athletes one day.

I also have provided you guys with a video on the Tempest Freerunning Academy Grand Opening. Enjoy watching guys :)

So, what do you guys think about the video?? As for me, it was AMAZING AND UNBELIEVABLE. How I wish I can jump like that. huhuhuhuhu not gonna happen lol.

Conciousness-based Education??

Maharishi School

The school's logo -Source from Google

        The Maharishi School is a non-academically selective free school in Lathom, Lancashire, United Kingdom. The school takes its name from Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and utilizes an educational approach called "Consciousness-based Education". It has been said that this school’s tuition is quite costly but it is worth it. Here, there are no boring theory classes but there are classes where the students learn to be a better human. The learning scope is done based on the students’ interests. To me, this school screams high standards and provides low stress environment which is the want and need of every student ever. 

The students start and end the day with 10 minutes transcendental meditation. -Source from google

        Following the mystical and trademarked techniques of transcendental meditation, pupils at the Maharishi School can learn to develop their powers of clairvoyance, invisibility, and flight. The differences among students are celebrated and not frowned upon. I would love to send my children to this kind of school someday. It looks like a great place to discover yourself and be a better citizen of a country.

Learning how to conserve energy??

         Terraset Elementary School PTA

-Source from Google

         This school situated in Virginia, United States. The structure of this school is unique because it was built in the field and uses many solar panels and insulations. The students are taught about conserving energy appreciate the nature more. When Terraset opened its doors in February, 1977, the energy conscious design of the school was viewed as the wave of the future. There are even some visitors that came to Terraset from all over the world to see this experiment in solar power.

Solar panels are installed on the roof of Terraset Elementary School. -Source from Google

The finished look of the roof at Terraset Elementary School. -Source from Google

           The other aspects of Terraset's energy conscious design continue to provide savings in energy costs every day. For me, this type of exposure is very useful for creating responsible youths in the future. Today, Terraset is the most energy-efficient school in the country. If our county is able to do this for every school, we would save a lot of electrical energy and use our money for other important things. But, that is less likely to do as the cost of building this also quite expensive.

School with brighter future??

School of the future

The school's logo -Source from Google

          This school is funded by Microsoft. So, high technologies are not strangers to them. Located in Philadelphia, the school proves that traditional classroom is not needed anymore. Students can have private tuition and class sessions at their homes. Turn on the computer and connect to their school’s websites; that is all they have to do. Microsoft believes that by creating a school that appreciates technologies, they can help minimizes the uses of paper in the world. 

The students are using smart desk provided by Microsoft. -Source from Google

             It would also mimic a real-world workplace schedule with a 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. school day. I think they do so because they are very focused on training the students to be credible workers when they have grown up. Naturally, all students are trained in Microsoft programs, presumably making them good candidates for post-grad employment. What is really unique to me is that this school envisions an empowered and connected community where learning is continuous, relevant and adaptive. Truth be told, I am quite jealous of the students because their future is safe and sound while I still have to roam around and look for job opportunities. Oh well, what to do.. huhuhu.

Learning at a floating school??

Kompong Luong School

       Kompong Luong (or PhumĭKâmpóngLuŏng) is a large floating village north of Krakor, on Tonlé Sap Lake in Cambodia. The students are not that many and half of them live at the school. This is because they are actually orphans. That is right. Apart from teaching the children, the teachers also take care of the orphans. 

Kompong Luong School. -Source from Google

    Just like the school inside a cave we have discussed before, this school also has become a tourist attraction. This is because most tourists are curious about their system and wondering about how they can help the orphans. Most of the children’s parents are fishermen and when they are studying in class, they practices fishing as well. The government there has organized an idea where the tourists can help better the children’s lives there by providing their arts and crafts works at the floating village. I would also want to go there if I have the chance. For me, this school will definitely attract the philanthropists from all around the world. Seeing their determination to study has given me the encouragement that I needed to be grateful of what I have now.