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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen
I don't really know much about WoW, but it does not suprise me that a number of good online clans are based in Finland. What you are seeing is likely a side effect of what is arguably the best public school system in the world. Online gaming pulls heavily from the 14-24 demographic, and these kids can utilize either hemisphere, thinking logically and creatively as needed. They are fantastic problem solvers and can organize very quickly. Look at Dowly, here. If his profile didn't say he was from Finland, you'd think he was from an English-speaking nation, as he is so fluent that he can even engage in nuanced colloquialism with the ease of any kid from the eastern USA, and he's young.
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Funny you should say that, there was a big debate here on our education as since changes happened around 2002 its been pretty much a mess ever since, pupils mainly males are failing. One official said New Zealand needs to follow in the footsteps of Finlands education system. Even though the debate was between us parents and officials on ministry forum you could hear a pin drop. Silence (well everyone stopped typing for a few moments)
It was like what? Finland? I'm sure every one in that debate was googling 'Finland eduction' right at that moment I know I was.
Of course then we had all the soft-tees screaming blue murder, but what i found is they were (dont know if still are) rated 1st in 2004 for education with
South Korea & Canada at 2nd and 3rd. Their education policies seem ideal and could easily work for any nation willing to take it on. But Political Correctness tree hugging retards always get in the way.