Guide to English Writing

Private vs. Public School
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: image conscious (elite, reputable, upper-class, superior; others see as snobby, entitled, 
privileged, detached), alumni network (not what you know but who you know, old boys’ network), 
high tuition, ancillary costs/fees (uniform, social activities, keeping appearances (looking like 
everyone else), extra tutoring, etc.), very competitive (academics, popularity), high pressure, 
better staffed schools, higher rates of acceptance to college, better academic preparation, more 
freedom in curriculum development, better equipped (tech in classroom, facilities, etc.), may 
require a commute, different worldview, cultural identity
Public
: image as inferior/common, middle-class, free in most countries (government subsidized), 
attendance based on location (parents choose where to live based on local school reputation), 
core curriculum set by government, teachers’ strike, local culture, more integrated (not exclusive), 
majority of citizens educated here, less isolated, real world experience, success based on hard 
work, have to stand out
other:
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Studying Online vs. On Campus
Online
: 
pros
— gain computer literacy by using common tools (Microsoft Office suite, Google 
docs, Photoshop, etc.), cheaper (only tuition and materials is same, no commute, own housing 
and board, etc.), set own schedule, comfort of one’s living room, ability to work part time, good 
for introvert, can replay video lectures; 
cons
— no access to computer lab and assistance, technical 
support (must be self-sufficient), self-study, need to be self-driven and disciplined, loneliness, no 
face-to-face interactions with peers (on-screen only and limited), harder to meet new people, 
accreditation (not all online programs are recognized), stigma in workplace, employer attitudes, 
bad for extrovert
On campus
: 
pros
— ask teacher questions directly and receive answers quickly, better networking 
(including outside one’s field), after-class interactions, respectability of program, more facilities, 
more student services (writing lab, computer lab, fitness center, library, etc.), make friends; 
cons
— 
ancillary fees, crowded classroom/lecture hall, higher costs (accommodations, transportation, 
facilities fees, socializing, etc.), more time wasted getting to and from classes, may need to be 
away from family, need strong note-taking skills, can’t miss too many classes, peer pressure 
(drinking and parties, have partner, fashion and trends, etc.)
other: