I came to Canada 17 years ago from Poland. My last job in Poland was a lecturer of political science at university. My first job in Canada was a carpenter assistant in a small manufacturing business that reminded me more of a 19-century English sweat shop then modern Canada. Probably nothing pushed me back to university more then going to the tedious job in that factory. Although by no means a positive experience, nevertheless it was …showed first 75 words of 627 total…

…showed last 75 words of 627 total…or “beat the odds” either in business, sport, or entertainment. Those “heart warming” stories are still getting big audiences and may inspire young people. Peers, obviously, may have a good and bad influence on youngsters. Some studies indicate that peers have a bigger influence on children upbringing than parents have. How to make sure that students pick up those traits from their colleagues that are positive is a tremendous challenge for both parents and teachers.