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Kirillova Nadezhda's "The Transfer Student from Six Countries: Nadezhda's Discoveries" Now Available
The book " The Transfer Student from Six Countries: Nadezhda's Discoveries " ( Shueisha International ), written by Dentsu Inc.'s Nadezhda Kirillova and born from a popular column in Web Dentsu News, was released on July 5.
¥2,420 (tax included), ISBN: 978-4-7976-7413-2
[Book Content]
What happens when you learn in 6 countries and 4 languages?
Desks arranged differently, stationery, tests, lunch... Classrooms around the world are so diverse!
Your idea of "normal" will be turned upside down, changing how you see the world.
Born in the USSR (at the time), the author Nadia transferred schools across six countries (Russia, Japan, UK, France, USA, Canada) due to her parents' job moves. Relive her unique experiences of being educated in local schools across these nations!
Using experiences and discoveries in each country as a lens, she reexamines what we take for granted, what's "normal," and what's "common sense."
There's no single right answer for education or self-expression—only differences.
When children change, what's best changes too.
When times change, what's best changes.
When the goal changes, the best changes.
There are no ordinary kids, no boring kids, no weird kids.
Naja's story of transferring schools around the world—where she discovered this truth!
[From the Table of Contents]
Chapter 1: Nadia's 6-Country Transfer Tour
● Writing tools? Pencils for "writing well." Pens for "thinking well."
●Seating? Elementary school seating systems. Actually, they were all different.
●PE? In Russian schools, taller students stood in front during PE line-ups
●Grade Levels? In Russia, there are two separate "first-grade" levels
●Lunch? Elementary school lunch systems. Actually, they varied.
●Numbers? In Japanese schools, the way numbers are written emphasized shape over individuality.
●Tests? Around the world, these things were allowed as test aids
●What's a perfect score? In French schools, 16/20 is 100 points⁉
●Swimming? Japanese swimming lessons focused on form over time.
●Music? In American schools, learning violin is like reading a book.
●Notebooks? Elementary school notebook patterns. Turns out, there were this many!
●Money? In UK schools, they learn about money using apples
●The principal? In Canadian schools, the more mischievous kids see the principal more often
●Summer vacation? Russian schools have three months of summer break.
●Subjects? Five unusual subjects I experienced in Canadian schools
Chapter 2: Five Discoveries by Najia as an Adult
●Nadezhda's Discovery ①: "Being 'Normal' Was the Greatest Individuality"?!
●Nadezhda's Discovery #2: You don't have to overcome things you're bad at!
●Nadezhda's Discovery #3: It's okay to be shy! It's okay not to talk!
●Naja's Discovery ④: Every Place Has Something Great!
●Naja's Discovery ⑤: Wonderful Hints from Teachers in Six Countries
【About the Author】
Dentsu Inc. Business Co-creation Bureau
Creative Director, Copywriter, Picture Book Author.
Born in Leningrad, Soviet Union (at the time). Received diverse education in local schools across six countries (Russia, Japan, UK, France, USA, Canada) following her mathematician father and physicist mother's job transfers. After joining Dentsu Inc., she planned various ads, swept global advertising awards, and ranked #1 in the 2015 World Copywriter Ranking. Served as a judge for domestic and international advertising and design awards. Member of the "Dentsu Active Learning: How About This? Research Institute".
His books include "Naja's Five Schools" (Dai-Nichi Co., Ltd.), "Fried Chicken Beach," and "The Secret Left-Handed Club" (both Bunkyosha).
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