I learned that in Pakistan, they have to wear uniforms and in the United States, fewer students have to wear them.
-Kylee
Before this partnership, I was thinking Pakistan was a store where you packed stuff that was donated and sent to a hospital for kids. I thought they called that "stan". Now I know differently.
-Meredith
At first, I thought Pakistan was a really bad place with lots of bad people. Now I see it is not really bad and is a good place.
-Gabrielle
I realized the main difference was that they wear uniforms. That really is not a big deal. We both love learning, which is great!
-Jack Da.
Before we started, I thought Pakistan was a place with a lot of poverty, criminals, crime and many wars. I didn't really know what they thought of us. Now I know only some parts have poverty, just like in the United States. The kids want to learn like us. They have some bad and good places just like us in the United States. I learned there are more good people there than bad.
Paiten
I thought Pakistan was a good country and it is. I was surprised they learn English there. I liked doing this teddy bear project because I got to learn about Pakistan and what they do at school. I now know what cricket is too.
-Macayla
I learned a lot about Pakistan through this project. It is way hotter there than here in the United States. They told us they would be getting out of school because of how hot it is there. We looked at the weather and it averaged 115 degrees Fahrenheit for the week. I realized I need to appreciate where I am and I really can't complain.
-Khalel
When I first heard we were going to partner with Pakistan, I did not know what to think. Then I thought there were many poor people there and a lot of bad people. After we wrote diaries with them, I realized that there are some poor people and a few bad people, but they are really just like us. There is good and bad everywhere in the world. The kids are really nice and it was great getting to know them.
-Kate
I thought they were bad people. I learned I was wrong. They are proud of their country and I had fun learning about Pakistan.
-Mary
When I heard about Pakistan, I thought it was a bad country. When I saw the first pictures of the kids, I said to myself, "This isn't a bad country at all. It is just a lie!" People cannot always believe how the media makes things seem. I loved seeing the photos of the kids with their families.
-Lauren
I thought Pakistan was kind of bad until my teacher told us how their teacher said the bad stuff that happens is not near where they live in Pakistan. When bad things happen in the United States, it doesn't make the whole country a bad place. I also learned many of the same fast food restaurants are there.
-Caleb
I thought that there were some bad parts of Pakistan. I learned there are some really good parts. I loved speaking with the students on Skype and learning more about them.
-Carson
My view did not change because I already knew a lot about Pakistan. I did learn about their schooling. They learn just like us.
-Evan
Before this project with Pakistan, I thought Pakistan was an evil place. I learned there are many good things about Pakistan. I am glad we got to do this project. It taught me a lot.
-Jack De.
I thought Pakistan wasn't a wealthy country, but then I saw their school. I didn't know that there is a peaceful side of the country and an area that is not. I also did not know they had to wear school uniforms to school. I have enjoyed becoming friends with the kids from Pakistan.
-Aiden L.
I learned that they are not as bad as most people think. I used to think they were a bad country and lots of war going on there because of Bin Laden being captured there. But, I learned that those people were at the outside area of Pakistan. Now I don't think they are that bad. I have enjoyed getting to know them and change my perspective to a positive one.
-Zach
My vision has changed about Pakistan because my teacher said there are different types of characteristics in different parts of Pakistan. Another reason is when we were exchanging teddy bears, I began to learn much more. They are very nice.
-Aidan S.
My view changed because I thought Pakistan was more of a violent country before this project. I now know most of it is a good country. When I Skyped with them, I learned they have four provinces. I really liked this project. It taught me not to judge people but really get to know them.
-Ben
Before this project, I thought Pakistan was just a desert. Then I found out it is a place with houses, buildings and schools just like us. It even has a Hardee's.
-Bridget
I thought the Pakistan children were a lot older than us before I started this project. I learned they are not. I really enjoyed this project. I loved getting to talk to children from another country. It was really cool talking with the ten hour time difference. Thank you so much!
-Noah
My view changed because I didn't know how similar they were to us. They have KFC, Pizza Hut and Hardee's like us.
-Jack B.
My view changed when I figured out we have a lot in common with them. Especially when I found out they play Minecraft. At first I thought they were bad people because of when we were in war and Bin Laden was there. My view has changed a lot since this project where we became friends.
-Alec
-Kylee
Before this partnership, I was thinking Pakistan was a store where you packed stuff that was donated and sent to a hospital for kids. I thought they called that "stan". Now I know differently.
-Meredith
At first, I thought Pakistan was a really bad place with lots of bad people. Now I see it is not really bad and is a good place.
-Gabrielle
I realized the main difference was that they wear uniforms. That really is not a big deal. We both love learning, which is great!
-Jack Da.
Before we started, I thought Pakistan was a place with a lot of poverty, criminals, crime and many wars. I didn't really know what they thought of us. Now I know only some parts have poverty, just like in the United States. The kids want to learn like us. They have some bad and good places just like us in the United States. I learned there are more good people there than bad.
Paiten
I thought Pakistan was a good country and it is. I was surprised they learn English there. I liked doing this teddy bear project because I got to learn about Pakistan and what they do at school. I now know what cricket is too.
-Macayla
I learned a lot about Pakistan through this project. It is way hotter there than here in the United States. They told us they would be getting out of school because of how hot it is there. We looked at the weather and it averaged 115 degrees Fahrenheit for the week. I realized I need to appreciate where I am and I really can't complain.
-Khalel
When I first heard we were going to partner with Pakistan, I did not know what to think. Then I thought there were many poor people there and a lot of bad people. After we wrote diaries with them, I realized that there are some poor people and a few bad people, but they are really just like us. There is good and bad everywhere in the world. The kids are really nice and it was great getting to know them.
-Kate
I thought they were bad people. I learned I was wrong. They are proud of their country and I had fun learning about Pakistan.
-Mary
When I heard about Pakistan, I thought it was a bad country. When I saw the first pictures of the kids, I said to myself, "This isn't a bad country at all. It is just a lie!" People cannot always believe how the media makes things seem. I loved seeing the photos of the kids with their families.
-Lauren
I thought Pakistan was kind of bad until my teacher told us how their teacher said the bad stuff that happens is not near where they live in Pakistan. When bad things happen in the United States, it doesn't make the whole country a bad place. I also learned many of the same fast food restaurants are there.
-Caleb
I thought that there were some bad parts of Pakistan. I learned there are some really good parts. I loved speaking with the students on Skype and learning more about them.
-Carson
My view did not change because I already knew a lot about Pakistan. I did learn about their schooling. They learn just like us.
-Evan
Before this project with Pakistan, I thought Pakistan was an evil place. I learned there are many good things about Pakistan. I am glad we got to do this project. It taught me a lot.
-Jack De.
I thought Pakistan wasn't a wealthy country, but then I saw their school. I didn't know that there is a peaceful side of the country and an area that is not. I also did not know they had to wear school uniforms to school. I have enjoyed becoming friends with the kids from Pakistan.
-Aiden L.
I learned that they are not as bad as most people think. I used to think they were a bad country and lots of war going on there because of Bin Laden being captured there. But, I learned that those people were at the outside area of Pakistan. Now I don't think they are that bad. I have enjoyed getting to know them and change my perspective to a positive one.
-Zach
My vision has changed about Pakistan because my teacher said there are different types of characteristics in different parts of Pakistan. Another reason is when we were exchanging teddy bears, I began to learn much more. They are very nice.
-Aidan S.
My view changed because I thought Pakistan was more of a violent country before this project. I now know most of it is a good country. When I Skyped with them, I learned they have four provinces. I really liked this project. It taught me not to judge people but really get to know them.
-Ben
Before this project, I thought Pakistan was just a desert. Then I found out it is a place with houses, buildings and schools just like us. It even has a Hardee's.
-Bridget
I thought the Pakistan children were a lot older than us before I started this project. I learned they are not. I really enjoyed this project. I loved getting to talk to children from another country. It was really cool talking with the ten hour time difference. Thank you so much!
-Noah
My view changed because I didn't know how similar they were to us. They have KFC, Pizza Hut and Hardee's like us.
-Jack B.
My view changed when I figured out we have a lot in common with them. Especially when I found out they play Minecraft. At first I thought they were bad people because of when we were in war and Bin Laden was there. My view has changed a lot since this project where we became friends.
-Alec