Going to a school built on Western and liberal principles can really enrich a person. But what does this mean? Well, at the International School of Brussels it means that any student, teacher or staff member can aspire to be whatever they want to be. There is a definite vibe around school that allows people to express how they feel within limits defined by respect. In terms of learning, this is a blessing. I cannot imagine an English or Politics class where I am not able to criticize axioms of western societies. That being said, many of my fellow students remain uneducated about anything that has not happened to or in the West. For example, no one fails to remember the Paris attacks and everyone can state exactly how many people died that day. Yet, why is it that people don’t know that 150 people were burned alive by the Turkish government, while at the same time CNN’s breaking news is that Donald Trump addressed his supporters? Thinking about this question has led me to some interesting conclusions. One of them stands out far beyond all others: It is complicated and…
