The expectations were lower in America,
Elina concluded, and the consequences were,
too. She took a journalism class in Colon that
was taught by an outstanding teacher. Everyone
loved this teacher, including Elina. More important,
perhaps, they respected her, and knew
they were learning in her class. However, when
the teacher told everyone they had to write ten
articles by the end of the semester, only Elina
actually did all ten stories. The teacher was irritated, but the other students still passed the
class.