CHRIS JEON A forward-thinking approach to history
Chris Jeon, Grade 12, has a love of learning, especially when looking at our past and how it shapes the future. “You can see the origins of philosophy, some philosophical ideas, and they have an impact on how our society developed,” he says. Chris came to Pickering College in Grade 9 and found it to be a lot different than the schools he had been at before. “I just like the environment. It’s pretty nice being in a school where people are similar-minded, with people that have a focus on education,” he says. Chris excels in many areas academically, but especially English, social sciences and music. He also enjoys chemistry, but his favourite courses are history and philosophy. He has been described as a forward-thinker, especially when it comes to philosophy. He credits his dad, who studied theology, with imparting that love of learning and supporting him through their regular philosophical discussions.
“I like looking at past historical events and what we can learn from them.”
“I like looking at past historical events and what we can learn from them,” Chris says. It is a theme he considered exploring in his Global Leadership Program project, but also something he is keeping in mind as he prepares for university next year. “I’m looking into history or political science majors, but nothing is set in stone,” he says. “I don’t see myself as a politician, more like an analyst. I like looking over past data and events and seeing how they correlate to decisions.”
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