With globalization, there is in fact more cultural exchange between different countries. Even before the opening of Disneyland, the cultural shock can be felt by teenagers with the introduction of western films and dramas. Nowadays, teenagers all over the world grow up with Hollywood movies, Japanese comics, which are translated into different languages. Meanwhile, the Chinese traditional culture is getting more attention globally and spread to other countries through the globalization ride. Youngsters in the western counties are now starting to learn Chinese and many of them are more interested in Chinese culture.
The recent financial tsunami shows the huge impact of globalization on Youth. Started in the US, the financial tsunami crushes the economic systems of other countries one by one. The Iceland government even becomes bankrupted. It was hard to imagine the disastrous impact brought by globalization. Though this economic recession seems to be unrelated to the youths who have not invested in mini bonds and stock market, their daily activities are in fact much affected. Since parents may suffer from heavy losses, teenagers have to play a more supportive role in the family and their daily expenditures are likely to be cut down. The adversity is a global phenomenon, causing worldwide unemployment and social problems. Youngsters are able to learn how to be more responsible to their families, so that they can survive this crisis.
In fact, globalization poses many opportunities and challenges on youngsters. Apart from the increase of chances of cultural exchange, there are many more co operations between companies from different countries or regions. Youngsters now studying in the universities are more likely to find works outside their regions. More Multinational corporations set up their branches in Beijing, Tokyo, Hong Kong and other competitive cities. Imagine a student form Hong Kong can take part in the interviews and be chosen to work as a staff in the Beijing branch of Google. This kind of opportunities is seldom seem at past. Yet, from another angle, globalization also poses many challenges to youngsters. Youngsters all over the world are in fact competing for the same chances. Thus, the Indian and mainland Chinese students who are talented and hard-working will be the major competitors of the European and American students in the search of better posts in international companies.
Globalization deeply affects every one of us. Facing the opportunities and challenges posed by the global trend, youngsters must be well-prepared of themselves and never let the chances slip.
