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How Starting A New School Changed My Life

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How Starting A New School Changed My Life
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Everyone who’s started a new school has felt the jitters of being in a new place, eating in a new cafeteria, or talking to new people. For most, this was the worst experience in their school days. For me, this was the best thing that could’ve possibly happened for my social life and education.

In my previous school, I was an outcast. The school was awfully big, with well over 900 kids in my class. I had gone there from kindergarten right up to the sixth grade. All those years there, I had never found my place. I couldn't stay within the same group of friends for over a year. The crowded hallways always felt like the loneliest place to me, even with many of peers surrounding me.

Before I started high school, I had the chance to move to a different area. All new people, all new school, all new life. Although I had those normal first day jitters, I was excited. I got the chance that most people yearn for; a fresh new start at life. I was walking into a place where absolutely no one knew of me or my past.

Starting my new school helped me grow into the person I wanted to be. I felt comfortable for some reason and was happy to be myself. Since this school was much smaller, I was quickly accepted and felt like I was actually cared for, and not just another student. Most of the students there did the best they could to welcome and befriend me.

Now in life, I’m surrounded by more supporting people than I ever have been. I have a wonderful group of friends that I’ve had since I started school. These friendships have lasted much longer than ones at my previous school. Most of the people at my current school are genuine people that care.

This didn’t just help my social life, but my grades. The teachers at my current school helped me grow into my confidence, and were confident in my work. There was much more one on one time, and they did anything they could to help me and give me a comfortable learning environment.

To anyone feeling nervous about starting a new school, I promise that it’s not as bad as you think. Those jitters will go away and you will find your place. This opportunity was the best thing that I’ve ever been given. If I never switched schools, I would definitely not be the person I am today.



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