One of the largest transitions that occurred in my life was in high school. My junior year, I transferred high schools. There are three schools in my district, the “head” school, with about 450 students per class, and the two “satellite” schools, one at about 120 students per class, and one at about 250 students per class. Now these schools aren’t satellite schools, they are completely public schools, we just refer to them as this because the largest school was the original high school in the district.
My sophomore year, I was not enjoying school. I had a lot of friends, but most of them were kind of up tight and were turning out not to be very much fun. I was starting to loosen up and have more fun, but my friends were not doing the same. I was tired of being just a number in my school and wanted to switch to somewhere a lot smaller, so I transferred.
My dad taught at this smaller school and my brother transferred his junior year and had a good experience, so I made the switch. It was a tough choice to make, leaving all my friends behind, but since I would still live in the same town, I was sure I would still see them often. It was hard to be a “new student” since I hadn’t been new since kindergarten.
At first, I was kind of scared of being in a different place not knowing anyone, but I transitioned very well. I made friends very fast and became friends with people that were more like me. Overall, I would never have changed this decision and am grateful that I was bold and courageous that year. I made some of my best friends in those two years, and I had an excellent education.
What was the best part of your transition?
The best part of my transition was that I had to become more outgoing. I was finally forced to be social, and if I had never been put in this situation I would still be the shy smart girl that is difficult to talk to. Now people see me as fun and outgoing and someone who could potentially make a good friend. Obviously not everyone likes me, but at least I'm not so scared of others judging me and can finally act like myself.
ReplyDeleteThe best part of my transition was it allowed my brother and I to become really close. Moving into a bigger house made us both scared and I think that since I am the older sibling, he felt that I was supposed to "protect" him (I have no idea what from). We did everything together. Even when it was time for us to take our showers, whoever wasn't taking a shower would sit outside the door and wait for the other one - sad, I know! It was nice because it was a way of bonding that the two of us would not have had otherwise.
ReplyDeleteThe best part of my transition was becoming more independent. Before I moved away to college I felt very dependent on my parents. Once I was in college I had to fend for myself more and learned that I could handle my own life. I got around in a bigger city than I was use to and made helpful connections.
ReplyDeleteThe best part of my transition when I moved into my parents was being able to save money and work less. It was hard going to school and working all the time when I had my apartment. Now I am able to work less and concentrate more on school.
ReplyDeleteThe best part of my transition was that I am now a more aware college student. More to the point, I think I have become a more mentally tough individual. If I hadn't ever gone to college, I don't know where I would be today. I think I would be scrubbing dishes or something. So, truly, I think some good things have come from my being in college. I just wish that school hadn't made me such a bitter person. With the good comes the bad, I suppose.
ReplyDeleteThe best part of my transition was learning to be independent and not rely on my cousins so much as friends. I grew very close to them and when they moved away it became difficult and hard to handle. I had to learn to make new friends and people to hang out. In the end the transition benefitted me because I learned how to associate with others and become great friends with other people!
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