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Reflections on an Unhappy High School Journey
Sep 13, 2024
High School Experience in America
Introduction
Speaker's high school experience in America is often a topic of discussion.
Overall sentiment:
Hated my high school experience in America.
Comparison with Brazil
High school in Brazil:
Fun and enjoyable.
Had many friends and loved the teachers.
Overall happiness with the school experience.
Expectations upon moving to America:
Anticipated high school to be like movies (e.g., High School Musical).
Reality:
Was a nightmare.
Experiences in Florida
First year in Florida:
Moved to Florida for a year and a half.
Hung out primarily with other Brazilians due to lack of confidence in English.
Did not like the high school experience; felt scared and hesitant to learn.
Vivid memory of leaving the school on the last day: felt a sense of peace.
Experiences in California
Moving to California:
Found high school odd and different.
Struggled to make friends; felt done with the whole experience.
Some friendships formed, but most developed after high school.
Disliked Aspects of American High School
Classroom Structure:
In Brazil, teachers come to the classroom.
In America, students switch classrooms, making the experience hectic.
Curriculum Issues:
Important subjects (geography, history) are not mandatory.
Commentary on Americans' lack of geographical knowledge.
Friendship Challenges:
Constantly changing classrooms made it hard to form friendships.
Teenagers often feel awkward, making socialization tougher.
Language barrier further complicated making friends.
Senior Year and Graduation
Independent Studies:
By senior year, opted for independent studies to finish high school at home.
Decision was positive; preferred staying home over attending school.
Graduation in 2020:
Graduated during COVID-19; did not have a graduation ceremony.
Speaker was indifferent about missing prom and graduation events.
Conclusion
Overall sentiment:
Hated high school
and relieved to be done with it.
Current age: 22, reflecting on the past.
Mention of potential future video on dating experiences in high school.
Ending thoughts: High school was a weird experience.
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