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.