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As a senior in high school, I'm working through the college app process. After some intense self contemplation, I've finally realized what school has been trying to teach me:
Stand out and speak up.
It just hit me how important it is to be an individual. It's an obvious lesson, but I never put much thought into it. This came about when I saw what I would need to ensure getting into my top college choices: straight A's, to be the president of two clubs, to be in a varsity sport for 4 years, 100 hours of community service, etc. From this, I saw also that I didn't speak up or ask enough questions last year. I never stop talking now, and my teachers love me.
This is an important lesson not only for students, but everyone living in America. It's obvious that the US is founded upon individuality. You just have to realize what it can do for you.
Recently, a major problem occurred in my neighborhood, but no one reported it (the problem lasted for weeks). Specifically, the problem was that my street smelled like death and decay. When I noticed this, I emailed public works. They're outside right now repairing a sewage block.
I know this is an obvious lesson, but I feel that not enough people realize how much it can affect their lives.
From your experience, do you agree? And what life lessons did you learn from school?
As a senior in high school, I'm working through the college app process. After some intense self contemplation, I've finally realized what school has been trying to teach me:
Stand out and speak up.
It just hit me how important it is to be an individual. It's an obvious lesson, but I never put much thought into it. This came about when I saw what I would need to ensure getting into my top college choices: straight A's, to be the president of two clubs, to be in a varsity sport for 4 years, 100 hours of community service, etc. From this, I saw also that I didn't speak up or ask enough questions last year. I never stop talking now, and my teachers love me.
This is an important lesson not only for students, but everyone living in America. It's obvious that the US is founded upon individuality. You just have to realize what it can do for you.
Recently, a major problem occurred in my neighborhood, but no one reported it (the problem lasted for weeks). Specifically, the problem was that my street smelled like death and decay. When I noticed this, I emailed public works. They're outside right now repairing a sewage block.
I know this is an obvious lesson, but I feel that not enough people realize how much it can affect their lives.
From your experience, do you agree? And what life lessons did you learn from school?