Stepping back into the American school system after being in the Indian one feels like entering a familiar, yet completely different, world. It's an opportunity to adapt and see how this chapter unfolds.
After four-and-a-half months of what some might call a break but felt more like a gap year, I’m finally stepping back into the American school system from the Indian school system. The shift is quite daunting—moving from a world where success seems to be measured by your exam scores to one where the journey counts as much as the destination. It’s strange to think that after so many months of following my own beat, I need to get back into the rhythm of classes, assignments, and everything that comes with it.
This transition isn’t just about adjusting to a new curriculum. It’s also about figuring out how to go through this completely different setup without looking like too much of an outsider. The way classes run, the way people are—everything seems so much different. It’s definitely going to be a bit of an adjustment.
Perhaps there’s something to enjoy in that too. Starting fresh in a new system has its perks—you have the opportunity to reinvent yourself, and old expectations aren’t hanging over your head. It’s new territory, and while it might take a minute to find my footing, I’m just going to see where it leads.
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