reflective essay

Life use to be a time when i enjoyed myself everyday. there were not days that i did not enjoy. Every day was like a birthday party to me. I was really happy and active until i experienced preschool. It was not that bad because school was only half a day. all i did was play and make new friends.

But then once i became 5, i had to go to kindergarten. i learned that i actually had to do work. They taught us many things and even gave us homework. I lost all my old friends from pre-k and got new ones in Kindergarten. I saw new teachers as well. I had two teachers supervising in that class. We even had lunch time and no nap time. Change was tough but it was still fun. we had long breaks and we barely worked.

When i was 6, i entered elementary school till i was eleven. The curculum was tougher and we only had one teacher in class! This time of the year, i experienced riding on a school bus. At first i loved how the bus was yellow and long(in 1st grade). But then, i got used to and it got old to me. I also remeber the first time I took a state exam in 3rd grade; it was horrifying. But later i got used to the test and figured there was no way out of it. I also loved recess and lunch time.

When i became 12, i entered middle school till i was 14. This time i heard there was no recess and felt upset. I also remember the frustration in my face when i got my first locker. i remember when i was afraid to be late on the first day and how nervous i was. This time we had tests more frequently and excessive homework as well. I also learned that all teachers are not easy but can be strict at times.

when i was 14, i entered the tension of highschool. i noticed how the school got bigger and the hallways were more crowded. Kids experienced bullying and i was afraid as well. The distance between classes got longer so we get 5 mins between classes! i am also experiencing tests daily. i was ready to take 5 tests a day and do as much homework. i had a passion to get good grades. i saw change in my self as well as in my school

In conclusion, i experienced many changes in me and the school. i also made new friends and met new teachers. Everyone has to go through this big time in their lives. Either experiencing harder tests or noticing how heavier the textbooks are and the load in our book bags. These times of the years were the times that really affected and shaped me for who i am now.