I completely sympathize with them. I hated going back to school.
But then, when you get to my age (Apologies for sounding like an oldie), and you're at Uni, you find yourself WANTING to go back early. Those kids must think we're crazy.
University just has a different vibe to it. There's more freedom, everyone bonds and you just enjoy yourself. In Schools these days, kids judge each other and bully each other so easily. There are different friendship groups and gangs forming, that it's hard for kids to make friends so easily. No wonder they don't want to go back.
The thing I hated most about going back to school was the awkward conversations about your summer that you'd always have with people:
Person: "Did you go anywhere nice over the summer?"
Me: "Nope, stayed at home most of the time."
Person: "Did you go out on day trips anywhere? A theme park? The Zoo?"
Me: "I went shopping a couple of times?"
Person: "Go and see any family or friends?"
Me: "I had a small birthday party."
Person: "Oh, that's nice what did you do?"
Me: "Stayed at home"
I never did anything in the summer. So, I suppose, the only good thing about going back to school was having something to do instead of sitting around waiting for something to happen. I think it's fair to say I wasn't a very 'pro-active' child.
Anyway, if you're heading back to school, College, Sixth Form or University, just remember this: Every year is a new beginning. Use this to make a new start if last year was rubbish. Start buckling down, doing your work and make this year your greatest.
That sounded really pretentious and I apologise profusely.
Just have a great year and try not to get into trouble too much.
Stay classy, San Diego.
Pink Floyd - Another Brick in the Wall
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