SC-S29/W2- Nostalgia Of The Liitle Me : My School Days

Greetings, Steemians!

I'm back again with this challenge from my friend @sohanurrahman called Little Me Nostalgia: My School Days, and remembering is living, so here I'll tell you about my student life through the memories I have from that time.

A moment that defines your school life.

I must begin by saying that I have the best memories of my student days. It was a happy time, spent with my parents in a lovely home, and back then education was different, quite unlike what it is today.

The defining moment of my school life was having to adapt to changing schools, making friends quickly and then losing them just as fast. I was a good student, or at least I think so, because I loved to learn. I was mischievous, especially if I had to choose between a Spanish class and a baseball game.

My school days were very enjoyable. I loved my new school supplies, which gradually became worn but were full of lessons learned. The best thing about studying was that there was no other responsibility. You went to school, learned, played, and went home happy and eager for morning to come so you could go back.

Happy children in a classroom

Describe how you felt as a student

Happy and very blessed, as I mentioned before, those days were wonderful because my parents were alive and together. We were a wonderful family, and they gave me their love and support. My mom told me that the only thing she would leave me if she were ever gone was my education, and that's why it was important for me to study hard. My dad told me that if I didn't study, I would be ignorant. I think they taught me some very good lessons that have served me well throughout my life.

I like going to school because I've always enjoyed learning new things and, above all, meeting people. Playing games with my classmates was the best thing in the world. I really like math; in fact, I'm good at calculations. I also liked history and sports, which was my favorite subject, haha, not only because it was outside the classroom but also because I could enjoy my favorite sports.

Students doing Physical Education

A friend or teacher who was important to you

I had some wonderful teachers. I especially remember my sixth-grade teacher because she was my greatest support when family problems started to arise. She listened to me and gave me a lot of advice. More than just a teacher, she was a huge influence on me because thanks to her, I was able to handle the difficult situations I began experiencing after my parents' separation.

Although her job was to teach me at school, her role went far beyond that. She was my rock when I felt so bad. She taught me that adults' decisions are their responsibility and that I had nothing to do with the situation. She was a source of stability for me, and she taught me about emotional intelligence and resilience.

And thanks to her, I knew that my parents still loved me and that nothing I did or didn't do caused the separation. She was a beacon of light in my darkest hours.

Children Playing

A mistake or a lesson from school life

I remember that when I was a student, I was good at math. One day, I was selected to represent my school at a conference or a math olympiad, something like that; I don't remember exactly. But what I do remember clearly is what happened:

Because I thought I was superior and knew more than everyone else, I didn't study for the event. And it turned out I made the school and my teacher look terrible because I failed every single question.

That day I learned that talent without discipline isn't enough, that intelligence is a gift, but knowledge is a muscle that needs to be trained. Thinking I was superior made me let my guard down, and I not only disappointed everyone who believed in me, but also myself, because I still remember the embarrassment I felt in front of everyone, and it was a difficult experience to overcome.

But this setback was the beginning of a much more mature mindset, where I understood that true success is built with effort and respect for discipline, not just with words.

Humility and Discipline

Reflect on how those school days shaped who you are now.

Looking back, some 40 years to be exact, I realize that my time as a student was much more than books and exams. It was the stage where I truly learned to be a person. In those days, education carried a different weight, and I had the greatest blessing a child can have: parents who not only raised me but were my true companions in life, guiding me every step of the way with their example and patience.

However, there are lessons one has to learn on their own, sometimes the hard way. I vividly remember the experience that marked me forever: the Mathematics Olympiad. Back then, I was guilty of arrogance; I thought I knew the most and believed I didn't need to study. I was so confident in my talent that I arrived at that important day without having prepared properly. That embarrassing experience was my greatest teacher. It taught me that true intelligence begins with humility.

Today, I am grateful for every experience from those years. School gave me knowledge, those moments of swallowing my pride, and the unconditional support of my family gave me the wisdom to understand that, in life, to go far you have to study hard, but you must always be humble.

Long live the student children

Well friends, that's all for now. I hope you all enjoyed it. And thank you in advance for any comments and support you may leave.

_{All photos are my own, taken with my Infinity Hot 10i phone at the Juan Uslar Educational Unit. This is exclusive material for #Steemit}

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