Although it's nearing towards the end of the summer holidays, we thought we'd look back and share our experiences of leaving school and what we're both looking forward to as we start new chapters in our education.
Be prepared for a long post!
When I started secondary school it was very difficult, I was always a quiet child and because of that I struggled to make friends, meaning I had no one and my school life was miserable and I didn't want to go! However my school were able to deal with me and my problems and got me through my first year, they were able to introduce me to people who I have been friends with for what now seems like forever.
On Thursday I got handed my A-Level results I had two A*'s and a B which I am very happy with, but it does mean that my time in school has officially ended. Now technically I finished school in June, had my prom July 3rd and a leavers presentation on July 4th so I have been away from the school for quite a while. Leaving made me sad but happy at the same time there were so many mixed emotions, no matter how much I hated the school when I first started they got me through so much, and if it wasn't for them I wouldn't be the person I am today.
One thing I have found since leaving school is that I don't see my friends as much, when I was in school I would see them everyday now I hardly see them at all. However we do try and talk as much as we can, as I've gone through so much with these people and they mean so much to me I wouldn't want to throw it all away. I feel like it's important to keep these friendships as they are going to be some of the strongest bonds you are ever going to have, if your friends are anything like mine they know you inside out and that's one thing you don't want to lose. There's many ways to keep in touch with your friends nowadays, Social media is a great way to talk and keep up to date with each others lives, text and Skype always come in useful when you need to talk and also make sure you make some time to meet up with each other and have a great catch up!
Now after you leave school there are many paths you may take, personally im going to university to further my education as I feel like it's going to help me get where I want to go in life, but many of my friends are doing other things. There's an option for a job, jump straight into the work place and start earning money, if you know where you want to go start working your way up the ladder. Maybe take a gap year, especially if you aren't sure on what you want to do, this will give you more time to figure out where you want to go next. Go back to college and get some more A-levels, maybe you feel like the qualifications you have aren't going to get you where you want to go, so go and get what you need.
The change from being in school to leaving is scary but it's something that bound to happen at some point just take it in your stride.
- Kate.
Now let's have a look at Lauren's experience.
Right, well I also finished school a while ago as my prom and leaver's presentation was on June 19th. I started comprehensive school in 2010 and I absolutely loved it, although I was separated from most of my friends I managed to meet 4 fantastic people who pretty much have stayed by my side through everything over the past 5 years. Like Kate it also saddens me that I don't see them as much anymore now school has ended but hopefully when I start college in September we will all still be as close and hopefully I'll get to meet some more great people.
June 15th marked the last day of my GCSE exams and I was so happy they were finally over. All exams and coursework completed I was ready to enjoy my summer. Last year I managed to sit a few of my GCSEs early and I was very pleased with the outcome and that then gave me a lot of encouragement for the following year and also took a whole lot of worries off my shoulders (although throughout my exams and coursework this year I did worry a lot and I worried so much I honestly thought I couldn't get through it, but I did!). If you're like me and panic a lot, just remember everything happens for a reason and you will get through it.
I feel quite unlucky in a way as my school doesn't offer a sixth form so I'm unable to do my a-levels at the same school I did my GCSEs but at least I get to start a new chapter and go to a sixth form college to do my a-levels. I'm sad that my time at my school has ended but honestly the best thing to do is look to the future, whether it be college and university or a completly different route, it'll be good and exciting and I think everyone should think like that. I'm currently awaiting my results for my GCSEs now and hopefully they are the grades I need to be able to study what I want in college for me then to be able to continue education into university.
-Lauren
Anyway, although that was a long post we hope that it's helped others who have finished school and are looking into furthering their education or whether you're still in the middle of your school experience but worried about when it comes to an end.
Until next time,
-Kate and Lauren.
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