Growing up, I moved around a lot, which meant I attended several different schools throughout my youth. While this constant change had its challenges, it also gave me a unique opportunity to experience a variety of environments and meet people from different walks of life. I learned to adapt quickly, forming connections with new classmates even if they were often short-lived.
One of the unexpected benefits of moving was the chance to attend a few schools as part of specialized programs. These programs offered me the opportunity to dive into a broader range of subjects and explore areas of study that might not have been available elsewhere. From advanced courses to hands-on learning experiences, these programs played a pivotal role in shaping my intellectual curiosity and broadening my perspectives.
In many ways, my school years were a blend of fleeting friendships and enriched learning experiences, and the knowledge I gained during this time continues to influence who I am today.
Proverbs often contradict one another, as any reader soon discovers. The sagacity that advises us to look before we leap promptly warns us that if we hesitate we are lost; that absence makes the heart grow fonder, but out of sight, out of mind. ~Leo Rosten