2017 was an interesting year, aside from the politics and drama. For me, it was filled with stress, deadlines, exams and a new school. I think I learnt a lot in 2017, not only academically but socially. I feel I developed as a person due to the many life experiences this year had to offer.
The year began back in Langley Girls. Getting my mock results back. I was getting more stressed as the Art, Graphics and Geography deadlines drew closer, as well as my real GCSE exams. These five months of my life are now a complete blur as everyday felt the same. Revise. Sleep. Revise. Sleep. During the course of sitting the exams, I think I had a pretty clear headspace with a calm and positive attitude. The next few months of summer however…
Now, by no means am I saying my 12 week summer holiday wasn’t enjoyable. I just had extreme doubts in my head everyday about failing these important exams. And I know I wasn’t the only one. I actually had a great summer spent with friends and family.
August arrived and so did my results. I will always remember panicking the night before with my friend at 2AM about failing. In the morning, I went to school to receive my results and was ecstatic. I could go to Langley Park School for Boys!
Fast forward to September and I am in a new environment, surrounded by new students and teachers, however, still some familiar faces. This month is when I had a completely new outlook on my education, relationships and my future. I felt so motivated to do what I wanted, such as pursue my passion of film production.
By November, I felt comfortable that I belonged to LPSB because of the new friends I had made. I felt like I had integrated well into the school community by talking to new people, conversing with teachers and getting involved with school activities such as Filmbox.
And finally, it was December, when the sun doesn’t rise until 8am and the Christmas music begins to play. For me, December was a time to reflect upon the past year as well as enjoying all the Christmas festivities. December flew by, as did 2017.
Overall, 2017 taught me to surround myself with people who I trust and care about me, as well as thinking carefully about my decisions to pursue my ambitions - especially my career. In 2018, I’ll be looking at unis whilst thinking even more seriously about my future. I hope 2018 will live up to the standard… maybe with a little less stress.
By Jodie Chanda
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