Locked In!
Elie Wiesel’s work, Night, published in 1958, demonstrates the struggles Jewish society and other minorities faced in order to live a life of liberty. I, myself, felt bound and trapped, not by iron doors, but by words. Although being open and outgoing can help communication growth, rudeness and unnecessary judgement can hinder one’s ability to socialize and express themselves.
On August 21, 2010, as my mother dropped me off at Georgetown Middle School, thoughts of panic plundered through my head, hoping my teachers encourage me throughout my first day. My heart was pounding from the adrenaline, and my stomach was in knots knowing that I would be taking my first steps into an unusual environment for the next three years. I walked …show more content…
My small group of friends convinced me to go outside my comfort zone; I became more social and attempted to make more friends. Despite feeling cured, I converted back to my former habits into my isolated world. The beginning of the new semester resulted in various changes and adjustments to my class schedule; it felt like the first day of school repeated itself. Surrounded by strange faces, a friend awkwardly introduced me to the class; feeling lost, I struggled to make myself comfortable and familiarize myself with my environment all over again. However, after opening up, attending school became a less dreadful event. After spring break, I began feeling more at home. I was not as shaken from the ridicule of my classmates anymore and started to realize that no one should have control over my life other than myself.
Currently, I am now a senior in high school. After making myself get out of my comfort zone, I joined clubs that requiring that I be socially active. I will be president of my schools Interact Club, I am also a member of Science National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, and I will also be a Teacher Cadet, pursuing my dream of becoming a high school science
Elie Wiesel’s work, Night, published in 1958, demonstrates the struggles Jewish society and other minorities faced in order to live a life of liberty. I, myself, felt bound and trapped, not by iron doors, but by words. Although being open and outgoing can help communication growth, rudeness and unnecessary judgement can hinder one’s ability to socialize and express themselves.
On August 21, 2010, as my mother dropped me off at Georgetown Middle School, thoughts of panic plundered through my head, hoping my teachers encourage me throughout my first day. My heart was pounding from the adrenaline, and my stomach was in knots knowing that I would be taking my first steps into an unusual environment for the next three years. I walked …show more content…
My small group of friends convinced me to go outside my comfort zone; I became more social and attempted to make more friends. Despite feeling cured, I converted back to my former habits into my isolated world. The beginning of the new semester resulted in various changes and adjustments to my class schedule; it felt like the first day of school repeated itself. Surrounded by strange faces, a friend awkwardly introduced me to the class; feeling lost, I struggled to make myself comfortable and familiarize myself with my environment all over again. However, after opening up, attending school became a less dreadful event. After spring break, I began feeling more at home. I was not as shaken from the ridicule of my classmates anymore and started to realize that no one should have control over my life other than myself.
Currently, I am now a senior in high school. After making myself get out of my comfort zone, I joined clubs that requiring that I be socially active. I will be president of my schools Interact Club, I am also a member of Science National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, and I will also be a Teacher Cadet, pursuing my dream of becoming a high school science