Transition In My Egg, By C. S. Lewis

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“It may be hard for an egg to turn into a bird: it would be a jolly sight harder for it to learn to fly while remaining an egg.”- C.S Lewis
Transition is a difficult concept for many individuals, but is necessary in order to progress. Often times we set goals, but don't reach them because we rather stay in our “egg” and that was the case when I switched schools.
My initial environment had been cozy and friendly. My school was located in a Hispanic neighborhood and almost everyone spoke Spanish. The teachers were friendly and did not demand much of me. I had already established relationships and felt as comfortable as I did at home. I was in my “egg”, but despite my environment being familiar and comfortable it wasn't helping learn or even become

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