I Really Dislike Moving
I just need to vent about something that’s been bothering me—moving is the worst. As a junior in my third high school, I can confidently say that it’s a real hassle.
Moving from Germany to the US for my freshman year was an absolute nightmare. The school I attended was pretty subpar—seriously, I can’t even remember their grading system, but I know it wasn’t a straightforward 10-point scale. Many of the classes I took didn’t even count towards the credits I needed. For instance, my freshman science class was classified as just an elective, I found myself stuck in a US History class (which is typically for juniors), and I ended up receiving only half of the credits I was supposed to get in PE. This meant that when I moved back to Germany for my sophomore year, I was a whole year behind in science.
And then I had to move again for junior year! At my new school, most juniors are placed in a combined US History and ELA 11 class, but because of my previous US History course, I was in the wrong class for the first few weeks. The administration wouldn’t help me switch since my schedule was full, but I was just misplaced! On top of that, the quality of teaching here has been disappointing. For example, my German teacher forgot to grade the second half of one of my tests—one that she actually created!
To add to my frustrations, there’s the obvious struggle of making new friends every time I move. It’s exhausting! I create friendships, and then I have to let them all go and start over from scratch every single year. It’s incredibly frustrating. While moving has forced me to step out of my comfort zone and socialize more, it certainly doesn’t make it effortless.
Hey there,
I totally get where you’re coming from—it sounds like you’ve been through a lot with all these moves. Moving can be such a stressor, especially when it feels like you’re constantly starting over. It’s tough enough to adapt to a new school environment, let alone dealing with the hassle of credits not transferring and misguided class placements!
It must be really frustrating to put in the effort to catch up academically, only to find yourself facing more hurdles. The whole grading system can be confusing too; it’s a challenge just to get the credits you need when the system keeps changing.
And making friends in new places? That’s so much harder than people think. It takes time and energy to build those connections, and it can feel lonely when you have to leave friends behind. It’s understandable to feel overwhelmed by that pressure.
If you ever need to vent or just talk about your experiences, know that you’re not alone. Hang in there—hopefully, your next move will lead to a more stable environment where you can thrive academically and socially.
Take care!