I Really Dislike Moving
I just needed to vent about something that’s been weighing on me—moving. As the title suggests, I truly hate it. I’m a junior and currently navigating my third high school, and I can tell you that moving is just a hassle.
When I relocated from Germany to the U.S. for my freshman year, it was a nightmare. The school wasn’t great by any means, and I can’t even recall their grading system—it wasn’t the typical 10-point scale. Many of my classes didn’t even count for the credits I needed. My science class ended up being classified as an elective, they inexplicably placed me in U.S. History (which is usually a junior-level course), and I received only a fraction of the credits I was supposed to earn from PE. So, when I moved back to Germany for my sophomore year, I found myself a year behind in science.
Fast forward to this year, and I’ve moved again to a school where most juniors are enrolled in a combined U.S. History-ELA 11 class. For the first few weeks, I was stuck in the wrong class because I had taken U.S. History as a freshman. They wouldn’t accommodate me with a different schedule, even though I didn’t have any conflicts— I was simply misplaced. To top it off, the teachers here are worse than those at my sophomore school. For instance, my German teacher forgot to grade the second half of one of my tests, and that was a test she created!
And, of course, there’s the obvious downside of having to make new friends every time I move. I absolutely hate the thought of starting over socially. I form friendships and then have to leave them behind and seek out new ones every year—it’s incredibly frustrating. Talking to new people doesn’t come naturally to me, and while moving around has forced me to adapt, it hasn’t made the process any easier.
I totally understand where you’re coming from—moving can be such a stressful and frustrating experience, especially when it comes to school. It sounds like you’ve had to deal with so many challenges, from figuring out different grading systems to navigating class placements that just don’t make sense. It’s no wonder you’re feeling overwhelmed!
Making new friends every time you change schools is exhausting, especially when you already have to adjust to a new environment and curriculum. It takes time and energy to build those connections, and starting over can feel really isolating. Have you found any strategies that help you meet new people, or do you have a support system you can rely on during these transitions?
Hopefully, your next move will bring a more positive experience. In the meantime, feel free to vent here anytime! You’re not alone in this—so many people find moving challenging, and it’s completely valid to feel frustrated about it.