By Tanishka DeshmukhÂ
Change is never easy for anyone: even if it may be for the better. This is exactly how I felt when I joined CIS this year.
Prior to studying in CIS, I used to study in an Indian school. While my time there was memorable and the knowledge and expertise I gained under the tutelage of my wonderful teachers will be something that I will cherish for the rest of my life, I sometimes wonder if my life would have been on a different path had I not been there.Â
Indian schools are known for their rigor and the mental and physical strain that is placed on students who study in such environments. This strain can come in the form of the endless amounts of syllabus we have to memorize or the harsh words of peers or teachers that can manifest in the form of depression and anxiety. Over there, we did not have to move across classrooms but rather the teachers did, which is why I felt more exhausted there than here at CIS, even though I walk around 4 km at school every day! Â
Another difference I have noticed is that the community of peers is more tightly knit at my previous school compared to CIS, as we were all seated in the same classroom for 7 hours a day rather than shifting classes. In CIS, everyone is in different classes, which means we get limited time to hang out with our friends in school, making every minute spent chatting and catching up during break even more valuable.Â
So what are my thoughts? I have learnt some wonderful lessons at my old school that have taught me the importance of resilience, teamwork and collaboration; all the skills that can help me at CIS to be a better learner and a good friend.Â
So what do you think? Would you study at an Indian school?Â