I neither liked nor remember my school life fondly, as I consider it the darkest period of my life due to numerous unpleasant incidents. I am aware that most people cherish their school days and often reflect on many happy moments. However, for me, there were only a few pleasant memories overshadowed by overwhelmingly negative experiences.
Aggressive Teachers and Punishments
The teachers were very aggressive and often resorted to physical punishment for incomplete homework. Similarly, they would beat students for talking in class during lessons. A few teachers even mistreated students without any apparent reason, which created a hostile and intimidating environment.
Lack of Proper Teaching
Secondly, the teachers focused more on assigning and checking homework than on actual teaching. If homework was not completed, students were punished. They failed to provide proper instruction, and I often had many questions but was too afraid to ask. There was a time when I genuinely wanted to learn, but the teachers seemed uninterested in imparting knowledge. As a result, staying at home and studying independently felt like a better option for me.
The Impact of Poor Exam Evaluation Practices
Thirdly, I noticed that the teachers did not evaluate exam papers properly. Despite putting in my best effort, I often received low marks due to improper grading. Conversely, there were times when my performance was poor, yet I received better marks because of their lack of attention to detail. This inconsistency discouraged me and made me lose hope that hard work would lead to better grades. Since I was not a top-performing student, my efforts were often overlooked.
Isolation and Lack of Friendship
Fourthly, I did not have any close friends after completing primary school. There was no mutual bond with my peers, and my introverted nature made forming friendships even more difficult. My introversion was particularly extreme during my school years, which added to my sense of isolation.
Irregular Attendance and Missed Memories
Fifthly, I rarely attended classes regularly because I saw little value in doing so, especially after primary school. Consequently, I missed many events and have very few memories of those years.
Absence of Achievements
Lastly, I did not achieve anything noteworthy during my school life. While many students received prizes and accolades, I have no such memories to cherish.
In contrast, the last two years of my school life were not as bad. I was determined to pass my SSC examination and became very focused in classes 9 and 10. Although I was very weak in English, I worked hard to improve through consistent effort.
Overall, there was nothing significant or positive about my school life due to all these challenges. It remains a period I would rather forget.
