Miriam+M.’s+FTHS+Decision

Eighth grade year came to an immediate end, then of course came the big decision. Choosing a high school. Ventura or Foothill? Hmm. Tough question. Put it this way; friends or no friends? I thought about it.. more than once. I wanted to apply to a challenging school, a school which would force me to make new friends. Therefore, I was completely convinced to start fresh and go with Foothill Tech. I liked the idea of giving myself a challenge, a journey to look forward to, something that would throw me over the top. Ever since I've started coming to Foothill, um… Let’s just say it’s not exactly as I thought it would be. I regret everything.

Believe it or not, it took most of my summer for me to decide where I wanted to go. There were various occasions where my parents tried persuading me to go to Foothill. Unfortunately, for me, their arguments were quite on point. I had NOTHING to say back. I thought maybe they had a point. I mean parents want the best for their children, and now that I’m living the life they persuaded me to live. I think my parents hate me. Although this school is not where I expected my four years of high school to be spent at, it’s pretty surprising what you’d find here.

The first day of school came along. And like almost every other incoming freshman, I was a little skeptical on going to school that very day. It was nerve-racking. Not just for it only being my first day at Foothill, but also because I had no idea what I had gotten myself into. I was extremely terrified once I stepped foot in this high school. There were tall people everywhere, busy teachers rushing for one place to another, slightly large groups of older teenagers laughing together, crowded hallways, don't forget about crowded bathrooms too! I had no idea what to head towards first. It was either going to class 15 minutes earlier and just sitting there with the teacher I had no clue of knowing or walk around and see if I recognized anyone I knew. Like any of you would've probably chosen, I chose the easy way out. I stood by my first period class, because the teacher turned out not to be there. Like I mentioned already, I enjoy challenging myself. And well, this block schedule was doing the job for me. Let me tell you, I had an amazing adventure getting lost. Eventually, I got used to my out of order schedule and now everything I come upon in this school is boring. I miss my friends, I miss our moments. I could be having fun right now, making fun of teachers if I had too! I would do that here at Foothill, but everyone seems to be serious. Dead serious. I’d just feel horrible about it. This school is different, everyone is different here. Everyone is smart, and intelligent. I'm just me.

What do I think about Foothill now? Foothill is definitely not the school for me. I may like the small campus, the types events held and such, but my problem is; fitting in. What's around me. I feel like I don’t belong. Here’s an example; I do ALL my homework and class work, yet I seem to be failing most of my classes. How is that even possible!? Is it because I don't participate? Or because I'm the quietest kid in all the classes they put me in. Honestly, at this moment, I wish to be going Ventura High and being surrounded by the most horrific things. I’ll let your imagination think that through. In my honest opinion, I think it was a true mistake coming here. I need a harder challenge, something that would blow me away or surprise me. Ventura is full of surprises! That’s the place I wish to be at, not Foothill. I want to be pressured to do things I don’t want to do, just to get a feel of what picking the right choice is.

I used to be normal. I used to talk a lot, and be a straight “A” student, but now all I do is set my goals for the craziest most unreachable things ever. A couple years from now, who knows where I’ll end up! But that doesn't matter right now; all that matters is a fun education. Foothill is clearly not where this is going to take place at.

For all you indecisive people out there, stop doing what you're doing and listen. DON’T BE INDECISIVE! You’ll ruin your life. Pick wisely. Now.., that’s my horrific story. What’s yours?