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What makes me sad about school is that the people who are…

“What makes me sad about school is that the people who are unhappy are unhappy because they don't believe it will change. And I just want to say: 'It does! High school ends and it's over.' I will tell anyone that it's OK to be unhappy at school, make lots of mistakes and then it will be over.” quote by Alice Englert
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“What makes me sad about school is that the people who are unhappy are unhappy because they don't believe it will change. And I just want to say: 'It does! High school ends and it's over.' I will tell anyone that it's OK to be unhappy at school, make lots of mistakes and then it will be over.”

Alice Englert

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Many students feel stuck because they doubt future change; reassurance that school ends can ease this anxiety.

In simple terms: Students feel hopeless about school; ending it helps.

Key Takeaway

Remember school is temporary.

Themes

hope resilience growth mental health education

Mood

reassuring empathetic

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • mental health counseling
  • peer support
  • self‑reflection
  • goal setting

Key Concepts

Temporal perspective psychological relief

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can you do now to make school more bearable?
  • How will you celebrate the end of high school?
A Different Perspective

Some may still struggle after graduation; support continues beyond school.

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