Atala's paragraph captures the mixed feelings of an adult returning to school.

 To School, Again
by Atala

        I am looking at my daughter on the way to school, swinging her schoolbag. I must learn from her not only how to speak English, but also the enthusiasm for school. Oscillating between depression and hope on my way to integration in a new society, I realized that the only way for me is going through school. To return to school at a mature age can be an interesting experience. It is like a return in time; you can see the same patterns but from another level of understanding. To come back to school is not only about learning English, but also about accepting self-discipline, making a commitment to improving yourself, and keeping your confidence up. It is the first step for success.

  

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