Describe something you learned in high school

Let’s be realwhen I look back at my high school years, I can’t say the subjects I studied laid the foundation for my career. I ended up in the fast-paced world of computers, a field that barely existed in my school’s curriculum back then. Coding? Tech innovation? Those were distant dreams, not part of my Class 9 or 10 syllabus.

It’s not just high school, either. Even the courses I took in college didn’t directly translate to my professional life. I carved out a career path that diverged entirely from what I learned in classrooms. And honestly, I think that’s okay. My journey shows that life and career choices often extend far beyond textbooks and exams.

Some people know exactly what they want to be early ona doctor, an engineer, a teacher. But for the rest of us? It’s a winding road. It took me years to discover my true passions and align them with my career. High school might teach you algebra or literature, but it doesn’t always teach you how to navigate your own ambitions. That’s something you figure out with time, experience, and a bit of trial and error.

While the academic side of high school didn’t define my career, the experience wasn’t meaningless. The friends I made and the teachers I met are now faint memories, but they left me with one powerful lesson: your future is in your hands. I learned not to rely on others to pave my way. Success, I realized, comes from my own effort and determination. That mindsetindependence and resiliencehas been my guiding principle ever since.

So, what’s the takeaway? High school, with its Classes 9 and 10 board exams (shoutout to my fellow CBSE survivors!), is just one chapter. It might not dictate your career, but it can teach you grit and self-reliance. For those still in school or wondering if those late-night study sessions matterdon’t stress too much. Your path will unfold, and it’s okay if it looks nothing like what you studied.