My Middle School Days: Making Friends and Finding Myself
Looking back on my middle school days, I can't help but feel a sense of nostalgia. It was a time of growth, both academically and personally, and it was also a time of making new friends and finding myself. In this essay, I will share some of my most memorable experiences from those years.
Making Friends
One of the things I loved most about middle school was the opportunity to make new friends. I remember feeling so nervous on the first day of school, wondering if I would be able to find my place in this new environment. But as the days went by, I started to realize that there were so many interesting and friendly people around me.
One of my closest friends in middle school was someone I never would have met if it weren't for our shared love of music. We both played instruments in the school band, and we quickly bonded over our love of classical music. Through her, I discovered new composers and pieces that I still love to this day.
Finding Myself
Middle school was also a time of personal growth for me. It was during those years that I started to explore my interests and passions, and to develop a sense of who I was as a person. One of the ways I did this was through joining clubs and extracurricular activities.
One of the clubs I joined was a creative writing club. I had always loved writing stories and poems, but I had never shared them with anyone before. Being part of this club gave me the opportunity to share my work with others and to receive feedback and encouragement. It was through this experience that I realized how much I loved to write, and it set me on the path to pursuing a career in writing and journalism.
Challenges and Triumphs
Of course, middle school wasn't all sunshine and rainbows. There were plenty of challenging moments, from difficult classes to social drama. But looking back on those challenges, I can see how they helped me grow and become a stronger person.
One of the biggest challenges I faced in middle school was in my science class. I had always struggled with science, and this class was no exception. But rather than giving up, I decided to seek help from my teacher and classmates. I asked questions, I went to tutoring sessions, and I put in extra effort on my homework and projects. And eventually, I started to understand the concepts and even enjoy the class.
These three years of middle school were some of the most formative of my life. I learned so much about myself, about the world around me, and about what it means to be a good friend and a responsible student. I will always treasure those memories and the people who were part of them.
Translation:
我的初中生活：交朋友和发现自我
回想起我的初中生活，我不禁感到一种怀旧的情感。这是一个成长的时期，无论是学术上还是个人上，也是结识新朋友和发现自我的时期。在本文中，我将分享一些我在那些年里最难忘的经历。
交朋友
我在初中最喜欢的事情之一就是交新朋友的机会。我记得在第一天上学时感到非常紧张，想知道是否能够在这个新环境中找到自己的位置。但随着日子的过去，我开始意识到周围有很多有趣和友好的人。
我在初中的一位最亲密的朋友是我从未见过的人，如果不是我们对音乐的共同爱好，我们永远不会相遇。我们在学校的乐队里都弹奏乐器，因此我们很快就因我们对古典音乐的热爱而结为了朋友。通过她，我发现了我至今仍然热爱的新的作曲家和作品。
发现自我
初中也是我个人成长的时期。在那些年里，我开始探索自己的兴趣和热情，并形成了一个人的认知。我实现这一点的方式之一是参加俱乐部和课外活动。
我参加的俱乐部之一是文学社。我一直喜欢写故事和诗歌，但以前从未与任何人分享过。参加这个俱乐部给了我与他人分享我的作品和获得反馈和鼓励的机会。正是通过这个经验，我意识到我是多么喜欢写作，并为我追求写作和新闻事业的职业路径做好准备。
挑战和胜利
当然，初中并不总是阳光和彩虹。从艰难的课程到社会纷争，有太多的挑战。但回想这些挑战，我可以看到它们如何帮助我成长，并成为一个更强大的人。
我在初中面临的最大挑战之一是科学课。我一直以来都很难理解科学，这个课程也不例外。但我没有放弃，相反我决定向我的老师和同学寻求帮助。我问问题，去上补习课，还在我的作业和项目上付出了额外的努力。最终，我开始理解这些概念，甚至开始喜欢这门课了。
这三年的初中生活是我生命中最具形成性的时期之一。我了解了很多关于自我的事情，了解了周围的世界，也了解了什么是真正的友谊和负责任的学生。我将永远珍视那些记忆和那些经历过的人。
