First Day, Again
What it is like to start at a new school in a new country, told by someone who has done it.
Placeholder article. Noah wrote about his first week at school after moving countries. Lucas wrote back.
About this story
Perspectives
Canada
On my first day I did not know where to sit at lunch. A kid waved me over, and we are still friends.
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Brazil
I have been at the same school my whole life. Reading Noah's story made me want to wave more people over.
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Reflection
What we took away
What surprised us?
How much one small gesture on the first day matters.
What did we assume?
That a new country would be the hardest part. It was the cafeteria.
What did we learn?
Notice the new kid.
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Discussion guide · Ages 13–18 · 30–40 minutes
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