COMMENT: back to school

Draining. Boring. Numerous. Time-consuming. Pointless.

Those are five words that, at various times in the past two years, TWOL has used to describe GCSEs and school, in general. TWOL took about 12/13 subjects at GCSE level; all of which requiring revision and a bit - however small - of genuine effort.

As everyone heads back to school, TWOL would like to take a moment to reflect on all of its "back-to-school" moments in the last 11 years. From Year 1 to Year 11, going back to school has been outwardly dreaded and inwardly enjoyed. If you'll allow TWOL an elderly moment, secondary school truly is one of the best periods of your life. You hate it constantly whilst your there and then, in a Stockholm Syndrome-esque about-turn, you really miss all of the friendships and routines you've indulged in.

This year, especially in GCSE-land, you actually might find yourself a passion or strike up a friendship with a teacher. The majority of teachers are young, easy-going and just as up for taking the p*ss as you are.

And, when you get to the stage, as TWOL is, of starting sixth form next week, you'll realise there genuinely is nothing like secondary school.

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