More Reflections by Students at Lancers, One of the Top Schools in Gurgaon

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"Every story has a monster. Sometimes they are tangible creatures of malice, so sharp you could cut yourself on the jags of their demeanor. And sometimes they take a more sinister form: as concepts entirely absent of form, too nebulous for even the mind to truly grasp."

Which one of us can without a doubt say whether the nightmares that afflict us are more fearsome than the echoes of a beast’s laughter that we hear in the woods?

This is the truth: monstrosity comes in as much variety as humanity. Some love being monsters, while others do not realize they are. Some are only misguided, while others are chillingly devoid of all morals.

Some are otherworldly eldritch horrors of thunderstorms and apocalypse, while others are closer to home; a doppelgänger trapped in your mirror, a teddy quietly growing fangs. Monsters are difficult to pin down, yet they are unarguably one of the pillars of pop culture, art, religious myth, and the entire world we have made for ourselves.

They linger in the creeks and crevices of human consciousness, waiting to be defeated. Whether these attempts are successful or not is another question, but ultimately the purpose of any monster is to be defeated. This is rather lonely for the monsters, of course, but that can’t be helped.

The fact is that humans do not have assured answers to many important questions. But they have imagination, and they have hope, and the combination of those two, giving shape and voice to all we fear, is responsible for the creation of monsters throughout human history. It sounds surprising, but monsters do not only represent despair. They also signify hope- the optimism of all those brave souls who seek to end the monsters.

Humans and monsters are at opposite ends of their unruly dichotomy. In any situation, fictional or existential, there are very few situations in which both parties survive till the end. They are designed to enact the deaths of each other. To befriend a monster, which is another outcome, is to take away its title entirely- at least to the one befriending them.

What we can learn from history is that to kill any monster, all one needs to do is consider themselves the hero of the tale. Swords, while helpful, are optional,” shares a student from Lancers, one of the top schools in Gurgaon.

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Moving Forward, Reflections by a Student at Lancers, One of the Top Schools in Gurgaon

The transition is a universal law of life and our lives are huge, changes will keep happening. It is very important to adapt to the changes. The biggest change that the 5th graders have faced is experiencing graduation.

When you compare the PYP to the MYP, it’s very different. Most people find the transition scary and tiring and others find it overwhelming. When one is in PYP, it is almost like you are a caterpillar in a cocoon, since everyone pays attention to you and makes you feel at home.

One day you will have to come out of your little cocoon and spread your wings. It may be hard at first, but then you will become a beautiful butterfly. In the MYP you need to be responsible for your belongings, locker keys, studies, homework, and many other things; if you don’t you may get detention.

You also have to carry your bags everywhere you go, which can lead to a broken back! It is pretty tiring, obviously, but it is a unique experience, and it is fun to meet new teachers and engage with them. Every teacher has a different way of teaching and it is great to know their different styles.

There are many more things that are unique about the MYP. One of them is that you tend to become more responsible and grown up. You also learn more advanced things and get your own freedom. You also get your own lockers, which many 6th grade pupils are excited about. Apart from all this fun, you have to work pretty hard too. In addition to all of this, our first and end of semester exams will start soon, which are pretty hard and need full attention.

Of course, it’s going to be hard disconnecting from the PYP, but later on, you will wonder why you were so scared. Eventually, you will adjust to the changes and enjoy being a beautiful butterfly,” shares a student from Lancers, one of the best schools in Gurgaon.

Overflowing Workload, Reflections by a Student at Lancers, One of the Top Schools in Gurgaon

“Like for most of my peers, my life, too, is quite hectic!
 Let me explain this. You see, each day of mine goes by in a hectic frenzy. It starts from 6 am in the morning and goes on until the late hours of the night!

It starts with going to school every morning. I have to go every morning and then come back home by approximately 4 pm. Then I leave for shooting-practice and return home by 6:30 pm, still thinking about how many more hours are left for the day to finish. You see, the first twelve hours go by so quickly that it feels more like 24 hours have passed. Do I keep wondering when will I get time to study?

Homework takes forever, and then I have my dinner and get to bed. THAT’S IT. Thank God that my tutor doesn’t come to teach me anymore, otherwise I would have to do double the amount of work every day. Phew!

I am in 9th grade now, and it is tough for me. There is more homework to manage. It is time to get a little more serious. At school, it gets very hectic when we get about six assessments to do in 2 or 3 days, but sadly we have to get used to it. I look forward to growing up soon!

So as we all start to go into higher classes, our workload increases and we also need to develop an interest in sports and make sure that this doesn’t affect our learning or school work. To handle this workload, we have to be prepared for the many assessments which come in a week, and balance this with our sports schedule,” shares a student from Lancers, one of the best school in Gurgaon.