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“School-sick” is one of those feelings you don’t know the weight of until it happens. It’s not just about missing people—it’s the places, the classrooms, the activities that suddenly make you think, “Gosh, I miss those days,” or “That was fun as hell!”
School is not just a place that gives you an academic education. It shapes your personality, builds your skills, teaches you manners and social understanding—and most of all, it lets you experience the world: a world where you can fail and try again, a world where you’ll always have support, a world where you can try new things as much as you want.
Saipanyarangsit (SPR) School may not be the best school in the world, but for me, it has been the best at shaping me into a better person and helping me grow for the future.
From First Day to Last Day: The Change You Don’t See Until It’s Over
My first day at Saipanyarangsit (SPR) School and my last day were like apples and oranges. They may seem the same from the outside, but they are very different in taste and color. Over the years, the school taught me to be more composed, confident, and—best of all—it gave me opportunities, from local to global.
I achieved things I never imagined—from national competitions to international ones, from representing Thailand at global events to qualifying for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ national scholarship. I succeeded in both science and social studies.
All of these achievements I owe to my teachers. They are the ones who gave me opportunities, pushed me, and guided me through it all.
Teachers and School Staff: The Hidden Melodies of School Life
At the SPR BFITS Program, it doesn’t matter who you are—when you go to a teacher, they will help you no matter what problem you have, even if you’re a brat. Everyone has at least one teacher remembered as clearly as crystal: the one you treasure in your heart, the one you gossip with, the one who made you think, “Gosh, why is this one so cruel?” and even the ones who gave you small moments that turned into the funniest memories ever.
But it’s not only the teachers—it’s the staff too. Principals who always appeared on event days, janitors who cleaned your messes and reminded you to keep your room tidy, guards who told you to cross the road carefully and asked for your card when you were late, and even your favorite food vendor who made lunch feel appetizing.
No matter how many years pass, there will always be at least one staff member you remember clearly. And the same applies to BFITS staff—teachers and assistants who were funny, supportive, and involved in every class and project. The materials, guidance, and opportunities they provided helped me become a well-rounded person.
As a BFITS Program student at SPR, our classes were always fun. We had experiments, labs, applied technology like games and point systems—not just the same-old Kahoot. Our classes were flexible, full of discussion, and students and teachers worked together to improve learning. They explained hard lessons even outside class hours.
I loved it so much—it felt like two-sided communication, not one. These are the things I miss most in terms of learning.
High School Friends: The People Who Just “Get You”
High school friends are the ones you miss the most because they just get it. You went to overnight camps, amusement parks, beaches, mountains, performances, and so much more. You saw them almost every day—five days a week, for most months of the year. That’s basically most of your teenage life.
When you move on to new places, you’ll meet new people, but you might not find someone who understands you the same way. High school friends are the ones you played with, argued with, did stupid things with, and most importantly—studied with before exams. Changing is always hard, but it’s even harder when you don’t have someone who understands you.
For me, and for most people, high school friends made life warmer, funnier, and more meaningful. They believed in me when I doubted myself, helped me when I messed up, and laughed with me through all the chaos. You might meet someone later in life who reminds you of a classmate, but they’ll never be exactly the same. These are the people you’ll be friends with for life. And no matter how busy life gets, every time you talk to them, it always feels refreshing and fun.
Learning to Capture The Moments Before They Become Memories
Once high school ends, it’s like waking up from a long, sweet dream. Reality hits harshly, and you might doubt yourself or start questioning things. But when you look back, you remember that there were always people who believed in you—friends who stayed up tutoring you, teachers who encouraged you even in the hardest moments.
I regret not taking more pictures of those silly, everyday moments. I always thought, “Someone else will do it anyway.” But then the phones die, the memories fade, the music ends, and suddenly I regret not capturing them myself. Even if you can’t replay everything, you can always remember the feeling—clear and warm in your heart.
It might sound cliché, but it’s true when they say: take pictures, record videos, try things without fear—and then take even more and more photos. Every time you do, you give yourself a place to return to.
School-Sick: Missing the People Who Made You Feel Safe
There were moments when I felt lost, when I doubted myself and didn’t know if I could go on.
During those times, I wanted to return to my teachers at SPR—because I knew they would guide me, or at least cheer me up. And my friends, because no matter how hard life got, they always believed in me, even when I wasn’t sure of myself.
That’s how the people at SPR made me feel—safe, supported, and understood. And that’s why, every once in a while, I just want to relive even one day of high school.
Because honestly… I miss it all.
