ANALYSIS OF: Student´s feeling

As the student’s feelings are not dependent on your place of living, we analysed that there are a lot of similarities. Especially in primary school, the relationship between students or students and teachers represented the most important aspect of the feelings. The teachers were more caring and sensitive towards their student’s feelings, which made the students feel comfortable and welcome.

In secondary school this changed into a rather strict environment. The relationship to the teachers became more distant. Teachers expected more, became stricter and cared less. Furthermore, the pressure raised in class, e.g. when grades were told in public, which contributed to a higher competition between classmates. Moreover, presentations and vocal participation had a bigger value, which made the students feel uncomfortable and nervous. Although, this was a preparation for high school.

Besides the whole pressure, school trips and breaks were opportunities to grow together as a “community” and contributed to the statement that we felt a bit like a family. We learned to support each other in any situation, getting to know your friends better over time.

In comparison to university (if you get there), the school time seems to be more organized as it gives you a schedule and you feel part of a community. This changes completely in university as you have to organize everything on your own.