Age 16

School Life

Isabella spent most of her days adjusting to her new surroundings and getting to know her roommate. Since she was in a new city where she didn’t know anyone, it was stressful and she often felt alone.

Moved to Tianjin, China
Attended Farragut School
Still adjusting to a new city and school
Spent lots of time with her roommate

Transitions

The hardest part of the year for her was feeling alone in a totally unfamiliar place. However Isabella was still very excited about the future, imagining the friendships she would make and the experiences waiting for her when she settled in more.

Feeling lonely at first
Learning the campus layout (got lost often)
Looking forward to meeting new classmates

Interests

She quickly made friends with some classmates, and they had the biggest impact on her this year. Tiktok kept her entertained, and little things, like getting lost on campus, became funny stories she would later laugh about.

Friends shaped her daily life
Tiktok was her favorite app
Everyday adventures on campus