I’m sure many of you have heard the phrase “enjoy your school years and don’t wish them away” or the famous “school is as good as life gets”. These should both be taken with a pinch of salt really but after a few years of work when your time at school seems like a distant past, you’ll likely only hold a few important memories. Trying to remember the work you did and the way the building was laid out is hard enough, let along remembering teachers names, fellow pupil’s faces and the food that was served in the canteen.

There will likely be some important lessons that have stayed with you though and you may wonder why. As an example, I’ll never forget the day I learned about irony in English. Mainly because we spent the lesson watching episodes of Top Gear and writing a note each time something ironic happened. Let’s just say I barely put my pen down. That was the day I learned something I knew I would use, even if it wasn’t going to be the most important lesson to learn.

Naturally, you may look back and find that you don’t remember an awful lot about the lessons you didn’t enjoy. You probably remember the teacher’s name because you feared them so much, but the content of the class may be a little harder to remember. It’s always good to look back on your school years but as adults we will naturally remember our fond memories rather than our failures or misfortunes. That’s exactly how it should be because it prepares you for the future and reminds you to aim high. If you’re a student, don’t worry too much, just make sure you give each class your all and you’ll naturally pay more attention to the subjects that interest you.