New school, new education system. What should I do?

: New school, new education system. What should I do?
I have just moved to Dublin from the UK. My folks are Irish so the country certainly doesn’t feel new. My new school on the other hand is a big change.

My concern is not the social aspect. For the most part people have been friendly. The problem lies with the change in education system. I just finished my GCSES and worked very hard to get the results I got. The problem is that now I feel exhausted and harbour an even deeper resentment for the subjects(Namely maths,biology,history and geography) I spent the last two years wafting through. Over the course of the summer I did my best to completely eject all the excess baggage thudding around in my head and let go of the stress which had engulfed me for years.

Imagine my frustration when i found myself revisiting those aforementioned subjects and even, at this early stage,certain tedious topics. I am also taking up Latin after a two year hiatus and due to my school not offering it, I have to study Spanish in my spare time. Unlike my new classmates I have not had a transition year to unwind and doss around. Instead I feel that I should be doing A levels where I can focus on the 3 or 4 subjects I actually enjoy like English and languages. I feel that I should be getting something out of these subjets rather than regurgitating facts and having to grapple with poor english and languages teachers.

I have tried suggesting to my parents that I go to the A level institute in Dublin however they are both extremely stressed out and have two other kids andd a baby to contend with. My dad is completely knackered from his job and just wants me to get on with it. My mum is sympathetic but doesn’t think that I will be socially fulfilled at this A level place. They are not a school and don’t do sports e.t.c. 40% of the pupils aren’t Irish. She says that the people there will be workaholics only interested in grades. Surely there will be some kids there who I can click with or who might even be in the same boat? I would feel so guilty about leaving my new school after everyone has made such an effort for me to fit in. What can i do?/say to my parents aside from what I have already said?

Any answers would be appreciated.

Answers and Views:

Answer by Big C
You need to look in the mirror and realize you’re demonstrating a very high level of ARROGANCE right now.

Be thankful for your previous “advantages” and remember you can educate yourself and seek out higher education opportunities.

You really should focus on making new friends, which you won’t if you’re going to be a reedy limey about it.

Answer by CONSULTANT PSYCHOLOGIST
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