IS UWC worth it?
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Hi guys, I’m currently in Year 9 in South Africa and I’m seeking help because lately I’ve been giving up on trying to be myself. I know a lot of people say, “be yourself,” but I’m having a hard time figuring out who I am. When I ask people about their extracurriculars, they seem like such good candidates, and I end up comparing myself to them, which I know isn’t good, but I can’t help doing it.
When it comes to extracurriculars, I’m not really that type of person, and nothing I do feels like it truly reflects who I am. For months, I’ve been asking myself if being myself is enough, and honestly, the answer never feels like yes. My NC only takes 5 to 20 students, and I can’t help but already disqualify myself, which just leads to more spiraling.
My main problem is this: am I enough? If I’m just a girl with decent grades and a few extracurriculars, will I get accepted? And I hate that I already think the answer is no. I’m asking people who got in, or alumni: is it worth it?