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We asked a diverse bunch of young people to write about their experiences, and they shared the following...
Shifani, 21
Growing up is challenging, no matter where you are. When I was 10, my family moved to Australia and at 18, we moved to New Zealand. So, my primary school was in India, high school in Aussie and University in New Zealand- different people, different cultures, different language and a different life altogether. The most challenging part of growing up is fitting in and knowing where to go for information. Growing up means acquiring knowledge, being up to date with what is going around, being able to start to understand things like banking, working and flatting. My biggest challenge till date is identity. I don't know where I belong- in Aussie, I was known as the girl from India, now that I'm here- I'm known as the chick from Aussie. Either way, I've come a long way.
Colin, 13
Being only 13 I haven’t experienced the whole ‘Growing up’ thing yet, but the years I have had have been fun and happy growing up in the ‘smallish’ town of Wainuiomata, Wellington.
Things have really changed going from Primary to College, becoming more independent and more responsible for myself and my work. The early years of growing up were easy because I always felt ‘Theres not a care in the world’. Until I hit primary. Personality and physical appearance started to become very important. My personality was just starting, slowly. I had good friends, good family and even good teachers, so I really thought that I was off to a good start in my life. But as I grew older the pressure of school and my social life became harder. Im really glad I had lots of family near me to help me. Growing up was quite easy because of all of the support I had. Now as I hit my teenage years there are challenges around every corner so ive become more confident and independent to hit those challenges head on. I feel that my community also helped me with their caringness and helpfulness.
