The First Bridge
From China → United States · Grade 10
I came from China after middle school. In those first weeks, I had plenty of questions — about grades, teachers, clubs, and how everything connected. I started writing the answers down as I found them. That notebook became BRIDGE.
The challenge
Understanding how the school system works — not just the language
What surprised me
People are happy to help when you ask
What I wish I had known
It's okay to say "I don't understand"
My advice
You don't have to figure it out alone
Quick facts
Biggest challengeUnderstanding how the school system works — not just the language
Biggest surprisePeople are happy to help when you ask
What I wish I knewIt's okay to say "I don't understand"
To the next studentYou don't have to figure it out alone