Victoria H...
Ikego Elementary School
Military life has positively affected my education by giving me knowledge on subjects. In social studies, we learned about the world. We can also use computers to help us research information on topics for writing. At school my brain constantly gets challenged which helps my brain grow. My experiences as a child of a serving member education, Yokosuka, and Ikego communities has been great.
One challenge that me and my family had to overcome was a permanent change of station. We had to move out of our house to Japan. I had to say goodbye to my best friends. We then had to travel 13 hours on an airplane. When we landed in Yokosuka and we had to stay quarantine for 2 months. I went to Ikego and I made lots of friends and learned about new cultures.
When you’re a military child changes happen a lot. For example, climate, food, culture, and language. I learned that you have to adapt to the changes instead of fighting the changes. As a military child I learned how to accept others and to appreciate family time because as a military child you can experience a lot of separation that teaches you to appreciate being together with family. Being a military child also taught me that the world is very big and diverse. Travel and meeting new people can also enhance social skills. When you are a military child, you learn to say goodbye and keep in touch, while also making new friendships with each move. As a military child you learn how to appreciate diversity, and learn how to cope with difficult situations.