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Personal Narrative: Moving To A New School
Having moved to ten schools in around ten years have produced many issues in my schooling and personal life. Not only does moving to new schools hinder your ability to make new friends but also your relationships with teachers and administrators. I move a lot due to my parents divorce so adapting is now a trait I have developed.

As senior year made its way around the corner I have finally settled into a school, at the end of 11th grade,and now plan to stay the whole year at Coppell High School. At first I had no friends but I was used to this due to the fact that this was my third high school and each time has been similar. But not only did I have to adapt to a new school but also a new environment entirely! Prior to moving to Texas

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