When I was seven years old, just an ordinary little girl going to school like every other child, I used to think: well, it's school time, so I just have to go.

I tried to memorize as much as I could—not to understand, but to pass exams.

I crammed as much as possible, hoping to get good grades, to be a well-rounded student.

Back then, my parents didn’t really pay attention to all the subjects.

As long as my Math and English scores were good, they were satisfied.

Subjects like History, Geography, and Literature just needed to be “not too low.” And so, for 12 years—and even into university—I followed that same mindset.

Looking back now, I realize that my understanding of the world is almost non-existent.

Only now do I see that those subjects we studied as kids were actually gateways to different areas of the world.

They were chances to discover what we’re naturally good at, to find what excites us, and to understand the essence of each subject—things that could’ve helped shape our decisions when choosing a university major later on.

Now I realize: Math trains us to think logically and with structure.

Literature reflects how we perceive the world and gives us the tools to express thoughts with depth.

Music, PE, and Art aren’t just side subjects—they help us explore our passions and talents.

Who knows?

Maybe you’re meant to become a great artist someday.

History isn’t just about the past.

It explains how humanity evolved—our cultures, beliefs, religions, and even political systems are deeply tied to it.

Geography isn't just about maps—it’s about understanding people, a country's strengths (like geopolitics), and even how climate affects health and medicine.

If I could choose again, I’d learn every subject with the mindset of wanting to know and understand the world, not just to chase meaningless numbers.

The Importance of School Subjects

Every day, I ask myself: in a world full of so many professions, why do I feel so lost, stuck with myself like this?

When I was seven years old, just an ordinary little girl going to school like every other child, I used to think: well, it's school time, so I just have to go.

I tried to memorize as much as I could—not to understand, but to pass exams.

I crammed as much as possible, hoping to get good grades, to be a well-rounded student.

Back then, my parents didn’t really pay attention to all the subjects.

As long as my Math and English scores were good, they were satisfied.

Subjects like History, Geography, and Literature just needed to be “not too low.” And so, for 12 years—and even into university—I followed that same mindset.

Looking back now, I realize that my understanding of the world is almost non-existent.

Only now do I see that those subjects we studied as kids were actually gateways to different areas of the world.

They were chances to discover what we’re naturally good at, to find what excites us, and to understand the essence of each subject—things that could’ve helped shape our decisions when choosing a university major later on.

Now I realize: Math trains us to think logically and with structure.

Literature reflects how we perceive the world and gives us the tools to express thoughts with depth.

Music, PE, and Art aren’t just side subjects—they help us explore our passions and talents.

Who knows?

History isn’t just about the past.

It explains how humanity evolved—our cultures, beliefs, religions, and even political systems are deeply tied to it.

Geography isn't just about maps—it’s about understanding people, a country's strengths (like geopolitics), and even how climate affects health and medicine.

If I could choose again, I’d learn every subject with the mindset of wanting to know and understand the world, not just to chase meaningless numbers.