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Here Ajay describes his frustration with the education system leading him to seek employment after school.

Here Etty describes making friends.

Here Ron talks about bedtime at 7 pm for teenagers.

Here Jack describes a classmate being given the cane.

Here Zara recalls the negative attitude of her English teacher.

Here Angela describes how she defied the low expectations that were placed on her.

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