In San Marino, the decision to choose a high school at around age 14 is significant and daunting for students. They must navigate between lyceums, which prepare them for university, and more practical-focused technical or professional institutes. The selection process can be influenced by teacher recommendations, yet personal interests should also guide the choice. The author ultimately chose the high school of human sciences, valuing individual passions over traditional norms, while feeling the weight of this decision throughout their teenage years.
"My parents let me choose freely, pointing out that if I realized I had made the wrong choice, it would be quite easy to change schools during the first year."
"There are three categories of high schools: lyceums, technical institutes, and professional institutes. Lyceums prepare students for a wider university choice, while the main goal of technical and professional institutes is giving students a more practical education."
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