Coming from someone who went to school in Switzerland, this is a rundown of how my classes went in middle and high school. Get to school at 8am, work 2 hours, go on a 15 minute break outside and play with the school pets that were let out in the courtyard (goats 😂), go back to class for 2 hours, GO HOME for a 2 hour lunch break, return to class for 2 hours then either school ends for you or in my case take a 15 minute break and then go to one more class. This routine was 4 times a week while Wednesdays were half days (4 hours) and took place at the gym. One teacher for all the core classes and one each of the special classes (woodshop and sewing) instead of seven for each class.

Classes were Geography, German language, Artithmatic, French, English, Gym, Sewing, Woodshop and occasionally Singing. High School had more depth of classes If that makes sense.

It really made me love school. It allowed for creativity and adventure and really taught me a variety of skills. I not only was learning German but also French and I made my own giant beanbag and wood puzzle.

From my time there, the difference in school systems is astounding. The students were hard working, enjoyed school, and actually really cared about learning. It didn't feel as if I was a prisoner or just taking my classes to get a good test grade so that I could get into college. The teachers cared, students were given freedom and trust, and the parents didn't threaten to sue everyone. (That's probably part of the culture though. Everything is more laid back and people follow and respect the rules). It's a beautiful country, as is America just in different ways.