Daily writing prompt

Describe something you learned in high school.

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You mean beyond calculus, geometry, organic chemistry, and the theory of relativity? :o Well, aside from those, the answer would be ‘Nothing much.’ My high school years were dedicated to excelling academically – let me correct that; it was about achieving perfect scores in maths, physics, chemistry, and computer science. It was a lofty ambition, and reflecting on it now, I feel concerned for my past self. However, there’s a Tamil saying – இளம் கன்று பயம் அறியாது – which means ‘The young calf fears nothing.’ That was me, engrossed in my studies, mastering subjects that, ironically, have little to do with my current profession! :)