Reuniting with My Students After 30 Years: A Flood of Memories from Three Decades Ago Rushed Back Instantly.
The doorbell rang. Nervously, I opened the door, my heart pounding. There, standing with cheerful smiles, were three women. As someone who is shy around new people, I was a bit anxious about whether I could talk to them comfortably. However, their smiles instantly transported me back to that joyful teaching era of 30 years ago.”
“They were members of the English club I advised, and after school, they would always gather in the language lab for the practice of the English play, “Peter Pan.” They were diligently rehearsing to make the ‘English play’ a success at the cultural festival. Their eyes sparkled with passion for this endeavor. They often laughed and encouraged each other.”
Their friendship continues even after 30 years. Each of them has children now, and they maintain close ties, spending time together as families. For a teacher, there’s no greater reward than witnessing the happiness of former students even after they graduate.
