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There was a young boy who used to enjoy playing ball every day between the ages of 8 and 12. He would play with his friends after school, laughing and having fun. However, after a few years, he moved to a new place, far from all his friends. In this new place, he couldn’t fit in with anyone and would spend four years mostly staying at home, going to school, and not talking to many people.

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DALL·E 2024-10-28 12.23.45 - A realistic illustration of a young boy standing in an empty yard, holding a soccer ball under his arm, looking off into the distance with a sad expre

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He was growing up and, little by little, was understanding how life was. His family was going through a lot of hardship because his father was disorganized, and this was entering his mind, making him think that he wouldn't go back to live where he came from. Then, his grandfather started paying for a place to play soccer for him, and he began playing soccer again, where he was meeting new people, but none were very close. His closest friends were his cousins and the boys living near his grandparents. However, the distance was making it hard for him to keep in touch with his friends, and so several years were passing by.

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DALL·E 2024-10-28 20.32.06 - A thoughtful teenage boy standing alone on a soccer field at dusk, looking pensive. The background shows a modest home in a small neighborhood, hintin

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As the years had passed, things had changed, and when I thought I wouldn’t return to the place where I had lived before, I went back. However, things had already changed. The people I had hung out with had all grown up, and each person had chosen their own path. That was when my life had chosen another direction. I had gone to study at the IFS. Even before I had started studying there, back in elementary school, my mother had been saying that I would study there. Despite almost not getting in, I ended up attending a place where once you entered, you didn’t want to leave because it was amazing; people embraced each other, including the teachers. However, life shows other paths

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DALL·E 2024-10-28 17.06.07 - A nostalgic scene of a young adult standing thoughtfully in a familiar neighborhood that has changed over the years. In the background, several people

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And when all of this has come to an end, it will leave a pleasant feeling. When I joined the IF, I hadn’t expected much; today, it has become a mark in my life and in the lives of those who have studied there. Whether it has been through kind teachers or classmatessome who have even become like family members The IF’s unity is something indescribable, and few people have experienced it. It has greatly contributed to our careers and has impacted our families. I wouldn’t say that things have improved, but it has certainly relieved the mental load, even though it has affected other areas.

And, as we have faced the world out there, there has always been that feeling of gratitude and longing. Gratitude for what the IF has provided us and nostalgia for the moments that, although intense, have now become cherished memories. In the end, we know that this chapter has helped us grow, mature, and want to leave our mark on the world. Once IF, always IF.

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DALL·E 2024-10-28 18.33.39 - A vibrant and beautiful illustration capturing the emotional journey and unity at the IF (Institute). In the foreground, students stand together with 