Tridiva Chakraborty, a Class 7 student of Epic Public School, shares her inspiring journey from being an introvert to embracing her extroverted personality. Through self-discovery, friendship, and the loving support of her school community, she narrates how kindness and connection transformed her life.
I am an extrovert. And I fully embrace that about myself. But it was not always this way. As a child ,I was quite the introvert and rarely spoke to anyone, and that, needless to say, meant I had no friends. I was happy staying on my own.
It was when I was in class one when I joined Epic Public School. I noticed that most of my classmates were eager to speak to me. But being an introvert, I was not too eager to engage except for that odd occasion. As a result, I feel many of them found me a bit boring.
This way a year passed, and we were promoted to class two. I noticed my classmates, my teachers and even the Didis were quite friendly and outgoing. It was then that I realised that if I do not change, I might end up with no friends at all. It was then that I started making an effort to talk more and over a period of time I started making friends. I started enjoying conversation with everyone and realised the joy of connecting with others.
This way, two years passed. But then I was directly promoted to call 5. Once again, a group of strangers came into my life. This time I knew from my previous experience that I needed to connect with others. Thankfully, all my classmates treated me like family and made me feel very comfortable around them. Just within 5 or 6 days, I made friends with all my classmates, and happy days continued.
As time went by, I naturally became more extroverted. I spoke a lot and, to be honest, one of the most irritating characteristics of mine is the fact that I can’t control my laughter. I am laughing even as I am writing this. Honestly, I have never felt lonely or friendless since my first standard. Wherever I go, I make new friends, and gradually I have earned a reputation as an outgoing personality, which of course is a good feeling I must say.
It’s funny, though. Whenever I’m unusually quiet or stop laughing, someone, even my teachers, will ask, “Is everything okay with you today?” It’s like they can sense when something’s off. I don’t even have to say anything – they just know. And when I’m feeling down, someone is always there to say, “I’m always here for you.”
On my birthday, I was genuinely touched when many of my juniors surprised me with cards and small gifts. I had no idea how they knew my birthday, but those thoughtful gestures meant the world to me. It was an emotional moment, and I realized how loved I was by everyone, even my juniors, who treat me like an older sister.
Now, looking back, I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of a school community that feels like family. The teachers, didis, my juniors, seniors, and classmates – they all make up a beautiful support system. What I’ve learned is that the kindness and love you give to others always comes back in ways you never expect.
Being extroverted has allowed me to share joy, laughter, and positivity with everyone around me, and it brings me a sense of peace. I’ve come to understand that sometimes, it’s important to be an extroverted person, not just for yourself but for everyone around you.
