I finally had my first day of school. I am now currently going to a all girls Catholic school where I have to wear kilts. I now realize how hard it is for the other young women that grew up going to a Catholic school. Having to be the only one that either sits or stands quietly while they say the morning prayer. Not participating in the sign they make with their hands that symbolizes the cross. I'm only two days in and already feel different. I did live in a school completely full of non-members, but this is even more different. The big change of culture. I was always used to my religious practices separated from my school life. Seminary is seen as a class in Utah, but not everyone is forced to do it if you don't fully believe in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The combination of the Catholic religion and education is completely foreign to me. This makes me feel all the more different after being an American in Ireland. The only American in my grade also. Being different in most cases is pretty fascinating and cool, but when your in my situation it is scary. Having to be the only one not participating in their religious activities. It's hard. I did not realize how hard it is for the young women here in Ireland go through everyday. And now I have to face it alone. I will stay strong as long as god is there by my side. And I know that he will always be as long as I have faith that he is there watching over me and the other young women that are going through the same thing.