"People are more free here. Back in high schools its all about cliches and fitting in. Here, no one has to worry about fitting in, because...they just do" Kalinda said, "You are more free to be yourself at the academy. People's emotions aren't so confused. Highschool is hell. Here...it's just better. More open" She shrugged. 

"I guess its hard to explain. But it just feels...more alive. The teachers aren't supressing the kids-sure if you break a rule, you get in trouble but we have the chance to decide our own fates. We don't get stuck in classes that we find completely boring. We get a chance to explore, and just...I don't know, be"

She shrugged again, "But enough of my pretend psychological theories. You talk now. About yourself"