It's a strange world in which people work harder at being something they are not just because it's popular than to be themselves and to grow and develop into something better each day.
It's amazing how even in different countries school and kids act exactly the same generally. Good to hear you stayed out of it.
It wasn't easy as I was almost the only one, but I'm not a sheep
Standing apart from the masses is rarely easy, but in this case there's a lot to be gained.