Not so in private school… And it sounds like you also have that parochial label, too. Just expect a bit more rules. The uniforms really aren’t that bad. I don’t think they really solve the problem of kids wearing label and/or gang clothes, but I do think they serve a purpose to identify the school you attend. Everyone knew which school had the red, navy, and white in my neighborhood. It’s something to get used to.

As for the other… It’s not all that different. You learn the same things. You do the same things. As with all new things, it will take time to adjust (and no one honestly adjusts perfectly). I think that you might end up liking it to your surprise.