What are the differences between high schools in New York City and the UK?

The student body is large and diverse, making it difficult to establish a sense of superiority. With over 4,000 students, cliques are virtually nonexistent. You might have thought you were the center of your small group, but there were always many others who wouldn't be intimidated.

I attended private schools on Manhattan's Upper East Side, where parental supervision was often lax. On weekends, we'd host parties at townhouses where the owners were away. One of my friends' parents and brothers relocated to Philadelphia, leaving him behind in a townhouse for an entire year, a situation that now seems regrettable, but we did have some unforgettable parties there.