请将其修改为更加精简、重点突出的版本。Growing up in India, my first distinct childhood memory is of going to school. It was the only English-medium institution within a wide area, and little did I know at the time how significant my choice of school would turn out to be. Every morning, I would walk to school with my elder brother, hand in hand. We lived some distance away, in a somewhat neglected part of town. Our house, a simple clay-brick house, was far from grand or fancy, but it kept us safe and warm. The dirt road leading up to it was never properly paved, and absence appreciated rainwater made our journey noticeably longer the following day. Most importantly, it was during this period that I came across the most monumental event of my life: India gaining its independence. At the same time, it granted me a higher mental horizon, allowing me to see remote possibilities for my growing-up process in the future. As I grew older, I started incorporating my newfound sight into the way I thought, embodying the idea that to dwell in alignment with my surroundings.
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Growing up in India, my early memories include attending the only English-medium school in a wide area. Every morning, my brother and I walked to school along an unpaved dirt road. Our simple, clay-brick home provided safety but was far from luxurious. Most significantly, I experienced India's independence during this time, which expanded my perspective and influenced my evolving mindset.
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