27/10/2024
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Thereโs something close to all our heartsโthe life of a student. Every one of us goes through this phase, but each journey is different, each struggle unique.
As students, weโre often judged by grades, exams, numbers. But arenโt we more than that? Not every struggle or sacrifice can be summed up in a report card. Behind each paper we submit, every notebook page crammed with lecture notes, and every sleepless nightโthere are dreams, sacrifices, hopes that we carry silently.
Sometimes, itโs all just too heavy, isnโt it? The kind of mornings where you wake up exhausted, head to school running on fumes, and come home even more drained. Days when tasks pile up endlessly, and you feel like thereโs barely a moment left for yourself. Every student knows that feelingโthat quiet moment at night where you ask yourself, "Why am I even doing this? Is it worth it?"
But in the middle of the exhaustion, the frustrations, and the self-doubt, thereโs something we cling toโour dreams. We donโt go to school just to tick boxes or pass exams. Weโre here because of the futures we want to build, for our families, for the people we care about, and most importantly, for ourselves. Yet, itโs okay to feel tired, even to feel lost. Itโs okay to question the journey youโre on, especially on those days when the weight feels unbearable.
Mental health is a part of this journey, and while grades matter, your well-being matters more. Thereโs no point in high scores if they come at the cost of a healthy mind and body. Itโs okay to rest, to say, "Today, Iโll take a break." Youโre not a machine. You have a responsibility to your studies, yes, but you also have a responsibility to take care of yourself. Your value goes far beyond numbers on a paper. Itโs found in the dreams you carry and the heart you put into reaching them.
There will be days when it hurts, days when it feels like youโre stuck in place. You may wonder if what youโre doing is enough or if youโre enough. In those moments, remember the dreams that led you here in the first place. Think of the people who believe in youโyour parents, friends, siblingsโand most importantly, think of you. Every step you take is bringing you closer to the future you envision, even if it doesnโt feel like it today.
Your journey isnโt easy, but every struggle is building resilience, every setback is creating strength. And on those days when giving up feels tempting, think back to why you started.
Itโs not easy. But your dreams, and the person youโre becoming, are worth it.
โ Nathaniel L. Tayaban
๐ผ Jimrose S. Gramaje
