Pervasively depressed, underperformed, a troubled student; I have been there. They agonized over the university, with its cushy hostels and canteens and almost flawless academic reputations and a promise of bright future. They agonized over failing to graduate. I left emotionally damaged, with a wound that seems to abide forever. Clear in conscience, that I am certain, yet still emotionally damaged for sure. Perhaps I wasn’t a good match and unfit to such places. Perhaps I wasn’t strong and resilient enough mentally/emotionally. I crumbled too easily. I burned out too soon. And actually, many are burning out sooner and sooner.

posted by Graciana@Home at 2:02 pm