This feels very real. People talk about campus life like it’s all vibes, growth, and cute memories, and meanwhile a lot of it is just stress, exhaustion, and learning how to survive without falling apart.
You said it well, especially the part about students quietly building coping mechanisms because half of what they go through is hard to even explain. It’s messy, but the bonds formed in that mess are often what make it bearable.
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That's right, and this is why it is very crucial for students to form the right bonds in school.