I am the first in my family to go to college, and I feel lost.
My parents are proud but do not know how to guide me. Others seem to know more about everything.
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🎓 Education & Careers
My mentor stopped replying after I changed my research topic.
I thought they would understand. Now they ignore my emails.
Be the first to rate Rate it →I got into a good college but cannot afford the fees. My parents want to take a loan.
The interest will be heavy. I feel guilty about being a burden.
Be the first to rate Rate it →I do not like my school subject choices and want to change but classes already started.
I chose science because everyone did. I enjoy history.
Be the first to rate Rate it →My group project partners do not contribute, and I do everything.
We share a grade. I am tired of covering for them. I am afraid of reporting.
Be the first to rate Rate it →I got a scholarship but must leave my city, and my mother is unwell.
It is a rare chance. My siblings say they will manage, but I am torn.
Be the first to rate Rate it →I failed my entrance exam twice and my parents want me to try a third time. I want to stop.
I have given three years to this exam. My friends are in colleges already. My parents say persistence matters. I feel exhausted and low.
Be the first to rate Rate it →My professor wants to publish my work without crediting me.
I did most of the research. He says it is standard practice for the lead name. I am a junior and afraid to object.
Be the first to rate Rate it →I want to teach but everyone says the pay is low.
I love explaining things. My family wants me to take a corporate job.
Be the first to rate Rate it →I am doing a degree my parents chose, and I am not interested in it.
I am in second year and my grades are average. I would prefer to study design.
Be the first to rate Rate it →My teacher gave me a low grade for an essay I wrote myself, saying it looked too good.
He suspects I used a tool. I wrote it over three weekends. I am angry and do not know how to prove it.
Be the first to rate Rate it →I do well in class but freeze in interviews.
I know the answers. When the panel looks at me, my mind goes blank. I have lost two opportunities.
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