Creatorshala

#keepgoing

Anamika Behera

3 days ago

186 Likes

✨ BETWEEN THE DREAM AND THE DESK: THE REALITY OF STUDENT LIFE ✨ Every child grows up with a dream—a dream of becoming something big. A doctor. An engineer. An artist. A hero. The spark starts young, and slowly turns into passion. We imagine success, applause, freedom, and a life that shines. But what no one tells us is: between that dream and the destination, lies a journey that’s far from easy. Student life is often described as “the golden period.” But behind the golden light is a shadow that many don’t talk about—pressure, confusion, loneliness, and constant comparisons. We wake up every day with expectations waiting like weights on our shoulders: “Score 90% or you’re a failure.” “Get into that college or your future is gone.” “Others are doing better, why can’t you?” We live in a race that sometimes feels like it never ends. The dream of flying becomes a burden to carry. Social media shows us filtered success stories. Toppers with trophies. Students studying 12 hours a day. Motivation quotes everywhere. But nobody shows the nights when someone cries quietly, the panic before an exam, or the fear of disappointing parents. But here's the truth: > Dreams are not broken by failures—they’re broken when we stop believing in ourselves. Yes, the reality of student life is tough. It teaches us lessons that books never do. It teaches us how to fight, how to survive, how to stay hopeful even when results disappoint us. Not all dreams come true in the way we imagine. Some take longer. Some take different paths. And some evolve into something even better. So to every student reading this—you are more than your marks. You are more than your degree. Your value is not written in your report card. Study hard, yes. But also: Take care of your mind. Speak kindly to yourself. Celebrate small wins. And remember: failure is not the opposite of success, it’s part of it. Let your dreams guide you, but let your reality make you stronger. Because one day, when you’ll finally reach where you belong—you won’t just be successful. You’ll be proud. Proud that you didn’t give up when the world said you should. --- > Between dreams and deadlines, we grow. We fall. We rise. Student life isn’t easy—but neither are diamonds. 💫 #DreamsVsReality #StudentLifeTruth #RiseAbovePressure #StudentJourney #DreamBigWorkHard #ExamPressure #StudentReality #MentalHealthMatters #InspirationForStudents #YouthVoices #KeepGoing #RealTalkStudents #YouAreNotAlone