The Reality Of a Student
Balancing School, work, and life - My Reality as a student Hi, my name is Luna, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned about being both a high school and now a college student, it’s that life doesn’t press pause just because you have homework due at midnight. While some people picture college life as staying up late with friends, going to football games, or pulling all-nighters fueled by energy drinks, my reality looks pretty different. For me, being a student means constantly trying to balance my education with the responsibilities of working two full-time jobs, paying bills, and somehow holding onto my mental health at the same time. It’s not easy, and honestly, most days it feels like there aren’t enough hours to get everything done. But this is my reality, and I know I’m not the only student going through it. Life Outside of Class When I clock into work after classes, I’m not just earning some extra “fun” money. I’m working because I have bills to pay, groceries to buy, and...