Feeling relief after submitting, then immediate dread.
FEELING RELIEF AFTER SUBMITTING, THEN IMMEDIATE DREAD.
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That brief exhale after hitting 'submit' on a major paper or final project – we all know it. A fleeting moment of pure, unadulterated peace. Then, almost immediately, the questions flood in: Was it enough? Did I miss something crucial? What's next on the calendar? That familiar knot in your stomach isn't just a student thing; it's a rite of passage for anyone who’s navigated the unique pressures of a world-class institution. From meticulously color-coded notes that took hours to create, to those late nights in the library stacks where tears sometimes mixed with caffeine, the mental rollercoaster is real. It's the relentless pursuit of excellence, the internal monologue questioning your every move, and the constant awareness of the brilliant minds around you. This isn't just about grades; it's about the profound emotional landscape you learn to navigate. And for many of us, that cycle of intense effort, brief relief, and subsequent anxiety doesn't simply disappear after graduation. It shapes our approach to challenges, our resilience, and our understanding of what it truly means to strive. You’re not alone in that feeling. It’s part of the shared, unspoken language of our community.
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