Keeping a stash of candy in your pencil case.
KEEPING A STASH OF CANDY IN YOUR PENCIL CASE.
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We all remember the meticulously color-coded notes, the ambitious syllabi, and the endless hours spent in the library. But let's be honest, alongside those perfect study habits, there was often the quiet hum of desperation, perhaps even a tear or two shed amidst the towering stacks. The pressure was real, and survival became an art form.
Enter the study snack. Not the artisanal coffee shop pastry, but the emergency rations that truly fueled our academic sprints. Think instant ramen at 3 AM or those questionable cafeteria bagels. But the real unsung hero? The clandestine candy in your pencil case. A lifesaver. That tiny chocolate bar, the handful of hard candies – they weren't just sugar. They were miniature bursts of comfort, a fleeting escape, a personal reward for one more paragraph written, one more problem solved. It was a secret weapon against impending deadlines and the relentless grind.
It’s a shared memory, isn't it? Whether you’re currently battling a thesis or fondly recalling those all-nighters from your alumni perch, that hidden treat symbolized more than just a sweet tooth. It was a small act of self-care, a moment of sanity in a world demanding perfection. We survived, sometimes on caffeine, sometimes on sheer will, but often, on that tiny stash of candy.
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