The Struggles of a Student - Portfolio

I wanted to show all the worries and problems many students face. While most individuals often hide and conceal their problems behind a calm facade much like the girl in the center, everyone has anxieties about a variety of topics. In this piece, I chose to show the stresses of school, from studying to lack of time. However, this girl has a close friend there to comfort her in this tough time, helping her make it through this rough patch.

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The text bubbles are the conversations of her friend comforting and assuring her everything is okay. While it is easy to doubt yourself, there are always others there to cheer you up during challenging times. A few words are capable of going a long way in helping those close to you get back on their feet.

The hourglass signifies the passing of time. Many people’s biggest worry regardless of age is the lack of time. Most of our problems, including those of students, come from the passage of time. The stress of finding a job in a few years or getting an assignment turned in on time are all huge worries of young adults. All we can do is try our hardest to plan ahead and accept the uncertainties of time and life.

During difficult times, the best thing we can have is a caring person, whether it is a family member or friend. With someone else there to remind you that there will certainly be a solution, persisting and overcoming the problem becomes much more manageable.

The biggest worry for students is usually academics. There’s a lot of stress to study hard and get good grades no matter the cost. All this pressure on children leads to a lot of anxiety about school. However, with the right assistance from teachers and parents, people can learn to study in a healthy and enjoyable way.