Every time my parents call, I put on my best voice claiming that everything is amazing. I tell them about my new friends and my classes, but I don't mention the stressful assignments or the tiny room, or how expensive life is around here. Acting fine and okay, even when inside I’m slowly losing hope. We need a manual for living out this uni life.

Every time my parents call, I put on my best voice claiming that everything is amazing. I tell them about my new friends and my classes, but I don't mention the stressful assignments or the tiny room, or how expensive life is around here. Acting fine and okay, even when inside I’m slowly losing hope. We need a manual for living out this uni life.