Rohan writes

  Finding Light in Friendship and Resilience     Today started as one of those tough days. I had an exam in class and made a mistake in an easy question. It hurt because I had prepared well, but this wasn’t the first time—I hadn’t scored well in the last test either. Feeling down and disappointed, I let my thoughts spiral into regret over what I couldn’t change. After coming back from college, still dwelling on my mistakes, something unexpected happened—my two best friends from school called me after months. We ended up talking for an hour, and honestly, there couldn’t have been a better time for that call. Their timing was perfect, almost as if life knew I needed a reminder of what truly matters. Talking to them was like a breath of fresh air. These are friends I’ve known for years, through three different colleges, Bachelor’s and Master’s, and yet our bond remains as strong as ever. They’re the ones I can share everything with, even things I can’t share with my family. ...