Collegestruggles Stories

A collection of my unfiltered thoughts as a college student - from chasing the Dean's List, failing majors, pausing passions, and secretly dreaming about music. This isn't a guide or advice, just the messy, funny, and sometimes heavy diary of someone trying to survive engineering while holding on to the things that make life worth living.

Doctors and Deadlines: My Health as a Student" In "Doctors and Deadlines: My Health as a Student," we follow Alex, a college student overwhelmed by the pressures of academic life, part-time work, and social obligations. As deadlines loom, Alex begins to experience fatigue and anxiety, leading to a wake-up call after fainting in class. This incident forces Alex to confront the importance of mental health and seek help, despite the stigma surrounding it. Throughout the story, Alex navigates the challenges of balancing health appointments with schoolwork, learns the value of a supportive friend, and receives a diagnosis of anxiety and burnout. With the guidance of a counselor, Alex embarks on a journey of self-care, establishing healthy routines, and prioritizing well-being over grades. As the semester progresses, Alex faces setbacks but also celebrates small victories, ultimately finding a community of peers who share similar struggles. The story culminates in a reflection on personal growth, resilience, and the realization that a healthy lifestyle is essential for success.

HEEJAKE. - - - Heeseung is a popular streamer in South Korea, known not only for his amazing skills in the gaming industry but for teaching many of his fans different techniques on how to win any game they recommend. Although doing that simple task gained him 10K followers, he felt as if his content was getting boring. Knowing of many small streamers who barely get recognition, he ventured into some new content where he finds small gamers to stream with, teach them how to play, donates money, and gives them a chance at fame. Jake is a struggling college student, desperately trying to pay off his debt and rent. With his lack of Korean, he can't seem to find a job that would accept him to working there. He needed some sort of escape but also something that can pay these bills and this god awful debt. So he resulted to gaming.

Some rather random observations that I make and feel could be entertaining... Engage.. lemme know if you have ideas..

Dear Shine, This is for you.

Young college student, Christa is bullied by everyone around school and home. He's bisexual and transgender. His family won't except him for who he is. He likes to be called Chris or Christopher but they still call him Chrisa. The one question he always asked is Will the world change? He's unpopular and has no friends. Until one day everything changed. Did the world change?

House Rules: 1. The door remains unlocked at all times 2. No guns, explosives, or pets 3. If the police knock, you know nothing 4. You alone are responsible for the safety of your own guests 5. No bleeding on the carpet 6. Getting caught stealing is prohibited 7. Always leave enough milk for at least one bowl of cereal

[Completed AND EDITED Novel] "You sure you're alright?" "Yep, I'm okay." I purse my lips, watching the little dust particles float in and out of the phone's light. "I got my required dosage for the night." "What is that?" "You." For as long as she can remember, Delilah has battled her demons at every waking moment. But one day, her expectations of life begin to disentangle when she has a chance encounter with a smiling stranger. Numbing her pain, his unwavering smile becomes an antidote to the shadows that plague her existence. A pain killer, if you will. Officially re-edited! enjoy! Contains themes of suicide, anxiety, depression, and self-harm. Be aware, there is NO sugarcoating Now available as a hardcover on Amazon! ~ Pain Killer - Catherine Buchholz ~