“Campus Burnout: The Hidden Epidemic We’re Still Not Talking About”

College is sold as the best time of your life—but why are so many students drowning in anxiety, silence, and pressure? A deep dive into the invisible struggles of campus life.
1. Hook :

They say college is where you ‘find yourself’. For many of us, it’s where we start to lose pieces of ourselves—one breakdown, one deadline, one lonely evening at a time.

2. The Campus Culture Nobody Talks About:

• The toxic comparison loop: internships, CGPA, startups.
• Fear of missing out (FOMO) vs. fear of burning out.
• Social media vs. real-life isolation

3. The Myth of “Doing It All”:

• Expectations of excellence in academics, co-curriculars, networking, freelancing, etc.
• The guilt of saying “no” or doing “nothing”.

4. Voices From the Ground (You can include quotes or imaginary dialogue):

“I couldn’t tell anyone I was struggling… because I didn’t want to seem ‘weak’ in a college full of achievers.”

5. The Bigger Picture:
Why this isn’t just a ‘student issue’ but a systemic one.
Institutions that glorify performance but don’t support mental wellness


6. Discussion Driver:

Should colleges make "mandatory breaks" or "wellness weeks" part of the curriculum?
What would a truly healthy campus look like?

7. Final Reflection (End Strong):

Maybe it's time we stopped chasing perfection on campus—and started embracing being human

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