If someone had told me before university that half the struggle isn’t in the assignments but in pretending to have it all together , I probably wouldn’t have believed them. Yet here I am — balancing deadlines, friendships, future plans, and that constant voice in my head whispering, “You have to do better.” University is supposed to be this amazing phase — new people, independence, growth. But somewhere between chasing grades, internships, and approval, it starts to feel like a race you can’t stop running. There’s this silent pressure everywhere: to get top marks, look confident, join clubs, have fun, and still appear calm through it all. Everyone looks like they’re doing great — until you realize most of us are just trying not to fall apart. Social media doesn’t help either. You scroll through Instagram or LinkedIn and see your batchmates landing dream internships, attending fancy events, or posting study aesthetic reels. And you’re just there, surrounded by half-drunk coffee and un...
Reported speech, also known as indirect speech, is a way of expressing what someone else has said without quoting their exact words. Instead of using the speaker's original words (direct speech), reported speech typically paraphrases or summarizes the original message. For example: Direct Speech : He said, "I am going to the store." Reported Speech : He said that he was going to the store. Key characteristics of reported speech include changes in pronouns, verb tenses, and sometimes other words (like time expressions) to fit the context of the reporting. When converting direct speech into reported speech, several rules must be followed to ensure that the meaning is accurately conveyed. Here are the key rules: 1. Change of Pronouns Pronouns often need to be changed to match the perspective of the person reporting the speech. Example: Direct: She said, "I am tired." Reported: She said that she was tired. 2. Change of Tense: The tense in reported speech usually sh...