A blaring noise disrupts your dreams. Still half asleep, you fumble around for the culprit until you grab hold of something solid amidst squishy pillows and blankets – your phone. A single swipe puts an end to it, and for a few blissful moments, all you can hear is the faint twittering of birds outside your bedroom window.
A familiar voice beckons you to the kitchen where a home-cooked breakfast is waiting. Today is not just any day – summer break is over, and it's your first day at university. You've been awaiting this day with equal amounts anticipation and anxiousness. Will the courses be difficult? And what sort of friends will you make?
But before any of that, you need to decide what to wear. First impressions are important, so as you scramble out of bed and swing open the doors to your wardrobe, you stand there, pondering.
With a full stomach and an outfit that boosts your confidence, you arrive at university grounds. Filing in through the front gates in a small crowd of fellow students, you take a moment to admire the white modern building towering in front of you.
Chatter is happening all around you as returning students greet their friends and exchange stories about their summer breaks.
Reaching the wide main entrance, you notice that glass panels surrounding the doors on both sides are plastered with pieces of paper. Some have big bold fonts, others rich illustrations.
Upon closer inspection, you realize that they're all advertising after-school activities. Might be a great opportunity to meet like-minded people? One paper in particular stands out to you.
