💭 What Students Are Really Struggling With – Reflections from a Virtual Academic Mentor

Most of the students I work with aren’t lazy, underperforming, or disinterested—they’re simply overwhelmed. They’re navigating full-time jobs, families, and dissertations, often with little to no support. They don’t need someone to write their thesis—they need someone who sees them, listens, and reminds them they’re not failing just because they’re tired.