More than Hours on A Clock: Stu-DYING vs. Free Time

Time is slippery. When my study schedule disappeared, I thought I’d be celebrating the freedom, but instead I’ve been forced to face time in its rawest form. Free time sounds like a gift, yet it often feels like a mirror, reflecting back who I am when the structure falls away. What I’ve come to realize is that time is the only thing I truly control — and how I choose to spend it is slowly shaping the person I’m becoming.