I wear black when I feel a certain mood — mysterious, serious, unusual. Often this feeling comes after watching a movie, when I imagine myself as a character. On those days, I become deep, as if I’m keeping a secret. But there are also days when I want pink or something bright. Then I feel a glamorous vibe, a little bit of narcissism even. Bright colors make me feel light, confident, and ready to be seen. I used to think I had to choose one side. That it was strange to be bot

I never realized how easy people thought I had it academically until one day, a friend asked me: “Why do you always seem so calm during exams? What exactly do you do differently?” I understood the origin of the question because no matter how tough, I have never failed an exam, not because I’m the smartest in the room, not because I read for 12 hours straight and definitely not because everything comes easy to me. My real secret? Mindset. The way you think before you read is j