What makes you afraid? Are you really afraid of that?(exams)

Every time, this question comes into our mind: What makes us afraid? What are we truly scared of? Everyone has their own kind of fear—maybe it’s something from the past, maybe insects, heights, or something else. But when we talk about students, the biggest fear today is… exams. Is that fear real? Or is it something we’ve created in our minds? Let’s find out.

As a student myself, I understand what students go through. The pressure from teachers, parents, and the thoughts that keep spinning in our heads—Will I do well? Will I pass? Will I score high? These questions bring nervousness before the exam even begins. Some students manage it, but not everyone. Most of us feel anxious. Some feel excited, others feel tense. Student life may look simple, but it’s not easy. We enjoy going to school, doing classwork, playing, making friends—but everything changes when we hear the word “test.” That one word turns fun into fear.

So now, ask yourself: Are you really afraid of exams? Or are you scared because you’re comparing yourself to others? Many students fear not the exam itself, but the competition. The race to score better than friends or rivals. But here’s what I’ve learned from my own experience—it’s not about being better than someone else. It’s about your own practice, your understanding, your thinking. Exams test your presence of mind. Nobody wants to fail. Parents and teachers expect good marks, but they often forget to ask how we are preparing. They compare, but they don’t always understand. Exams are meant to check what you’ve learned—not to make you perfect. If your answer comes from your understanding, that’s what matters.

Sometimes, we get scared because we think we must be perfect. But you don’t need to be perfect like someone else—you just need to be original. Everyone has a different mind, a different way of thinking. Don’t copy; express your thoughts in your own way. Write what you feel, what you understand. That’s the true meaning of learning. Marks are not everything. What matters most is what stays in your mind and heart. So I suggest—be real, be original, and gain experience. Life is a journey, and it depends on how you choose to walk it. If you believe it’s too hard, fear will stop you. But if you see it as a challenge, you’ll rise above it.

So my message to all students: enjoy this golden time. This is the best phase of life—your school life. Laugh, learn, make memories with friends. Don’t be afraid of exams. Believe in yourself. This was my point of view, from one student to another.

Final Message 

Fear is not meant to stop you. It’s meant to make you stronger. Face it, fight it, and grow through it—because the bravest hearts are not those who never feel fear, but those who rise even when they do.

I think you all know me. I am the child Samardeep Singh Sandhu.

Thank you, and until then… peace out.