a new semester begins, many students feel the silent pressure to come back better smarter, more social, more successful than they were before the break. In this episode of Mind & Mic with Jonathan Osimhe Iyere, we unpack that weight: •Why the “new semester, new me” mindset can quietly fuel anxiety •How comparison with classmates and social media feeds the cycle •Practical ways to set healthy, realistic intentions instead of impossible goals Whether you’re stepping onto campus for the first time or returning after a break, this conversation reminds you that growth isn’t a race it’s a journey.