“Keep Working Hard”: SA Supports Stressed Girl Showing Herself at the Start of Matric vs Now

• A girl in her last year of studies showed Mzansi what she looked like at the beginning of matric compared to what she looked like now
• The girl appeared to be sad and not the happy person people saw at the beginning of the video
• Social media users flooded the post's comment section with positivity, and some shared how they could relate
• Louise Clarence, a Specialist Wellness Counsellor, spoke to Briefly News about how the girl can cope with study stress

The final year of studies can be demanding, pushing students to their academic and emotional limits. A Grade 12 learner showed a powerful comparison of herself from the start of the year to now, highlighting the challenges she's faced along the way.

A change in emotions

A matriculant named Liesl, who uses the handle @_liezel_b on TikTok, took to the social media platform to show the reality she faced being a student in her last year of studies.

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The clip first showed a happy Liesl at the beginning of her matric year and then changed to the girl currently looking stressed.

Watch the video below:

How can matriculants cope with study stress?

Specialist Wellness Counsellor Louise Clarence explained to Briefly News that while matriculants need to focus on their studies, it is also crucial to create a schedule to allocate time for relaxation, sleep, exercise, and socialising.

"Scheduling time for studies or creating a study group helps with their emotional support and allows them to socialise and not isolate themselves during a very stressful year.

Another source of support is a school counsellor who can provide the tools to manage stress. They provide a safe space for individuals to express their feelings towards their studies."

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Mzansi students relate to matriculant

Hundreds of social media users headed to the girl's comment section to share their experiences of their last year in school.

@mac_demarco_lover001 shared their story with the online community:

"I was in matric last year and decided not to care about school anymore. My life became 1 000 times better, and I still passed with no subject under 50% and one distinction."

@kagisano.za_ told Liesl:

"This was me in matric. Mind you, it was the year of COVID-19."

@tene.louw shared kind words in the comments:

"It gets better, angel. Keep working hard, and it’ll all be worth it."

@adi_.mads said to the young lady:

"My tears dried up, shem. Life went on, and I've got to continue showing up. So trust me, we'll make it."

@mux_kxx_n._.028 wrote in the comment section:

"You've got this, sister. You're almost done."

@gugu.le2 sent love to the students:

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"My love goes out to all the matriculants who are instilled with anxiety and panic. You’re almost at the finish line."

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In another article, Briefly News reported about a woman who shared her story of fighting for a better life for herself and her family.

She noted that her life started to fall apart after matric when she experienced difficulty getting into university.

Source: Briefly News