What it can feel like
Falling behind on work you care about, skipping class, cynicism about your major or future, and exhaustion that a weekend cannot fix. Everyone seems fine, which makes it worse.
Why it happens
Maxed-out schedules, financial pressure, working while studying, and uncertainty about the future stack up with little recovery. Burnout is common by midterms and finals.
What can help
Academic advisors can help you adjust your load, and counseling centers help you recover and reset. Boundaries around work and study, plus one thing you do purely for you, rebuild your reserves.