Ten

Lenora

The week dragged on, stressful as ever . and now we were expected to form study groups to improve our academic performance.

I hated reading in groups, but this was compulsory, and I didn't have a choice.

"Everybody, listen up," the Class Rep announced on the stage. "We have to group ourselves in fours for the peer learning, where each person will take turns explaining topics, share your class notes and summaries."

One of the girls asked at the back, "Must we all be involved in this?"

"Yes," the Class rep replied, "some of the lecturers will come with quizzes or grade us according to our peer learning group. You must stick to time, do not inflate the size or pair with your friend."

"We are adults," another classmate shouted angrily, "and not in middle school or high school. We should be given the freedom to read with whomever we wish."

Everyone started talking at once, and I bent my head, trying to block out the harsh voices that grated my nerves.

"Fine," the class rep yelled,