My most reoccurring dream...I’m back in school, it’s nearly the end of the semester and I have 2 papers to write...Full Metal Jacket and My Brilliant Friend. I’m not sure if it was the book or the movie I had to write about, but I hadn’t seen/read either. I start watching one of them while trying to write and I’m very stressed about it realizing that I’m not going to be able to finish these assignments in time. I then eventually realize that I’m not really in school anymore so I don’t have to do these assignments and I then wake up.
Dreams about being back in school often symbolize feelings of being unprepared, overwhelmed, or lacking knowledge in your waking life. In this dream, the fact that you have to write about two works you are unfamiliar with, "Full Metal Jacket" and "My Brilliant Friend," suggests that you may be facing a situation in your life where you feel out of your depth or unprepared.
The stress you feel in the dream about not being able to finish these assignments in time reflects your anxiety or fear of not meeting expectations or deadlines in your waking life. The relief and realization that you no longer have to do these assignments once you remember you are no longer in school can indicate a desire to break free from pressure or responsibilities that may be weighing you down.
Overall, this dream may be your subconscious mind's way of processing feelings of inadequacy, pressure, and the need to let go of unnecessary burdens. It could be a sign that you need to reassess your priorities, manage your stress levels, or confront situations where you feel unprepared.