If you\u2019ve ever had a similar dream, trust me, you\u2019re not alone. Going back to school dreams rank in the top five highest of our most common dreams<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The top five most common dreams<\/a> are:<\/p>\n Now, we can understand, to some degree at least, why we dream about being chased or falling. On the other hand, why do we dream about going back to school? The majority of us haven\u2019t set foot in a school for decades. Not only that but do school dreams reveal anything about us in real life<\/strong>? Let\u2019s first explore the meaning of dreams where we\u2019ve gone back to school.<\/p>\n There are many theories as to the meaning of school dreams. However, the one constant theme of all school dreams throughout is that they are unpleasant<\/strong>.<\/p>\n In studies, the majority of participants did not enjoy the experience of dreaming of being back in school. In fact, as well as describing the dream as unpleasant, many people went on to express an overwhelming feeling of panic or <\/strong>anxiety<\/a> during the dream.<\/p>\n As for the actual content of the school dreams, most of these dreams seem to revolve around two particular themes:<\/p>\n Both of these subjects resonate with my going back to school dream. In my dream, I am wandering around my old school, searching for the exam hall. I know I am late and I haven\u2019t revised. But I have to retake this exam. I finally find the right classroom and walk in. Everyone is watching me. I start the exam and I realize I know nothing. Then I write my name on the front of the exam paper and panic starts to rise up. The whole thing is a complete failure.<\/p>\n The majority of \u2018getting lost<\/a>\u2019 dreams indicate something is missing or lost in real life<\/strong>. You have lost your way somehow and you may need to refocus your attention.<\/p>\n If you cannot find a classroom in your dream, there is a possibility that you are not meeting your goals<\/strong>. The classroom symbolizes your goal and you are striving to get there.<\/p>\n For anyone who is racing to sit an exam and cannot find their classroom in time, this could be a sign that you need to work in a different way to achieve your goals. You might need to change direction or work in a smarter way<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Arriving late at the classroom symbolizes a loss of control<\/a> over some area of your life<\/strong>. This could be work, home or a relationship. Look closely at the areas in which you feel most pressured. Put together a plan to use your time more effectively.<\/p>\n Missing a class or an exam is another sign of a missed opportunity in life<\/strong>. For instance, did you pass up on a job offer that you are now having second thoughts about? Was there a chance of a new relationship but at the time you didn\u2019t feel ready? Your dream is a sign that you should take the plunge!<\/p>\n Is the reason you\u2019re running around a school with no idea of where you are going because you\u2019ve lost your timetable? This is a clear sign that something is distracting you and stopping you from achieving your potential<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The main theme of this dream, especially if you failed the exam<\/a>, is that you are experiencing anxiety or stress in real life<\/strong>. Remember, the exam is your mind\u2019s way of red-flagging a stress or worry in your life.<\/p>\n Professor Michael Schredl heads up a sleep laboratory in Mannheim, Germany. He agrees that dreams about exams are the brain\u2019s way of nudging us about stresses in the real world<\/em>:<\/p>\n “The examination dreams are triggered by current life situations that have similar emotional qualities,” – Michael Schredl<\/p><\/blockquote>\n When you think about it, it\u2019s not surprising we dream about going back to school so often. We all went to school so it\u2019s inevitable that we\u2019ll all dream about it at some point. Furthermore, we spent the most important times of our lives at school. We formed our identities, gained valuable social skills<\/a>, and learned significant life lessons<\/a>.<\/p>\n Nonetheless, it is a fact that the majority of us not have stepped inside a school for a very long time. But one important thing is that going back to school dreams can tell us so much about our lives as adults.<\/p>\n References<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n
What do dreams about going back to school mean?<\/h3>\n
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So what can dreams of being lost in school or taking an exam in school reveal about us?<\/h3>\n
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