The soft glow of the morning sun filtered through the curtains of Matthew's shared dormitory room at Sanctuary National University, gently nudging him awake. At eighteen, he had finally escaped the suffocating atmosphere of his uncle's house, and each day since then felt like a small victory. Today was no exception, as he prepared to be a civil engineering student, thanks to the scholarship that had made this dream possible.
Matthew's dorm room was simple but comfortable, a huge difference from the cramped attic room he had endured for years. He shared the space with two other students, James and Kevin, both of whom were still asleep. A single window offered a view of the bustling campus below. He stretched his arms above his head, relishing the quiet solitude of the early morning.
"Morning, Matt," James mumbled from his bed, rubbing his eyes.
"Morning, James. Ready for another exciting day of classes?" Matthew replied with a grin.
