The dreamer’s journey through a lit cave with fellow students and teachers represents a return to a familiar and structured environment after a long absence. The cave itself symbolizes the subconscious mind, with its hidden depths and unknown dangers. The big drop in the cave represents a significant challenge or obstacle in the dreamer’s life, and the use of a rope to climb down suggests a need for support and guidance in overcoming this challenge. The dreamer’s encounter with someone pushing them off the ledge could represent feelings of betrayal or sabotage from someone in their waking life. The pain and bleeding in the dreamer’s ankles may symbolize a sense of vulnerability and insecurity in their current situation. The darkness of the cave at the end of the dream could signify a fear of the unknown or a sense of being lost in their own thoughts and emotions. Overall, this dream may be a reflection of the dreamer’s anxieties and struggles in navigating their personal and academic life.