This dream may represent feelings of guilt or inadequacy in regards to giving or donating. The dreamer is enrolled in a prestigious college, symbolizing a desire for knowledge and success. The big brown room with stained glass windows may represent a sense of tradition and spirituality. The dreamer’s desire to donate $20 in the church collection may symbolize a desire to give back or contribute to a greater cause. However, the dreamer’s mistake of only giving $10 and then trying to exchange it for $20 may represent a fear of not being able to meet expectations or feeling like they have not given enough. The collection person’s revelation of the dreamer’s multiple donations may symbolize a fear of being exposed or judged for their actions. The dreamer’s decision to give an additional $20 may represent a desire to make up for their mistake and prove their worth. The dreamer’s confusion about being back in college and questioning if it is grad school may symbolize a fear of not being on the right path or making the wrong choices. The dreamer’s confusion about taking a math class may symbolize a fear of not being capable or prepared for challenges. The guy in the lobby and the date may represent a desire for companionship and a distraction from the dreamer’s worries. The short stories they are both reading may symbolize a need for intellectual stimulation and growth. Overall, this dream may reflect the dreamer’s inner conflicts and insecurities about their abilities and contributions in life.
