I have over-bearing parents - I'm going back to school and it's stressing me out?

explain to them that you love them and love that they care about you , but you need some space to try and figure your like out on your own. after all, it is your own life, not theirs; but they're just trying to help you. promise them regular phone calls updating them on your life, because of course they want to know how you are doing. i'm of asian ethnicity also, and although my parents aren't as protective as yours, i can definetely sympathize. essentially you should just ask for space but let them know you still need them and will call them regularly, you just want to try to walk your own path.