Hey everyone,
I know I haven't written in awhile, but I have been crazy busy! Anyways, today I am discussing imposter syndrome. As someone who had been in college for four years and recently started graduate school, I believe this is something that happens to everyone, especially in the world of higher education.
At some point or another, we have all felt like we do not belong. I have felt this most of my life with having nonverbal learning disability and other challenges I have dealt with. But now, I feel this more than ever since starting my graduate program. '
On my first day of class, my classmates and I had to read a few articles about "imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome id where you feel as if you don't belong somewhere. In my case, it is feeling like I do not have enough knowledge compared to the people in my cohort. There is also a sense of wondering whether it was the right choice for me, rather than going straight into the workforce after walking across that stage four months ago.
I knew that I was attending grad school at the same place I got my bachelor's degree, so I thought "Oh I won't get imposter syndrome. I know this place, the town, the people. I got this!" Well, even with that, it still happened. The truth is, everyone gets it or has it. No matter whether you have a disability or not, whether you're in the workforce or in the world of academia. You probably have or have had imposter syndrome! I am learning that this is okay and is "normal" to an extent!
Let me know if you have felt this or currently feel this way in the comments!
Until next time,
Caitlin.
