How do I navigate changing social circles when my education level shifts?

When your education changes, it's like learning a new language while still fluent in your first one. You're not abandoning who you were—you're expanding. Sor Juana understood this deeply: she moved between worlds, between the intellectual court and the convent, never fully belonging to just one. What you're experiencing is real tension, not failure. You might find yourself code-switching more than before, explaining concepts differently to different people, or feeling momentarily out of place everywhere. This is actually where your power lives. You can see patterns others miss because you understand multiple worlds. The practical part: be intentional about who you bring along. Some relationships will naturally shift—that's okay. Others will deepen precisely because you stayed authentic. Don't perform a version of yourself for anyone. Instead, look for people—in new circles and old—who are curious about who you're becoming, not threatened by it. Your old friends might surprise you. Your new peers might become genuine allies. The key is honesty: with others, but especially with yourself about what kind of belonging actually matters to you.