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Why Academic Success Can Feel Like a Prison

I got into my dream graduate program but the thought of four more years of school makes me want to disappear - everyone keeps congratulating me and I just nod and smile.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You're discovering that external validation cannot fill the void of internal misalignment with your path.

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If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.