Periagoge
Scenario

How to trust your achievements when your story became your advantage

I got into Harvard but I keep wondering if it was actually because of my essays about growing up poor or if I am smart enough to be here.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

When personal struggle becomes social currency, it becomes impossible to separate authentic accomplishment from narrative performance.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with First-generation identity?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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