I lie about where I went to school because my state university degree feels like a scarlet letter in my tech job full of Stanford and MIT grads.
More people experience this than they realize.
Institutional hierarchy creates lasting shame about educational background that doesn't match elite professional environments.
“Where Are You with Class identity and class consciousness?”
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.