Periagoge
Scenario

When refugee identity becomes both opportunity and stigma

My refugee status helped me get into college but now classmates assume I am less qualified and only here because of my trauma story.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The same circumstances that open doors can simultaneously undermine others' perception of your merit and competence.

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 Immigration and 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.