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Why academic achievement becomes an addiction

I keep applying to more competitive programs because I cannot figure out what I actually want to do with my life beyond being impressive.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Achievement has become a substitute for self-knowledge, creating an endless cycle of external validation seeking.

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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Higher education and its purpose?”

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