It’s a shame that she felt less worthy. There is so much to experience at Princeton. It’s human nature to compare ourselves to others. It can be especially difficult when you’ve been a big fish in a small pond and end somewhere where everyone is a big fish in one way or another. It’s gratifying that she has found her place and is now helping others.
I was fortunate to be a fall athlete so I immediately had a group presence when I arrived on campus. That helped a lot. It suggests to me that students who don’t have a predetermined group, whether it be athletics, music, theater, or journalism, should seek out those opportunities to be part of a group which helps us find some peer support and hopefully, allow us to find self-worth.
It’s a shame that she felt less worthy. There is so much to experience at Princeton. It’s human nature to compare ourselves to others. It can be especially difficult when you’ve been a big fish in a small pond and end somewhere where everyone is a big fish in one way or another. It’s gratifying that she has found her place and is now helping others.
I was fortunate to be a fall athlete so I immediately had a group presence when I arrived on campus. That helped a lot. It suggests to me that students who don’t have a predetermined group, whether it be athletics, music, theater, or journalism, should seek out those opportunities to be part of a group which helps us find some peer support and hopefully, allow us to find self-worth.
Excellent series.