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Thank you so much for this Arinze!!

I had subconsciously began to avoid opportunities that I knew where right for because I kept telling myself I didn't deserve my past successes and I'd be foolish to strive for more.

Reading this article is having the same effect your conversation with Antoinette had on you.

And now I feel more confident to pursue larger opportunities!

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As I've been telling you, and as I'd keep telling you, you deserve everything you get so long as you know that you put in the work to get it. Give yourself the permission to do more and become more. I'm happy you're finding this piece helpful, David. 🖤

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This happened to me with Facebook 🥺. I didn’t think I deserved my first offer and I felt even more surprised when I got a return offer. I have 4 months before my internship starts again and I think that’s enough time to shift my mentality.

Thank you so much for sharing your story. Hearing imposter syndrome experiences from people I have met (online or in-person) and how they overcame it makes me a lot more confident that I can too can do it.

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Just look at that 😢 And you're so amazing! It's great that you're even grappling with this months before your internship, so you're already well positioned to tackle it when the time comes. When you get that FT return offer after your internship this summer, tell yourself the truth: "I worked hard for this. I've earned this. I deserve this. This is mine!"

Also happy to chat through this then if you still feel unworthy. Impostor syndrome can be a bitch.

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Thank you so much again 🙏🏽

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This is so great, thank you for sharing Arinze!

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Thank you so much for reading, Sanjana! 🖤

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Thank you so much Arinze for opening up..this is our daily struggle and am going through it

I don't feel qualified for international business and trade because of the math and accounts which i have no talent or skill in..

I've even written a email requesting to change to Mauritius campus for social Sciences

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Thank youu!!! This was soo helpful

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