Nearly 70% of people have entertained imposter thoughts at one point in their career, including extremely successful people like Albert Einstein and Maya Angelou. “Imposter Syndrome” is commonly thought of as a feeling of being inadequate and a fraud –... Read More

By Gisel Ureña 2022 Graduate (Computer Science, Business) Brandeis University Hola! I am excited to share with you how valuable it is for me to be a FirstGen Ahead scholar, as well as share a meaningful experience! Before graduation, I... Read More

“Birds of a feather flock together” is more than a proverb. Research shows individuals tend to befriend others who are similar to them. However, to succeed in a diverse world, developing and building relationships with people who are different from... Read More

Despite being encouraged to stop comparing ourselves to others, it’s hard to do. Research suggests most of us are hardwired to compare ourselves to others in some ways. Research also shows that not all comparisons are harmful. How can we... Read More

As a college student, it’s nearly impossible not to feel symptoms of stress. In addition to the stress of living during a pandemic, other causes of stress common for college students relate to academics (adaptation to a new context, preparation... Read More

We often hear of the importance of “confidence” – being sure about our abilities, qualities, and ideas. But what if we trust ourselves in some areas and not in others? Does this mean we don’t have confidence? Is confidence binary... Read More

Two common fears college students mention prior to entering a coaching or mentoring relationship are: 1) not being able to build a genuine connection/relationship, and 2) not wanting to be judged. These two fears are interrelated. A Ted Talk by... Read More

By Victoria Livingston, Rising Senior, Boston College How do you handle feeling like you are undeserving of your success? If you are continuously fearful of being “found out,” no matter how much you have done, no matter how much external... Read More

For college students, it is just not your professor or your supervisor who can give you constructive feedback to grow and improve. You, too, can give constructive feedback to fellow students working together on team projects, work colleagues, and even... Read More

Working for an organization with a culture that matches your workstyle promotes your productivity and overall well-being. Organizational culture is “the way we do things around here” which may or may not be reflected in the organization’s formal goals and... Read More