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  • Samir: Exploring Interests

    Samir describes a few strategies he used to explore academic and career options.

  • Samir: Keeping Things in Perspective

    Samir describes how he took some of the pressure off of big decisions by recognizing that all paths lead to good outcomes.

  • Samir

    A Course 16 major, Samir finds himself conflicted about whether or not to accept a coveted internship offer from Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Samir found himself questioning his path, a path…

  • Jeba: Recognizing Gaps in Knowledge

    Hear how Jeba asked for academic support and fine-tuned her study strategies when she found herself struggling with classes.

  • Jennifer: Growth Mindset

    Jennifer shares how shifting to a growth mindset helped her see challenges as learning opportunities and feel less like an impostor.

  • Jennifer: Exploring Interests

    Jennifer talks about how finding success in other aspects of her MIT life helped her overcome difficult academic experiences.

  • Jennifer: Taking Small Steps

    Jennifer talks about setting goals to make progress on her dissertation.

  • Annie

    A visiting international student from China, Annie was excited to come to MIT and learn more about astrophysics and cosmology from world renowned experts. The language barrier proved more difficult…

  • Jeba

    Jeba, a low-income student, felt as if she was on top of the world when she was admitted to MIT. After her first exams on campus, she realized that her…

  • Jennifer: Mental Health Support

    Jennifer talks about how mental health counseling helped her reframe negative thoughts.

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