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4:08 p.m. - 2004-08-17

Driving to a better place, hoping we don't crash...

So there really is a scientific theory to explain how I feel about being at this school... M told me about it the other day. It's something called "Imposter Syndrome", and lots of people at top universities have it; it's the feeling that they've somehow "tricked" the admissions committee into accepting them, and that they really aren't bright enough to be here, and someday they're going to be found out. Isn't that amazing? That's exactly how I felt/still feel about the whole situation! I was impressed. But knowing that other people feel the same way doesn't exactly make it better.

Regardless, I'm pretty content these days. :) We're moving into autumn, my favorite season, and life is just generally going well. :)

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