...your presence in the Academy is not a mistake. Run your own race, and you’ll surprise yourself by how far you go.
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So excited and humbled to share that my dissertation, “The Color, Class, and Context of Family Structure and Its Association with Children’s Educational Performance”, was awarded a 2019 ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award! This is beyond special to me because...
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...when I was first accepted into grad school, I was pretty sure it was a mistake. My acceptance letter had someone else’s name on it (which made sense to me, because since when did black girls from the ghetto start getting doctorates?)
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Even after I was reassured that there was a mistake in the new email system, and I actually did get in, I spent my entire first year waiting for someone to figure out that I didn’t belong and to put me out of the program. But my ouster never came.
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And with time, self-determination, and support from amazing mentors, friends, and family, I PhinisheD. This would never have happened if I had allowed imposter syndrome to consume me. So, to those of you who struggle with self-doubt, know that you’re not alone. Also know that...
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@christinajcross
Thank you very much! This testimony just blessed me. I was recently admitted but honestly, that same sinking, nagging feeling that somebody will call and say “oh this didn’t go” or “that can’t work” is heavy! I’m just a brother from the hood myself..
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@therevcw
I’m glad my words resonated with you. Congrats on your acceptance—I look forward to hearing about how well things turn out for you!
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@christinajcross
My sincerest congratulations. You brought tears to my eyes as I read your thread. You're an inspiration.
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