The Ivy League Changed My Life — For the Worse
Linda went to an Ivy League university, but found the prestigious education came with its own set of challenges
When my wife asked to write a guest post on my blog, I was ecstatic! Not only is she one of the smartest and most talented people I have ever met, but she is also one of the most realistic and down-to-earth graduates to hold a Ph.D. from an Ivy League university.
Without further ado, here’s Linda.
As the only child of two hard-working Chinese parents, I was constantly told to make my family proud and get a good education at an Ivy League university.
I got straight A’s in high school, earned the title of valedictorian, and spent more time at the library than I did at home. When I finally got accepted into my dream university, I felt as if I had been preparing for this moment my entire life.
I knew going through an Ivy League program would be difficult, but I was hardly prepared for the trials that lay ahead. As the coursework intensified, I found myself surrounded by incredibly talented individuals, each with their…
