Good Bye, Imposter Syndrome!
My Journey of Moving Past It (Day #34: 100 Happy Days)
My First Experience with Imposter Syndrome
I met Emma for the first time in an upscale and bustling café of New York City two years ago. My fiancé, Sid, arranged a meeting with her to get guidance on his job search, and I gladly accompanied him since we planned to go to watch Broadway right after. Sid introduced his boss as a forward-thinker, a well-informed and knowledgeable individual. Just as I took my cup of latté and decided to get a seat, Emma sensed my urgency and offered to sit along with them. Sid was pleasantly surprised and before they could initiate the informational interview, Emma said — “Oh, so Sid mentioned that you have moved from India only a couple of days ago. Welcome! Hope you are feeling comfortable and beginning to settle.” To the warmth I immediately responded — “Thank you! It’s so kind of you to ask. I am a little home sick but am excited for my graduate program to begin in another week.”
E — Oh wow! So, what are you studying?
P — I am going to study ‘educational technology and innovation’ at Harvard.
E — You said you are going to Harvard? What certificate program is it?
