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You Are Not Here by ‘Mistake’: 1st-Gen Students on Overcoming ‘Impostor Syndrome’

By Catherine Thorbecke — 2018

As increasing numbers of first-generation college students flock to campuses this fall, “GMA” spoke to experts and first-generation college students who shared advice on how to overcome “impostor syndrome” and succeed.

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Study Hard, Play Hard: Have Fun in College Without Your Grades Suffering

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The Challenge of First Generation College Students

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Imposter Syndrome