Breaking Away from the Herd I was hanging off the edge, one foot inside, one foot out, while the wind whipped against my face. My fingers gripping tight, my foot planted on the door as best as I could,...

I had over 60 publications. My resume was stacked, and I had my eye on the most prestigious Ivy League fellowship. This was the dream I had worked towards for years. Sleepless nights, constant research,...

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