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Sep 2021
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67. Giving Up; Growing; Graduating: Kati...

WILLIAM WADSWORTH
About this episode

Today, we meet maths graduate Katie, who tells her student story. Discover how a high-flying high-schooler found success at University, after initially pulling out of her course.

Today's lessons include:

  • Not being too competitive (see also Episode 43 with Dr Erika Patall on study motivation)
  • How to persevere and "trust the process" in maths (see also Episode 4 with Joachim Cassel)
  • The power of good study strategies combined with the right mindset (see also episode 42 with Prof. Tim Wilson on the stories we tell ourselves)

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Podcast Edited by Benoît André.

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