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

WILLIAM WADSWORTH
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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 ... Show More
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