Chris PalmerMy doctorate came with a diploma—and imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is the feeling of being a fraud, undeserving of your achievements. At any given moment the shoe is going to drop, and you’ll be exposed. It doesn’t help that you have an...
Sean McGeverIt was my first B in a long time. When I started taking Hebrew in seminary, I knew it would be difficult. I had heard enough warnings, and part of me wanted to rise to the challenge precisely because of that. I’m competitive by nature. I wanted to...
Alan NobleFor many university and seminary students, the excitement of a new semester is only overcome by the anxiety of a new semester. Learning is a privilege and a joy, but too often it is experienced as a burden and a judgment.
Ryan BurnsTowards the beginning of the semester, a professor gave out an article written by Mike Yaconelli titled, “Getting fired for the Glory of God.” As one who has worked in a local church for over nine years, I found his article challenging...