Key Terms
Three truths the author learned fast in college
1. She had lived in a homogeneous environment — limited exposure to diversity.
Result
Students feel embarrassed to ask for help and suffer in silence when they don't have to.
Definition
Systematic inquiry to test ideas, answer questions, and draw evidence-based conclusions. Not limited to science and medi
How to find them
Talk to professors, academic advisors, counselors, and mentors.
Example given
A business major joining the business club could meet industry leaders, attend field trips, and connect with peers who s
Openness
Engage with difference; discomfort signals growth. 3.
Proactivity
Use resources, pursue opportunities, don't wait to be told.