Going back to school at 33 was humbling. I had to let go of my ego and ask younger students for help

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said she had to put her ego aside and ask her classmates for help.
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At 33, I pursued a second master's in economics, and faced some unexpected challenges.
For the first time, I struggled with academic work and felt out of place among younger classmates.
Once I put…

This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-06-27 12:57:34.
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