How do PhD students deal with Imposter Syndrome? Does it ever go away?

Imposter Syndrome can affect anyone, but it is particularly problematic among PhD students.

The feeling of inadequacy can cause feelings of self-doubt, contribute to burn-out, or even lead to the student dropping out.

It's a process that many will have to work through, and often whilst on their own.

Dr Rodrigo Chaves is a quantum computing algorithm designer, and suffered from imposter syndrome during his PhD.

How did he battle it? And what led to him overcoming those feelings?

Rodrigo shares his experience and what he did in part of this interview for Scholarcy's blog. Read more for yourself: https://www.scholarcy.com/blog

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