Dealing with Self-Doubt: "Am I Good Enough for a Foreign University?"
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Dealing with Self-Doubt: "Am I Good Enough for a Foreign University?"

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You Are Not Your Marks

In India, we are judged by a number. 90% = Good. 60% = Bad.

Abroad, you are judged by your potential. They know that a 60% student might be a better coder than a 90% student who just memorized the textbook.

The “Comparison” Trap

Stop looking at LinkedIn. People only post their wins. No one posts “I got rejected by 5 universities today.”

Focus on your lane. Your journey is different.

Visualizing the End Goal

Close your eyes. Imagine walking on the streets of London or Berlin. Imagine holding that degree. Imagine the pride in your parents’ eyes. Hold onto that feeling. It will get you through the boring IELTS classes.

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