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75% of STEM graduate students do not consistently feel like they belong in graduate school

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75% of STEM graduate students do not consistently feel like they belong in graduate school Massive Science Do I belong here? If you have ever asked this question, you are not alone. This basic need of acceptance reflects on our inherent desire and motivation to form and keep interpersonal relationships, wherever we are, or wherever we want to be. Low sense of belonging or social exclusion often lead to anxiety, depression, and stress, ultimately influencing our behavior. From a student’s perspective, seeing professors that look like us can help us feel like we belong in academia. READ MORE

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