Why it worked
The post likely resonated with a wide audience due to its relatable "imposter syndrome" theme, particularly among students who feel they have to work harder to catch up. The humor in the contrast between the initial statement and the reality, combined with the candid expression of struggle, made it highly shareable.
Summary
The creator shares a relatable experience about attending Harvard. The first slide humorously suggests they tell people they attend Harvard, while the second slide reveals they are actually attending Harvard and feel like they have to work twice as hard as others because their high school didn't prepare them well.
Structure
- 1Telling people I go to Harvard
- 2Actually going to Harvard
- 3Explaining the struggle of feeling unprepared
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Telling people I go to Harvard
Actually going to Harvard
It feels like I'm always working twice as hard and studying twice as many hours than the next person because my highschool taught nothing and idk how everyone is getting it so easily