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Rewriting the Stories That Hold Students Back

Every student brings invisible baggage to college—stories about what they’re good at, what they’re not, and who they’re expected to be. But what if those stories are wrong—or just incomplete?

In this episode, we talk with college educator Jeffrey Klausman, author of Composing a College Career, about how internal narratives shape student success—and what faculty can do to help students shift from self-doubt to self-authorship. From family expectations to cultural assumptions, we explore the hidden forces that shape the student experience—and how we can support learners in writing a story they…

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