🐊Imposter Syndrome 🐊

Imposter 101

100

The belief that your success is undeserved and you’ll be exposed as a fraud.

-imposter syndrome 

200

True or False: Only people who are unqualified experience imposter syndrome.

-False

300

Name one common sign of imposter syndrome.

- overworking

 -difficulty accepting praise 

- constant comparison

400

Reframe this thought: “I don’t belong here.”

- I bring value to this space
- I earned my place here

Types & Traps

100

This type believes nothing they do is ever good enough.

-perfectionist

200

This type believes asking for help means failure.

Soloist 

300

This type struggles when learning doesn’t come easily.

- Natural Genius 

400

A student takes 18 units, works 20 hours, joins 3 orgs, and still feels behind. Which type is this?

- superhuman 

Campus & Culture

100

A first-generation college student feels like everyone else “knows how college works.” What are they likely experiencing?

-imposter syndrome 

200

A Black or Brown student feels pressure to represent their entire community in class discussions. What pattern might show up?

-superhuman tendencies or overcompensation

300

An international student hesitates to speak because of accent insecurity. What thought pattern is this?

-fear of exposure 

400

Give one culturally responsive strategy to support students experiencing imposter syndrome.

-Normalize struggle

-Mentorship programs

-Community spaces

-Faculty validation

-Representation in leadership