I'm older than most students at University (later 20s) and I'm brown skinned. Several people act surprised when I say I'm a student here and I'm asked every now and then if I am. People seem to be confused by my presence here and it's frustrating. I walked into a TA-led study session recently and was asked if I was in the right place. This does seem to have to do with my age more than my skin color. But I have also struggled with my race when going to interviews recently. I had a bad...
Minorities - have any of you struggled with belonging in academics and how have you handled it?
Minorities - have any of you struggled with belonging in academics and how have you handled it?