Don't let college rankings dictate your selfworth from "summary" of Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be by Frank Bruni
The idea that where you go to college determines your worth is a deeply ingrained belief in our society. We are constantly bombarded with college rankings, which seem to suggest that your value as a person is directly tied to the prestige of the institution you attend. But this belief is not only false, it is harmful. It can lead to anxiety, stress, and a sense of inadequacy in students who feel that they must attend a top-ranked school in order to be considered successful. In reality, college rankings are just one small piece of the puzzle when it comes to determining your future success. Many successful people have attended schools that are not at the top of the rankings, and many students who attend highly ranked...
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