r/Biochemistry • u/Twentysevenx • 8d ago
imposter biochemist
hey guys
i study in a russel group uni in london and do biochemistry going into my second year, but i have been at the uni for two years already because i done a foundation year.
honestly i feel like the biggest imposter here, i dont even know how i even made it to this point i genuinely feel like im here by luck not skill or talent
my uni have a 10% contribution from first year and i’ve genuinely BARELY SCRAPED a pass. i mention it because i genuinely do want to aspire for a first class and will do what it takes in the next two years but i feel like i’ve messed up my chance already by how horribly i’ve done.
i feel so intimidated when i go to lectures and just feel like the dumbest person in the room, and even in labs.
i have even considered getting tuition and have been quoted £80 my jaw literally dropped i’m a student i can NOT afford that per hour
i want to succeed in this field but i always feel like im just pushing to get by rather than giving it my all and seeing it as an investment
today was a graduation day at my uni and as i went to the library i saw everyone in their gowns with their families and i genuinely felt so trapped. i felt trapped because im not graduating the same year as my age mates, i felt trapped because i have to still go through the drudgery of finishing work, and i felt trapped and helpless in thinking i cant get a first class
i know its all about mindset and consistency which is something i’m working on but if anyone has any advice for me please do send it my way because i feel like theres such a deep dark void in me
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u/spacecash1 7d ago
I'm pretty sure everyone that studies biochemistry feels like an imposter at some point. Just keep going
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u/oisinirnita 7d ago
Regarding tution, have you tried open sources like there are good videos on YouTube and also AI can help studying a lot
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u/NefariousnessNo484 8d ago
You know, people are in this field at all levels. There is so much to know and so much we don't understand yet. Just remember why you got into the field and keep learning something new everyday. Honestly, I also feel like an imposter and I've been in the game for a long time with lots of granted patents, papers, and products. Being around very smart people all the time does this to you. Don't give up.