I'm 26 and a PhD student for social io psych. I have absolutely no problem commanding control over my classes because of my age and life experience, I think. However, I have a few friends who look really young and lack presence, and they really struggle to maintain control.
So how's that going for you? You're likely the youngest person in the room, and yet you're supposed to be the "teacher". Do you have to spend a lot of time "proving yourself" to the undergrads?
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I'm 26 and a PhD student for social io psych. I have absolutely no problem commanding control over my classes because of my age and life experience, I think. However, I have a few friends who look really young and lack presence, and they really struggle to maintain control.
So how's that going for you? You're likely the youngest person in the room, and yet you're supposed to be the "teacher". Do you have to spend a lot of time "proving yourself" to the undergrads?
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