Re-reading rejection emails from internships like a breakup text.
RE-READING REJECTION EMAILS FROM INTERNSHIPS LIKE A BREAKUP TEXT.
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You're at one of the most prestigious institutions in the world. You’ve worked tirelessly to get here, surrounded by incredibly driven peers. Yet, when that dreaded "We regret to inform you" email lands, it hits differently. It’s not just a missed opportunity; it’s a gut punch, a silent questioning of everything you thought you were building. We meticulously crafted those cover letters, polished our resumes until they gleamed, and rehearsed behavioral questions into the early hours. We envisioned our names on those offer letters, the next stepping stone meticulously placed.
Then comes the automated, impersonal digital 'Dear John.' We scroll back up, re-reading every line, searching for a hidden clue, a different interpretation. Was it the GPA? The lack of that specific club experience? Did we fumble that case interview question? It feels like a personal slight, a judgment not just on our application but on our very potential. It’s a silent, shared struggle among us, often invisible to those outside our gates. They see the prestige, the opportunities, but rarely the crushing weight of expectation and the unique sting of rejection in an environment where success feels like the only option. You're not alone in feeling this deep ache, this specific brand of disappointment that only we truly understand.
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