Many students worry they aren't 'special' enough for university, but the truth is that brilliance isn't found in a trophy—it's found in self-awareness. By flipping the narrative from performing for others to truly getting to know ourselves, we can transform the college search into a journey of intentional discovery.

In a world of mamás gallinas and helicopter parents, true autonomy for young people is a rarity. As I sat in an inspiring conversation at the Swiss Embassy this week, I was reminded that the most sophisticated operating system a student can have is a grounded sense of self.