In this episode of Scholar Chit Chat, host Joan interviews Ayansewa Adedeji, a current PhD student at Florida State University
who shares his journey of overcoming numerous scholarship rejections. Adedeji discusses the emotional toll of receiving about 46 rejection emails, the importance of building self-confidence through reading success stories, and the lessons learned from each rejection. He emphasizes the significance of maintaining relationships with recommenders and managing time effectively during the application process. Adedeji's story serves as an inspiration for those facing similar challenges in their pursuit of scholarships and academic success.
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