From Self-Doubt to Success: How a Simple Compliment Transformed a Law Student’s Journey
Sydney, Australia — In 1976, Gough Whitlam’s government introduced a historic reform that eliminated university fees, paving the way for many aspiring students, particularly older women, to pursue higher education who otherwise might not have had that opportunity. Among them was a 17-year-old law student who came from a state school background and entered a legal class dominated by peers from more affluent private schools. During a class session, the lecturer’s prompt for anyone who attended a private high school to raise their hand illustrated the stark divide in educational backgrounds. With all but one … Read more