In this article, I’d like to talk about how being arrogance nearly messed up my academic career.

During my A-levels, I was one of the best, if not the best in my biology class. I was able to absorb everything that the teacher taught me. I was better than my peers. I thought nothing in this world could stop me. That was the beginning of my downfall.

For years, during my University and beyond, I refused to accept new learning techniques, tools and guides that would have enhanced my knowledge and understanding of the subjects that I was studying. I wasn’t making use of all the resources available that the University offered. I refused to learn new skills because I thought I was a “genius”. As such, I didn’t particularly do that well in my degree.

After many years, I’ve come to realise that I’m no genius and I need to put a lot of work into my career. Now, I am more humbled, accepted my flaws and doing my best to catch up all the years that had been lost due to my arrogance. So my advice to people reading this post is that, do not lose yourself. Do not forget the reason why you are where you are…..hard work (or lack of), connection, friends and family and resources. Find yourself and you’ll get there.

Baby Immunologist