Part of what drew me to BU in the first place was its prestige and the ability to set its students up for success. I’ve had the privilege of being part of amazing organizations and taking classes with renowned professors. Indeed, the environment I’m in helped me find direction in what I want to do in life. But I also think it’s crushed me within the confines of career obsession.

Recent studies have found that people who work in academia, particularly graduate students, researchers and especially women, are more prone to anxiety, depression and workaholism.