Polytech talking in you

Definition

When attending a notoriously poor university tanks your self-esteem so hard that you forget the problem is the institution, not you—essentially, the university is gaslighting you into thinking you're the failure.

Example Usage

I'm feeling like I'm not smart enough for this job, but honestly it's just Polytech talking in me.

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