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How to Cope with Academic Failure

By Trudi Griffin — 2021

Achieving academic goals is vitally important for achieving professional goals later on in life. Nonetheless, overcoming what is perceived as "failure" in academic settings can seem like a daunting task. However, if you learn from past mistakes and develop a plan of action for the future, you can bounce back from almost any academic setback.

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