I Lived for a Yearly Ritual That Told Me How Smart I Was. Then I Saw the Light.
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ISEF's high stakes and pressures can lead to burnout and disillusionment, as the competition offers scholarships and prestige that can consume students' lives.
Students often sacrifice social lives and mental health for success at ISEF, facing intense competition and high expectations from peers and themselves.
Read at Slate Magazine
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