In the larger world, tribalism is an enormous problem, as it ever has been: both strength and idiocy borne from belonging.

It is books that are a key to the wide world; if you can't do anything else, read all that you can.

I think what hurts the most is that I just really want to belong. I want to stand inside the circle of other people and be noticed for the right things, but it seems like the wrong things are always bigger. And all the advie I've ever read --smile more, be yourself, dream big, stay positive--seems to have some darker side that's never mentioned.

It really gives us enormous strength in this very competitive marketplace.

The world belongs to the energetic

Since the panel is carrying out its investigation in private, I can only surmise on the strength of each member's credentials, coupled with the university's well-defined policies, that they are doing a very thorough job.