Finding Balance: The Reality of Perfectionism in the Academic World Uncovered
Cambridge, United Kingdom – Upon arriving at Cambridge University, one student’s pursuit of perfection clashed with the demanding workload, ultimately challenging their long-held beliefs about quality and quantity. Throughout their journey as a student with OCD, the individual grappled with the pressure to produce exceptional work while facing the constraints of time and the need for detachment from perfectionism. Striving for perfection in their academic work, the student initially approached their essays with meticulous research …