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What is Belonging — And Why Does it Matter in Today’s Divided, Lonely World? It’s not a buzzword, a checkbox or a synonym for diversity and inclusion. Psychologists and experts explain what belonging is, how it matters to you and why it’s more important than ever. Brandon Brito (College of the Holy Cross '20 and Excel Academy Charter Schools Associate Director of College and Career Counseling) talks about how he helps Excel Academy High School students navigate feelings of Imposter Syndrome as they create their post-secondary pathways. "To help his students, he spends time with them one-on-one: 'recalibrating or grounding students in what they’re capable of, unpacking a lot of their fears and insecurities and imposter syndrome, which are really real feelings.'" 📰 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/e8XRfi9s

  • It’s not a buzzword, a checkbox or a synonym for diversity and inclusion. Psychologists and experts explain what belonging is, how it matters to you and why it’s more important than ever.
Nicole Repp

Senior Director of College and Career Counseling at Excel Academy Charter Schools

2w

Love this so much - our students are so lucky to have you in their corner.

Alice Choi

JD Candidate, UC Berkeley School of Law

1mo

Brandon! Love all the great work you're doing with students out there!!! I truly believe that the missing piece for so many brilliant young people is the right college counselor to illuminate the path. And you are no doubt connecting young people to great opportunities!

Amazing article and amazing person! 💜

Courtney Whalen

School Counselor | College and Career Readiness Educator | Financial Aid Expert | State School Advocate | College Essay Professional | Digital Marketing Specialist

1mo

The best!!! Go Mr. Brito!!! 🎉

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