Steve Dembo - Stay True to Yourself

The speaker reflects on transformative educational experiences, particularly a college assignment that was personally meaningful but poorly graded. Despite the grade, the speaker emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and valuing personal growth over external validation. This experience highlights the significance of being student-centric, where students are encouraged to be the stars of their own learning journey.

What was the transformative moment the speaker experienced during their college years?

How did the speaker feel about the paper they wrote comparing a character from a book to Jesus Christ?

What was the professor's feedback on the speaker's paper, and how did it affect them?

What lesson did the speaker learn about staying true to oneself despite others' opinions?

In what way does the speaker define being 'student centric'?