Avi Ben-Zeev - Teachers Make a Difference

The speaker shares their journey from a childhood with low educational expectations to achieving a PhD from Yale. Despite early struggles in school and being told they lacked talent, a pivotal relationship with Henry, a student at Brown University, inspired them to pursue higher education. Encouraged by Henry, the speaker attended Rhode Island College, where they excelled academically and eventually applied to Yale, achieving success against the odds.

Describe the significance of the speaker's acceptance into Rhode Island College.

What encouragement did the speaker receive from their professor regarding applying to prestigious universities?