Managing Imposterism

“I’m faking it.” “I’m not as capable as my classmates.” “I don’t belong here.”

Do these thoughts play in your head from time to time? It is very common among post-secondary students to sometimes feel like an imposter. Learn more about this phenomenon and how to manage these thoughts and feelings with less distress.

Benefits:

• Learn about what it can look like to experience imposter phenomenon.
• Identify how feeling like an imposter can affect our behaviour and relationships.
• Understand the factors that can lead people to feeling like an imposter.
• Gain skills to better manage beliefs and feelings related to imposter phenomenon.

Upcoming Workshops

Sessions are offered through Zoom.

View the list of upcoming workshops on Folio or book through the following links:

Winter 2025

How to Confront Imposterism as Black Students

• Tuesday, February 25, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (In-Person)

How to Confront Imposterism as Racialized Grad Students

• Tuesday, March 18, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (In-Person)

Managing Imposterism (For Undergraduate Students)

• Thursday, February 13, 3 – 4 p.m. (Online)
• Thursday, April 10, 3 – 4 p.m. (Online)

Managing Imposterism (For Graduate and Professional Program Students)

• Thursday, January 16, 3 – 4 p.m. (Online)
• Thursday, March 6, 3 – 4 p.m. (Online)

*The Folio link is only accessible to people who are eligible to register for the program. This program is open to University of Toronto undergraduate and graduate students across all three campuses (St. George, Mississauga and Scarborough)