Sophomore SA Feeling Lost

Just started SA as a sophomore at a top BB and genuinely feel so lost...I find it engaging and somewhat enjoy it but struggle to keep up with classmates who study this at school full time--feeling very behind and doubting myself. Tips?

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Its true and backed by statistics, but HR still loves to keep hiring ‘diverse’ candidates who perform extremely poorly with no chance of progression at the firm

 

Bro relax. Why so mad? The learning curve will be hard, but assuming you study liberal arts you’re better at critical thinking which all in all is more important. Technicals can be learned. Just give it time

 

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