You are the only person in your graduate program who doesn’t understand how things work.
That might be what you observe. That might be how you feel. But it isn’t true.
Academic culture is riddled with those who bluff when they don’t know something. Acting confident and competent even when you don’t feel that way can be a useful strategy on some occasions. But not all of the time. It is also important to share your questions and confess your doubts. Continue reading