Why failing my first chemistry test was the best thing that ever happened to me

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Source: © M-H Jeeves

Lost in reactions, but driven by curiosity – how a supportive teacher enabled me to find my way to a career in science

In secondary school, I suffered from bullying and depression. Classes and studying kept me going. So I was excited when in eighth grade, we got a new subject: chemistry. It was a completely new world to me, and I had no idea what to expect.