Mantle insights

  Dear Reader, I hope you're in good spirits, or at the very least, holding yourself gently through life’s pace. Thank you for joining me again as we reflect on a topic close to my heart — social capita l — and the undeniable impact it’s had on my university journey. Social Capital in University If you had told me a few years ago that the relationships I built in university would open more doors than I could ever imagine, I probably would’ve blinked twice. Not because I didn’t believe in the power of people, but because, deep down, I’ve always carried a quiet sense of awkwardness around social settings. There are moments when I find it hard to initiate conversations. I can be the person who overthinks greetings or who lingers on the edge of the room before joining in. And yet, despite all that, I’ve become a firm, vocal advocate for social capital— because I’ve witnessed firsthand what it can do. What is Social Capital, Really? Social capital isn’t about popularity or bein...