Every campus has its own aura economy—where reputation, personality, and perceived brilliance often matter more than everyday behavior. This survey explores how image-making works, who benefits from it, and how it shapes academic confidence, collaboration, and credibility.
7. The Event-Centric Fame Model: One charismatic seminar, one popular workshop, one viral classroom moment — and an aura gets manufactured for years. Meanwhile, the everyday consistency of quieter teachers stays hidden in the shadows.
Question: How often does a single energetic seminar or workshop give someone a long-lasting aura disproportionate to their day-to-day contribution?