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You and Yourself

Which is correct? I'm not sure of the usage of "you" and "yourself."

You and other students like you find success here.
You and other students like yourself find success here.

Thanks!

Re: You and Yourself

You and other students like you find success here.
You and other students like yourself find success here.

Both your examples are correct!

The non-reflexive "you" is probably the default form, but in comparatives like yours, the reflexive "yourself" is considered an acceptable override. And particularly so in contexts where the antecedent (the head of the clause "you" in "you and other students") refers to the person whose perspective is being taken in the discourse.

Does that help?

PaulM