I have been brainstorming topics for my challenge/adversity essay, and I came up with three potential topics. If I can get some feedback on which one works the best (or if none of them works), that would be great! Thanks!
1. In my research lab, I was working on experimenting this new ultrasound technique to get mouse brain biopsy, but the mouse keeps dying. So I lowered the intensity but now the trace of tissue DNA in the blood is too thin to be detected. Because it is an unsuccessful attempt, the research paper got rejected almost everywhere. However, I do think this research is important, so people don't keep doing the same experiment (and then fail). I have rephrased the paper to focus more on intensity and tissue damage, instead of justifying that this new technique will work.
2. Due to a traumatic event (failed investment and lost half of our savings), my fiance got very depressed and was once suicidal. Using my knowledge of psychotherapy and CBT (from work), I managed to control his symptoms and encouraged him to convert that frustration into motivation.
3. Language barrier. I am not a native English speaker. During my education here in the States, I spent more time and effort than native speakers to pronounce things right, and correct my accent.
Any feedback/comment is appreciated. Thanks!