Challenge/Obstacle secondary ideas

[Gothpanic]

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Hey all
For the secondaries that ask about obstacles or challenges you've overcome, I have two ideas at the top of my head, and I was wondering which one sounds better or shows more growth
1. I moved here to the US when I was 19 alone (my family didn't come with me at the time), and navigating life in a new country, balancing academics, social life etc. at the same time was quite difficult at first, and I feel like I've come a long way since then.
2. I have always had issues with public speaking, so throughout college, I actively looked for opportunities to practice speaking in front of others in professional events, and I think I made good progress (based on feedback that I've got)

Which one do you think is more fitting for the challenging secondary? Thanks!

 

[Goro]

1 > 2

 

[Mr.Smile12]

1 is acceptable. Please focus on the immediate transition to independence in the US. Say the first 3 months.
2: Did you have a stutter? Everyone has issues with speaking in front of a crowd unless you practice, so I agree, it's not as impressive a challenge/obstacle unless there is some detail you are leaving out.

 

[Gothpanic]

1 is acceptable. Please focus on the immediate transition to independence in the US. Say the first 3 months.
2: Did you have a stutter? Everyone has issues with speaking in front of a crowd unless you practice, so I agree, it's not as impressive a challenge/obstacle unless there is some detail you are leaving out.

No I didn't have a stutter I just had massive social anxiety (Which I will never ever mention anywhere in the apps for obvious reasons lol) I'll stick with the moving topic. Thanks!