Challenge/Problem overcome?

[Pusheen]

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I have a lot of the typical "describe a problem or challenge that you overcame" secondaries.

The biggest thing that came to mind for me was that I started volunteering with a particular group that I had a difficult time relating to and working with. I overcame the challenge by educating myself and seeking guidance and advice.

That has honestly been one of my biggest challenges, but would it sound too humblebraggy or cliche to talk about it for this question?

 

[HL8208]

As long as it was a legitimate challenge that you can honestly write about while also demonstrating your personal growth, it should be fine.

 

[DokterMom]

I have a lot of the typical "describe a problem or challenge that you overcame" secondaries.

The biggest thing that came to mind for me was that I started volunteering with a particular group that I had a difficult time relating to and working with. I overcame the challenge by educating myself and seeking guidance and advice.

That has honestly been one of my biggest challenges, but would it sound too humblebraggy or cliche to talk about it for this question?

It would help to know what the characteristics of this group were that made it a challenge for you initially. And of course, what you did to overcome your hurdles. But if you can write honestly and from the heart, I think this has the potential to be a very strong essay.

I suspect this topic probably also carries the potential to backfire badly if you miss on the tone and don't come across as honest and down to earth, so please run your essay by some editors you trust and refrain from over-polishing.

 

[LacrosseFit]

This has been difficult for me as well. I don't want to put down anything that could potentially be used against me, but also not have the problem be so trivial that they don't think I'm taking their question seriously.

 

[lostpremed123]

I like your picture. It is me.