• Practice your interview with the new SDN AI Interview Coach. Choose a school, answer by voice or typing, and receive a personalized feedback report. Available now to all SDN members. Try the AI Interview Coach.
This forum made possible through the generous support of SDN members, donors, and sponsors. Thank you.

diene_daily

Full Member
5+ Year Member
Advertisement - Members don't see this ad
Hey guys,

Just wanted a little insight on a few topics I had for my failure essay. This one has definitely stumped me the most. Not because I haven't had any failures, but just finding ones interesting enough to talk about.

  1. Friendship: Visited a long-distance friend of 5 years recently, which ended on bad terms and relationship no longer exists. Learned I should be less impulsive with decisions in conflicts, but also to surround myself with genuine/mature people
  2. Camp: Volunteered at a children's camp. Was in an all-boys cabin and had trouble connecting with one of the campers, but was able to find a connection through mini-golf.
  3. Work: Almost didn't pass my fifth day of training and actually had a physician upset with me. Worked harder and now I'm two years in and have even earned two managerial positions.
  4. Death: Had a death in the family earlier this year, someone who I neglected to reach out to more. Made me become more appreciative of the people around me and staying in touch.
  5. Lost item: Friends and I went on a trip and one night I was in charge of handling the car key. It ended up being misplaced and we were stuck in the area until a replacement was expressed shipped from another state (that same day however). It was a very stressful situation, but I should have been more honest and responsible.
Are any of these sufficient or should I dig deeper? Trying to steer clear of the classic academic failures!
 
Hey guys,

Just wanted a little insight on a few topics I had for my failure essay. This one has definitely stumped me the most. Not because I haven't had any failures, but just finding ones interesting enough to talk about.

  1. Friendship: Visited a long-distance friend of 5 years recently, which ended on bad terms and relationship no longer exists. Learned I should be less impulsive with decisions in conflicts, but also to surround myself with genuine/mature people
  2. Camp: Volunteered at a children's camp. Was in an all-boys cabin and had trouble connecting with one of the campers, but was able to find a connection through mini-golf.
  3. Work: Almost didn't pass my fifth day of training and actually had a physician upset with me. Worked harder and now I'm two years in and have even earned two managerial positions.
  4. Death: Had a death in the family earlier this year, someone who I neglected to reach out to more. Made me become more appreciative of the people around me and staying in touch.
  5. Lost item: Friends and I went on a trip and one night I was in charge of handling the car key. It ended up being misplaced and we were stuck in the area until a replacement was expressed shipped from another state (that same day however). It was a very stressful situation, but I should have been more honest and responsible.
Are any of these sufficient or should I dig deeper? Trying to steer clear of the classic academic failures!

I like number 3
 
Just wanted a little insight on a few topics I had for my failure essay. This one has definitely stumped me the most. Not because I haven't had any failures, but just finding ones interesting enough to talk about.

  1. Friendship: Visited a long-distance friend of 5 years recently, which ended on bad terms and relationship no longer exists. Learned I should be less impulsive with decisions in conflicts, but also to surround myself with genuine/mature people
  2. Camp: Volunteered at a children's camp. Was in an all-boys cabin and had trouble connecting with one of the campers, but was able to find a connection through mini-golf.
  3. Work: Almost didn't pass my fifth day of training and actually had a physician upset with me. Worked harder and now I'm two years in and have even earned two managerial positions.
  4. Death: Had a death in the family earlier this year, someone who I neglected to reach out to more. Made me become more appreciative of the people around me and staying in touch.
  5. Lost item: Friends and I went on a trip and one night I was in charge of handling the car key. It ended up being misplaced and we were stuck in the area until a replacement was expressed shipped from another state (that same day however). It was a very stressful situation, but I should have been more honest and responsible.
Are any of these sufficient or should I dig deeper?
Agree that #3 has the best potential.
 
Advertisement - Members don't see this ad
Hey guys,

Just wanted a little insight on a few topics I had for my failure essay. This one has definitely stumped me the most. Not because I haven't had any failures, but just finding ones interesting enough to talk about.

  1. Friendship: Visited a long-distance friend of 5 years recently, which ended on bad terms and relationship no longer exists. Learned I should be less impulsive with decisions in conflicts, but also to surround myself with genuine/mature people
  2. Camp: Volunteered at a children's camp. Was in an all-boys cabin and had trouble connecting with one of the campers, but was able to find a connection through mini-golf.
  3. Work: Almost didn't pass my fifth day of training and actually had a physician upset with me. Worked harder and now I'm two years in and have even earned two managerial positions.
  4. Death: Had a death in the family earlier this year, someone who I neglected to reach out to more. Made me become more appreciative of the people around me and staying in touch.
  5. Lost item: Friends and I went on a trip and one night I was in charge of handling the car key. It ended up being misplaced and we were stuck in the area until a replacement was expressed shipped from another state (that same day however). It was a very stressful situation, but I should have been more honest and responsible.
Are any of these sufficient or should I dig deeper? Trying to steer clear of the classic academic failures!
I like #1. #3 is good as well.