BlueRose12
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Hi! I've just started working on my secondary applications and have noticed that many ask about a challenge you've faced and how you've overcome it. I'm struggling to choose a topic and wanted some input. Here are some that I've come up with:
1) I used to be very quiet and shy, but I have gained more self-confidence by pushing myself outside of my comfort zone. I have deliberately engaged in activities that require me to put myself out there (fast food job, orientation leader, etc.). At this point, interacting with new people is energizing. I am also better able to articulate my thoughts and feel empowered to speak about the causes I'm passionate about.
2) I was the philanthropy chair of my sorority, and I noticed that there were sisters who were somewhat apathetic towards service/philanthropy. I worked to boost the chapter's morale with my enthusiasm and by sharing more about what our philanthropies do and the impact we can have on our community. In the end, a lot of sisters stepped up and our next event was a success.
3) When I first began scribing, I was supposed to spend a certain number of shifts training with a more experienced scribe (mostly shadowing them). One morning during training, my supervisor called and said the scribe who was supposed to train me was sick and asked if I would feel comfortable going solo. I was nervous because I had only written a few notes with help, but said yes. I got off to a rocky start but improved drastically throughout the day as I adjusted to the fast pace. My skills have developed greatly since then.
Which would work best? I'd appreciate any advice!
1) I used to be very quiet and shy, but I have gained more self-confidence by pushing myself outside of my comfort zone. I have deliberately engaged in activities that require me to put myself out there (fast food job, orientation leader, etc.). At this point, interacting with new people is energizing. I am also better able to articulate my thoughts and feel empowered to speak about the causes I'm passionate about.
2) I was the philanthropy chair of my sorority, and I noticed that there were sisters who were somewhat apathetic towards service/philanthropy. I worked to boost the chapter's morale with my enthusiasm and by sharing more about what our philanthropies do and the impact we can have on our community. In the end, a lot of sisters stepped up and our next event was a success.
3) When I first began scribing, I was supposed to spend a certain number of shifts training with a more experienced scribe (mostly shadowing them). One morning during training, my supervisor called and said the scribe who was supposed to train me was sick and asked if I would feel comfortable going solo. I was nervous because I had only written a few notes with help, but said yes. I got off to a rocky start but improved drastically throughout the day as I adjusted to the fast pace. My skills have developed greatly since then.
Which would work best? I'd appreciate any advice!
