So, I just had my interview today at the Henderson Campus and everyone was so friendly. I just want to share to everyone my experience. If you are nervous about interviewing in April, let me tell you my story and hopefully it will make you less nervous. I know I'm competing against you for a spot at my number one choice of school and the only school I got an interview for, but if my embarrassing story calms you down then I don't mind sharing it. If all else fails, I won't give up and will still reapply again to this school next year. Who knows you might get a good laugh out of my story after reading this.
I interviewed with Dr. Zarley and Rebecca today. I was so comfortable and excited that I ended up showcasing my real personality. So, don't worry you will absolutely feel comfortable. I felt like I got too comfortable to the point that I forgot to talk and act in a more professional matter.
For example, during the interview they gave me a scenario: I planned to go camping with a friend. On the day of the trip I packed everything and already traveled to the site. My friend ends up not showing up. In addition, when I took out my supplies to put the tent together, I forgot to bring the metal pieces to put the tent up. What would I do? Without thinking, I just said something along the lines of renting out a cabin and enjoying myself. People tend to flake out all the time so might as well have a back up plan. Dr. Zarley just said wow to my answer and I think it was a bad wow.
Yes, I know I should have answered it more professionally and give them the answer that they want to hear, but I couldn't help it. My friends and family laughed at me because my answer is so naive. They told me that I should have just said pack up my things to go home or find wooden sticks to put the tent up. I disagree. If I were truly to answer the question in a way I believe they wanted to hear, I would say it differently. Here is what I would have done in real life and should have said but didn't. First, call up my friend to see why he or she is running late. Don't jump to conclusions as to why they didn't show. If they had a flat tire, then offer to come help them out. If they decided to bail out at the last minute then go home. So moral of the story, don't be like me. If you ever feel nervous, know that you can't answer something worse than me lol.
To think back on a side note, I think only answered that way because that question reminded me of a time when a similar situation like this happened to me. Of course I didn't tell them this side of my story though. So, I had this mad crush on this one guy and we were suppose to meet up to go on a trip together. On the day of the trip when I showed up he just sent me a text telling me that he won't be able to make it because he just changed his mind and didn't feel like going anymore. I was so heartbroken that day... I just left, drove home, and cried on the way back home. In addition, I forgot to watch how fast I was driving so I got pulled over and was given a speeding ticket! From that moment on, I told myself that never again will I cry or be sad. Next time someone flakes on me, instead of dwelling about it have a back up plan and go out to have the time of my life!
Anyways, congrats to everyone who got accepted and good luck to everyone who is applying to Roseman.