I have written a new essay, please give feedback on this one!!! (The reason I write a new essay is because I think I should make an essay that linked to my major: business adminstration) Sorry for annoying everyone 😢😢
Topic: Share any topics you choose.
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12 hours left.
As I sat in the first meeting, the weight of responsibility settled heavily on my shoulders. This wasn't just my first experience in a business competition; it was also my first time leading a team without a mentor's safety net. The anxiety was palpable, especially with a team of randomly matched, inexperienced members.
I studied at a local school where extracurricular activities are sparse. Until my high school years, my world revolved around books and exams. However, a pivotal failure in my favorite competition during my first high school year shattered my complacency. Suddenly, I was ignited to explore beyond the confines of my comfort zone.
Joining the VAC, a free mentoring agency for students aspiring to study abroad, exposed me to a world of diversity and dynamism. I am responsible for designing portfolios for fellow students. It truly opened my eyes to a version of myself I aspired to become-a multifaceted individual engaged in a variety of activities. Leveraging my network, I sought advice from business students. They all advise me to try myself in some non-academic competition.
10 hours left.
After knowing my team's strengths and weaknesses, I initiated a knowledge-sharing session. The test will last for 1 hour and 30 minutes, featuring 15 questions. The initial 11 questions will focus on basic knowledge, followed by two short-answer questions. The final involves solving a big case. I read the hint from the organizer and strategically divided my teammate to find information on different topics: marketing models, business models, and design thinking. Since I have rudimentary knowledge about marketing, I will be responsible for the final big case. I let them prepare their sections independently, and afterward, we held a short meeting to share knowledge, answer questions, and learn from each other. Though it was my first attempt at this approach, it proved to be quite effective.
5 hours left.
I wrapped up our second meeting with a carefully crafted plan detailing who would handle each task. Although we felt confident in our knowledge, a new challenge arose. The competition coincided with our final exams, leaving us without a team member for the first 30 minutes. Engrossed in the final case, I couldn't spare time to manage this situation. Fortunately, a teammate stepped up to the task. On that day, someone like me, accustomed to working solo, finally grasped the significance of having a supportive teammate.
Question released. 1 hour, 30 minutes left.
My adrenaline soared as I read my case. It was unexpectedly challenging and quite different from what I had anticipated. The other girls faced similar difficulties and couldn't assist me with brainstorming. Yet, I understood the importance of excelling in this task, as it accounted for 50% of the score. Failing meant all the effort from me and my teammates would be in vain. Fortunately, a spark of inspiration hit me. Although I couldn't recall it, I took a moment to calm down and remember what I had prepared about recent trends in user experience, case flow, and potential solutions. That's it! I started jotting down my thoughts quickly. Simultaneously, the other girls came up with suitable answers; our work smoothly came together on time.
1 minute after the results are out.
The sight before me is surreal; we made it to the top 30 nationally. The experience, laden with firsts, taught me the true value of leadership and teamwork. Another revelation dawned as the adrenaline subsided-a newfound love for analyzing complex business scenarios and formulating solutions. I realized that I thrive in dynamic, challenging environments where I can strategize and innovate. The ongoing journey may or may not lead to a championship, but this transformative experience revealed a potential within me that had long gone unnoticed. In the end, not every story concludes with a beautiful ending, but if I don't pick up the pen, I won't even have a story.
Topic: Share any topics you choose.
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12 hours left.
As I sat in the first meeting, the weight of responsibility settled heavily on my shoulders. This wasn't just my first experience in a business competition; it was also my first time leading a team without a mentor's safety net. The anxiety was palpable, especially with a team of randomly matched, inexperienced members.
I studied at a local school where extracurricular activities are sparse. Until my high school years, my world revolved around books and exams. However, a pivotal failure in my favorite competition during my first high school year shattered my complacency. Suddenly, I was ignited to explore beyond the confines of my comfort zone.
Joining the VAC, a free mentoring agency for students aspiring to study abroad, exposed me to a world of diversity and dynamism. I am responsible for designing portfolios for fellow students. It truly opened my eyes to a version of myself I aspired to become-a multifaceted individual engaged in a variety of activities. Leveraging my network, I sought advice from business students. They all advise me to try myself in some non-academic competition.
10 hours left.
After knowing my team's strengths and weaknesses, I initiated a knowledge-sharing session. The test will last for 1 hour and 30 minutes, featuring 15 questions. The initial 11 questions will focus on basic knowledge, followed by two short-answer questions. The final involves solving a big case. I read the hint from the organizer and strategically divided my teammate to find information on different topics: marketing models, business models, and design thinking. Since I have rudimentary knowledge about marketing, I will be responsible for the final big case. I let them prepare their sections independently, and afterward, we held a short meeting to share knowledge, answer questions, and learn from each other. Though it was my first attempt at this approach, it proved to be quite effective.
5 hours left.
I wrapped up our second meeting with a carefully crafted plan detailing who would handle each task. Although we felt confident in our knowledge, a new challenge arose. The competition coincided with our final exams, leaving us without a team member for the first 30 minutes. Engrossed in the final case, I couldn't spare time to manage this situation. Fortunately, a teammate stepped up to the task. On that day, someone like me, accustomed to working solo, finally grasped the significance of having a supportive teammate.
Question released. 1 hour, 30 minutes left.
My adrenaline soared as I read my case. It was unexpectedly challenging and quite different from what I had anticipated. The other girls faced similar difficulties and couldn't assist me with brainstorming. Yet, I understood the importance of excelling in this task, as it accounted for 50% of the score. Failing meant all the effort from me and my teammates would be in vain. Fortunately, a spark of inspiration hit me. Although I couldn't recall it, I took a moment to calm down and remember what I had prepared about recent trends in user experience, case flow, and potential solutions. That's it! I started jotting down my thoughts quickly. Simultaneously, the other girls came up with suitable answers; our work smoothly came together on time.
1 minute after the results are out.
The sight before me is surreal; we made it to the top 30 nationally. The experience, laden with firsts, taught me the true value of leadership and teamwork. Another revelation dawned as the adrenaline subsided-a newfound love for analyzing complex business scenarios and formulating solutions. I realized that I thrive in dynamic, challenging environments where I can strategize and innovate. The ongoing journey may or may not lead to a championship, but this transformative experience revealed a potential within me that had long gone unnoticed. In the end, not every story concludes with a beautiful ending, but if I don't pick up the pen, I won't even have a story.
