Prompt: Tell us about the most significant challenge you have faced or something important that did not go according to plan. How did you manage the situation? ( 200-250 words)
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My hand was tremendously shaking; my mind was filled with excessive thoughts.
Last summer, I participated at IPhO 2014 as a contestant. Having filled with full confidence and lots of preparation, I was sure that I could get at least silver medal. When I entered the competition hall, I took a deep breath and completely believed myself.
Theory problems were so tough, but after hearing other best students complaining, I was still confident about my performance. Two days later, the experimental competition finally began. First tasks were so easy and had high points. Hence, I started next part quickly and setup equipment as depicted on the picture to avoid certain defection. But real problems were arises. My circuit did not work. I was calling back again and again the advisor to change my apparatus one by one. Both of us got frustrated. We became annoyed. After desperately trying to begin my work, I found that my key of the circuit was broken in first place. I could not concentrate at all, because I wasted my precious 4 of the 5 hours for this thing. I was shocked and decided to give up at that time. Suddenly, I saw that my mother's face in my mind. I made promise to her that I would bring medal and she truly believed my words. If I became the only one who could not get any awards, how could I meet my mother? Therefore, I decided to do what I could in one hour. I became crazy and just focused on my work. Eventually, I overcame myself. Although I did not finish my work, I was still happy at my performance. I got bronze medal. If I had given up, I would have not gotten anything.
Hi everyone! I have trouble with words ( mine is 292 )
Please tell me your opinion about how to change or how to revise.
Which part is not necessary?
My hand was tremendously shaking; my mind was filled with excessive thoughts.
Last summer, I participated at IPhO 2014 as a contestant. Having filled with full confidence and lots of preparation, I was sure that I could get at least silver medal. When I entered the competition hall, I took a deep breath and completely believed myself.
Theory problems were so tough, but after hearing other best students complaining, I was still confident about my performance. Two days later, the experimental competition finally began. First tasks were so easy and had high points. Hence, I started next part quickly and setup equipment as depicted on the picture to avoid certain defection. But real problems were arises. My circuit did not work. I was calling back again and again the advisor to change my apparatus one by one. Both of us got frustrated. We became annoyed. After desperately trying to begin my work, I found that my key of the circuit was broken in first place. I could not concentrate at all, because I wasted my precious 4 of the 5 hours for this thing. I was shocked and decided to give up at that time. Suddenly, I saw that my mother's face in my mind. I made promise to her that I would bring medal and she truly believed my words. If I became the only one who could not get any awards, how could I meet my mother? Therefore, I decided to do what I could in one hour. I became crazy and just focused on my work. Eventually, I overcame myself. Although I did not finish my work, I was still happy at my performance. I got bronze medal. If I had given up, I would have not gotten anything.