Example Of Academic Personal Statement On Tell US About A Personal Quality, Talent, Accomplishment, Contribution Or Experience

People would always say that failure is an integral part of life because, well, it’s inevitable. However, despite the reminders and reality, I was afraid of failing. I tried to avoid as much as I can to the point that I even dropped out of college. I saw it as my escape from ending up with the thing I was afraid the most. It was not an easy experience because I experienced many emotional roller coasters that took a toll on me. But what I was proud of accomplishing is that I was able to conquer my fear of failing and realize that I can walk away a better person. Now, as I recall my life experiences, I learned that I am who I am today because my setbacks made me stronger.
Life was not easy for me, I lost my dad at the age of 5. My mom had to raise me alone and her income was not even enough to meet our daily needs. I was not able to develop the trait of facing failures. I would opt to turn my back and run away. Quitting was my preferred options to things because it saved me from degrading myself even further. I did not exert effort in trying. When I was starting college, I selected Business, but to be honest, I have no idea what I wanted. I selected the major because I felt it was the easiest track I could put myself into. After a few years of trying the course, I decided to drop out because my heart was not into it and as a result I was struggling to keep up in class. I dropped out of De Anza College, which was my previous college because I was afraid of failing.
Two years past after my decision, and that two years allowed me to think and re-examine not only myself but also my priorities. I realized that due to my constant preoccupation of failure, I also missed out a lot of life opportunities. Success comes with failure that is the important lesson I know now. When I turned my back on my major, I also tuned my back on who I could have been and what I could have achieved. I re-entered college after two years at West Valley College and I tried, really tried learning. I am proud to say that I have become successful in my chosen field. I discovered my passion for Civil Engineering. Despite my struggles in classes and adjusting in the college, I never quit. I stood my ground and see myself progress as each semester pass. I enjoyed classes more. I became a better person in general because I was able to be resourceful. There are some parts of my past that I am not specifically proud of, but with everything that has happened to me today, I am thankful for every experienced that I managed to garner. It was not an easy road getting here because I realized that instead of moving forward, I go back to the starting point each time I quit. I was getting anywhere with my life because of my constant fear of failing. When I learned to embrace it, I discovered that there are many opportunities waiting for me to explore. Now, I am a braver person who is prepared to take on life challenges.