1) Tell us about a time this past semester that you failed -- whether in this class, or outside of this class. Don't spare any details! It'd be even better if there was something you tried several times this semester, and failed each time.
- A time that I failed this semester was when I bombed my first exam. I took it in a class that I assumed was going to be easy, and discovered that the content on the exam was much more difficult than I had expected, and my grade was horrendous. Fortunately, I was able to talk to my professor and he helped me develop a better way to find and study the material that will be on future exams.
2) Tell us what you learned from it.
- From this experience, I learned to always study everything for the first exam of every class, bolded notations, details, and even story boxes, as they all could be on the exam. I also discovered how important it is to talk to your professors, as they are more than willing to help do things.
3) Reflect, in general, on what you think about failure. Failure is hard, isn't it? It's embarrassing, sure, but it also means that we have to change something about ourselves. Talk about how you handle failure (emotionally, behaviorally). Finally, talk about how this class has changed your perspective on failure -- are you more likely to take a risk now than you were just a few months ago?
- I believe failure is an excellent tool to use for anything in life. Whether it is sports, academics, or life in general, failure can be used by all to make us as people better. Emotionally, I try to not let failure determine my attitude, but behaviorally, I sometimes let failure ruin my mood, which I know is not healthy. I do believe that this class has caused em to take more risks because I believe now that failure is not a closed door, but the opening of another door.
Christian, I have also failed many exams before and agree that it sucks, but I also agree that failure teaches you more than success. It is what you do after your failures that determines your character. I also agree that attitude is so important when it comes to something like this in life. Attitude affects more than just your own mental states, it affects everyone around you. This is why it is so important to keep a good attitude in times of failure.
ReplyDeleteChristian, I'm sure we all relate to this struggle. Failing your first big exam is always hard, and opens your eyes to try harder and study more. Failure sure is important, especially like these times in college. Everyone lets failure get to their moods once in a while, and it is good you try not to. Life is a lot easier like that and instead of dwelling on mistakes, it is good to just move on.
ReplyDeleteHey Christian,
ReplyDeleteI can relate to bombing a couple exam, for much of my time at college I’ve been finding ways to lesson my exam anxiety. Finally, I’m starting to get to a point that I can feel okay about my grade walking into an exam and can focus on the work in front of me rather than fearing the thought of an exam.