I am forming a lot of things in my life and am learning a lot of life long lessons at my school. I am working hard on my grades, and maintaining a meager social life while floating a part time job.

Early in the spring semester of my junior year I encountered an unexpected challenge with a difficult college government class. After receiving a disappointing test grade I doubled my study time and intensity. I started a study group and created flash cards that I reviewed during every free moment. My efforts resulted in only a slightly improved test score. I was distraught with my inability to do better and began considering dropping the class. I talked to my professor, weighed...

About a time that I had to overcome something difficult

Lots of...