Friday, November 30, 2018
26A – Celebrating Failure
This semester I withdrew from a class. I consider this a failure because I did not complete all that I intended to. I put had too much on my plate and chose to withdraw instead of getting a bad grade. I learned to be realistic about every decision and never bite off more than you can chew. I handle failure by not dwelling on the embarrassment or disappointment and focusing on solutions and how to move forward. This class has not had a huge impact on my perception of failure.
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Hello Sarah,
ReplyDeleteI think this has happened to many people at the University of Florida. Students take on more than they can actually handle and end up letting a few balls drop. I have felt so much pressure to be involved in so many different organizations while also maintaining high grades. I also try to not dwell on the negative when I encounter failure. There's no use in not looking at failure as a learning opportunity and continuing on with your life.
Hi Sarah,
ReplyDeleteI have withdrawn from a class before, it feels awful but I think that it's a lot more common than they make it seem. From that experience I learned to keep myself on a limited schedule and not take a full load of classes every semester because they all suffer for it. It may take me a little longer to finish my degree, but I'll have better grades to show for it.
Hi Sarah,
ReplyDeleteYou are definitely not alone, I also have withdrawn from a class here at UF and felt awful about it after. But, as with all events of failure, I learned something from withdrawing, just as you did. I learned to keep a manageable schedule and not overwork myself. I'm glad you're viewing your situation as something you can learn from.