CAN SOMEONE GIVE ME SOME FEEDBACK ON THIS ESSAY IM SUPER NERVOUS
Please give the approximate date of each incident, explain the circumstances and reflect on what you learned from the experience. You may use up to 400 words.
I like to consider myself a well-rounded, driven individual, but, like everyone, I sometimes makes mistakes. On October 1, 2016, I made a conscious decision to participate in underage drinking and, to put it lightly, I took it too far.
I woke up the next morning, in a hospital bed. I was scared and embarrassed, but most importantly I was disappointed in myself. I had put myself into a situation that was completely avoidable. Although this was in no way positive at the time, I’ve always been the type to look for a silver lining, in all things. I, because of this incident, I have a greater appreciation for the fact that everyone makes mistakes and it’s not those mistakes that define you, but what you learn from them.
From this incident I have learned, obviously the dangers of alcohol, but on a deeper level the insignificance of “following the crowd.” I had made a decision, a bad one, to do something that I knew wasn’t right. In acknowledging my mistake, I have been able to make positive changes about myself that I wouldn’t have, had this incident not happened.
I now participate in activities that excite and appeal to me, not only the activities that appeal to my friends. I have learned to accept, even appreciate, the fact that mistakes help mold us into better people. Since that night, I have not participated in underage drinking, not because I’m afraid of getting caught but because my views on it have been completely altered. I no longer see the appeal of putting myself in danger in order to fit in.
I’ve taken the time to dig deep and find the thing and activities that are truly important to me now, when I think of a fun Friday night, I think of trying a new restaurant, camping in the woods, or seeing a band play. I’m not proud of my mistake, but I am grateful for its impact on my life. I am definitely a changed, more mature, individual; that’s my silver lining.