One difficult task that I felt very proud of was winning the first prize in the district level excellence academic competition in English. Um, in physics, the task was given an academic paper, and in the limit time, you need to answer all of the questions. The specific thing is that the question out, uh, of is beyond the knowledge that students be taught in the classroom. So it was really hard for me to complete because my major, it’not in physics, but in English. But unfortunately, by some stories that I have to change my decisions at the last minute. So I was taking the test in physics and I completed it with a full time. But, uh, how I complete it was really challenging as I have to spend a long amount of time to prepare as well as to remember all the formulas that the teachers gave me. In addition, I had to study outside of the reference book, which means that I went online and searching for the extra exercises with an advanced level. Uh, I must say that I would never forget about the time when I was really hard working, prepared for the test. The test was difficult because it was not for the normal students, but it is a solid foundation for those who want to go to the gift school. It was really difficult for me is that I wasn’t in the physics major, but in other subjects. So it was quite difficult for me. I really feel proud of completing it because it showcased my dedication, hard work, and ability to overcome challenges. And, um, I knew that my hard works are paid off. And this experience taught me the value of perseverance and effective time management, and it significantly contribute to my personal and academic growth.
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One difficult task that I felt very proud of completing was winning first prize in the district-level academic excellence competition in English. The task involved writing an academic paper in physics within a limited time frame, and answering all the questions. The challenge was that the questions went beyond the knowledge typically taught in the classroom. It was particularly difficult for me because my major is in English, not physics. I had to make a last-minute decision to participate in the physics competition. I took the test and completed it within the allotted time, but the process was incredibly challenging. I had to dedicate a significant amount of time to preparation, memorizing formulas provided by my teachers, and studying beyond the reference book. I went online to find extra exercises at an advanced level. I'll never forget the intense effort I put into preparing for that test. It was designed for students aiming for gifted schools, making it even more challenging for me, as I wasn't a physics major. I'm truly proud of completing the task because it demonstrated my dedication, hard work, and ability to overcome obstacles. My hard work paid off, and this experience taught me the value of perseverance and effective time management. It significantly contributed to my personal and academic growth.
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