Essay #5 (Max 300 words)
5. Work Habits
Do you plan your work in advance? Are you more interested in the overall planning of a project, or in specific details? What factors influence your priorities? How do you accommodate unforeseen circumstances in your work?
For my whole life, people have asked me how I maintain such a busy schedule. The only way that I am able to meet all of my obligations — AP classes, college courses, science research, three varsity sports, two musical instruments and peer tutoring – is through efficient time management. My first priority is always my academic work, with sports, music and fun filling up my left-over time.
When I begin a project, I try not to plan all of the work in advance. I develop a general approach and then roll up my sleeves and get to work. I am a big believer in mental momentum, meaning that when I begin to make progress and things seem to be running smoothly, I try not to break the energy. In the same way, when I approach a task, I try to envision how the whole process will work. Once that is conceptualized in my mind, I focus on the details making sure they are correct as I go, so I won’t have to go back to incomplete or inaccurate portions of the task.
I accommodate unforeseen circumstances by keeping my mind open and my attitude positive. For instance, when my initial mentor had to resign due to poor health, I did not become demoralized; I simply identified the most respected number theorist in my area of study and contacted him. This experience reflects my personal optimism in that I always believe there is an attainable solution, and it is my job to find the approach which will yield the desired result. Once I determine the best course of action, I work tirelessly and thoughtfully and am willing to put in as much time and effort as it takes to make the goal a reality.
should high school student work part-time?
Nowadays, there are more and more students work part-time job in their free time. Actually, a part-time job can provide money and working experience to them. But it partly disturbs their study as well. So the high school students should not be encouraged to have a part-time job because of the following reasons. Firstly, most high school students are too young to work. Specifically, they still lack ...