A Problem I Have Solved -- Yugo Konno

 




When I was eighteen or nineteen years old, I made the most important decision in my life, and I could learn crucial things to be matured. In briefly, I was confused about the path I would take in life. I was a high school student at that time, and I had to decide whether I would enter a university or a vocational school. At first, I tried to enter a vocational school. That’s why almost all my friends wanted to start learning there, and I didn’t like studying.  However, finally, I chose a university, because I could understand the importance of the education.

 

The decision I made was the beginning of tough a time, because I had never studied spontaneously before the decision. Initially, I bought English word book for junior high school students. By virtue of my efforts, my grades started rising. Time passed to the days when I had to take the university entrance exams. I couldn’t pass universities, and I was so disappointed.

 

However, I changed my mind quickly, and I decided to prepare for the next exams again when I was nineteen years old. I had been studying at least thirteen hours a day for one year. Then I took the exam, but I couldn’t pass a first-choice university again. 

 

The series of results seems tragic, because I couldn’t achieve goals despite hard work. Nevertheless, I never think the series of experiences was lamentable, because I could know the importance of learning. Moreover, thanks to that experience I have become really tough.

Comments

  1. TAMONJuly 6, 2022 at 4:40 PM

    Thank you for your essay. I think everyone would face the difficulties to decide which university you go.

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  2. Kana ItoJuly 6, 2022 at 4:40 PM

    Hi, Yugo. I found that you made a big decision and it must be really hard for you. Why you could study so much?

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  3. Ayano YoshiikeJuly 6, 2022 at 5:56 PM

    I really enjoyed your essay. I'm impressed with your achievement.

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  4. David WoodfieldJuly 6, 2022 at 6:46 PM

    I can notice how passing an examination became your life for a whole year. I think this makes you particularly well qualified to discuss the issue of examinations in our debate on Friday. It is great to see how you have taken away positives from your experience. You have quite an indomitable spirit, Yugo. David :-)

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  5. Mayuko NakamuraJuly 6, 2022 at 8:39 PM

    Thank you telling your experience. I found out that you could become a tough person through this experience!

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  6. Usa YamagamiJuly 6, 2022 at 8:43 PM

    Hi, Yugo. Thank you for your essay. I am glad to meet you at Kansai University. Your effort is amazing!

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  7. Mashiro YamashitaJuly 6, 2022 at 10:48 PM

    I was surprised that your studying time was very long! You have abilities which can make effort on something.

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