The lessons we learn from experiencing setbacks can deeply affect our later success. How has a delay in your admission to XYZ affected you and what lesson(s) have you taken away that you believe will

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Delay in Admission to XYZ
Every individual has goals to achieve something that improve their lives and make them progress. However, sometimes the achievement of the goals may be delayed because of various factors that are beyond the control of the person. Many people have faced delays to join learning institution that could increase their level of education. For instance, I delayed in the admission for the master’s enrollment program. I had completed my Bachelor in Engineering in 2005 and for the past thirteen years I have been unable to enroll for the master’s program. The delay has taught me various lessons.
Firstly, the thirteen years awaiting to join the master’s program has made me have increased patience and hope that everything will work as I wished. It is through hope that I have been able to believe that one day I would be admitted to the Master’s Program at XYZ. Most people could not have waited for thirteen years since they could feel that a lot of time had elapsed thus concluding that it would be impossible to join the institution for further learning. I have learned that to survive in life, he or she should be optimistic that everything would be good in future. If I had been a pessimist, then I would have lost hope to join the institution with the argument that I had grown old. Most people argue that one should study while still young; in the 20s and the later ages one should earn money and raise their families. Therefore, pa…