To a certain extent, education is a way to encourage us to explore life and learn various valuable skills from our past experiences. Thus, learning is an essential path to gain different life skills for our growth.
As a pharmacy student, it is our responsibility to have a good understanding of medicine and process comprehensive learning to the details of medications. In addition, we are responsible for the contribution to the community with our medical knowledge and make a positive impact on society, especially healthcare issues.
In fact, I encountered many difficulties and problems during my learning process. The truth is, when I was tired and exhausted, I tried to run away. I attempted to give up when I felt frustrated. However, a motto from Winston Churchill: “stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm” inspired me and changed my mindset. From these experiences, I realized that the real cause of failure is self-denial. Even when we face problems, persistence is the ability to keep working towards a goal despite challenges which is of utmost importance to overcome obstacles. As a result, it initiates us to create our own ways to rectify the barriers. Undoubtedly, the difficulty of learning is not comparable to the difficulty of living. Therefore, if we can realize the importance of persistence from the study which is very useful for us to encounter the difficulties in the coming future. Truly, persistence can strengthen self-reliance and it must become an essential part of our lives.
Finally, as a student at Shaw College, I am glad that the College has offered many supportive activities, including extracurricular activities, lectures, and various programs, to enhance our all-rounded development. It is grateful that Shaw College can give me the courage to take on challenges and pursue my goal. I truly believe that the freshmen and fellow students can have a fruitful academic journey in Shaw College.