About that Truman scholarship...

[greybeta]

I got rejected. Well, to put it more politely, "The selection committee decided that the Truman competition was not the best match for your talents and goals." I'd be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed. It's not too surprising, though, as my GPA is kind of low for these things. Also, the Truman is a public service scholarship, and I don't have an overwhelming service resume. However, it's probably a good thing. This frees up time for me to do other things. And I've learned a lot about myself in the process.

That's one door that has closed.

Comments

[adigitalpimp.livejournal.com]

I don't think this was ever meant for you. Its a scholarship for the sort of thing that you haven't been doing much on your own, and you would only wind up being forced into doing later on, anyway.

My honest opinion is that if this is something that you really want, you'll have a lot more luck next year, because you'll have time to get your resume into ship-shape, or atleast what they consider to be ship-shape.

I encourage you to not dwell on this, because, lets be honest. If you really wanted it, you would have gotten it. There's a difference between not being willing to and not being able to put enough effort into something.

[adigitalpimp.livejournal.com]

Apologies if this seemed harsh...a lot of my friends in real life hate platitudes or anything resembling it, so sometimes I forget other people aren't like that.

[greybeta.livejournal.com]

No need to apologize. You should say what's on your mind. So I'll say this: Some things that you really want, you don't get. And that is because that is God's will.

[kimmaline.livejournal.com]

Unlike adigitalpimp, I think I should be gentle. (Not that I don't adore you, man, but have a heart!!!) :)

D, I am so sorry. You must be so disappointed...and I wish I knew what to say. You worked so hard on this, and I am sad for you.

But remember that these things work out for a reason. Doors and windows, right?

[greybeta.livejournal.com]

Doors and windows indeed.

[wldntulk2knwwho.livejournal.com]

I know how it goes D2. I came in my freshman year all psyched about getting a Goldwater Scholarship and we both know that isn't going to happen now. It doesn't mean you can't go on to be a history professor.

If anything it could be the universe telling you that you're meant for something better than politics.

[greybeta.livejournal.com]

My respect for the Goldwater Scholars increase every year.

[correspondguy.livejournal.com]

Sorry, kid. That must have been tough to hear.

[greybeta.livejournal.com]

It's tough, but now I have a much better idea of what I want to do.

There'll be other opportunities

[flcodemonkey.livejournal.com]

Hey, D, I know it is hard to see so much labor go to waste. Every time you apply to something like this, there is emotional capital invested along with the work required for the submission. However, you have gained valuable experience going through the process, and the next time will be easier, and hopefully, more productive.

Re: There'll be other opportunities

[greybeta.livejournal.com]

Truth. :)