Answer the question. It seems like an obvious one, however, take note of two- or multi-pronged questions. Your 300-word (word count used for illustration purposes only) essay may be asking you to answer two questions. Keep that in mind and plan your essays accordingly.
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Mandela Washington Fellowship – Alumni Enrichment Institutes
The day the selection email came, I jumped on my bed with excitement. I couldn’t believe it and I wasn’t even expecting to receive the email when it came through. But before we go to America (screams with my inside voice), here are some things I’ve been doing as a Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF) alumnus or Fellow.
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Mandela Washington Fellowship: Leadership Institutes
Even though the focus is on using our strengths to succeed, a strength has a power and an edge. In simple terms, your strength can be your weakness if not managed well. Using your strength to its fullest capacity in order to derive maximum value for ourselves or those around us is harnessing its power. Whereas, mismanaging your talent is tapping into the edge of your strength. Achieving balance is key!
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Becoming a Mandela Washington Fellow – Part II
Back to all things virtual. The Fellowship ran for 6 weeks in a virtual format. I was placed at Northwestern University for my Leadership Institute. I was well prepared to actively participate and I gave it my all. In the third week, we had a free week to catch up on required work and the like. However, in that same week I had a mental breakdown. I had a massive burn out with no warning whatsoever and it frustrated me.
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Becoming a Mandela Washington Fellow – Part I
My journey to becoming a Mandela Washington Fellow was nothing short of amazing. This is a 4-part series and I hope somewhere along the way my story inspires someone.
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Exceeded expectations: My story
I express my expectations the best way possible and I’ve realised that it doesn’t breed disappointment. It opens up the two parties to dialogue which in many instances has led to creating solutions that satisfy both parties. Rather than disappointment, it creates a clear path/environment for sound decision-making.