Student: I just fоund оut thаt I аm pregnаnt. I haven’t tоld my boyfriend because I’m afraid he will break up with me. I really do not want to tell my parents any time soon. They are deeply religious and I am scared of their reaction. I need to tell them, but I am just mortified. I wanted to graduate, go to college, and become an attorney. I’m so driven and committed to excellence. I have sacrificed everything to do well in school and graduate at the top of my class. I don’t know what I’m going to do now that I am pregnant. I’ve always wanted to have a family, but not until I was older. I feel devastated and terrified. As the student is sharing this she is shaking and crying. Tell me about a time you demonstrated perseverance.... Is that right? These are examples of:
Student: I just fоund оut thаt I аm pregnаnt. I haven’t tоld my boyfriend because I’m afraid he will break up with me. I really do not want to tell my parents any time soon. They are deeply religious and I am scared of their reaction. I need to tell them, but I am just mortified. I wanted to graduate, go to college, and become an attorney. I’m so driven and committed to excellence. I have sacrificed everything to do well in school and graduate at the top of my class. I don’t know what I’m going to do now that I am pregnant. I’ve always wanted to have a family, but not until I was older. I feel devastated and terrified. As the student is sharing this she is shaking and crying. Although this is challenging, it sounds like this will give you an opportunity to demonstrate your fortitude and strength. What is your reaction to this? This is an example of: