How do setbacks emotionally affect you and your work?
Everyone handles the inevitable stress and disappointment of setbacks differently during their time in veterinary school. Your interviewers at Auburn University know that your grades can determine your future career's success, and they want to ensure you will be able to handle the challenging moments of their program with ease.
"Experiencing a setback is always disappointing and can be very disheartening, especially when involving a project that I have put a lot of time and effort into. I understand that setbacks happen to all veterinary medicine students - despite their level of expertise or years of experience. If I experience a major setback in my coursework, I take a few moments to debrief internally, get some fresh air if possible, or discuss what I could have done differently with a mentor. Then, I move on. Rather than dwell on my mistakes, I choose to learn from them."
Discuss with the interviewers how you typically cope with setbacks in your coursework. Be sure to come to your interview at Auburn University prepared to discuss your ability to remain focused, learn from your mistakes and be a great communicator when you face challenges in your work.
