Fashion Admission Essay

Most people think of rejection as a negative experience. We are quick to become discouraged when we are defeated. However, there are many valuable lessons to be learned in the face of rejection. The occasion of my rejection and humiliation was not getting into the institute of fashion designing. I suffered many defeats during the selections, but these defeats helped me to refocus my efforts and improve my performance considerably.

My sister Sara has always been role model to me. I used to follow every path she chooses. When she decided to become a fashion designer, I became automatically interested. She is creative, artistic, imaginative and passionate about fashion designing. After seeing how much she is enjoying this program I decided to follow her path of fashion designing too. I was not very good in drawing sketches so I worked hard on my drawings and didn't have a knack for color, textile detail and style. I spent hours working on a small sketch to be perfect like hers. I was not able to pass the pre-qualification test and hence, did not get into the program.

I was really disappointed, that I didn't get selected. I didn't feel like talking to anyone or doing anything. I really got disheartened and was clueless what to do next. My sister tried talking to me but I couldn't understand her point of view. My mind was clouded with all negative thoughts.
The rejection helped me realize that I need to work hard and follow my dreams and passion rather than my sister's. When I got over my self-pity, I started working towards my goal in computers. It was hard but I was enjoying and finally found my passion. Eventually the rejection became the driving force behind my success. I often speculate on what type of fashion designer I would be if I got admission in fashion designing program last year, but I am certain I wouldn't be as dedicated and focused as I am