Stressful Situation Case Study

Describe a stressful situation and how you handled it. Looking back would you have done anything differently? Why or why not?

I still wonder if I made the right decision in choosing to attend UC Berkeley. I remember how difficult the application process was, and how underprepared I felt when applying; many students received help from relatives or friends who had already gone through the application process. I was not afforded that help. My family is not from the United States; my mother immigrated from Mexico having barely made it through grade school. I remember feeling a bit lost when applying, but I wanted to be an example for my younger siblings; if I could do it, so could they. I worked tirelessly to get good grades throughout high school
Thoughts came to my head: where will I fit in, what major do I want to pursue, can I afford it? These thoughts felt overbearing, but I chose to look at the objectively. I researched the financial aid packages that I was offered, and I calculated the amount in scholarships that I had received. After this, I researched the school cultures, and I spoke to counselors asking them of their opinions. I was stuck between UC Santa Barbara and UC Berkeley. My best friend chose to go to UCSB, and I was very tempted to go there myself. In the end, I chose to come to UC Berkeley; its prestige among the universities made it the right decision in my mind. Overall, I felt the most relief when researching the problem; all the unknowns became apparent after the research had been
Any sister of a sorority should treat others with respect, compassion, and kindness. Regardless of the recruitment process these values should be upheld the most. When someone chooses to join a sorority, they should expect sisters to be upholding these values. Joining a sorority is a meaningful experience that can change a person’s life forever; at the same time, joining a sorority should be a pleasant experience. When I went through recruitment, my recruitment counselor made me feel quite comfortable; she was easy to talk to, and she was able to easily answer my questions. She treated everyone with respect, and was not hesitant to help us in whatever we needed. If I could be as awesome as she was I know that I will be an effective recruitment counselor.

As a recruitment counselor, I will make myself available for all the members within my group; any questions they have I’ll answer to the best of my abilities. I want my group to confide in me whomever they may be. I’ll treat them all with respect overall. Respect is key when interacting with others; when we remember that they are also human, we can sympathize with them and understand where they come from.
Are there Recruitment practices you don’t agree with and why don't you agree with them? How might you go about changing or challenging