DENISE CRUZ PONTIPEDRA

BS CRIM 1-B

NSTP/ROTC

Write an essay regarding to a problem that you have encounter and how you apply
the steps in problem solving process. Essay must consist of not less than 500 words.

It was 2018 when I got into a difficult situation. I would consider the experience as the
toughest experience I have gone through. Luckily, being able to be systematic in
addressing the problem helped me got through the crisis.

I had trouble with my academics when I was in high school. Not focusing on my studies
and being distracted by a lot of things and people around me landed me to flunk all my
subjects for that grading period. It shouldn’t happen because my parents will surely be
disappointed. In addition, I was so guilty because I knew for a fact that I had given my
parents so much worries and burden and I didn’t want to be at worst where my parents
would give up on me. I woke up determined that since I still have time to recover, I
should do what’s best for me and that is to work on my shortcomings.

First, I assessed aand analyzed what the problem was and where was it coming from. It
was an easy answer because it was definitely within me about how I set priorities and
how I managed my time. I also figured out what my actions and influences of people
around me brought me into a dilemma.

Subsequent to analyzing and assessing my problem, I was quick to figure out possible
solutions and actions about the problem. I started to weigh situations. Reset priorities
and be selective of activities and people I would engaged with.

Working on the solutions got me to evaluate if things are working better. While
assessing the solutions I am working on, I got to evaluate whether things are working
properly or not. I started to notice changes on how people in school started to treat me
and my grades started to get better.

I also bridged communications with my teachers about how was I performing that time
and they persuaded me to keep on because I am getting at the right track and my
grades are getting back to perfect shapes.

At the end of the grading period, I wasn’t the best of everyone in school but I saved
myself from flunking my subjects. Thanks to everyone who have been part of my
journey to recovery and most specially myself for being systematic on solving my
problem.