Introduction ( Covers: When and where it happened?)

• Last year, I missed a crucial appointment with my career counsellor at my university in Delhi.
• The appointment was scheduled to discuss internship opportunities and career guidance.

Describing Your Experience/Opinion/Interest  ( Covers: What the appointment was for?)

• The appointment was pivotal as it could have influenced my career path.
• I was eager to explore internships aligned with my studies in computer science.

Key Highlights ( Covers: What happened when you missed it?)

• I mistakenly noted down the wrong date in my planner and realised the error the next day.
• Immediately emailed my counsellor to apologise and explain my mistake.
• The counsellor graciously rescheduled the appointment for later that week.
• Despite her understanding, I felt disappointed and worried about missing out on valuable advice and opportunities.

Conclusion (Covers: How did you feel about it?)

• Reflecting on the incident, I learned the importance of double-checking dates and maintaining accurate records.
• It taught me a valuable lesson in responsibility and the need for better time management skills.

Introduction  (Covers: When and where it happened?)

• About six months ago, I missed an important appointment with my college career advisor at Mumbai University. 
• This meeting was crucial as it was meant to discuss potential internship opportunities relevant to my studies in economics.

Describing Your Experience/Opinion/Interest (Covers: What the appointment was for?)

• The appointment held significant importance for me as securing a good internship aligned with my career goals was a top priority. 
• I was keen on gaining practical experience in my field of study to enhance my academic learning.

Key Highlights ( Covers: What happened when you missed it?)
 

• On the day of the appointment, I mistakenly mixed up the dates due to confusion in my calendar app. 
• It wasn't until the advisor called me later that day that I realised my error.
• Immediately, I apologised profusely and explained my mistake.
• Fortunately, the advisor was understanding and rescheduled our meeting for the following week. 
• Despite this, I felt disappointed in myself for the oversight and anxious about potentially missing out on valuable career advice and internship opportunities.

Conclusion (Covers: How did you feel about it?)

• Reflecting on this incident, I learned the importance of maintaining accurate and updated schedules. 
• It taught me a valuable lesson in organisational skills and the need for meticulous planning when it comes to managing important appointments.

Introduction (Covers: When and where it happened?)

• Several months ago, I missed a critical appointment with my academic advisor at Chennai University. 
• The meeting was scheduled to discuss my thesis progress and potential research opportunities.

Describing Your Experience/Opinion/Interest (Covers: What the appointment was for?)

• This appointment held immense significance for me as it directly impacted my academic trajectory and career aspirations in psychology. 
• I was eager to receive guidance on refining my research topic and exploring funding options for my project.

Key Highlights  (Covers: What happened when you missed it?)
 

• Regrettably, I mixed up the timing and arrived at the advisor's office an hour late. 
• Realising my mistake, I immediately contacted the advisor to apologise and explain the situation. 
• Despite my efforts, the advisor had a tight schedule and couldn't accommodate a rescheduled meeting until the following week.
• This oversight left me feeling frustrated with myself for jeopardising such an important opportunity to progress in my academic pursuits. 
• I worried about falling behind in my thesis timeline and missing out on valuable mentorship and advice.

Conclusion (Covers: How did you feel about it?)
 

• Reflecting on this incident, I learned the critical importance of meticulous planning and double-checking appointments. 
• It underscored the need for better time management skills and heightened awareness of the impact of such oversights on my academic and professional journey.