Part 2 Answers

A time when you missed a meeting as a student.

As a student, I used to be very particular about attending all meetings, be it academic or extracurricular. However, there was a time when I missed an important meeting due to some unavoidable circumstances.

It was during my second year in college when I was elected as the treasurer of the Literary Club. We had scheduled a meeting to discuss the upcoming event, which was a poetry recitation competition. Unfortunately, on the same day, my grandfather fell ill, and my family had to rush him to the hospital. As he was admitted in a critical condition, I had to stay with him and couldn't attend the meeting.

I felt terrible about missing the meeting, especially since I had a key role in organizing the event. I immediately contacted one of my fellow club members and explained the situation. Fortunately, they were understanding and agreed to update me about the discussion that took place during the meeting.

Afterward, I followed up with the club members to ensure that everything was on track for the event. I also offered to take on extra responsibilities to make up for my absence during the meeting.

Although missing the meeting was unfortunate, it taught me the importance of communicating effectively and taking responsibility for my commitments. I realized that unexpected events can happen, and it's essential to have a backup plan or someone to rely on in case of emergencies.

Vocabulary:

1. particular - having a liking for something; giving attention to detail

2. academic - relating to education and schools or universities
3. extracurricular - activities pursued outside of the regular academic curriculum
4. unavoidable - impossible to avoid or prevent
5. treasurer - a person appointed to manage the financial affairs of an organization
6. critical - very serious or dangerous
7. understanding - being empathetic and receptive to others' feelings or situations
8. responsibilities - duties or tasks that one is required to undertake
9. communicate - exchange information or ideas effectively
10. commitments - a pledge or promise to do something