When I was a freshman in college, I was a typical
freshman - concerned more with my social life
than my grades.
I was a part of a group project in a science course.
I let my fraternity commitments take precedence
over my group.
I let them down.
When I saw how hard the rest of the group had to work to
make up for my part, I decided then and there that
I would never let that happen again.
Even though I earned a "C" in the class, I retook the class
because I knew I could do better.
This time around, I led the group and we earned an "A."
But more importantly, I earned the respect
of my peers.