Essay Questions

What is your most memorable childhood experience?My most memorable childhood experience would be having the opportunity to move to the U.S. at the age of five. I was a little scared of leaving everything I knew, but the excitement of something completely different was unbelievable.
What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why?My sister. We have always been very close and we talk often. We advise each other with personal problems and business matters. I trust her with everything.
What character traits do you admire in an individual?Honesty. It is always easier to tell the truth about something rather than lie. Being up-front and truthful, even if it may offend or hurt someone, is better than keeping it in and letting it eat you from the inside.
What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you?I was at the lake water skiing. I fell down and the dragging in the water pulled my shorts off. I could not find them afterwards and had to walk around in the nude for a long time. When I finally got back to my car I was able to put some pants on.
If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why?I would go back to Sri Lanka. That is where I am from. With an unlimited amount of money, I would give it to all my family members who still live there.
When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them?To be honest and kind-hearted like I am.