Essay Questions

What is your most memorable childhood experience?First Day in primary school. Moved from nursery school, which was a class of about thirty children, to a class of about three hundred pupils. I remember it was so chaotic that it was almost impossible for one teacher to take care of all the pupils. I eventually moved to a private school where there was more organization.
What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why?My younger sister. She was the best cook in our family. Well-organized and responsible. We worked together for a while before she went for further studies. We communicate at least every week despite being thousands of miles apart.
What character traits do you admire in an individual?Most important is respect. Others are courtesy, being humble and empathetic. I admire people who are intellectually gifted and hardworking.
What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you?Coming down an escalator for the first time. I stood aside and stared at the passengers coming down the escalator before I went ahead to give it a try. My first try, I jumped on and off the escalator while everybody was watching.
If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why?Germany, to visit my younger sister. I have not seen her in twelve years.
When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them?Wealth and knowledge. Both are integral parts of continuity as a society. We are empowered if we have the knowledge, which makes us stand a better chance of being financially stable if applied appropriately.