Essay Questions

What is your most memorable childhood experience?I remember the exact moment, in 6th grade, when I overcame my language barrier and fully integrated into my social environment.
What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why?I most closely identify with my mother. I've witnessed and heard about the tribulations that she endured in the past. It has made me into a more positive and a better person.
What character traits do you admire in an individual?An individual who has positive aspirations with positive ambitions.
What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you?As an adolescent, without thinking, I would often speak Mandarin Chinese to my English-speaking peers. I would quickly apologize and everyone would think I was trying to converse with them in an alien language. Looking back, it was a great way to distract from my lack of language proficiency without hurting anyone's feelings.
If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why?I would love to travel to Germany. The weather is perfect and the people are very caring and very kind.
When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them?Kindness, compassion, and the ability to think of others. Do not blindly pass judgement on anyone.