Essay Questions

What is your most memorable childhood experience?I remember going to visit my grandparents who lived in a nearby city and being able to play with the local kids in the village. They took really good care of me, and I really felt their love for me. I would always eat tasty homemade food from my grandpa and go on walks to the local shops.
What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why?I most closely identify with my dad, due to our shared ambitions from a professional standpoint. He is a very successful executive who rose from the bottom of the company all the way to the top. I also share lots of hobbies with him such as golf, sports, and traveling.
What character traits do you admire in an individual?I admire someone's truthfulness, as that indicates they are able to keep to their word. It means I can rely on them for help if I need any, and they are able to express themselves clearly. Most of my best friends are extremely truthful and honest, which I love.
What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you?I agreed to sleep in sub-freezing temperatures in a tent just to get tickets to a college basketball game! Looking back, the hurdles I had to go through such as bracing the cold, just to get into a basketball game, is really funny. I would never do something like that again -- compromising my health and comfort!
If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why?I would travel to Antarctica, as that's the most unexplored part of the Earth that few people have ever visited! I would first travel throughout South America, as that's the last remaining major continent that I have never been to, before going down to Antarctica. I love nature and I can already imagine the grand beauty of the glaciers!
When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them?I would pass on to them how to treat others with dignity and respect. I would also pass on to them the value of hard work and discipline, as that can take you very far. Lastly, I would teach them to "break the rules" a bit and not always follow every rule! Challenge the status quo and go the path less travelled.