Essay Questions

What is your most memorable childhood experience?My most memorable childhood experience is the time I went to Australia to visit family when I was 8. The whole trip stood out to be because it was my first time being in a western world country. It was very fun and eye opening for me at that age to experience a new environment, animals, nature, and people.
What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why?I closely identify with my mom. She had the most influence on me during my process of growing up and shaping my personality, habits, and thinking process. We are in the same occupation/career and have very similar critical thinking patterns.
What character traits do you admire in an individual?I most admire a person who is honest with themselves and not over promising. I like people to be upfront about the good and bad things in life. I also like people who care and are consistent with the core values they believe in.
What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you?There was this one time during a gathering with my wife's family, someone had the idea to play a game from the show minute to win it. The game was to put pantyhose with a lemon in it on our heads and try to swing and knock down as many beer cans as you could in a minute with it. It turned out I was the most skilled in that strange activity and won the game.
If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why?I would like to travel to every country in the world, good and bad, if possible. I know that the world is bigger than most people think, and I would like to experience and learn about all the different natures and cultures this planet has to offer. I believe it's personally enriching to be aware and mindful of humanity's diversity.
When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them?I would like to pass on good character traits like honesty and integrity. I would like them to be able to have fun in their own ways and do meaningful and fulfilling things. I want them to live to the fullest potential.