Essay Questions

What is your most memorable childhood experience?When I was young my brother and I would bike around for hours at a time. I remember I accidentally ran over a can and it got stuck and made my bike sound like a motorcycle. My brother and I took turns pretending we were on a motorcycle. Suddenly the can made the wheel stop and my brother did a full front flip over the handle bars and landed on his feet.
What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why?The person I’m closest with is my mom. She’s always been a role model to me for her bravery facing tough situations and her tenacity as a single mother. My mom is the strongest person I know.
What character traits do you admire in an individual?Honestly, kindness, and grit. I think someone who can be a shoulder to lean on while sticking it through tough situations are the most admirable.
What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you?I’d say a funny thing I’ve witnessed was when a friend of the family was complaining about millennials. This was something he’d do often so I went to look it up and he was actually a millennial. After that I never heard him say it again.
If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why?I would go to India. The have some of the most flavor packed dishes that I’ve tried. I’d also like to see their religious views.
When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them?I would like to pass on my values about helping those in need, being an independent thinker, and to be able to forgive.