Essay Questions

What is your most memorable childhood experience?Going to a summer camp is a fond memory. I went several times and it was a lot of fun living in the forest and making friends. There were a lot of activities too!
What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why?I identify most with my mother. I have a strong connection with her. She supported me when things were hard at school and even helped me write essays late at night. Now I know I can talk to her about anything.
What character traits do you admire in an individual?I admire sincerity, punctuality, and kindness. I also admire someone who is genuine, compassionate towards others, and able to stay strong and positive through challenges.
What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you?When I was in Japan last year, I had to take the subway. After a couple of stops, I realized that the women in the car were staring at me, and then I noticed it was a WOMEN ONLY car. It was even colored pink, but I was too busy figuring out the route on my phone to notice. It wasn’t rush hour, but I didn’t want to offend anyone, so I got off at the next station.
If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why?I'd go to Japan again. I feel at home there because people are nice, it's clean, and the food is great. Also, I would love to visit Western Europe. Portugal, Spain, and Ireland must be beautiful.
When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them?If I ever have children, I would like to pass on values like kindness, curiosity, and resilience. I want them to be open-minded, to keep learning throughout life, and to face challenges with strength and positivity.