Essay Questions

What is your most memorable childhood experience?I’ll always remember going to my mom's bakery growing up. It showed me the wonders of food and led me into my current career path.
What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why?I identify most with my grandmother. She’s a strong, clever woman who raised me. I see a lot of myself in her.
What character traits do you admire in an individual?I admire loyalty, kindness, humor, and bravery. It is hard to do the right thing sometimes.
What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you?I got attacked by a goat at a petting zoo. It was traumatic at the time but looking back at a tiny goat chasing a seven-year-old is hilarious.
If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why?I’d love to visit the Irish countryside, specifically Northern Ireland. It seems peaceful.
When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them?I want my daughter to share my sense of loyalty and commitment to friends and family.