Essay Questions

What is your most memorable childhood experience?My most memorable childhood experience was traveling to Florida with my family to visit my grandmother and going to Disney World. It was something that I had looked forward to for years, and I really enjoyed it.
What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why?I most closely identify with my mother. We share very similar opinions on things, and I always go to her for advice and reassurance.
What character traits do you admire in an individual?I admire a drive to succeed, intelligence, and humor.
What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you?The funniest moment of my childhood that I can remember was when I was shopping for shoes to wear to my bar mitzvah. I had a specific type of shoe in mind that only seemed to be available in adult sizes. My parents and I couldn't seem to find it in my size at any of the countless children's shoe stores we went to. My father assured me that the next store that we were going to was huge and guaranteed to have what I want. However, they didn't, and I can remember getting very angry and screaming out in the store, "Where the heck do midgets buy their shoes?!"
If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why?I would travel the whole world with no particular destination in mind because I love learning about any and all cultures different than mine.
When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them?I would hope that they receive my hard work ethic more than anything.