Essay Questions

What is your most memorable childhood experience?Living for a year in Mauritania when I was six. I just have very vivid memories from my time there and it was an amazing experience.
What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why?My older brother because we share a lot of similar interests. We have similar personalities, so it is easy to get along.
What character traits do you admire in an individual?Kindness, respect for others, and responsibility.
What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you?Probably getting walked in on in the bathroom by a baby mantled howler monkey. While I was a wildlife conservation research intern one of our responsibilities was to take care of these monkeys.
If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why?The Dolomites in Italy. I love being in the outdoors and cycling. The Dolomites is an amazing place to do both.
When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them?I would like them to be respectful of others, have a good work ethic, be adventurous, and be kind.