Essay Questions

What is your most memorable childhood experience?It's hard to come up with one most memorable childhood experience, though I would contend that the many trips I took to Disneyland (my grandmother had a press pass) collectively make up a very memorable experience for me.
What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why?I identify most closely with one of my mom's sisters, because I believe she best exemplifies the ability to follow through on what she aims to achieve.
What character traits do you admire in an individual?The character trait I most admire in an individual is dedication. In my view, it's incredibly easy for people to get complacent and stop trying. I see those who are dedicated and remain so to be a class above others.
What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you?The funniest thing to happen to me was the fact that I would go to sleep at 8 pm when I was a lot younger and the family dog slept in my room and would go with me. Eventually my bedtime moved up to 9 pm and even up to 10 pm, but the dog without fail would always go to my room at 8 pm. There was a bit of humor in that he had his own bed time.
If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why?I would make a pilgrimage to Rome and go to Japan for the food.
When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them?I would want my children to understand that everyone is mortal and we all start from somewhere. I would not want them to become awed by the accomplishments of another and feel a sense of despair or an inability to achieve similar accomplishments.