Essay Questions

What is your most memorable childhood experience?On an outdoors trip a couple of my family members went fishing. While the adults were packing the boat and getting everything in order I stumbled upon this box. Being sneaky, because I knew I wasn’t supposed to eat candy this early, I grabbed a handful of what I thought at the time was marshmallows, and shoved them in my mouth. After a couple of seconds of chewing...spit! The adults turned to investigate what happened and starting laughing because it was fish bait all along.
What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why?My mom, because she leads by example.
What character traits do you admire in an individual?Respecting others and honesty.
What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you?In a school-wide assembly about a topic I’m sure was important at the time, I was standing with my friends. Throughout the speakers, a couple of jokes were thrown out, my guess: as a way to maintain our attention. One speaker stepped up to give his sermon and in the midst plainly detailed some information. I erupted with laughter. It was genuinely funny to me...and only me. Everyone turned to look at me and even the speaker paused. Then the crowd belted out in unison a thundering chuckle. Just my luck.
If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why?Japan, because I watch anime.
When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them?To believe in themselves and explore their individuality.