Essay Questions

What is your most memorable childhood experience?My most memorable childhood experience was traveling every summer alone by airplane. I spent the school year with mom and went to stay with dad every summer. So every year I would be put on a plane to travel. These adventures are some of my favorite memories from my childhood.
What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why?The family member I most closely identify with would have to be my uncle on my maternal side. He has had the biggest influence in my life and our journeys have been similar. He is legally blind and has been very successful, and I draw a lot of my inspiration from him.
What character traits do you admire in an individual?The character traits I admire in an individual would have to be honesty and persistence.
What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you?One of the funniest things to happen to me would have to be the time I went with my family to the trampoline park. I had been often and enjoyed going. This time we were trying to take a family picture and I guess someone stole my jump and I ended up doing a full scorpion into the mat. Meanwhile, the picture was taken at just the perfect moment to show my face meeting with the canvas. The family loves it and it is still a topic that makes everyone laugh when it is brought up.
If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why?I would travel the entire world. I have done a good amount of international travel already and my goal is six continents and one hundred countries. If time and money were a non-issue I would go every place I could.
When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them?I would pass on to my children to be kind and always have a positive attitude.