Essay Questions

What is your most memorable childhood experience?Moving to Dubai when I was 14. This gave me the opportunity to travel the world and interact with incredibly unique cultures.
What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why?My Dad. He and I have similar personalities and even though we don't always see eye to eye on all matters we both enjoy a healthy debate and understanding outside views.
What character traits do you admire in an individual?I admire those who are hard working, smart, open minded, curious, adventurous, resilient, humble and resourceful.
What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you?Once, in Croatia, a group of Asian school kids thought I was someone famous. Due to a language barrier I didn't know who but I took selfies with them and signed some autographs anyway.
If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why?I would go to Southeast Asia. To me this is one of the most exciting locales in the world. The geography and history are incredible, the people are amazing, and the food is wonderful.
When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them?I hope it would be my zest for life, constant curiosity and desire to never stop learning.