Essay Questions

What is your most memorable childhood experience?Watching my younger sister being born at home. I was nine at the time and it was an incredible experience to witness.
What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why?I identify with all of my closest family members. I can see myself in both my parents, and because we come from the same parents, both my sister and I share many of the same qualities, interests, and experiences.
What character traits do you admire in an individual?I admire thoughtfulness, curiosity, generosity, and empathy.
What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you?After swimming in a lake in Alaska, I was changing clothes in between two cars that belonged to my friends. Just as I pulled my bathing suit down, one friend pulled his car out, leaving me facing an unwitting couple totally naked.
If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why?I woud tavel to Antarctica, but its the most remote place on Earth.
When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them?I have a child, and I hope I pass on my love of learning and music to her.