Essay Questions

What is your most memorable childhood experience?I remember some of my best basketball games, particularly one we played against a local team in a summer game. My coach told me to shoot as much as I could. I played well and made a lot of shots. That was a really fun day.
What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why?I identify most with my sister. She's like a slightly better version of me, and she inspires me to be more positive and outgoing. We can make each other laugh and enjoy spending time together.
What character traits do you admire in an individual?I admire people who are willing to grow, learn, and change, especially when it's easier to stay the same.
What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you?I once went to the wrong lecture hall for two weeks before noticing I was in the wrong class.
If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why?I would travel to Norway. I have ancestry from there and would love to see the farm my distant relatives worked on before coming to America. Plus, I love the natural beauty of the fjords.
When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them?I'd like to pass on a sense of curiosity and a love of learning.