Essay Questions

What is your most memorable childhood experience?Going to Disneyland as a child with my family would have to be my most memorable childhood experience. I would ride on my grandpa’s shoulders, and we would stay all day just having the best time. Those trips are pure joy looking back and my most treasured childhood memories.
What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why?Me and my brother grew up very close in age. We went to the same school and had all the same experiences. It was like having a built-in best friend, and I wouldn’t trade it for the world.
What character traits do you admire in an individual?I appreciate loyalty and honesty. I won’t fault a person for having different preferences or personality traits than me as long as I feel like they’re respecting me and doing right by me.
What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you?One time, when I went fishing, I fell off the ledge into water reaching for a fish. I didn’t get hurt, but I flipped forward into the water in front of everyone. I was embarrassed, but looking back, it was hilarious.
If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why?If money and time weren’t an issue, I would love to spend some time in Montana. There is so much fishing and wildlife to explore. I’ve always wanted to try snowboarding too, and I’m sure they get plenty of snow.
When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them?I hope my daughter gets my photographic memory. It has always been useful in both school and my personal life. I can’t think of anything more valuable I could pass on to them that can’t be taught.