Essay Questions

What is your most memorable childhood experience?My most memorable childhood experience was going to Universal Studios with my father. I would hardly get to see him because of his job, so he took me on a month-long trip that took us there. We really enjoyed ourselves and I was able to reconnect with him during those trips.
What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why?I think I closely identify with my father. I share his stubborn trait of not burdening others with my issues. It's a habit that I am working on fixing.
What character traits do you admire in an individual?The character traits that I typically admire in people are honesty, expressiveness, outgoingness, and ability to be humorous. I think it is important to bring laughter and fun times to relationships. I am a firm believer in that the ability to express your emotions and thoughts are some of the most powerful ways to connect with others.
What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you?I can't quite think of the funniest thing that has ever happened to me, but one moment that comes to mind is when I was much younger and walking on the first floor of our home. My aunt was doing laundry and tossed down a whole stack of thick blankets from the upstairs balcony down to the first floor. It landed directly on my head, and I just folded onto the ground. We couldn't stop laughing about it for an entire month, and it is something she always brings up at family gatherings.
If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why?I would love to travel though most of Europe and Asia. The experiences and photos shared by friends of mine always entices me to get out there and explore. I haven't had the chance to do so yet, so I expect to in the near future.
When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them?I would like to pass on my level of curiosity to my children. I love to seek new information and think it separates me from others. I would also like to pass down my smile to them. My smile is one of my best physical features that always tends to draw in compliments.