Essay Questions

What is your most memorable childhood experience?My most memorable experiences revolve around athletics, where I was very active as an adolescent. I stayed very busy year-round in sports and my most vivid memories would involve the championships that I was very fortunate to be a part of onmany teams.
What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why?I most closely identify with my paternal grandfather because we both carry a very calm demeanor. I can see myself being very much like him in that I have never seen him get overly frustrated or angry in my entire life, and I tend to follow those same characteristics.
What character traits do you admire in an individual?I admire a selfless individual who will put others' interest ahead of his own. Not that someone should be looking out for others ahead of his own interests, but I appreciate someone who is very thoughtful of other people's feelings.
What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you?The funniest thing that has happened to me was being misidentified as an intruder in my own apartment. After forgetting my keys and going in through a window, I was greeted by a team of police officers shortly thereafter coming in through my balcony. To top it off, I was getting into the shower by then, and wasn't exactly dressed for the occasion.
If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why?I would love to visit the historic sites of Europe because it is the foundation of culture and history at its best.
When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them?I would want to pass on some of the traits that I possess that make me proud: honesty, integrity, and a passion for being successful.