College essay - Diversity

<p>I have to write an essay on the following question: "A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to you."
I have some ideas about it, but I'm still little confused. If anyone would like to help me out with my confusion, please let me know via PM. I would appreciate a lot.
Thanks in advance.</p>

<p>Well, you basically need to talk about an experience that only you or only a select number of other people can tell. Make it memorable in some sense. Whether you put an extended metaphor or wry humor, let it have an impact on the reader</p>