I’ve written a supplemental essay about living in a white, conservative, religious community, and about how being not white, religious, or conservative has allowed me to understand the viewpoints of others but espouse a tangible difference in my community. Does this sound like an interesting topic, or is it rather trite?
Hard to say without reading the essay - PM me it if you want.
Good writing can talk about “cliche” things without sounding cliche. I think the concept you’re describing is definitely interesting enough as a source for a good essay. PM me with the supplemental essay and I’ll gladly look over it for you.