<p>Basically, I started brainstorming essay topics over the summer. I have two significant topics that I am really passionate about. I can not decide between one of the two for my Common App essay. Please help me choose one.</p>
<p>Essay #1 - This was the story of my life. Since I was 1 year old, I was had with a rare disease. My parents did not find out about this until I was about 5 years old. I had a very weak immune system which made my asthma to break out. I couldn't run 10 meters without having to use a inhaler. I also had very dry skin and rashes everywhere on my body. My skin condition was incorrigible. I probably visited over 100 doctors over the span of 17 years of my life. The worst part of all, everywhere I go, people would ask my parents "What's wrong with your child". I was so embarrassed as a child and became a social recluse because of this. However, I never gave up in school. In high school, I kept on getting consistent A's and played in 5 varsity sports. As a result, my lifelong struggles became the embodiment of my motivation. I pushed myself above and beyond what was required. This summer, I am proud to say that my health conditions have improved dramatically. My family and I are so grateful that everything turned out well before I entered college (before they didn't even think I could survive on my own lol).</p>
<p>Essay #2 - During this summer, a major event almost broke my family apart. My father and grandfather got into a huge argument. My grandfather threatened to leave the US and go back to his native country because my dad was being so spiteful. My father got furious and tried to physically harm his 80 year old dad. Luckily I jumped in just in time before my father could reach my grandfather. I held my dad back tightly. I knew I had to talk to my dad alone to fix the situation. My grandfather looked so pale - he looked like he aged 10 years - as I brought my dad upstairs to talk to him. The conversation between my me and dad was intense. It brought me to tears which was unheard of. My sentiments towards my family rarely ever revealed and were never as this intense. We spoke about the importance of family and unity. I got through my dad's thick head and he confessed that he was wrong. I was so relieved that I was able to fix this severe situation. I went downstairs expecting my grandfather to be there and was eager to tell the good news. After searching the house twice, he apparently left. My heart dropped at this moment. I was angry at my other family members for not keeping an eye on him. I remembered clearly he said that he wanted to leave. I sprinted to my local train station because it was the only means of leaving the state. He was not there. I was about to give up until I remembered "The park!" My grandfather used to always go there. I ran across town and finally found him sitting under a gazebo. I brought him back home. My grandmother cried when she saw us and thanked me for saving the family. I never felt more proud of myself than that day. :)</p>
<p>Sorry for the long explanations. I was kind of pumped up when I wrote this. Thank you in advance!</p>