Help with UVa essays??

<p>Hey, I was just wondering if someone could give me advice on how to write these for the University of Virginia, maybe what they're looking for? The topics are:
"What work of art, music, science, mathematics, or literature has surprised, unsettled, or challenged you, and in what way?"
and one of the following:
"What is your favorite word and why?"
"Describe the world you come from and how that world shaped who you are."
"Discuss your favorite place to get lost"
"Discuss something you secretly like but pretend not to, or vice versa."</p>

<p>Also, I was wondering if someone would be willing to read what I have so far and tell me if its good or not and what I should do to make it better.
Help!!</p>