<p>i really need to start writing my college essays. i have written two outline/drafts, but they both don't seem as if they work. just for an idea, one is basically where i just describe a trip to the library and everything i see. this would be sort of a creative piece, but it wouldn't say much about me. the other talks about what i've learned from doing a band, but at the same time, it seems like it may be rather generic and i don't think i can write a whole essay about it. What are some good ideas for coming up with essay ideas and developing it? One of my problems is that i really can't think of anything that has hugely affected me or changed me. i haven't had any life changing experiences or traveled any place amazing. i do a lot of music activities, which i really enjoy, but i don't know if i could write about it without writing more what someone would want to hear and exaggerating it's benefits.</p>