<p>We are interested in learning more about you and the context in which you have grown up, formed your aspirations and accomplished your academic successes. Please describe the factors and challenges that have most shaped your personal life and aspirations. How have these factors caused you to grow? (800 word limit) *</p>
<p>I have no idea what to write about because I feel like I've had one of the most boring lives ever. I'm just like every other person out there...</p>
<p>Ok I got an idea while eating dinner: I want to write about rice (the food.) But would i take a risk by writing about it?</p>
<p>Rice…hmmm. Did you want to use it a symbol of heritage or a metaphor? I can see it working.</p>
<p>If rice has impacted you in more than just a metaphorical way I would use that - but I think they’re for you to describe events and stuff like that which have impacted who you are today. Like I’ll probably write about how I’ve moved around a lot and how my first track team was in the fourth grade… (:</p>