So I was told to write something meaningful, that shows who I am. A big interest of mine is kpop aka korean pop music and so I was wondering if that was something I could write about. I was thinking about talking about my first BTS concert and the experiences being in GA that went on beforehand hand with my best friend.
An idea of what I’d talk about is the work that went into checking ticket prices on every app available, checking Airbnb’s hourly for the best deal, debating to get in line at 4 am bc if were gonna spend $300 we decided to go all the way, talking to the people next to us in line, sitting in the cold, standing, waiting and more standing, and then to kind of end where they come out on stage.
I know it’s kind of a weird topic, but I was told that was a good thing? When I write it, i know have to make sure to still make it about me and not the concert, which is why i was thinking the beforehand would do that better, like show my personality in how I work hard to make something happen if that makes sense.
Anyways thanks for reading and for any advice you give me!
What is the “end result” of this experience that shows something about you rather than just loving the concert? Did you meet someone in line who deeply affected you? Did you see a homeless person on the way in have a revelation about the importance of the concert? Once the music began was it a let down and you learned something about the things you thought were important to you?
This topic could work but based on what you’ve described, it sounds trite and immature to me. When a high school student has $300 to spend on a concert ticket and they choose to do so, I form a mental picture in my mind and it’s not complementary. But that may just be me & I’m not an AO. If this is what work is to you, I’m less than impressed. JMHO
I agree that the spending $300 changed the vibe for me. The idea “might” work but needs to be about you and what you bring to campus. I see parellels but it’s all how well written it is.
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You can write about KPop. I would NOT write about this, though. A college essay should be reflective, thougtful, and cerebral–not just a plain narrative about something that happened. I do not see an opportunity for meaningful reflection in an essay like this.