Is an UC essay about your parets too typical?

<p>Parents*</p>

<p>I heard writing about sports or your family is too common. </p>

<p>I was planning to write about how my mother's battle with cancer is why I want to study health in college. </p>

<p>If sports/ family are too common, what are some good/ unique essay topics for UC essays?</p>

<p>Thanks! :)</p>

<p>P.S. Please pardon my terrible spelling/ grammar in the title. I was typing too fast :P</p>

<p>most people say dont write about clich</p>