Is this too cliche of a topic to write for my college essay...

College Essays
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<p>I understand that the death of a family member is often written about in peoples' essays.
But my great-grandmother died a few hours ago, and it was the first death I have had to experience in my life so far.
She is two (or three?) generations from me, so I am not sure if I can consider her as a "close relative."
She wasn't even significant to me much, but her death was. So can I still write about that?
It impacted my view of family and culture and how I never cared nor wanted to until now...</p>

<p>I've only ever watched others suffer through deaths of loved ones, but it never occured to me how tragic things are when it actually happens to one of mine...</p>

<p>Thank you for your advice.</p>

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<p>Go for it. If you are a good writer, this has potential to be a strong essay. If you can’t write very well… it will be bad.</p>

<p>Good luck, it should turn out fine if you are passionate about it.</p>

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<p>From what I’ve seen, “death essays” can be very powerful/insightful if written well. I’d say just write about it and see how the essay turns out. Worst comes to worst, you don’t use the essay which puts you right back at square 1. Just go for it and try not to be too cliche! Best of luck.</p>