Opinion on college essay topic

<p>I recently heard that writing a college essay about travel experiences is generally shunned upon; however, I wanted to write one of my essays about my international background. I have lived in multiple countries (UK, Singapore, Germany, and the US), I have spoken German for the past 10 years or so, and I have 2 adopted sisters, one from Romania and one from Singapore. With all this I wanted to write about the impact that my international identity has had upon my life. Would this topic be considered too cliche or in the lines of being a "travel" essay?
Opinions Please!</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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