<p>So I'm applying to Rice and am having a hard time with the supplement. </p>
<p>Prompt: The quality of Rice's academic life and the Residential College System is heavily influenced by the unique life experiences and cultural traditions each student brings. What perspective do you feel that you will contribute to life at Rice?</p>
<p>I went through a difficult situation in 10th grade, I was in foster care and attended a lot of different schools. All of the challenges I faced really contributed to the person I am now and has definitely changed my perspective on everything. I feel this would be the only thing I could write about but that's what I was going to write for my common app essay. Which one should include the personal experiences and challenges I overcame?</p>