<p>I started writing my personal essay for cofc last night and i was instantly stumped. I wanted to write about me going through depression and fighting an eating disorder my freshman and sophomore year which led to me ultimately failing 3 classes, leaving school for a while, and the finishing year 10 online. I went back to public school for year 11 and 12 and have maintain a 3.6/3.7 gpa and will have two college credits by the end of my senior year all while still handling my depression which has gotten much better. </p>
<p>I dont have much to talk about that isn't negative in some way, I didn't participate in any sports or clubs in high school (social anxiety) and I don't have some positive life changing event. </p>
<p>I don't want my essay to be read and then thrown in the garbage because they don't understand depression and it scares them. I want my essay to be about how the troubles I have encountered have made me stronger and have taught me the skills so that I will never be that weak again. but I don't know how to go about doing so. i think i'll just write about how my friend's death changed me and how it helped me realize I want to help people. any suggestions? </p>