Short Response Essay Question

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Washington
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<p>My brainstroming for this question is leaving me brainfrozen. brainstorming/topic tips?</p>

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<li>Short Response (Required)Directions: Choose one of the following two topics and write a short essay. Maximum length of 250 words</li>
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<p>The University of Washington seeks to create a community of students richly diverse in cultural backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. How would you contribute to this community?
Describe an experience of cultural difference or insensitivity you have had or observed. What did you learn from it?
Tip
You may define culture broadly in Topic #2. For example, it may include ethnicity, customs, values, and ideas, all of which contribute to experiences that students can share with others in college. As you reply to this question, reflect on what you have learned – about yourself and society – from an experience of cultural difference.</p>

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<p>Think about your life experiences that have taught you different perspectives. Perhaps you've grown up in the same school district all your life? Or you've moved a lot and seen different communities? Perhaps your school is very diverse and you've witnessed different cultures in your every day life? Or perhaps it's not been diverse at all? Whatever you choose to write about, discuss what you've learned and how it's influenced how you see the world. Hopefully that helps.</p>

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<p>Try thinking about the things you do most or enjoy the most. And then think about what they say about you.</p>

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<p>Thank you!</p>