Hi,
For the Stanford supplemental essay, “what historical moment or event do you wish you could have witnessed”, can I mention an extended period in history? I wanted to talk about mesoamerican cultures using plants and herbs as effective treatment for certain diseases.
For Stanford, it needs to be relevant to what they want to learn about you, for an admission decision. It’s not a general question about anything that intrigues you, the sort for a hs English teacher. And you still need to “show, not just tell.” What can you show, via this interest, that makes them see you as a fit for their college?