UC essay #3: would this be a good topic?

I’m from indonesia and I came to america 5 years, so if I write about my experience during my first year of school here, would that be a good topic or too generic?
or should I write about my difficulties adjusting to the way of life and language? especially since I had to live with american’s family during my first year here because my mom and brothers couldn’t come due to visa problem and my dad’s job requires him to travel a lot.
which one would be a better topic?

<p>second one</p>

<p>I'm no expert on this, but I'm working on my essays and I'll give my thoughts...You could combine the two. Just make sure to give more insight to yourself rather than describe everything that happened. Try to show how everything that happened made you stronger as a person (or whichever trait you want), spin it positively.</p>