<p>HELLO EVERYONE. FIRST, THANK YOU ALREDAY IF YOU<code>RE SPENDING YOUR TIME READING THIS, i REALLY APPRECIATE THAT. I LOST MY FATHER IN 2007 AND that really changed me and after that I have become a more independent, self reliant, etc. I also came to the USA all alone on a working program for the summer. Being in such a multiculural society also had its influence on me as a person. So, i do not really know what to speak about:my father</code>s loss and how it affected me or my experience in a totally new enviroment and how the American culture influenced me?
I look forward to hearing any comments!</p>
<p>I think you can talk about both of these topics in the same essay. Did the self-reliance you learned as a result of your Father’s death lead to your desire/ability to travel alone to the US? If so, you could write about how that was a small gift that grew out of a family tragedy. I am sure you felt your Father would have been proud of you as you became more self-reliant and learned new things and that is okay to discuss in an essay. Remember, the essay is about you and the goal is to have the admissions officer find you are a good fit for their school, so write about your experiences only as they are relevant to the essay and be sure you are disclosing your good qualities as you write your story. Do not go on too much about how you felt, mention your feelings, then move on to actions you took, how they made you who you are today, and why you are a good fit for that university. My condolences on the loss of your Dad. Good luck.</p>
<p>I’m very sorry for your loss. </p>
<p>You seem to have good starting ideas. Bessie gave you some great advice. No matter what, be sure that the essay focuses on YOU. I would try to keep the essay largely positive and forward-thinking…certainly reflect on the past and how it touched your life, but don’t dwell there too much.</p>
<p>What one or two characteristics about you would you like to come across in your essay? Self-reliance? Determination? Adaptability? Figure this out, and always keep that in the back of your mind as you write. This will help to focus your writing. Trying to reflect on both your father’s death/your independent journey in America, as well as your multicultural experience here, may be difficult. Pick which one means the most to you personally.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>father’s loss. this topic stands out already
i doubt many ppl have lost their father.</p>
<p>but of course it’s up to you to see which one can express your character beter</p>
<p>sorry to know your situation
but i think that should be a great shot
and just a suggestion: not just self-reliant or independent, you can describe the process of how you overcame the feeling of pain to be come a stronger person 
good luck!</p>
<p>I have helped applicants write this type of essay and the subject is very moving. How a young person manages to continue on in the face of such a big loss makes for compelling reading. There are no rules that essays have to be “happy,” sometimes, sadder stories can tell a lot about a person. Same with funny essays… if that describes a person, then I would advise them to go with it. If kids can forget about how they will sound to admissions officers and simply write from their heart, the essay will likely stand out.</p>