creepnchristian
Nov 13, 2017
Undergraduate / University of Washington essay - When my dad lived away from my family and what I learned from it [2]
Hello! I'm over 500 words already so I'm trying cut some some stuff. Also, I'm wondering if I have good points and if I've made the story clear enough. I think I could maybe have a better intro as well. Thanks!
- Tell a story from your life, describing an experience that either demonstrates your character or helped to shape it.
It was an ordinary night when my dad came home from work with alarming news. With a look of dejection, he explained that he had been laid off. Being 8 at the time, I understood this meant he lost his job, but I didn't quite understand the implications of this event. I figured finding another job would be a quick fix. Unfortunately, this was not the case.
After much difficulty finding a job, it was decided that my dad would take a job offer he received in Texas until he could find a suitable replacement back in Washington. Meanwhile, my mom would stay home with me, my brother, and grandmother. Hearing this news, innumerable worrying thoughts frantically raced through my mind. My parents assured me it was just a temporary situation, but that didn't make it feel any less bizarre.
Though I hated having my dad away, I think this part of my life was essential in helping me to grow. Being the new man of the house, I had to do more to help my family, such as taking out the garbage, washing dishes, caring for our dogs, and helping my brother with his homework. I felt obligated to do what I could to fill the hole my dad left. From this, I gained a greater sense of responsibility and learned to take initiative. I continue to apply these traits that I gained in my life today, using them in my roles as a student and as Key Club VP.
This time in my life also helped me to realize just how important my family is to me. I realized my family isn't just a part of my life; they're a part of how I define myself. With my dad gone, it was like a part of my identity was missing. My family is a central part of my life, and I want to do everything I can to support them. In fact, one reason I did Running Start was so I could finish college early and find a good job to support them.
From this experience, I gained a new mindset as well. This situation with my dad was a challenge none of my family thought we would face. However, we persevered and became even closer as a family. While some people may look at challenges negatively, being discouraged by them, after experiencing this, I see them as an important part of life. It is through challenges that we're able to learn, improve, and grow. They require us to put forth all our effort and we come out stronger in the end. Because of this, I now look forward to facing challenges and I'm always ready to do everything I can to overcome them.
Finally, after 8 long months, my dad returned to us. Everything was back to how it should be. Though this experience was a struggle, I'm thankful that I gained the knowledge that I did from it. I'm thankful that it helped me to grow closer to my family and as a person.
I'm over 500 words already so I'm trying cut some some stuff.
Hello! I'm over 500 words already so I'm trying cut some some stuff. Also, I'm wondering if I have good points and if I've made the story clear enough. I think I could maybe have a better intro as well. Thanks!
- Tell a story from your life, describing an experience that either demonstrates your character or helped to shape it.
this experience was a struggle
It was an ordinary night when my dad came home from work with alarming news. With a look of dejection, he explained that he had been laid off. Being 8 at the time, I understood this meant he lost his job, but I didn't quite understand the implications of this event. I figured finding another job would be a quick fix. Unfortunately, this was not the case.
After much difficulty finding a job, it was decided that my dad would take a job offer he received in Texas until he could find a suitable replacement back in Washington. Meanwhile, my mom would stay home with me, my brother, and grandmother. Hearing this news, innumerable worrying thoughts frantically raced through my mind. My parents assured me it was just a temporary situation, but that didn't make it feel any less bizarre.
Though I hated having my dad away, I think this part of my life was essential in helping me to grow. Being the new man of the house, I had to do more to help my family, such as taking out the garbage, washing dishes, caring for our dogs, and helping my brother with his homework. I felt obligated to do what I could to fill the hole my dad left. From this, I gained a greater sense of responsibility and learned to take initiative. I continue to apply these traits that I gained in my life today, using them in my roles as a student and as Key Club VP.
This time in my life also helped me to realize just how important my family is to me. I realized my family isn't just a part of my life; they're a part of how I define myself. With my dad gone, it was like a part of my identity was missing. My family is a central part of my life, and I want to do everything I can to support them. In fact, one reason I did Running Start was so I could finish college early and find a good job to support them.
From this experience, I gained a new mindset as well. This situation with my dad was a challenge none of my family thought we would face. However, we persevered and became even closer as a family. While some people may look at challenges negatively, being discouraged by them, after experiencing this, I see them as an important part of life. It is through challenges that we're able to learn, improve, and grow. They require us to put forth all our effort and we come out stronger in the end. Because of this, I now look forward to facing challenges and I'm always ready to do everything I can to overcome them.
Finally, after 8 long months, my dad returned to us. Everything was back to how it should be. Though this experience was a struggle, I'm thankful that I gained the knowledge that I did from it. I'm thankful that it helped me to grow closer to my family and as a person.
I'm over 500 words already so I'm trying cut some some stuff.
