HighSchoolKid456
Jan 4, 2022
Undergraduate / MIT essay - community question - one way in which you contributed to your community [2]
At MIT, we bring people together to better the lives of others. MIT students work to improve their communities in different ways, from tackling the world's biggest challenges to being a good friend. Describe one way in which you contributed to your community, whether in your family, the classroom, your neighborhood, etc
200-250 words
The wind blows through your hair as you effortlessly pedal down the side of a hill on your bike. You close your eyes and reminisce in the warm Sunday morning weather until...SNAP! The loose chain on your bike finally breaks, sending you tumbling down the hill. With only a few bruises and cuts, you recollect yourself and sulk your way back home, full of disappointment.
This was me when I was a little kid. I consistently had trouble with my bikes because my bike parts were always too loose or tight and I never understood how to tweak them so they wouldn't break.
To solve this issue, I teamed up with individuals at Brampton Bike Hub to help educate riders and repair bikes in the community
In the beginning, I spent most of my time handing out flyers and talking with the locals to spread the word. Word spread quickly because we were packed for the coming weeks.
I turned my focus to assisting our bike mechanic due to the large number of participants and lack of volunteers. I began by undertaking simple tasks such as readjusting chains, inflating tires, and aligning brake pads. I eventually grew more knowledgeable about bikes and began assisting with larger repairs such as tire patching and inner tube installation.
My favourite part of the whole experience was giving away free bells and lights. It's remarkable how something so insignificant can provide great joy to someone.
I would appreciate any feedback :)
one way in which you contributed to your community
At MIT, we bring people together to better the lives of others. MIT students work to improve their communities in different ways, from tackling the world's biggest challenges to being a good friend. Describe one way in which you contributed to your community, whether in your family, the classroom, your neighborhood, etc
200-250 words
The wind blows through your hair as you effortlessly pedal down the side of a hill on your bike. You close your eyes and reminisce in the warm Sunday morning weather until...SNAP! The loose chain on your bike finally breaks, sending you tumbling down the hill. With only a few bruises and cuts, you recollect yourself and sulk your way back home, full of disappointment.
This was me when I was a little kid. I consistently had trouble with my bikes because my bike parts were always too loose or tight and I never understood how to tweak them so they wouldn't break.
To solve this issue, I teamed up with individuals at Brampton Bike Hub to help educate riders and repair bikes in the community
In the beginning, I spent most of my time handing out flyers and talking with the locals to spread the word. Word spread quickly because we were packed for the coming weeks.
I turned my focus to assisting our bike mechanic due to the large number of participants and lack of volunteers. I began by undertaking simple tasks such as readjusting chains, inflating tires, and aligning brake pads. I eventually grew more knowledgeable about bikes and began assisting with larger repairs such as tire patching and inner tube installation.
My favourite part of the whole experience was giving away free bells and lights. It's remarkable how something so insignificant can provide great joy to someone.
I would appreciate any feedback :)
