Undergraduate / Tell us who you are - what would your friends/family say [2]

Hi, I'm looking for some help on my response to a college entrance essay prompt ("Tell us about who you are. How would your family, friends, and/or members of your community describe you? If possible, please include something about yourself that you are most proud of and why.")
Any opinions/suggestions are much appreciated!

I remember seeing a set of human fetus specimens at a museum on a kindergarten school trip. I was inspired and went home that day announcing to my mom that I wanted to be a doctor to help bring life into this world, and working in healthcare became my dream ever since. That was a defining moment because from a young age, I knew I wanted to make a difference in others' lives and I have used it as motivation to persevere even when things got hard. To my friends, I am considerate and reliable. I may not be the loudest voice in a group, but I am always willing to listen and advocate for those around me. It was difficult leaving friends behind when we immigrated, and again when I moved to a different high school, but these events taught me to embrace being out of my comfort zone and encourage others to as well. My parents see me as independent and helpful. I am always ready to lend a hand when my mom is doing chores or when my dad is fixing the drain, but also the first person to step up and take care of them when they're sick. My teachers know me as a determined person, never settling for mediocre effort. This is evident as I have received the Diligence Award at my school for the past two years. Nominated by staff, this achievement recognizes students who are well organized, prepared, timely, hard-working, and diligent in their classes. I always put in my best, as I believe that being diligent and consistent is the key to succeeding not only in academics, but in life too.

Undergraduate / importance of friendship - UBC Personal Profile - What's important to you [2]

I'm hoping to apply to UBC and I would like some opinions on this written response.
The prompt was "What is important to you and why?" Any help on this would be great thanks!

It was through the pandemic that I realized the importance of friendship. I was struggling with anxiety about the future and felt disconnected from the world, as most of us might have felt back then. I lost my direction in life, which affected my mental health and I began isolating myself from my friends and family. I did not know who to talk to because of my fear of judgement from others for seeming weak. I received a text one day from my friend telling me to open the door. Walking out, I saw her standing in my front yard holding a giant paper bag. Turns out she had trekked half an hour in the burning sun just to come deliver me snacks that my friends prepared to cheer me up, which may not seem like much, but that small gesture meant the world to me. It made me feel cared for and less alone. Gathering up courage, I opened up to her about my struggles. After that day, we would meet up to take a walk around the neighbourhood every weekend. It was our way of supporting one another through tough times. Through that experience, I am now able to empathize with others going through the same thing and be there for them the way my friends did for me. I have gone through ups and downs since then, but fortunately I was able to find a community both in and out of school that inspires me and gives me space to be vulnerable without judgement. That is why I value my friends so much; because we encourage each other to be better humans even at our worst.