This essay is not my personal essay, but I am sending it to Stony Brook as an essay for admission into the Scholars for Medicine/Honors College program.
Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
"I Accept Rachel's Challenge". The short sentence was spread across a large white banner at the main entrance of my local high school. I gazed at the small and seemingly-miniscule sentence and noted that the simple phrase has so much more meaning and significance than many young people my age would perceive.
Of all the events I have experienced in my life, one that has had a big impact on me was a presentation at my high school regarding Rachel's Challenge. During the presentation, Rachel Scott's sister Dana described her sister's immense influence on young people across the nation after Rachel's death at the Columbine shooting several years ago. Rachel promoted kindness and compassion unlike any other; her message spoke to me individually and moved my conscience. Although I have always been an advocate for benevolence and respect to all, Rachel's Challenge has truly shown me the importance of showing compassion and love to every individual regardless of appearance, ethnicity, or creed. The good deeds of a single person can create a "chain reaction" and exceed the expectations of the human mind. The presentation has empowered me to show kindness to all and be of service in my community through the Friends of Rachel Club.
The death of Rachel Scott at Columbine disturbed the entire nation. Moreover, the thought of such an act disturbs my conscience whenever it reaches my thoughts. Rachel's Challenge has prompted me to rethink my code of ethics and align it to that of Rachel's. Many young people today disregard kindness and humility; they associate it with weakness and gullibility. I choose to be humble and embrace Rachel's Challenge for the same reason as Rachel Scott to embrace it: I want to start a chain reaction.
Please give comments, criticism, advice, corrections, etc. Thanks!
Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
"I Accept Rachel's Challenge". The short sentence was spread across a large white banner at the main entrance of my local high school. I gazed at the small and seemingly-miniscule sentence and noted that the simple phrase has so much more meaning and significance than many young people my age would perceive.
Of all the events I have experienced in my life, one that has had a big impact on me was a presentation at my high school regarding Rachel's Challenge. During the presentation, Rachel Scott's sister Dana described her sister's immense influence on young people across the nation after Rachel's death at the Columbine shooting several years ago. Rachel promoted kindness and compassion unlike any other; her message spoke to me individually and moved my conscience. Although I have always been an advocate for benevolence and respect to all, Rachel's Challenge has truly shown me the importance of showing compassion and love to every individual regardless of appearance, ethnicity, or creed. The good deeds of a single person can create a "chain reaction" and exceed the expectations of the human mind. The presentation has empowered me to show kindness to all and be of service in my community through the Friends of Rachel Club.
The death of Rachel Scott at Columbine disturbed the entire nation. Moreover, the thought of such an act disturbs my conscience whenever it reaches my thoughts. Rachel's Challenge has prompted me to rethink my code of ethics and align it to that of Rachel's. Many young people today disregard kindness and humility; they associate it with weakness and gullibility. I choose to be humble and embrace Rachel's Challenge for the same reason as Rachel Scott to embrace it: I want to start a chain reaction.
Please give comments, criticism, advice, corrections, etc. Thanks!
