Diversity Question Help

[brigaton]

So I'm having a hard time figuring out what to write for my diversity secondary questions. I lack all aspects of diversity in the cultural, racial, sexual orientation, etc. routes, so those are out of the picture. So I'm trying to think of something that I can bring up that's unique in terms of life/work experiences.

1) I did a bioengineering major. So I have experience through courses with developing a prototype for an actual medical device, coming up with methods to tissue engineer certain tissues, etc. These were all just courses, though, none of them were actually done in industry.

2) I've been really into weightlifting all of my undergraduate career and diet and exercise are areas I've spent a lot of time researching as a hobby outside of class. It also ties well into why I want to go into med school but I feel like bringing up weightlifting isn't unique at all and kinda odd for a diversity question.

3) I was an RA. I've expanded upon this pretty well in in my primary as I put it was one of my most meaningful experiences. But it did give me a lot of practice with having to fulfill many different types of roles in one position, and social justice was hugely stressed and practiced.

Would any of these work or should I just keep brainstorming?

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[Goro]

The prompt isn't about demographics, it's about what unique things you would bring to the Class.

What's cool about you??????

 

[Shirafune]

So I'm having a hard time figuring out what to write for my diversity secondary questions. I lack all aspects of diversity in the cultural, racial, sexual orientation, etc. routes, so those are out of the picture. So I'm trying to think of something that I can bring up that's unique in terms of life/work experiences.

1) I did a bioengineering major. So I have experience through courses with developing a prototype for an actual medical device, coming up with methods to tissue engineer certain tissues, etc. These were all just courses, though, none of them were actually done in industry.

2) I've been really into weightlifting all of my undergraduate career and diet and exercise are areas I've spent a lot of time researching as a hobby outside of class. It also ties well into why I want to go into med school but I feel like bringing up weightlifting isn't unique at all and kinda odd for a diversity question.

3) I was an RA. I've expanded upon this pretty well in in my primary as I put it was one of my most meaningful experiences. But it did give me a lot of practice with having to fulfill many different types of roles in one position, and social justice was hugely stressed and practiced.

Would any of these work or should I just keep brainstorming?

I personally think #2 is interesting.

 

[brigaton]

I personally think #2 is interesting.

Interesting enough to write a full diversity essay prompt about? I'm just nervous that they'll read it and be like, "Um, okay..."

@Goro, I definitely understand that the prompt isn't solely about demographics, the diversity question is definitely pretty open-ended for a reason. I feel like demographics can just be a nice starting point to expand upon. To answer your question, that's what I'm having a very hard time with. The building a prototype thing I felt was pretty neat. I'm a pretty outdoorsy dude, and I like hiking and jet skiing, snowboarding, etc. because of it. I can also shotgun a beer pretty quick but I'll obviously keep that one to myself. I guess for the weightlifting one, do you feel like that's something I can expand upon that makes me "cool"? Or should I incorporate other aspects of myself with weightlifting or just choose another topic altogether?

 

[DingoPingo]

Does the bioengineering, weightlifting, outdoorsiness, and leadership roles have some point of intersection?

Try putting it all together.

 

[Shirafune]

Interesting enough to write a full diversity essay prompt about? I'm just nervous that they'll read it and be like, "Um, okay..."

I don't see why not? I think it's mostly about how you sell yourself. There's rarely a case where you've done something that nobody else has done, so don't worry about being "unique." If weightlifting is a big part of your individuality, then why not talk about it? How does your unique perspective as a weightlifter and someone who knows about diet/exercise contribute to the diversity of a class?

 

[Goro]

Weightlifting is a fine topic!

Interesting enough to write a full diversity essay prompt about? I'm just nervous that they'll read it and be like, "Um, okay..."

@Goro, I definitely understand that the prompt isn't solely about demographics, the diversity question is definitely pretty open-ended for a reason. I feel like demographics can just be a nice starting point to expand upon. To answer your question, that's what I'm having a very hard time with. The building a prototype thing I felt was pretty neat. I'm a pretty outdoorsy dude, and I like hiking and jet skiing, snowboarding, etc. because of it. I can also shotgun a beer pretty quick but I'll obviously keep that one to myself. I guess for the weightlifting one, do you feel like that's something I can expand upon that makes me "cool"? Or should I incorporate other aspects of myself with weightlifting or just choose another topic altogether?

 

[brigaton]

Thanks @Goro and @Shirafune. I'll figure out the best way to talk about that then. And thanks @DingoPingo too, I'll see if I can't incorporate some of those other elements as well.

 

[InvestingDoc]

Weightlifting is a good topic...unless you bench more than me.

In all seriousness I remember writing about brewing beer in my essays. I wrote about how I also love to cook and find that brewing beer requires patience (weeks) yet willingness to experiment by trying something new. If it doesn't turn out well there is always something to learn form. Maybe I put too much hops in, coriander was too strong, not enough orange, why did I think cinnamon would be good...etc. Make it interesting but yet have a goal with what you are talking about. For example maybe weight lifting shows continued determination, dedication, and a willingness to better ones life. There are tons of things you can turn into a positive essay on what makes you "diverse."

 

[brigaton]

You wrote about brewing beer? That's awesome! Haha. I feel you, though, it really is a science and the amount of time it takes can be aggravating.

I'll definitely do weightlifting then and see how it goes.

Weightlifting is a good topic...unless you bench more than me.

In all seriousness I remember writing about brewing beer in my essays. I wrote about how I also love to cook and find that brewing beer requires patience (weeks) yet willingness to experiment by trying something new. If it doesn't turn out well there is always something to learn form. Maybe I put too much hops in, coriander was too strong, not enough orange, why did I think cinnamon would be good...etc. Make it interesting but yet have a goal with what you are talking about. For example maybe weight lifting shows continued determination, dedication, and a willingness to better ones life. There are tons of things you can turn into a positive essay on what makes you "diverse."