Diversity topic: Being the oldest of 6 siblings?

[Mountainman121]

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Hey everyone,

So I've been struggling to think of an answer for the diversity/unique fact about yourself topic, but I keep coming back to being the oldest of 6 kids. To be honest, I feel like this is the most diverse thing about me, and has been a huge impact on me throughout my life. I can definitely write about it well/extensively. Anyone have thoughts on this? Would appreciate any input! Thanks!

 

[EdgeTrimmer]

Hey everyone,

So I've been struggling to think of am answer for the diversity/unique fact about yourself topic, but I keep coming back to being the oldest of 6 kids. To be honest, I feel like this is the most diverse thing about me. I can definitely write about it well/extensively. Anyone have thoughts on this? Would appreciate any input! Thanks!

Did you have to take care of your siblings?

 

[Mountainman121]

Did you have to take care of your siblings?

No not in that sense, we lived with my parents. I did the normal big brother stuff, babysitting, giving rides, helping with homework, things like that. But I was not their caregiver. Just the oldest in a big family. The specific prompt I'm answering is "tell us a unique fact about yourself," and I think this could work with that one, but I'm not as confident that stretching it for the diversity essay would be a good idea.

 

[EdgeTrimmer]

No not in that sense, we lived with my parents. I did the normal big brother stuff, babysitting, giving rides, helping with homework, things like that. But I was not their caregiver. The specific prompt I'm answering is "tell us a unique fact about yourself," and I think this could work with that one, but I'm not as confident that stretching it for the diversity essay would be a good idea.

I am not sure about it then. I am not an adcom. Hopefully adcoms and consultants will give their feedback.

 

[Mountainman121]

I am not sure about it then. I am not an adcom. Hopefully adcoms and consultants will give their feedback.

Gotcha, thanks for taking the time to respond!

 

[LizzyM]

That seems reasonable to me. It used to be very common to be one of six but these days families of that size are unusual in most communities.

 

[Mountainman121]

That seems reasonable to me. It used to be very common to be one of six but these days families of that size are unusual in most communities.

Great, thank you for your input

 

[Goro]

Hey everyone,

So I've been struggling to think of an answer for the diversity/unique fact about yourself topic, but I keep coming back to being the oldest of 6 kids. To be honest, I feel like this is the most diverse thing about me, and has been a huge impact on me throughout my life. I can definitely write about it well/extensively. Anyone have thoughts on this? Would appreciate any input! Thanks!

No.

Introspection is a required trait for a doctor. Do better.

 

[Mountainman121]

No.

Introspection is a required trait for a doctor. Do better.

Fair enough, thank you for taking the time to respond