Diversity topic help

[drewmighty]

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So I am an older non-traditional student (30) and was planning on using my background working in the psych field for about the past 7 years as my main diversity and discussing how I have gained quite a few important skills during my experience. I have worked in a non-profit with homeless pscyh patients, worked in ABA therapy for kids with autism, and recently got back into another psych facility for work. I feel that this could be good. However, another thing that makes me unique is that I am a father. I have a young daughter and have learned a lot about life from this as well. I am wondering if discussing being a father is a red flag or not and if I should just stick to the main professional psych work. Thank you.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

So I am an older non-traditional student (30) and was planning on using my background working in the psych field for about the past 7 years as my main diversity and discussing how I have gained quite a few important skills during my experience. I have worked in a non-profit with homeless pscyh patients, worked in ABA therapy for kids with autism, and recently got back into another psych facility for work. I feel that this could be good. However, another thing that makes me unique is that I am a father. I have a young daughter and have learned a lot about life from this as well. I am wondering if discussing being a father is a red flag or not and if I should just stick to the main professional psych work. Thank you.

This completely depends on the prompt. You have two great answers.

I'd be inclined to talk about nontrad journey/fatherhood about your own unique perspective and your nonprofit experience as an example of contributing to diversity of the class. Both prompts exist among secondary essays. Others may differ, and it depends on what you say.

 

[drewmighty]

This completely depends on the prompt. You have two great answers.

I'd be inclined to talk about nontrad journey/fatherhood about your own unique perspective and your nonprofit experience as an example of contributing to diversity of the class. Both prompts exist among secondary essays. Others may differ, and it depends on what you say.

Hmm that is a good point. The diversity essays I am focusing on right now are the "how will you contribute to the school diversity". I am guessing the unique perspective is one similar to Hackensack's? ". Specifically, how have your life experiences prepared you to pursue a degree in medicine?"

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Yes, the Non-traditional perspective (including being a parent) should help with how you contribute. Just do a good reflection on the life experiences you have now as a more mature adult that help you connect with others. Basically, @Goro says, what makes you cool. I say, what makes you an inspiration to others.

Your other journey working with nonprofits is definitely a valuable insight for the right prompt or opportunity (what insights you bring to healthcare/medicine).