Secondary Essay Topic...Opinions?

[slatewater]

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Hi all,

I'm beginning pre-writing a few general secondary essays, and I had a question regarding one about a personal achievement. I'm bilingual in French from an English/Iranian family (went to a school run under the French govt for 10 years in a French-speaking country) and was wondering if that could be an appropriate answer to that question.

While not necessarily a singular achievement at a moment in my life, I was thinking that I could present the gradual accumulation of events and pieces along the way, and also the opportunities (both medical and personal) that arose from learning the language and culture.

Thoughts? Thanks!

 

[slatewater]

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[gannicus89]

I think so. It would certainly be an interesting read, at least from my point of view.

 

[The Real SVB]

Sure why not
If it's an achievement to you then it's an achievement you should write about.

 

[Proteinz]

I dig it

 

[slatewater]

Thanks for the responses. Do you guys think it appropriate to position this as an achievement "outside of the classroom"? IMO I would say its equal parts academic and extracurricular at first, then transitions much more into extracurricular/cultural as you get older...any thoughts?

My point being - could I use this experience as a response to "personal achievement outside an academic setting" secondary prompt? Thanks!

 

[emraldragon]

Obviously I haven't read your story and don't know all the details. You said that you are bilingual in French because you went to school for 10 years in a French Speaking country. Please tell me if I understood incorrectly.

It seems to me this is great fodder for the diversity essay. But since you learned it in school, and you kinda had no choice, I personally don't view it as a "personal achievement" as much (especially in an academic setting).