Hey everyone, I know this has been tried and tired (and I've looked at other threads!), but I'm still struggling quite a bit with this essay.
I'm your standard 1st generation asian–parents immigrated, and we live in a very diverse area (suburb near LA). We weren't disadvantaged in any sorts.
I know diversity essays aren't just based off ethnicity, but in this case, I don't know what else to do. Maybe I should do a spin? I'm Cambodian, and my family is actually a mix of several different religions/cultures from different parts of asia. This has given me a really good perspective on cultures, etc.. In college, I double-majored and was a research madman, so I didn't have much time for other "interesting" extracurriculars or going abroad besides the standard cookie-cutter pre-med bunch.
I also tutored and TA'd quite a bit..but who hasn't?
I know Goro says "what is unique about you" – I don't know how I could even tie these back to medicine. I honestly have the standard set of hobbies...Sure, I read, play piano and guitar, but how would that contribute to the diversity of the medical school I will be attending? I've also collected and repair fountain pens for past 10 years. Cool, I guess..
If anyone could just point me in the right direction, I would really appreciate it.
I'm your standard 1st generation asian–parents immigrated, and we live in a very diverse area (suburb near LA). We weren't disadvantaged in any sorts.
I know diversity essays aren't just based off ethnicity, but in this case, I don't know what else to do. Maybe I should do a spin? I'm Cambodian, and my family is actually a mix of several different religions/cultures from different parts of asia. This has given me a really good perspective on cultures, etc.. In college, I double-majored and was a research madman, so I didn't have much time for other "interesting" extracurriculars or going abroad besides the standard cookie-cutter pre-med bunch.
I also tutored and TA'd quite a bit..but who hasn't?
I know Goro says "what is unique about you" – I don't know how I could even tie these back to medicine. I honestly have the standard set of hobbies...Sure, I read, play piano and guitar, but how would that contribute to the diversity of the medical school I will be attending? I've also collected and repair fountain pens for past 10 years. Cool, I guess..
If anyone could just point me in the right direction, I would really appreciate it.
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