University of Washington
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Our families and communities often define us and our individual worlds. Community might refer to your cultural group, extended family, religious group, neighborhood or school, sports team or club, co-workers, etc. Describe the world you come from and how you, as a product of it, might add to the diversity of the University of Washington. (Maximum: 300 words)
“This weekend we’ll be travelling to Auburn. Please make sure you sign up on the spreadsheet if you wish to compete!”
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“If the U.S. were to crack down on the grey market for software vulnerabilities, it would decrease IP theft of military technology.”
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“Stephanie, party of three? Your table is ready!”
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“What do we do first when we want to find the greatest common factor?”
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Sometimes the days feel disjointed, as if I am channel surfing, clicking through and transforming into a new character before the start of each new day.
I am the club officer who seeks out every opportunity for members to learn and compete, as if they are each a younger version of myself.
I am one of few Chinese female debaters on the national circuit. It is difficult not to blend into the racism that often papers over the individuality of Asian-Americans, and even harder to assert myself in an environment where I am constantly talked over and cut off.
I am the youngest among the staff, the bright and eager waitress running around to meet every customer’s demand with a smile.
I have encountered the best and worst of people, seeing for myself the world beyond the classroom.I am the strict but hip math teacher: the one who starts early...
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