Should I write about my culture?

lookingforward
Tue, 16 Aug 2016 19:39:00 +0000

“I heard that being Asian might actually hurt your chances, so sometimes we would be discouraged to write about our heritage or try to look as least Asian as possible.” Try to get past others’ ideas, especially when they really don’t know.

It is not cliche.

What you describe above about your " experience with poverty, as well as about a sense of community and belonging" sounds great. But understand this is about “show, not just tell.” Can you include an example or two as you write, to let the reader see/feel this sense of community and belonging- how you gained as well as how you contribute, give back, have grown because of this? Make it a good read. Many top schools like to see grounding, but it needs to be done well.